Cité de l'Huître

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Closed. Opens at 10h30

In the heart of the largest oyster refining marsh in Europe, La Cité de l'Huître immerses you in the world of this shellfish, oyster farming, its people and their history through thematic huts and activities.

The Cité de l'Huître is a discovery hub for oyster farming in Charente Maritime. In the heart of the largest oyster refining marsh in Europe, its huts immerse you in the world of this shellfish, oyster farming, its people, and their history.
You will be amazed by the richness of the marsh of Charente Maritime and Marennes Oléron, carried away by the film on the big screen as an air and land journey.
For children: painting on oyster shells, tiles to catch crabs, sea bream to feed, water cannon games.
All day, activities for the whole family: introduction to the opening of oysters, animated visit of an oyster farm, bike ride.

We’re talking : English, French

Themes

Location details

In the country
Near shuttle stop
Town outskirts
Close to a public transportation
Waterside
Cycle track/route within 500 m

Visit

Minimum age : 36 year(s)

Maximum authorised age : 1188 year(s)

Minimum group size : 15 person(s)

Customers

Suitable for : Groups, Specially for children, Home school groups, Welcome for business/incentive groups, Students, Special rate for large families, Special rate for disabled people, Special rate for jobseekers, Cycle 1: nursery school, Cycle 2: elementary School, Cycle 4: middle School, High school, Holiday Camps Home, Children from 3 to 5 years, Children from 6 to 12 years, Young people from 13 to 17 years old, Higher Education, Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2), Cycle 3: college (6th)

Language(s) of the visit

English, French

Individual visit services

Unguided individual tours available permanently
Guided individual tours available permanently

Group visit services

Guided group tours on request

Opening

Opening hours from 30 March to 11 November 2024
Monday	Open from 10h30 to 18h
Tuesday	Open from 10h30 to 18h
Wednesday	Open from 10h30 to 18h
Thursday	Open from 10h30 to 18h
Friday	Open from 10h30 to 18h
Saturday	Open from 10h30 to 18h
Sunday	Open from 10h30 to 18h

Prices

Pricing	Min.	Max.
Adult From 30 March 2024 to 11 November 2024	10 €	–
Child From 30 March 2024 to 11 November 2024	6 €	–
Large family From 30 March 2024 to 11 November 2024	26 €	–
Disabled From 30 March 2024 to 11 November 2024	8 €	–
Group adults From 30 March 2024 to 11 November 2024	8 €	11 €
Group children From 30 March 2024 to 11 November 2024	4 €	8 €