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Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître -
Cité de l'Huître
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.
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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.
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.
Facilities & services
Bar
Film room
Exhibition space
Meeting room
Restaurant
Toilets
Car park
Bicycle parking
Free car park
Coach parking
Parking nearby
Public WC
Defibrillator
Stroller-accessible
Tourist brochures
Tourist information
Repair kit
Coach access
Shop
Room hire
Educational visits
Motorhomes allowed
Environment
In the country 20 - 30 min from a train station by car Waterside Cycle track/route within 500 m Town outskirts
Opening time
From 05/04 to 11/11/2025
daily between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
daily between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
Prices & payment methods
| - Reduced price | 8 € |
| - Adult | 10 € |
| - Disabled | 8 € |
| - Child | 6 € |
| - Group adults | 8 € - 18 € |
| - Student | 8 € |
| - Group children | 4 € - 8 € |
| - Job seeker | 8 € |
| - Large family | 26 € |
Bank/credit card
Check
Travellers Cheque
Cash