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.
On-site activities
Facilities & services
Type of customer
Groups |
Welcome for business/incentive groups |
Home school groups |
Holiday Camps Home |
Children from 3 to 5 years |
Children from 6 to 12 years |
Young people from 13 to 17 years old |
Specially for children |
Special rate for jobseekers |
Students |
Special rate for large families |
Special rate for disabled people |
Cycle 1: nursery school |
Cycle 2: elementary School |
Cycle 3: elementary school (CM1, CM2) |
Cycle 3: college (6th) |
Cycle 4: middle School |
High school |
Higher Education |
Environment
Opening time
daily between 10.30 am and 6 pm.
Prices & payment methods
- Reduced price | 8 € |
- Adult | 10 € |
- Disabled | 8 € |
- Child | 6 € |
- Group adults | 8 € - 11 € |
- Group children | 4 € - 8 € |
- Large family | 26 € |