Site ostréicole et naturel de Fort-Royer

Fort Royer is a small village of traditional oyster-farming huts in the middle of oyster beds and channels, facing an incredibly beautiful coastline that is a nature reserve. The association promotes heritage and organises discovery events. The Fort-Royer site is a century-old village of wooden oyster huts dotted around the oyster beds and channels in a nature reserve. You can visit this authentic estate with a guide, who will show you all about oyster farming, from the traditions of the past to the work of today, from breeding in the oyster beds to maturing in the oyster beds and working in the huts. Fort-Royer is a working oyster-farming estate that defends the natural oyster and puts a capital letter on the letters of nobility of the maturing process. One-hour guided tour "The oyster, this curious animal and its funny history, and the work of the sea farmers" or two-hour guided tour "La Verte Marennes-Oléron and its Merroir, unique in the world, the little stories of Fort-Royer that made the great history of the oyster". The association also offers : - An outing to the rocky coast of Oléron. At low tide, the foreshore reveals its treasures: seaweed, crustaceans, anemones, shellfish... A responsible discovery of the coastline to understand this special ecosystem and the need to protect it. And for the more curious, you can sample the seaweed as you watch the sea rise... - A botanical walk to discover the plants of the dunes and salt marshes. Nature-lovers will be able to "Taste, Smell and Discover" the unique flora of the estate and listen to the history of these plants, which have been indispensable allies in the past. - Unusual! Gourmet treasure hunt! Six loops to discover oysters and oyster farming, the flora and fauna of the seaside, the heritage of the site and the coastline, the lair of the ROYA witch and a treasure hunt: riddles to solve, clues to find, routes to identify... Adventurers will have to observe, memorise and use their ingenuity. Two tastings included! - A discovery of the port of La Cotinière "Paroles de femme de marin pêcheur" (The words of a fisherman's wife): the world of these salty mouths and their profession, which eats souls and men! - A hike between sea and forest: an iodised escapade between pine forest and warm sand to discover the fauna and flora, the ancient trade of the gemologists, mussel farming... - For children aged 6-12 (school holidays) during the guided tour of the oyster farm: a fun P'tit Scientifique workshop, playing to learn about oyster farming, shellfish and seaside plants. Make 2 little souvenirs! Tastings are available on site, but only at the end of our tours! ALL TOURS AND EVENTS MUST BE BOOKED IN ADVANCE 05 46 47 06 48