The natural oyster site at Fort-Royer
TARIFF(S) PASS
Follow the guide and the tales of the oyster!
The history of the natural oyster site at Fort-Royer dates back to the end of the 19th century. The site would have been abandoned were it not for the association which has been fighting since 1993 for its protection and the way of life of these “peasants of the sea”. The natural oyster, midway between nature and oyster farming…
La Perrotine - BP 43 - 17310, Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron 
Coastal people’s tales!
Visitors are amazed by the tales of the foreshore or of the estate: the 100 year old ponds (claires) dug out by hand by men in wooden clogs; the tools for this exhausting labour; the beneficial plants that grow along the channels (salicornia, soda plant); birds of the sea and the marshes that nest on the roofs of cabins; the barges of yesteryear…
A moment from bygone days to discover Oléron, its traditional occupations, its ancestral heritage and the authentic flavours of our dear pearlescent molluscs…
Opening hours
GUIDED VISIT OF OYSTER-FARMING (1 OR 2 HOURS - BOOKING ESSENTIAL)
Winter holidays:
Monday to Friday at 15:00
May to June
Monday to Friday at 17:00
July to August:
Monday to Friday at 10:00, 15:00 & 17:00
September:
Monday to Friday at 15:00
The rest of the year:
Tuesday and Friday at 15:00
For Saturdays and public holidays only by reservation.
Closed from mid-November to early February.
- The times indicated are for the guided tour of oyster-farming (booking essential).
- Botanical walks, hiking along the coast or between sea and forest, oyster-opening workshop, gourmet treasure hunt, visit to the port of La Cotinière, bird-watching, workshops for 6-11 year olds…
- Tasting of Fine Oysters to finish off activities.
- For groups, unusual getaways year-round; booking essential.
TARIFFS
Free for children under 6.
Child price : 6-16.
La Perrotine - BP 43 - 17310, Saint-Pierre-d’Oléron
