Oyster farming - Fort Royer

Oyster farming on Oleron Island

Oyster farming is one of the main economic resources of the island.

The "meridional" part of the island is dedicated to oyster farming, from Boyardville to Saint-Trojan.

There are refined the famous oysters from Oleron, often in former salt pans.

Fort-Royer oyster farming site

To the South of Boyardville, Fort-Royer's Oyster-Farming Natural Site is dedicated to the conservation of the traditional architecture and development of the natural heritage.

It offers walking visits, with commentary, in the oyster beds with possibility of degustation.

Road of the oysters

After the tour, it is advisable to take the road to Les Allards, also called "road of the oysters". It allows to observe colored oyster huts.

Oyster Museum

In Saint-Trojan, Patricia et Marc Texier created a museum, the House of the Oleron Oyster, that presents the history and technique of oyster farming.

They also offer a walking tour of oyster beds and tasting of their production.

Other oyster farmers

Jean-Marc Chailloleau, oyster-farmer producing La Belle d'Oléron, also proposes a funny and poetic site, La Vase Monte.