A sustainable vacation | Office de tourisme Châtelaillon-plage

Where to find the best oysters in Chatelaillon ?

Looking for that special gem? There are several options available to you.

First, you can go directly to the city’s oyster zone. The short circuits, we do not do better! It is the ideal opportunity to meet the local producers and discover the world of oysters. Do not hesitate to ask them questions, they will be proud to share with you their passion for this beautiful product.

Degustation Chatelaillon Plage Agence Les Conteurs 4

Shall we go to the table? The Boucholeurs oyster shacks are still the best way to taste the nuggets of Chatelaillon. Fresh, shiny and fragrant, they delight visitors and regale regulars every day. A glass of chilled Charentais white wine, a drizzle of lemon juice and you have an exceptional dish!

We’re sharing 3 lovely places to enjoy oysters in Chatelaillon with your feet in the sand.

Pearly flavors at Fanny and Fabrice's

With their two terraces facing the sea and their recognizable orange parasols, Saveurs Nacrées is an institution in Châtelaillon! Both producers, breeders, maturers and shippers, Fanny and Fabrice have chosen to control their production from A to Z. The result? Superb tasty oysters, respectful of people and traditions.

Degustation Chatelaillon Plage Agence Les Conteurs 2

Cabin atmosphere, at Jean-Michel and Valerie's

Like short tours? You won’t find better than Ambiance Cabane! Jean-Michel and Valerie’s restaurant is literally part of their oyster park. Freshness guaranteed in the plate! Sit on the terrace to enjoy a superb view of the Bay of Yves and fill up on local flavors in a relaxed atmosphere.

Oysters and Mussels Prevost - Maud

At Les Boucholeurs, Maud represents the 4thgenerationoperator of her site. A story of passion and transmission that she shares with her Oyster Bar. On the menu: retail sales and tasting of mussels and oysters facing the sea. Maud’s plus: 100% natural organic oysters!

Ostreiculture Chatelaillon Plage Agence Les Conteurs 9

The recipe for the perfect oyster? Passion, patience and lots of elbow grease!

Fanny Mariée of the oyster shack Saveurs Nacrées

On the lively beach, shellfish!

Discover our selection of the best places to enjoy oysters in Chatelaillon

The third option for enjoying oysters in Chatelaillon: the covered market!

It’s open from May 1 to September 30every day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then from October to AprilTuesday to Sunday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Check the day’s date, grab your best basket and let the enticing smells of the stalls guide you.

To unearth the best oysters, we give you our 4 favorite stands:

The Morin family

The Rising Tide

The 2 fishmongers

The Courprie Family

How to choose your oyster ?

There are different boxes to check before tasting Châtelaillon oysters:

H3 The Freshness

Preferably buy them in a basket to keep them flat
Be sure to look at the shipping date on the bourriche label
Store them for about 10 days in the fridge or in a cool place, between +5°C and +10°C

H4 The type: flat or hollow

The flat oyster is rarer, more expensive and distinguished by its strong iodine taste
The hollow oyster, which is more common, is divided into three varieties depending on their space and maturation time: fines, specials and claires pushes

H5 The Gauge

The higher the gauge number, the smaller the oyster!
For flats :

- 000, the largest: between 100 and 200 g.
- 00: 90 to 100 g
- 0: 80 g
- 1: 70 g
- 2 : 60 g
- 3 : 50 g

For hollows:
- 1, very large: 111 g and up
- 2, large: 80 to 110 g
- 3, medium: 50 to 80 g
- 4, small: 30 to 50 g
- 5, very small: under 30 g

How to open an oyster easily ?

Choose your knife and hold it ½ cm from the tip to avoid injury when you rip.

Grab the shell in your hand and sever the oyster muscle located at your middle finger

Once the knife is in, make small twisting motions with your wrist to pull the shell apart

Finally slide the knife to the foot of the oyster and pry it open fully. Quite a skill!”

Take precautions!

Have you injured yourself at the opening? No need to panic! Run your hand under cold water, disinfect the wound and seek medical attention right away.

To all curious musselmen: never open an oyster without an adult present!

How to cook them?

Why choose the Chatelaillon oyster ?XXXX, author of the blog Pour de Bon

My 3 tips to make children love oystersXXXX, author of the blog l'huitre pour les nuls