The Thau Lagoon oyster-farming region

The Thau Lagoon oyster-farming region

Do you prefer the savoury taste of seafood to accompany your glass of wine or Noilly Prat? Then you’ve chosen the ideal holiday destination, as Marseille is also renowned for its seafood.

Head to the shores of the Thau lagoon to sample oysters, clams, mussels and fish, all accompanied, of course, by a glass of local wine… But before you step inside the region’s seafood restaurants, here’s a bit of history.

A bit of History

Thanks to its connection to the Mediterranean Sea, the Thau basin is naturally home to a wealth of wildlife, particularly a wide variety of fish. These include, amongst others, sea bream, sea bass and red mullet.

The basin is also known for its shellfish reserve, which is in fact the result of several centuries of attempts at aquaculture. Thanks to all these efforts, there are now several oyster and mussel farms, as well as oyster and clam farms, which can be seen behind the scenes at the famous seafood restaurants dotted around the basin.

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Today, the shellfish farms cover more than 1,300 hectares of water, are home to over 450 operations and supply the ingredients for nearly 2,500 seafood restaurants renowned for the unrivalled flavour of their produce.

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A few moments ago, we were selling you a dream. Now it’s time for the tasting. Head to the tasting counter at Tarbouriech Le St Barth, Ultra Marine Mas Castaldo and La Ferme Marine to kick off this gourmet experience with a guided tour.

Alternatively, you can always go straight to the table at Chez Titin, Coqui-Thau, La Cabane and Mas Bleu, before taking a few souvenirs home (don’t forget your cool bag).

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Wine, muscatel and spirits from the Thau Lagoon

A journey to the heart of France’s oldest and largest vineyard is the ideal way to start your holiday. From the foothills of the Gardiole to the shores of the Thau lagoon and the Mediterranean, every path is worth a detour, every encounter memorable.

Our winegrowers are committed to quality and will welcome you to their estates for a tour or a tasting.