La Ferme Marine de Cancale

Oysters open up and tell you all their secrets
Crafts and technical visits, Technical visit, Historic site and monument, Farm, Interpretation centre, Industry, Profession in Cancale

8,5^€ Full-fare

Near Cancale, visit the ‘Ferme Marine’ oyster farm and discover the fascinating world of oysters.
You can find the ‘Ferme Marine’ oyster farm situated in-between several other oyster farming businesses. The visit begins with a film on the different techniques of oyster farming. Portuguese or flat oyster, harvested in rhythm with the tides, the history of oyster farming, how oysters are shipped to the other side of the world …You’ll find out all there is to know about oysters. The visit continues in the workshops of this family run business where you’ll see the the oysters being washed... Read more
You can find the ‘Ferme Marine’ oyster farm situated in-between several other oyster farming businesses. The visit begins with a film on the different techniques of oyster farming. Portuguese or flat oyster, harvested in rhythm with the tides, the history of oyster farming, how oysters are shipped to the other side of the world …You’ll find out all there is to know about oysters. The visit continues in the workshops of this family run business where you’ll see the the oysters being washed and sorted. Take time to visit the exhibition of shells from all over the world - they come in a number of surprising shapes and colours. And if you fancy taking home a little souvenir, the boutique has a wide choice of jewellery and accessories made from shells, as well as regional produce.

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