Port du Larros on the Bay of Arcachon
The Port of Larros isone of the seven iconic ports of Gujan-Mestras! A camping trip in the Landes is therefore the perfect opportunity to explore it. With its picturesque huts, shipyards, traditional boats, and oyster shells scattered here and there… And the “Barbot,” of course—you’ll feel like you’re in a whole other world! To learn more about the region’s traditional craftsmanship, visit the Maison de l’huître.
Discover the oyster museum
The projection room: On the big screen, passionate oyster farmers share their daily lives with you; at the tide, in the hut, on the tasting terraces… Discover an exceptional site, through magnificent images… The Arcachon Basin.
The know-how room: Collectors, oyster bags, mastouns… the know-how room presents the equipment used by oyster farmers, as well as breeding techniques on the Bay of Arcachon.
The history room: step back in time and discover the amazing history of oysters through the centuries. The menu table will also tantalize your taste buds with recipes as original as they are tasty.
The discovery area: Here’s a fun area for young and old alike, with a quiz station, two aquariums and a variety of self-discovery aids. Here you’ll find answers to your questions about oyster predators, reproduction and oysters around the world.
The water room: How do the tides work? When do we work on the oyster beds? What does an oyster farmer do on land?… Enter the miniature world of oyster producers through realistic models.
The outdoor trail: A museum like no other, with an outdoor area! This discovery trail, enhanced by visual aids, provides a better understanding of the environment around us.
Can you recognize the flora of the Bay of Arcachon? Can you tell the difference between a flat boat and a pinasse? And can you beat the oyster shack quiz?