Maison de l'Huître
Museum of oyster farming at the port of Larros: film, guided tour of the rooms and an outdoor trail on the profession of oyster farmer and the history of the oyster.
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About the museum
The Maison de l’Huître is located at the port of Larros, one of the seven oyster ports of Gujan-Mestras, which is considered the capital of oyster farming in the Arcachon Basin. It introduces visitors to the profession of oyster farmer, breeding techniques and the history of the oyster over the centuries.
The visit lasts about one hour and takes place in three stages: a film, a guided tour of the different air-conditioned rooms, then an outdoor trail that visitors explore at their own pace. The museum tells the shared history of the oyster and the Arcachon Basin: for centuries, local people simply gathered oysters from the natural beds, until these beds gradually disappeared, giving rise to oyster farming.
Highlights
- Film on oyster farming and guided tour of the rooms
- Self-guided outdoor trail at the port of Larros
- History of the oyster and the Arcachon Basin
- Guided tour of the port of Larros at certain times
- Escape game from October to mid-April
Permanent exhibition
- Musée de l’ostréiculture – Film, presentation rooms and outdoor trail on the profession of oyster farmer, breeding techniques and the history of the oyster.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6.50 |
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| Reduced | €5.50Students (post-baccalauréat), job seekers and holders of a disability card |
| Children & teens | €4.40Child rate for ages 5 to 14. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5.50Holders of a disability card. |
| Students & apprentices | €5.50Post-baccalauréat students, with proof. |
| Groups (11+ people) | €5 per personGroups of more than 10 people: €5 per adult and €3.90 per child. Booking is required for groups. |
| Guided tour of the port of Larros (adult, from age 15) | €5.50By reservation, at certain times only. €4 for children aged 5 to 14, €5 for students, job seekers and holders of a disability card. For groups of more than 10 people, all year round: €4.50 per adult and €3.50 per child. |
| Escape game: table for 2 players | €40From late October to mid-April, booked at least 48 hours in advance; maximum 6 players per table. |
| Escape game: table for 3 players | €55Price per table. |
| Escape game: table for 4 to 6 players | €70Price per table. |
Payment by bank card, cash, cheque or chèques-vacances. Appropriate dress required; eating inside the museum is prohibited.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum has no steps and is accessible to people with reduced mobility and to strollers. Dogs are allowed on a lead, provided they show no signs of aggression and do not disturb other visitors.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Stroller-friendly
Discovery booklets for the CE1–CE2 and CM1–CM2 primary school levels and treasure hunts are available to download. A children’s page offers colouring pictures and puzzles.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Gare de Gujan-Mestras
Gujan-Mestras SNCF station (TER lines); the port of Larros is opposite the station.
By car
Free parking · 200 m to the entrance
Free station car park about 200 m away, for cars and buses. A short stop in front of the museum is possible for buses.
From Bordeaux: A63 then A660, exit Gujan-Mestras, towards Ports ostréicoles, then the port of Larros. From Arcachon: D650 or the N250 expressway, exit Gujan-Mestras, towards Ports ostréicoles, then the port of Larros.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
The shop is freely accessible during the museum’s opening hours. No picnic area: groups can picnic at the lac de la Magdeleine, next to the casino, or at the plage de la Hume.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photos and video cameras are allowed during the visit, except in the screening room. |
| Good to know | Visit in three stages: film (offered in English, Spanish and German when crowds allow), guided tour of the air-conditioned rooms, self-guided outdoor trail. Booking required for groups only. |
