La Maison de l'Huitre
Gujan-Mestras · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Oyster House is a museum located in Gujan-Mestras, in Gironde, dedicated to oyster farming and the history of oysters in the Arcachon Basin. The museum offers a visit including a film, exhibition rooms and an outdoor trail allowing visitors to discover the work of oyster farmers and traditional breeding techniques. It is located in the regional oyster farming capital, characterized by seven ports, oyster farms and traditional cabins. The site also offers complementary activities: a visit to Larros port, oyster tastings, a children's area, an escape game and a shop. The museum is open from September to June, Monday to Saturday, and every day in July-August.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 10:00–13:00, 14:30–18:30
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:30–18:30
- Tuesday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:30–18:30
- Wednesday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:30–18:30
- Thursday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:30–18:30
- Friday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:30–18:30
- Saturday
- 10:00–13:00, 14:30–18:30
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
Rue du Port de Larros
Phone number
+33 5 56 66 23 71Official website
maison-huitre.frGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 10 min walk from station Gujan-Mestras.
Nearest station
About 10 min walk from station Gujan-Mestras.
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
Nearby
Galleries nearby: DeliCa - Arts & Matières (5.8 km), La Source Art Galerie (6.0 km), Galerie Saint Martin Le Moulleau (10.3 km).
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