Fête des Écaillers
Oyster Opening Competition and Celebration of Maritime Trades
About Fête des Écaillers
The Fête des Écaillers at the Cité de l'Huître in Marennes is an event that highlights the profession of oyster shucker and oyster farming know-how. This oyster opening competition brings together professionals and students in two categories: the professional championship, qualifying for the French championships, and the Bourriche d'Or Marennes-Oléron reserved for students, centered around two technical challenges of opening and platter presentation.
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The Oyster Shuckers Championship
The Fête des Écaillers is a prestigious competition that celebrates the excellence of the oyster shucker profession in Charente-Maritime. Organized in partnership with the Regional Committee of Conchyliulture and the Quality Group of Marennes-Oléron oysters, this competition takes place at the Cité de l'Huître in Marennes, a temple of oyster farming culture.
Two Categories of Excellence
The competition offers two distinct categories. The professional championship brings together the best oyster shuckers from Charente-Maritime, with the winner qualifying for the French Oyster Shuckers Championships. The Bourriche d'Or Marennes-Oléron, reserved for students, offers future professionals the opportunity to demonstrate their mastery. The two technical challenges evaluate the quick and neat opening of oysters and the aesthetic composition of seafood platters.
Fête des Écaillers — edition 2026
Oyster Shuckers Competition 2026 at the Cité de l'Huître
2026 Program
New edition of the competition celebrating the excellence of the oyster shucker profession and oyster farming know-how.
Highlights Fête des Écaillers 2026
- Professional Championship
- Bourriche d'Or Marennes-Oléron
- Technical Challenges
- National Qualification
- Valorization of Maritime Trades
Prices Fête des Écaillers 2026
Practical information — Fête des Écaillers
Practical Information
Location
Cité de l'Huître
Rue des Martyrs
17320 Marennes
Access
- By car: D728 from Rochefort (25 min)
- Free parking on site
Prices
- Free admission to watch the competition
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Where does it take place — Fête des Écaillers
Cité de l'Huître
Rue des Martyrs, 17320 Marennes-Hiers-Brouage