La Tremblade Port Festival
Celebration of maritime and oyster-farming tradition in La Tremblade
About Port Tremblade Festival
Tremblade Maritime Tradition
The La Tremblade Port Festival celebrates the maritime identity of this oyster-farming town on the Charente Atlantic coast. Organized by Les Coureauleurs Trembladais in partnership with the Municipality, this festival brings together traditional old rigs and modern boats in the port's floating basin, creating a living picture of the local nautical heritage.
Activities for Everyone and Camaraderie
Throughout the day, the port comes alive with various maritime activities: exhibitions of old and modern boats on the quays, sailboat model building workshops, children's regattas, initiations to traditional sculling techniques, knot-tying and net fishing demonstrations. Stands from the SNSM, oyster farming associations, and traditional huts complete the discovery. The day concludes with a popular sardine feast accompanied by oysters and white wine, followed by concerts animating the port until the evening.
Port Tremblade Festival — edition 2026
The La Tremblade Port Festival returns on Saturday, July 11, 2026, starting at 9:30 AM, on the Jean-Pierre Tallieu honorary quay of La Tremblade port. Organized by the Les Coureauleurs Trembladais association, this day celebrates maritime traditions and the culture of old rigs, with numerous old boats gathered in the port, entertainment all day long, a sardine feast, and an evening concert. Free admission.
A day dedicated to La Tremblade's maritime heritage
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, the port of La Tremblade will celebrate its maritime heritage during the Port Festival, organized by the Les Coureauleurs Trembladais association. Many old rigs and traditional boats will be gathered on the Jean-Pierre Tallieu honorary quay, and stalls and entertainment will follow one another from 9 AM to 7 PM in a family-friendly and festive atmosphere.
Throughout the day, the public will discover Saintongeaise maritime culture: demonstrations by the Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer (SNSM), introduction to sculling, knot-tying and wooden boat repair workshops, exhibitions on maritime archaeology, boat building for children, and "pirate village" games. Lovers of local flavors can enjoy an oyster tasting and Breton crepes.
The evening continues with a sardine feast organized by the municipal staff association, followed by a concert. Free admission.
Programme Port Tremblade Festival 2026
Program for Saturday, July 11, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM: stalls, old rigs, and entertainment on the Jean-Pierre Tallieu honorary quay
- 10:00 AM and 3:30 PM: sea rescue demonstrations (SNSM)
- 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM: sculling demonstrations
- 11:00 AM: oyster tasting
- 12:00 PM: Breton crepes
- 7:00 PM: sardine feast (organized by the municipal staff association)
- 9:00 PM: concert with the band Cadillac
Continuous workshops and activities: knot-tying, wooden boat repair, maritime archaeology, boat building for children, pirate village.
Highlights Port Tremblade Festival 2026
- Old rigs in the basin
- Maritime workshops
- Activities for children
- Traditional techniques
- Sardine feast and oysters
- Concerts
Prices Port Tremblade Festival 2026
Practical information — Port Tremblade Festival
Practical Information
Location
Port de La Tremblade
Floating basin
Access
- By car: D14 from Royan (15 min), D728 from Marennes (15 min)
- Free parking near the port
Hours
All day and evening
Prices
- Free entry
- Free activities
- Food and tastings at a cost
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Where does it take place — Port Tremblade Festival
Quai d'honneur Jean-Pierre Tallieu - Port de La Tremblade
Cabane Rousselot, 1 Quai Evgueny Smurgis, 17390 La Tremblade, 17390 La Tremblade