Oursinade de La Grande-Motte
Sea urchin tasting in La Grande-Motte, Hérault
About Oursinade de La Grande-Motte
The Oursinades of La Grande-Motte are a gastronomic event organized every winter and early spring on the port of La Grande-Motte, in Hérault (Occitanie). The event, supported by the merchants' association with the backing of the CCI Hérault, offers several weekends of sea urchin, oyster, and tielle tasting, accompanied by musical entertainment on the Quai d'Honneur.
The Oursinades of La Grande-Motte
The Oursinades of La Grande-Motte are a gastronomic event rooted in the winter and spring season of the port of La Grande-Motte, on the Hérault coast. Several tasting weekends generally follow one another from February to April, featuring emblematic products of the Mediterranean and the Étang de Thau.
A convivial tasting on the Quai d'Honneur
On the Quai d'Honneur (Quai Charles de Gaulle), visitors are invited to taste fresh sea urchins, oysters, and tielles, in a musical and friendly atmosphere. The event takes place outdoors, generally from 10 AM to 4 PM, without prior reservation.
An event supported by local merchants
The organization is handled by the association of merchants of La Grande-Motte, with the support of the CCI Hérault. The event is part of a regional tradition of 'oursinades' that dots the Occitan coast, from Sète to Canet-en-Roussillon, including La Grande-Motte.
Practical Information
The precise dates and the full calendar of the year's weekends are communicated each season by the town of La Grande-Motte and its tourist office.
Oursinade de La Grande-Motte — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Oursinades de La Grande-Motte took place over several weekends, from February 21 to April 6, 2026, on the Quai d'Honneur. The weekend initially scheduled for February 14-15 was postponed to March 28-29 due to strong wind forecasts.
Oursinades de La Grande-Motte — 2026 Edition
The 2026 edition was held over several successive weekends, from late February to early April 2026, on the Quai d'Honneur (Quai Charles de Gaulle) in La Grande-Motte. Festival-goers could enjoy fresh sea urchins, oysters, and tielles, accompanied by outdoor musical entertainment, from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Documented Sessions
- Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22, 2026 — first session of the season.
- Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, 2026 — replacement session for the weekend of February 14-15 (postponed due to strong winds).
- Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 2026 — last session of the season.
The event was organized by the association of merchants of La Grande-Motte with the support of the CCI Hérault.
Programme Oursinade de La Grande-Motte 2026
Typical Oursinades Weekend Program
- 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM: Tasting of fresh sea urchins, oysters, and tielles on the Quai d'Honneur
- Continuous musical entertainment
- Free access, no reservation required
2026 Weekends
- February 21-22, 2026 — first session of the season
- March 28-29, 2026 — replacement session (originally February 14-15)
- April 5-6, 2026 — last session
Highlights Oursinade de La Grande-Motte 2026
- Tasting of fresh Mediterranean sea urchins
- Several weekends from February to April on the Quai d'Honneur
- Oysters, tielles, and musical entertainment
- Free access, no reservation required
Prices Oursinade de La Grande-Motte 2026
Practical information — Oursinade de La Grande-Motte
Practical Information
Location
Quai d'Honneur (Quai Charles de Gaulle), 34280 La Grande-Motte (Hérault).
Hours
Generally from 10 AM to 4 PM on scheduled weekends.
Access
Parking near the port of La Grande-Motte. Free access, no reservation required.
Contact
La Grande-Motte Tourist Office: 04 67 56 42 00.
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Quai d'Honneur
Quai d'Honneur (Quai Charles de Gaulle), 34280 La Grande-Motte, 34280 La Grande-Motte