Oyster and Pineau Festival
Celebration of local flavors at Château-d'Oléron
2026
About Oyster & Pineau Fest
Oyster & Pineau Fest — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Oyster and Pineau Festival, at the port of Château-d'Oléron (Charente-Maritime). Two festive and free evenings — on Sundays, July 19th and August 16th, 2026 — from 5 PM, featuring seafood and local Charentais products.
Oyster and Pineau Festival 2026
An unmissable summer event in Château-d'Oléron, the Oyster and Pineau Festival takes place at the port, avenue du port, on two dates in 2026: Sunday, July 19th and Sunday, August 16th, from 5:00 PM to midnight. Admission is free.
Organized by the association « Le Château en fête », the evening highlights local products and Oléronais conviviality within the oyster port setting.
Highlights Oyster & Pineau Fest 2026
- Tastings of local products
- Oysters and Pineau
- Musical entertainment
- Dances and fireworks
Programme Oyster & Pineau Fest 2026
From 5:00 PM, at the port (avenue du port):
- Tasting of local products: mussel églades, marinière mussels, oysters, sausages, merguez, fries, hot dogs, sandwiches, refreshment stand
- Entertainment throughout the evening
- Dance party in the evening
- Fireworks display at the close, weather permitting
Two identical evenings: Sunday, July 19th, 2026 and Sunday, August 16th, 2026, from 5:00 PM to midnight.
Prices Oyster & Pineau Fest 2026
Tastings à la carte on site (local products, refreshment stand).
Practical information — Oyster & Pineau Fest
Practical Information
Location
Port of Château-d'Oléron
Access
- By car: via the bridge to the island of Oléron (D734), then direction Le Château-d'Oléron
- Parking available near the port
Opening Hours
From 5:00 PM every Sunday evening
Prices
- Free admission
- Drinks and tastings payable on site
Contact
Tel: 05 46 47 60 51
Email: [email protected]
Flavors of the Island of Oléron
The Oyster and Pineau Festival is a traditional summer event in Château-d'Oléron that honors the two emblematic products of the region: oysters from the Marennes-Oléron basin and Pineau des Charentes. From July to August, every Sunday evening becomes a celebration of local gastronomy.
Festive atmosphere at the port
From 5 PM, the port of Château-d'Oléron comes alive with stands offering tastings of mussels, oysters, sausages, fries, and other local specialties. Musical entertainment, dances, and fireworks (weather permitting) create a festive and friendly atmosphere for the whole family, combining maritime tradition and Charentais lifestyle.
Where does it take place — Oyster & Pineau Fest
Oyster & Pineau Fest in brief
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