Port du Chapus en Fête
Maritime and oyster festival at the leading oyster port of the Marennes-Oléron basin
About Port du Chapus en Fête
Port du Chapus en Fête celebrates the maritime and oyster-farming tradition of the leading oyster port in the Marennes-Oléron basin. This popular festival, organized around August 10th, features music and entertainment on Saturday, and on Sunday, a solemn tribute to sailors lost at sea, followed by tastings of regional products, dances, and fireworks on the quays.
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The oyster heart of Marennes-Oléron
Port du Chapus en Fête celebrates the maritime identity of Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, a commune home to the leading oyster port in the Marennes-Oléron basin. Organized by the Festival Committee and CSMMM (a maritime association), this popular event highlights the oyster-farming culture and maritime traditions that shape the life of the port.
Weekend of traditions and conviviality
Every year around August 10th, the port comes alive for a festive weekend. Saturday evening resonates with music and entertainment in a warm atmosphere. On Sunday, the day begins with a solemn procession of sailors and an open-air mass paying tribute to sailors lost at sea. This is followed by tastings of regional products, popular dances, and fireworks illuminating the port waters and celebrating maritime life.
Port du Chapus en Fête — edition 2026
2026 edition of Port du Chapus en Fête
2026 Program
New edition of the maritime festival celebrating the traditions of the basin's leading oyster port.
Highlights Port du Chapus en Fête 2026
- Festive weekend at the port
- Music and entertainment
- Maritime tribute
- Regional tastings
- Fireworks
Prices Port du Chapus en Fête 2026
Practical information — Port du Chapus en Fête
Practical Information
Location
Port du Chapus
Avenue de la République
17560 Bourcefranc-le-Chapus
Access
- By car: D728 from Marennes (5 min), direction Île d'Oléron
- Free parking at the port
Hours
Saturday evening and all day Sunday
Prices
- Free entry
- Paid drinks and tastings
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Where does it take place — Port du Chapus en Fête
Port du Chapus
Avenue de la République, 17560 Bourcefranc-le-Chapus