Visit the oyster marsh and the museum dedicated to oyster farming (the Cité de l’Huître). Ride by bike or on foot. In July and August, you can take the little train which takes the road along the Cayenne channel to visit the Cité de l'Huître.
| Department | Charente-Maritime |
|---|---|
| Departure municipality | Marennes-Hiers-Brouage |
| Outing type | Cycling itinerary |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Recommended period | from april to october |
| Environment | Coast |
| Kilometres | 7 km |
From the church, follow signs to Cayenne, and pass the small marina. The start of the trail can be found on the road which runs along the Cayenne Canal after the public garden and the harbour on the left.
The route takes place in the marshes. The route is marked. At the end are five oyster huts of different colors which have been converted into a museum (Cité de l'Huître). Activities to discover the environment of the oyster and its consumption included in the museum visit. A play area for children has been set up there. Return by the same path.
