It was in 1960, that the first mussel beds were created in the Bay of La Fresnaye, in a sheltered environment suitable for breeding. The pioneers, from the French region of Charente, thanks to their techniques and their knowledge of the breeding of mussels, were able to develop the activity in the bay.
Oyster farming was only developed in 1972 with nowadays a current production of around 500 tonnes for an area of 21 hectares.
The Fréhel oyster with its resistant shell (which ensures a good preservation) distinguishes itself by its plentiful flesh with a very iodized taste.
The producers, who are very attached to the quality of their products, use all their know-how to satisfy their customers.
An oyster requires 3 years of work before reaching our plates!
Most of the oysters are consumed locally. They are sold on markets, in fishmonger’s shops, restaurants and supermarkets. What is not consumed locally is dispatched to the four corners of France within 24 hours and some are even exported abroad.
Alain Audineau
Port à la duc – 22240 FREHEL
+33(0) 2 96 41 06 68
http://www.audineau-ostreiculteur-frehel.fr/fr
Retail store open every day (Sunday included)
From October to March : from 9am to 12.30pm and from 4pm to 7pm.
From April to end of September : from 9am to 7.30pm, with tasting.
Les Merveilles du Cap
Zone Conchylicole – 27 rue La Saudraie
22240 Plévenon – Cap Fréhel
Production site (open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 11am) :
+33(0) 2 96 41 48 11
+33(0) 6 68 33 48 11
Retail store (Plévenon town centre) :
+33 (0)6 67 70 46 22
http://www.les-merveilles-du-cap.fr/
Producer of farmed mussels and oysters from the Cap Fréhel. Regional products.
Retail store in the village of Plévenon.
Off season:
Open every week-ends and during school holidays
In season:
Open every day from June to end of September from 10am till 12.30pm and from 4.30pm to 7.30pm.
Nicolas Nonnet
25 rue René Duguay Trouin – ZA des Jeannettes
22430 ERQUY
+33 (0)2 96 63 66 93
huitresnicolas@orange.fr
http://www.nonnet-nicolas-erquy.fr/
Movie about the oyster farming and the life of the company, comments and tasting with a glass of wine.
Sessions time : 11am and 5.30pm
The retail store is open all year round from Monday to Saturday.
Fares : from 6 to 11 €.
Groups upon request.
Last update : 19/04/2016
