Often dubbed the oyster capital of France, this small town remains as inseparable from the ocean as ever. A former island in the Gulf of Saintonge, Marennes expanded its maritime activities thanks to the salt trade, which was shipped all over Europe. But as salt production declined, the town developed its oyster industry, particularly in the 19th century. Transformed into oyster beds, the former salt marshes offer perfect conditions for maturing oysters, which take on their distinctive green color. This product has also been awarded the Indication Géographique Protégée label. Your journey will naturally take you to the right bank of the Seudre for a stroll along the Cayenne channel. On either side, admire the colorful huts and restaurants where you can treat yourself to a plate of oysters. To find out more about this shellfish, visit the Cité de l'Huître, with its program of events, exhibitions, activities for children, culinary discoveries... Don't stay too close to the water! Marennes town center is just as pretty. The central square features a statue of Justin Chasseloup-Laubat, Minister of the Navy under Napoleon III. Further on, the Saint-Pierre-de-Salles church offers a breathtaking view from the top of its steeple. It's also a delight to stroll along the Rue de la République and Rue Georges Clemenceau, and admire the private mansions built between the 15th and 18th centuries. Marennes also boasts a beach facing the Pertuis de Maumusson. It's an ideal place for cycling, rollerblading or romantic strolls, and of course, swimming in season!

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