Fishmongers Fish and seafood Bassin d'Arcachon

The Poissonnerie de l'Aiguillon is an institution! Here, the key words are know-how, passion for the trade, freshness and exacting standards in the choice of products purchased daily from all the auctions along the coast. But above all, no farmed fish! Alongside our flagship products, oysters from the Basin, we also offer lobsters from Brittany and seafood platters. In addition, the chef prepares a number of ready-made dishes and offers grocery products.

In the heart of the Arcachon Basin, in the oyster-farming village of Le Canon, Cabane 171 welcomes you to an exceptional setting overlooking the Dune du Pilat, for a tasting of meaty oysters, shrimps or whelks, all washed down with a glass of white wine. The experience is almost unique. For the uninitiated, ask the team at Cabane 171 (one of the first to adopt the "tasting at the shack" concept), who will kindly answer any questions you may have. An unmissable stopover!

A passionate oyster farmer based in the small port of La Barbotière in Gujan-Mestras and working in the traditional way, Frédéric Paillère, a former agricultural engineer and production consultant, collects the spat, raises his oysters, sells them retail, wholesale and ships them all over France. His oysters are soft and fleshy, a real pleasure for the taste buds of oyster lovers. You can find Frédéric Paillère and his good oysters every Sunday in Lacanau town.

Moulin de la Cassadotte is the cradle of farmed caviar in France. The Caviar de Gironde trademark was registered in 1993. During a 1h30 guided tour, you'll first learn about the history of this former flour mill converted to sturgeon farming, and then discover the meticulous craft of sturgeon breeding - a species that looks like a prehistoric creature... At the end of the visit? The long-awaited tasting session and a detour to the boutique to buy some exceptional caviar. Tasting formulas are available all year round, starting at 12 euros.

Oyster farmers and producers, Yoan and Chloé Godichaud are based in the oyster village of Cap Ferret. Here, buy oysters direct to take away: Cap Ferret oysters bred on the shores of the Presqu'île, Banc d'Arguin oysters bred at the ocean's edge in deep water... With a higher meat content, the special oysters, matured in "balancelles" bags, won a silver medal at the Concours Général de Paris 2019. To be tasted on the Mimbeau conche, facing the Pilat Dune, every day during school vacations.

Plant the decor: a beautiful shaded terrace on the edge of the basin, on the one hand, the oyster parks, opposite the Ile aux Oiseaux, a little further down the alley of Pilat, and on your plate the Hubert oysters to taste with a little bread, butter and a glass of white wine… you have not deceived, we are in heaven! And if the sea is high, it will be feet in the water. So for a oyster tasting of the Arcachon basin, stop at the Four and take the direction of Cabin No. 13. And to be sure to find our ostréiculteur at the cabin, you can attach it on his laptop without problems. You can also find Hubert on the markets of Mussidan (24) on Saturday morning and Soussans (in Médoc) on Sunday morning.

The Aloir family has been raising and distributing its own oysters since 1967. If the direct sale is possible all year long, the oyster tasting at the water's edge is reserved for the beautiful days. Under the arbour, you will discover their oysters n° 2, 3, 4 or their flat oysters. Seafood such as clams, periwinkles and whelks accompanied by bread and butter are not left out! The oysters of the Aloir family have been awarded several times by the Grand Prix d'Excellence at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris.

François Delage offers his current catch for direct sale and tasting: sea bream, sole, sea bass and more. His motto: from boat to plate, there are no middlemen. The menu is very short, with only the freshest fish cooked to perfection, but as simply as possible, a la plancha or cut into carpaccio. All dishes are accompanied by a baked potato topped with herb whipped cream and green salad. The tasting room is located on the harbor, with a lovely view of this corner of the basin.

With its red lines and parasols, it's not hard to spot cabane n° 15 on the port of La Teste-de-Buch. And at Chez Jejhene, there's always something to read about the art of living, love or friendship before you step through the door. On the premises or to take away, as is often the case, Hélène and Jérôme Laboual offer oysters (from their own production) accompanied, why not, by prawns, whelks, periwinkles or a local pâté. All washed down with a glass of Argilius white wine.

Sustainable fishing, selection of abundant species, local supply, artisanal know-how, gourmet recipes... What a treat! Fumette is the result of the reconversion of a marketing manager, Bénédicte Baggio, and a sales manager, Julien Marcotte. And here they are, local fish smokers! Better still, this Rochelaise and Breton man have founded the first artisanal fish smoker in the Arcachon Basin. It is so promising that in 2021, they were rewarded by the ^17th edition of the Challenge DEBA (Business Clubs).

Located just a stone's throw from the port of La Teste-de-Buch, the Cabane du Paliquey has become the place to go for oyster lovers in the Arcachon Basin. Fleshy and tasty, they can be enjoyed all year round on site. And why not enjoy them in the pinasse on the terrace in fine weather, or at home? In addition to oysters, the friendly team at Cabane du Paliquey offers whelks, periwinkles, shrimps and pâté. To accompany all this, we offer the famous Blanc des Cabanes, a wine immersed for six months in the Arcachon Basin.