Shore Excursion Details

MARENNES & BROUAGE

La Rochelle, France

MARENNES & BROUAGE

DETAILS

  • 5
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Age

OVERVIEW

Choose the road less traveled and relish an oyster tasting on this journey to the villages of Brouage and Marennes. Relax on a scenic one-hour drive to Brouage, once a port city guarded by a 17th-century fortress that fell into ruin after its harbor silted up and the town suddenly found itself nearly two miles from the sea, deep in the marshes. You’ll discover the area has since been repopulated and the land reclaimed into lush meadows where cattle graze happily. During your approximately one-hour visit, hear wonderful tales held by the city’s ancient walls which tell of Brouage-born Samuel de Champlain, founder of Quebec, and the love story of Marie Mancini and Louise XIV. Travel to captivating Marennes, a magnet for gourmets thanks to the village’s renowned oyster-farming basin. On your visit to a farm specializing in this delicacy, you’ll observe the fascinating methods employed in growing these coveted mollusks. You’ll savor a tasting of six delectable oysters accompanied with bread, butter and quintessentially French white wine as you celebrate the succulent charms of La Belle France.


HIGHLIGHTS
• Uncover the fascinating history of Brouage, once a port city that is now inland after the sea receded.
• Learn of Brouage’s storied citizens, including Quebec’s founder Samuel de Champlain.
• Visit an oyster producer and see how the mouthwatering mollusks are farmed in the foodie paradise of Marennes.
• Sample six savory oysters paired with local buttered bread and white wine.


HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.


Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately two hours of moderate walking. Surfaces at the oyster farm can become slippery and guests are advised to be cautious. It is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, are able to make their own way on and off the coach and have an able-bodied companion to assist them. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Participants must be at least 21 years of age to be served alcoholic beverages. The order of sites viewed or visited may vary.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Local Food-Wine Tasting

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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