This private coastal experience offers an inside look at Cancale’s renowned oyster-farming heritage, set against the sweeping backdrop of Mont-Saint-Michel Bay. Guided by a local expert, travelers explore tidal landscapes dotted with traditional oyster beds and learn how the region’s unique environment shapes the flavor and character of both flat and cupped oysters.

As the walk continues, the visit highlights the rhythms of daily work in the oyster parks, where tractors, boats, and carefully tended beds illustrate the craftsmanship and precision behind generations of aquaculture. Stories about harvesting methods, regional history, and the evolution of Cancale’s reputation provide meaningful context to the scenery.

The experience concludes at the waterfront, where a tasting introduces the distinctive maritime notes that have made Cancale a celebrated destination for shellfish. Blending natural beauty, cultural tradition, and expert interpretation, this excursion offers a thoughtful look at one of Brittany’s most iconic food-producing communities.

Duration:
Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

Start Time:
To be confirmed at the times of booking. Start times depend on the tides

Inclusions:
Luxury minivan, driver and a guide, transportation to/from hotel or train station, sightseeing expedition, and boot rental

Exclusions:
Personal insurance, personal extras, and gratuities

Meeting point:
Pick up from hotel or train station from Caen city

Ending point:
Same as meeting location

Important Information:
Please let us know if you have any disabilities, walking difficulties or dietary restrictions.

The guide will equip you with boots on site, please bring your own socks.

Children under 7, take a full-face diaper just in case (muddy environment with puddles). Babies are accepted in baby carriers; strollers are not allowed.

Maximum pax allowed on this tour is 6.

This tour operates daily, from January 1- December 31, except December 25 and January 1.