Bouzigues

This charming little typical Mediterranean fishing village on the Thau lagoon, a stopping-place on the Canal du Midi, just has to be seen.

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Bouzigues France - Etang de Thau

Bouzigues was the birthplace of the shellfish-farming business in 1925 and most of its prosperity is still founded on the harvest from the Thau lagoon. When you stop here, this ‘Outstanding Gastronomic Site’ can offer its famous oysters and mussels, either raw or cooked in a variety of ways, in the various restaurants beside the lagoon.

Bouzigues is Languedoc’s shellfish capital and has managed to preserve its traditions and historic charm. Wander through its back streets and along the promenade which has been built alongside the Thau lagoon. The port is made up of two quite separate harbours (one for pleasure boats and one for fishing). There's a floating landing-stage and a quay that is over 100 metres long. It has 93 mooring rings for yachts and other pleasure boats and 66 for fishing boats.

The Etang de Thau: home of the oyster

The Etang de Thau (Thau Lagoon) ’s 7,500 hectares make it the largest in Languedoc. It provides 10% of the national production of oysters and mussels, amounting to almost 18,000 tonnes. You can find out about this industry by taking a short cruise across the lagoon or by visiting the Etang de Thau museum. Tel: + 33 (0)4 67 78 33 57

Things to see & do: - Etang de Thau museum - Fire Brigade Museum. - Shellfish farms.

Events: - Oyster Fair.

INFORMATION
Bouzigues town hall Tel: + 33 (0)4 67 78 30 12 Website

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