Five kilometers from Meze, the main city of the Bassin de Thau, Bouzigues is the chief shellfish production town. This has been so since 1925 when one resident decided to raise oysters by attaching them to mangrovewoods. Today, these wooden bars have been replaced by nylon cords. Along the lagoon are about 4000 residents involved in modernized oyster farming. The Bouzigues museum describes the evolution of the oyster farming. It is more precise to refer to shellfish -farming since beside her reputed oysters, the Bassin de Thau supplies almost 30% of the national production of mussels. Her production of molls and clams cannot be neglected either.

The museum of Etang de Thau: carries information about the historical techniques of shellfish breeding.
For more information call 04 66 78 33 57
Loupian: a very old village where one can see Gallo-Roman villas under restoration Possibility of guided tours and of camping. Call 04 67 43 57 67 for more

Every year, during the second half of august, the Oyster's celebration allows visitors to taste nice and fresh products from Bouzigues.