In front of our boat (Port de Marseillan ville, Quai Antonin Gros left bank, 34340 Marseillan)
Discover the beautiful Thau lagoon and the region's oyster farms with this boat trip starting from Marseillan! Our partially sun-protected motorboat, accessible with a wheelchair and stroller, will take you on a group tour to the Canal du Midi junction, offering amazing views of the surroundings. As you glide through the waters, the Thau lagoon will unfold before your eyes like a hidden treasure.
We'll navigate around the region's renowned oyster farms, where you can observe the traditional techniques used to cultivate these delicacies. The highlight of our tour is an optional tasting, where you can enjoy 4 oysters accompanied by a glass of white wine, and/or local biscuits with a drink or a glass of white wine.
This boat trip is more than just a journey; it's an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lasting memories of the Thau lagoon's serene beauty and the mouthwatering taste of its world-famous oysters.
Tour directly in the Thau lagoon
View on the Canal du Midi junction
Seeing of several oyster farms
Departure from Marseillan
Canal du Midi junction
Oyster farms in the Thau lagoon
Arrival at Marseillan
We meet at the Port of Marseillan, 15 minutes before departure. If you come by car, you will find free car parks nearby.
Diane I
Motorboat
Number of passengers: 96
Sun-protected area
Restrooms
Booklets in French, English, German and Spanish
Tasting of 4 oysters and a glass of white whine or a drink (€7 per person, to be paid on site with cash or bank card (from €20))
Tasting of local biscuits and a drink (€7 per person, to be paid on site with cash or bank card (from €20))
Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat
Cash
Bank card
Camera or phone to take great photos
Suitable for children of all ages, pregnant women and the elderly
Accessible to wheelchairs & strollers
Dogs allowed
You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks
Please note that the schedule may change. We will contact you in advance
This guided boat tour on the Thau Lagoon receives outstanding feedback, with about 92% of reviewers giving it five stars. Families and couples particularly enjoy the experience, praising the passionate and knowledgeable guides who bring the world of oyster and fish farming to life. Many highlight the "delicious" optional oyster tasting. While the live commentary is often in French, written explanations are usually available in other languages. A few organizational hiccups were noted, but the overall consensus is that this is a "real discovery" and a highly recommended, informative outing.
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Friendliness, experience, kindness, onboard service, quality of commentary
Interesting, we learn about life around the Thau lagoon
Excellent...very competent guide.
Yes, dogs are allowed on board.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks for the trip.
The boat trip lasts about one hour.
Yes, the boat is accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers.
Yes, there are restrooms available on board.
Yes, an optional tasting is available for an additional fee of €7. You can choose between 4 oysters with a glass of white wine or another drink, or local biscuits with a drink. This can be paid for on-site with cash, or by card for payments from €20.
The live commentary on board is in French. However, explanatory booklets are available in English, German, Spanish and French.
The meeting point is at the Port of Marseillan. You should arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Yes, there are free car parks available nearby.
During the trip, you will see the junction with the Canal du Midi and navigate around the oyster farms in the Thau lagoon.
The activity Boat Trip in the Thau Lagoon from Marseillan by L'Étoile de Thau IV Occitanie is available every day, from October 28, 2026 through December 31, 2026. Each day offers 2 start times between 11:00 and 15:00. Sessions last 1 hour and are offered as group activities. Prices start from €10.00 for kids and €15.00 for adults.





