Huîtres et ma RÉ Direct sale of oysters from the Île de Ré

OYSTERS AND MA RÉ IN RIVEDOUX-PLAGE – PRODUCERS' SHOP ON THE ÎLE DE RÉ

A producers' shop in Rivedoux-Plage

At the entrance to the Île de Ré, in Rivedoux-Plage, Huîtres et ma Ré is an establishment focused on local products and expertise. Run by Karine and David Bouyer, the shop is part of a family history linked to oyster farming on the Île de Ré for five generations.

In 2016, the couple took over the family business and created Huîtres et ma Ré, with the desire to continue this activity while highlighting local production and the gastronomic riches of the territory.

The producers' shop in Rivedoux-Plage offers oysters produced by the Bouyer family, as well as a selection of local products from the Île de Ré. It's a convenient place to put together a basket of local delicacies, do your holiday shopping, or take home some regional specialties.

Oysters produced directly on the island of Ré

At the heart of the business are, of course, the oysters of the Île de Ré. The Bouyer family has been working in oyster farming for five generations and cultivates its oysters exclusively on the island.

This home-grown production gives full meaning to the producer's direct sales approach. Visitors can thus buy their oysters from a family business that controls their cultivation and knows precisely their origin.

The profession follows the rhythm of the tides and the seasons. Oysters are raised in the oyster beds of Ré, monitored during their growth, sorted and then prepared before being marketed.

This proximity between oyster production and sales is one of the main strengths of Huîtres et ma Ré.

A selection of local products and producers

Beyond oysters, the shop showcases the work of local producers and the specialties that contribute to the gastronomic identity of the island of Ré and the Charente-Maritime.

The selection allows you to complement your purchases with various local products, chosen with a focus on proximity and promoting local expertise.

This producer-run shop aspect makes Huîtres et ma Ré an attractive destination for both locals and visitors eager to discover what's produced in the region. It also offers an alternative to traditional shopping by fostering a more direct connection with the producers themselves.

For an aperitif, a meal featuring seafood, a gourmet basket or simply to discover the specialties of Ré, the shop brings together different flavors associated with the island.

Favoring local producers on the Île de Ré

Buying from a producer's shop on the island of Ré also allows you to favour short supply chains and to better know the origin of the products offered.

At Huîtres et ma Ré, this philosophy naturally takes root in the history of the Bouyer family. Behind the oysters offered for sale lies a know-how passed down for five generations and still practiced locally.

The shop thus becomes a place where local produce, direct sales, and the discovery of regional specialties come together. Its location in Rivedoux-Plage, the first town you pass through after the bridge, makes it easily accessible for picking up a few things upon arrival on the island or before leaving.

Rivedoux-Plage, a territory facing the sea

An important cradle of oyster farming on the Île de Ré, Rivedoux-Plage is particularly linked to marine agriculture. Its large bay is revealed as soon as you arrive on the island and changes its appearance with the tides.

The oyster beds, beaches, and huts bear witness to this long-standing relationship between the inhabitants and the ocean. It is in this environment that the Bouyer family continues its business today and welcomes visitors to its shop selling local products.

What to discover within 30 km of Huîtres et ma Ré?

From Rivedoux-Plage, numerous walks allow you to discover the landscapes and producers of the Île de Ré. The cycle paths notably connect to Sainte-Marie-de-Ré, La Flotte and Saint-Martin-de-Ré, between beaches, vineyards, marshes and small ports.

The markets on Île de Ré are also great places to meet producers, market gardeners, and artisans. In La Flotte, the market, set up in a paved courtyard, is a popular spot for discovering local products.

In Saint-Martin-de-Ré, the port, the narrow streets and the Vauban fortifications allow you to continue the visit, while the surrounding villages and landscapes are particularly well suited to cycling.

Within a radius of about thirty kilometers, it is also possible to reach La Rochelle, its Old Port, its towers and its historic center.

Between oyster farmers, salt producers, winegrowers, market gardeners and local markets, the area around Huîtres et ma Ré offers many opportunities to discover the know-how and local products of the island of Ré.

For your health, avoid eating too fatty, too sweet, too salty