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Etang de Thau full-day minibus tour with lunch and tastings

Embark on a fascinating 3-hour boat journey through the Thau Basin, navigating through oyster beds under the guidance of a local fisherman. This immersive experience offers you the chance to savour the region's culinary delights in an extraordinary setting. Alongside an oyster farmer, you'll get to taste fresh oysters, renowned tielles from Sète and the celebrated brasucade - barbecued mussels that are a local favourite.

The adventure continues as you transition into a different world at a wine estate, where a blind wine tasting game awaits. This engaging activity promises laughter, enlightenment, and surprises, but remember to keep your senses sharp - every detail counts.

Conclude your journey with a leisurely walk through the Muscat de Frontignan vineyards. Here, you will uncover a distinctive ancestral winemaking technique and have the opportunity to sample these wines, known for their unforgettable aromas. This comprehensive tour provides a rich insight into the region's gastronomic heritage and winemaking traditions.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Montpellier
Duration: 7 hours
Language: English, French
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
E-Voucher
Small group
Transport included
Lunch

Why you’ll love this…

  • Discover Etang de Thau, the second largest lake in France
  • Enjoy a 3-hour cruise along the basin
  • Take part in an oyster and in a wine tasting sessions
  • Learn more about the appellations AOP Picpoul de Pinet and AOP Muscat de Frontignan
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Important to know

Not suitable for:

  • People with reduced mobility
  • Children under 8 years

Not allowed:

  • Wine tasting is not allowed for people under 18 years of age

Know in advance:

  • The excursion takes place in a minibus with a maximum of 7 seats
  • The tour is bilingual
  • Please take into account that you'll be made to eat shellfish on this tour
  • The tour will include lunch, a tasting at an oyster farm; a visit and a tasting at a PDO Picpoul de Pinet wine estate; a visit and a tasting at a PDO Muscat de Frontignan wine estate

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Hat
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Guided tour
  • Cruise
  • Water
  • Wine tasting
  • Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • Food tasting
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

62 Rue de Rhodes, 34000 Montpellier, France

Meeting point:

Meet with your tour guide at the O'Sullivans Pub.

Provider

Destination Occitanie

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