The discovery

A small alley between two cabins leads to an incredible terrace.

Set on the water, this ensemble (all in wood) inevitably makes you want to sit and enjoy a timeless moment.

So we settle in and order two dozen medium oysters, some whelks with Espelette pepper, a plate of nicely plump shrimp, Basque pâtés and a little Entre-Deux-Mers to wash it all down (we were a bit peckish, I admit…).

I won't circle the beltway 3 times to tell you what's up.

It was wickedly good! Even the bread from Boulangerie Chez Pascal was still warm (for pâté and mopping up aioli, that's a must).

Everything was perfect.

So we stayed a while to enjoy this terrace and the moment.

The meeting

And of course, one thing leading to another, we chatted with the owner.

A true enthusiast! This man had several lives and his new one led him to become an oyster farmer.
A real character, someone you could listen to for a long time.

That's what we did, actually 😉

Thanks again to Olivier and his little team. Can't wait for the next escape.

All said, then.
All that's left is to add the address and a few practical infos

Chez Ghislain, open non-stop all summer from 11:30 am to 10 pm
34 impasse du grand Coin, Petit Piquey.
Pointe aux Chevaux beach, easiest access via Avenue de la Pointe aux Chevaux (cabin at the bottom of the stairs).

If you're in the area, come by bike or on foot instead...
Do as you can or as you want, but go absolutely.