LA MAISON TARBOURIECH

60 years of oyster & mussel farming

For over 60 years, the Tarbouriech family has lived and worked on the banks of the Etang de Thau, close to the sea and nature.

Over the decades, Florent, Sabine and their children have transformed the family oyster farm into a flagship for shellfish farming and eco-tourism in the Mediterranean.

Famille Tarbouriech producteur d'huitres depuis trois générations en méditerranée

Florent et Florie Tarbouriech, producteurs d'huitres sur l'étang de Thau à Marseillan

Romain Tarbouriech La famille Tarbouriech producteurs d'huitres depuis trois génération sur l'étang de Thau Marseillan

Innovation at the heart of Tarbouriech development

It was in 2006, with the invention of the Marée Solaire®, that the company turned a corner. This patented, environmentally-friendly, energy-independent and remote-controlled process recreates the phenomenon of the tides and produces high-quality oysters. : the Tarbouriech Special Oyster.
Since then, the Mediterranean oyster has been invited to the tables of top chefs, winning over Guy Savoy, Alain Ducasse, Anne-Sophie Pic, Gilles Goujon, Prunier and others…

The birth of a family group

ouverture du St Barth Tarbouriech à Marseillan

In 2011, St Barth quickly became the region’s must-visit venue, attracting tourists and locals alike, eager to share experiences.
Since then, the Tarbouriech family has continued to strengthen its expertise and expand its activities. :

Exporting Marée Solaire® abroad: thanks to its cutting-edge expertise in lagoon oyster farming and its patented innovation, Marée Solaire®, Tarbouriech has set up operations in Spain, Italy, Japan and Tahiti.

Development of eco-tourism with the creation of Domaine Tarbouriech. Nestled between sea and lagoon, this former folie (18th-century bourgeois holiday home) and its wine cellar have been transformed into a five-star hotel with 15 lodges and suites, a spa, a restaurant and a biodynamic vegetable garden.

Expansion of the catering business with the opening of a second tasting room in Loupian, Le St-Pierre, and a new concept of an oyster, shellfish and seafood counter in Montpellier at Les Halles Jacques Cœur, with tasting from stall to plate on site or by click & collect, and integration of the fishmonger’s business with the acquisition of La Marée Gourmande in Montpellier.

Creation of Ostréalia, a range of marine cosmetics based on mother-of-pearl.

Pierre Tarbouriech creates a family oyster farm

Between mas sales of
production and Arles market in Camargue,
the family business is sustainable.

1962

Florent Tarbouriech takes over the company

Florent Tarbouriech Ostréiculteur Marseillan

Florent Tarbouriech and his wife Sabine take over
the small oyster farm. Within a decade, the couple
transforms the family farm into a business
leader in Mediterranean shellfish farming.

1986

Tarbouriech becomes leader in shellfish farming (Southern Europe)

Huitre La Reserve Maison Tarbouriech ostreiculteur sur l'étang de Thau

1996

Invention of The Solar Tide®

Florent Tarbouriech invent the solar tide®, a
patented breeding method that allows the Maison
Tarbouriech to produce a "Spéciale" oyster from
quality, giving the company the opportunity to
conquering the world's top chefs and tables
gastronomy.

2006

Certifications ISO ISO 9001, ISO 22000

contrôle qualité sur les huîtres et moule à la maison tarbouriech

2007 to 2011

St Barth opening

Dégustation des huitres Speciales Tarbouriech au St Barth à Marseillan au bord de l'étang de Thau

Florie & Romain, Florent & Sabine's elders
Tarbouriech, create Le St-Barth Tarbouriech, a place where
shellfish tasting adjacent to the mas of
production.

2011

Certication organic

2012

Solar Tide® Exportation

Tarbouriech à Tahiti producteur d'huitres 'exception

The adventure extends far from the shores of Thau with the
creation of Tarbouriech oyster farms in the
the world's most beautiful lagoons, in Italy and Spain,
Morocco, Italy and Japan.

2016