A cult spot for oyster lovers: at Chez Boulan, you sit at a little bistro table in the family garden, right by the beach, among the palm trees, with the Dune du Pilat opposite.
- Cuisine: Oyster bar
- Budget: €
- Area: Cap Ferret village
- Open: February to December
Our review
Because it is the Cap Ferret experience at its simplest and best: ultra-fresh oysters, a glass of white wine and a view over the Mimbeau cove. In winter, you warm up by the wood stove.
— Louis.G, Laguilb
What to order
- A dozen Arcachon Bay cupped oysters
- The flat oysters, which are rarer
- A glass of chilled white wine
Good to know
- Think of taking oysters home or on the boat
- Perfect at aperitif time
- Le Bouchon du Ferret is right next door for what comes next
Address and map
Chez Boulan
Cap Ferret village, on the Bay, 33970 Lège-Cap-Ferret
Frequently asked questions
In July and August, yes, as far ahead as possible: Cap Ferret’s best places get packed. Out of season it is easier, but a phone call avoids any disappointment.
From February to December. Opening hours change from one season to the next: always check before you go.
Also try Chez Hortense, Le Bouchon du Ferret or L’Escale (pages in French), or see our pick of the best restaurants in Cap Ferret.
Photo: Víctor Perea Ros, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 licence (photo of the area, not of the restaurant). Information checked in October 2026.
