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Anyone familiar with oysters knows that they can have very different flavors, depending not only on the subspecies but also on their origin. The Pacific rock oyster, which is the most common in Europe after the European oyster largely became extinct, tastes different on the French Atlantic coast, for example, than in Ireland or Scotland. Oysters from the European Atlantic share a relatively high salt and mineral content. Oysters from the Mediterranean, on the other hand, are somewhat milder and have a spicy aftertaste, similar to the "Blue Point" oyster from the US East Coast. The restaurant is irrelevant; it's all about the oyster itself, and of course, the price, which is outrageously high in Germany, for example. Personally, I prefer Breton and Norman oysters because they are distinctive and meaty.

Behind its warm ochre facade, located in the heart of the village of Leucate, Gourmandises is a place for food lovers to share. Seasonal fig tart or three-chocolate dessert? Little childhood madeleines or all-butter PDO croissants? Welcome to Gourmandises Leucate, 100% artisanal, designed with heart. A place for sharing, opened in the summer of 2022 by two epicureans convinced that good taste brings everyone together. A place for reunions and treats, a stopover after the beach or on the vacation trail. Voted Best Bakery in France in 2025.

The ride is mostly on cycling paths with nice views and beautiful sceneries. The destination is unique and the many oyster shacks will serve oysters and other shell fish fresh from the catch and raw. Keep in mind that they don't serve anything else. With your meal you can get water, soft drinks or wine. The prices are very reasonable. We chose to go back along the litoral 8 via Toreilles Plage, which makes other a sixty plus km ride. Well worth it. Tip: check the weather as it can be very windy in this area. We had a 35km head wind going, but that was in our favour on the return.

Very pretty little museum village, beautiful village in the past and beautiful photos to take!

We cross a bridge, with a slightly elevated view and a beautiful view of the village and the sea (but we are at the edge of a busy road, so it is pretty but we do not take a long break there)

Open for visits on Saturdays and Sundays

A very quiet and easy cycle path along the Agly.

A wonderful route on good bike paths along the lake. Great views of the mountains in the background.