It is the most intense day for the oyster farmers of the Thau basin. In the establishments along the road, teams work tirelessly from night to prepare for this crucial day of the year, until the arrival of the first customers.
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On holiday tables, many are fans of a beautiful seafood platter. To guarantee the freshness of the shellfish and crustaceans, oyster farmers work long days. On this New Year's Eve, our France 3 Occitanie team went to meet professionals based in the Thau basin.
At Midi Coquillage, activity is in full swing from the early hours. The company is preparing nearly a hundred orders for Christmas Eve.
“We started at 3 a.m. It’s the longest day of the year”
At first light, the first customers arrive to collect their orders. All day long, pool professionals will serve their customers but also latecomers.
Professionals will be able to take a breather before setting off again for a new marathon in a few days, this time for New Year's Eve.
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