At La Belle, we cultivate and distribute one of the most renowned products of French gastronomy: the bouchot mussel. Raised on wooden piles (“bouchots”) driven into the sea, this traditional method guarantees natural growth, protected from predators and with a diet rich in phytoplankton, giving these mussels an incomparable flavor and texture.
Thanks to our experience and the diversity of growing areas, we offer bouchots with different origins and quality seals: Normandy and Ireland
“From Normandy to Ireland, each bouchot reflects the essence of the sea and tradition, becoming an authentic, delicate and historically rich delicacy.”
IGP
NORMANDY
The Bouchot mussel from Normandy has Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status, a recognition that certifies the authenticity of its origin and compliance with rigorous quality standards. These are medium-sized mussels with fine, flavorful, iodine-rich meat of excellent consistency.
AOP
MONT SAINT MICHEL
In the waters off Mont Saint-Michel Bay, the only bouchot mussels in the world with Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status are cultivated. This designation guarantees a unique, internationally renowned product, recognized for its golden flesh, meaty texture, and distinctive flavor, influenced by the rich mineral content of an area declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. They are, without a doubt, the ultimate benchmark of quality among bouchot mussels.
IRELAND
ROPE
In the cold waters of the North Atlantic, we cultivate mussels using ropes, a different but equally natural method that yields meatier mussels with a mild and balanced flavor. Their consistency, freshness, and size make Irish mussels a versatile option, perfect for both the hospitality industry and individual consumers.
