On september 2019, Mrs. Véronique Gillardeau became the new CEO of Maison Blanc, a highly renowned establishment from the Rungis Market and a longtime client of Maison Gillardeau.
May 2019
La cabanajam grand opening
Maison Gillardeau unveils its 2nd gourmet store: "La cabanajam", much to the delight of oyster enthusiasts.
Nested in Saint-Martin-de-Ré on the Ile de Ré, "La cabanajam" offers an enchanting view on the ocean shore and is designed to host up to 120 guests for daily-fresh Gillardeau oysters tastings.
April 2019
Launch of "Le Petit Gégé"
Maison Gillardeau introduces its new tasting concept: “Le Petit Gégé”.
The innovative "bistro bike", named by Véronique Gillardeau after the grandson of Maison Gillardeau’s founder Gerard Gillardeau, results from a collaboration with the renowned Peugeot Design Lab.
August 2017
The Salon Gillardeau
Proudly supporting the Stade Rochelais team for many years now, La Maison Gillardeau strengthened its partnership by opening a private salon at the Marcel Deflandre stadium.
March 2017
Launch of La Marcelle
For the International Women’s Day, Véronique Gillardeau paid tribute to Marcelle Gillardeau, by presenting Maison Gillardeau's new tasting concept named after the daughter in law of its founder.
Designed exclusively for Maison Gillardeau with Peugeot Design Lab., La Marcelle is a modern and functional food truck equipped with an oyster bar which can be easily deployed at its rear.
April 2016
Gérard is rewarded
Surrounded by his family, friends and political figures, Gérard Gillardeau received, during an exceptional venue at Fort Louvois, the knight medal from the National Order of the Legion of Honor from Mr. Jean-Pierre Raffarin’s hands.
October 2014
Laser branding
In its fight against counterfeit, Maison Gillardeau decided to equip its packing chain with a laser allowing to brand each oyster with its logo to certify their authenticity.
November 2009
Gillardeau dispenser
Maison Gillardeau introduced its oysters hampers dispenser. Based next to Gillardeau la Boutique, this dispenser is opened 24h a day.
June 2009
La Boutique grand opening
Gillardeau la Boutique opened its doors to satisfy local customers’ demand.
Located at the base of the Oleron Viaduc, La Boutique offers since then a selection of gourmet products from local producers renowned for their savoir-faire, as well as a large choice of daily-fresh Gillardeau oysters hampers.
2004
Additional parks
Facing a growing demand for its oysters, Maison Gillardeau opened ten additional nursing parks to reinforce its production capacity.
1998
La Maison celebrates 100 years
Generation after generation, Maison Gillardeau kept on preserving its savoir-faire for the past 100 years, bringing you the most refined oyster in the world through the commitment of a whole family.
October 1998
Thierry and Veronique
Thierry and Véronique join Gérard Gillardeau in this adventure.
1978
Birth of La Gillardeau
During his time at the head of Maison Gillardeau, Gérard Gillardeau gave birth to the iconic Gillardeau oyster.
Oysters lovers quickly associated La Gillardeau to excellence for its recognizable quality and appearance, as well as the generosity of its flesh.
1928
The first Gillardeau trucks
Renowned for their quality, Gillardeau oysters quickly experienced a tremendous success. Maison Gillardeau already delivers at this time its oysters to the Halles de Paris.
1898
Foundation
At the end of the 19th century, in the heart of Marennes-Oléron pool, driven by his passion for oyster farming, Henri Gillardeau founded Maison Gillardeau.
