{"id":1008,"date":"2023-12-05T12:59:54","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T12:59:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maisongillardeau.fr\/history-of-maison-gillardeau"},"modified":"2026-03-09T08:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:30:33","slug":"history-of-maison-gillardeau","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maisongillardeau.fr\/en\/history-of-maison-gillardeau","title":{"rendered":"History of Maison Gillardeau"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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1898<\/div><\/div>
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Creating the House<\/div>
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At the end of the 19th century, in the heart of the Marennes-Ol\u00e9ron basin, driven by his passion for oyster farming, Henri Gillardeau laid the foundations for Maison Gillardeau.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1928<\/div><\/div>
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Gillardeau vans<\/div>
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Renowned for their quality, Gillardeau oysters are a runaway success. At the time, Maison Gillardeau was already supplying Les Halles de Paris.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1978<\/div><\/div>
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Birth of Gillardeau<\/div>
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G\u00e9rard Gillardeau, then at the head of the company, gave birth to the emblematic Gillardeau oyster.
The quality of its appearance and the generosity of its flesh have quickly made it a byword for excellence among oyster lovers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

October 1998<\/div><\/div>
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Thierry and V\u00e9ronique<\/div>
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Thierry and V\u00e9ronique Gillardeau join G\u00e9rard Gillardeau in the adventure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

1998<\/div><\/div>
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La Maison celebrates its 100th anniversary<\/div>
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Generation after generation, Maison Gillardeau carefully cultivates its know-how.
A family commitment that has endured for 100 years to bring you the world's finest oysters.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2004<\/div><\/div>
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Opening of new parks<\/div>
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Faced with growing demand, and in order to reinforce its production capacity, Maison Gillardeau opened a dozen additional parks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

June 2009<\/div><\/div>
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Boutique opening<\/div>
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In order to satisfy local customers, La Boutique Gillardeau was created.
Located at the foot of the Viaduc d'Ol\u00e9ron, this sales outlet offers a selection of Gillardeau oysters, as well as gourmet seafood products from producers renowned for their expertise and quality.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

November 2009<\/div><\/div>
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Gillardeau distributor<\/div>
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To meet the expectations of its local customers, La Maison Gillardeau has installed a 24-hour vending machine at La Boutique Gillardeau.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

October 2014<\/div><\/div>
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Laser engraving<\/div>
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To combat counterfeiting, La Maison Gillardeau equips its packaging line with a laser and engraves each oyster with the La Maison logo, a symbol of authenticity.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

April 2016<\/div><\/div>
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Legion of Honor<\/div>
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G\u00e9rard Gillardeau, surrounded by family, friends and political figures, receives the medal of Chevalier in the National Order of the Legion of Honor from Jean-Pierre Raffarin, in the exceptional setting of Fort Louvois.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

March 2017<\/div><\/div>
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Launch of La Marcelle<\/div>
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To mark International Women's Rights Day, V\u00e9ronique Gillardeau pays tribute to Marcelle Gillardeau, daughter-in-law of the company's founder, by unveiling its new tasting concept. Designed with the Peugeot Design Lab team exclusively for La Maison Gillardeau, \"La Marcelle\" is a modern, functional food truck and oyster bar that deploys easily from the rear of the vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

August 2017<\/div><\/div>
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Inauguration of Salon Gillardeau<\/div>
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Proud to support the Stade Rochelais, La Maison Gillardeau strengthens its partnership with the inauguration of a private Gillardeau lounge at the Marcel Deflandre stadium.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

April 2019<\/div><\/div>
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LAUNCH OF \"PETIT G\u00c9G\u00c9\"<\/div>
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V\u00e9ronique Gillardeau pays tribute to G\u00e9rard Gillardeau, the grandson of the company's founder, by unveiling an original concept: the scooter. Maison Gillardeau has chosen to collaborate once again with Peugeot Design Lab to create \"Petit G\u00e9g\u00e9\".<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

May 2019<\/div><\/div>
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Opening of La Cabanajam<\/div>
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Maison Gillardeau opens its new outlet on the \u00cele de R\u00e9, \"La Cabanajam\".
Located in Saint-Martin-de-R\u00e9, \"La Cabanajam\" offers gourmets a seaside tasting of Gillardeau oysters, with capacity for 120 people.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Acquisition of La Maison Blanc<\/div>
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V\u00e9ronique Gillardeau takes over the management of Maison Blanc, a family-run business for 40 years and a well-known establishment in the Paris region, located at Rungis Market and a long-standing customer of La Maison Gillardeau.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

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