The BEST mussels come from Brittany

It takes a year to cultivate a mussel. They are born in the Spring and caught on fine horizontal ropes.

In June, these fine ropes are transferred to frames until the end of August when they are finally wound in spirals around wooden posts on the shore. Storm netting is put around the spirals to protect the mussels from predators.

The quality of the mussels is dependant on the seawater and mussel producers in the bay of Mont-Saint Michel believe this area produces the very best mussels because the water isn’t polluted, the high tides keep the area clean and the water cool.

So there you have it, for the best ‘Moules et frites’ come to Brittany!..