Emma Albright - emma.albright@thelocal.com

Updated: Thu 23 Jul 2026 17:02 CET

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Here's everything you need to know about pêche à pied. (Photo by VALERY HACHE / AFP)

When the tide retreats along France's coastline, you might see families or seafood enthusiasts head into the rocks and shoreline with buckets, nets, and rakes in search of different treasures.