Pure Salmon France has received the green light for its Verdon-sur-Mer aquaculture project which aims to integrate both farming and processing.
The public approval, issued following a hearing in Gironde, supports environmental and construction permitting for the new land-based farming facility.
It’s a decision which validates years of technical and environmental studies and confirms the project’s compliance with regulatory and sustainability requirements ahead of further administrative steps planned through 2026.
“This positive opinion is a decisive step for our project. It reflects the robustness of our approach, our environmental commitment and our desire to offer sustainable, local and innovative salmon production,” said Stéphane Farouze, founder of Pure Salmon.
Farming efficiency
Pure Salmon’s development centres on a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) designed to produce up to 10,000 tonnes annually through fully integrated salmon farming, land-based farming and salmon processing operations in France.
The facility will operate without antibiotics or pesticides, with more than 99% water recirculation to minimise resource use and environmental discharge.
It’s a project which also incorporates advanced waste and effluent treatment systems, addressing concerns around freshwater preservation and estuarine impact.
Beyond environmental considerations, the €275 million investment is expected to create 250 local jobs, positioning the site as a major economic contributor in the Médoc region.
Pure Salmon Technology is leading the design and engineering of the plant, focusing on water treatment, system efficiency and fish welfare.
Construction is targeted for the second half of 2026, with first commercial production anticipated by 2030.
