The best fashion and gift stores Gironde

Between rue Sainte-Catherine and Place Camille Jullian, you'll find Krazy Kat, a rock'n'roll café-library. On two floors, comics are the order of the day: the store boasts no fewer than 15,000 references, and the staff are unbeatable! In addition to the great comic-book classics, purists can find graphic novels, rare items and attend signing sessions. At lunchtime, the store welcomes those who want to bubble up and nibble! Salads, quiches and pizzas can be enjoyed on the tables and benches of the Franquin bar.

This new store will make people happy... Pauline and Maylis, who used to work in the wine trade, are now partners in the ready-to-wear business, to the delight of fashionistas. They present pieces up to size 52, as well as leather goods, shoes, jewelry and accessories. This style den offers a real advisory service to its customers and highlights small local designers. Nuggets, these chatterboxes!

After starting out in the markets, Carine and her husband recently sold their first boutique and set up shop in the center of Soulac. The concept remains the same: 100^m2 of men's and women's clothing and seaside accessories (oilskins, sailboats, boots, etc.). The welcome is as warm as ever: customers are called by their first name, and coffee is offered. No wonder they were awarded the certificate of excellence at the trophées de l'accueil. Coming soon: a coworking space in the boutique, themed evenings and afterworks.

Independent, Marion wanted to stand out from the crowd by offering original designs. As a result, there are few big-name brands. Marion prefers beautiful, reasonably priced eyewear from European or French brands, or even from Bordeaux. If you're looking for a pair that's out of the ordinary, you can rely on Marion (appointments can be made). A beautiful space for our little ones and pretty, trendy accessories complete the collections of this charming boutique, which totally caught our eye. Do you like it?

France's first independent bookshop is from Bordeaux! Founded in 1886, it's no longer a household name, recognizable by its beautiful blue storefronts. Over an area of 2,500 m², you'll find almost 180,000 references in all fields. Since 2016, the venue has expanded with the creation of Station Ausone, a new 300-seat space at 8 rue de la Vieille Tour, which hosts conferences, exhibitions, book signings and concerts. Nearly 350 events are organized every year and broadcast live on the website.

Laurent the bearded one and Carine the blonde one are a happy pair with a passion for racing, indus and antiques. Their eclectic, vintage universe can be found in Bordeaux, in the largest of their stores. And it's Arnaud, a bearded custom car and motorcycle enthusiast, who welcomes you to this temple for urban bikers who want to strip down. T-shirts, caps, jackets, accessories... Not forgetting Soeurs d'encre goodies, an association close to their hearts! Samuel Obregon Martinez, aka Sam'e Barb, has joined the team to offer his barbering services.

We are greeted by the big smile of Eric, all-rounder, repairer, renter and guide in his time... He mounts bikes (racing and mountain bikes) on measure thanks to a specific software which takes into account the morphology and he is also a specialist of the old models. He is able to make the most difficult repairs. In addition to the sale (all models), Eric has also developed a rental activity: mountain bikes, VTC, electric, Fat Bike, electric scooter... You will also find all the useful information on the bicycle paths of the area.

Established in Bordeaux for more than thirty years, Agence Photo Création has made a good reputation, notably by multiplying its services with originality. Here, we come as a family for a photo session in the shooting studio. Christophe Viaud and his team offer sessions for your portfolio, culinary images and even reports for all your events. The agency is also specialized in graphic design and the creation of visual identity.

In her charming soap factory opposite the harbour, Florence offers a wide range of organic and natural products made in France. The ecological range extends to bath salts, toothpastes and solid shampoos. In this welcoming space, decorated in natural wood tones, you'll also find decorative objects for the home, accessories for children and babies, and posters and accessories with the Blaye logo. A guarantee of the quality of the products on offer, this is where local hotels and guesthouses buy their supplies...

In this impeccable and spacious center you would almost be delighted to go to make the technical inspection of your car! Here the 124 standard check-points to be made are thus realized on your vehicle. Brakes, pollution, lighting etc. everything is checked in detail by controllers approved by the State ensuring an objective and independent visit. Note that it is in reality often recommended to make your own technical inspection even before going to technical control! This will save you a second examination if a specific point remains in suspends... The failures are most back are the lighting, license plate, braking or tire condition... In this establishment nickel a coffee, tea will make you wait, a wifi connection and computers are also available. If you can not wait, a car of courtesy will be lent to you the time to work on your vehicle! Small colourful smart that will allow you to go to your appointment! And if it feels like spring courtesy bikes are also available, the opportunity to go do some shopping. The place is just a few meters from the shopping centers!

Petits Pouces invites you to (re) discover the retro charm of wooden toys for children of all ages. In this little Santa's workshop, wooden rockets, starry nightlights and roller bikes replace electronic toys and electric cars. The early playthings are beautiful and sturdy. Alongside the traditional rabbits, Willie the walrus, Bertie the owl or Mattie the monkey are among the many stuffed animals that we fall for! At Petits Pouces the atmosphere is very colorful, soft and chewy.

In the heart of Talence, the Arts and Culture Forum is a place of exhibitions, discoveries, artists'residences and artistic animations. Plastic art workshops and theatre courses are offered by the OCET Theatre school. Find the program of all these events on the website because many meetings and exhibitions take place in the same place. Find at the bottom Georges Bookshop and Georges Café complementary to the forum. A place with many artistic facets, easy to access because a tram stop is right next door.

This independent bookstore-gallery has been the pride of Bordeaux's underground culture since 2002. Located in the Old Bordeaux, La Mauvaise Réputation specializes in contemporary art, philosophy and graphic design. The bookstore offers literary genres that are not well represented among its colleagues. On the gallery side, the exhibitions follow one another and are carefully chosen. The artists put forward are funny, avant-garde or protesting and are part of this offbeat spirit which makes the Mauvaise Réputation a really unique place!