Regional cheese and cream stores Ille-Et-Vilaine

Young artisan ripeners, Guylaine and Sébastien Balé have carved out a fine reputation for themselves in Rennes. The expertise of this family-run business has captured the hearts of the Rennes community. Opened in April 2000, the intimate, uncluttered boutique specializes in maturing artisanal and farmhouse cheeses. Here, cheese is young, uncomplicated and a quality delicacy. Everything is matured with heart, according to the season. And we've chosen Etivaz, a Swiss cheese cooked over a wood fire, Fiancé des Pyrénées, a raw-milk creation made like a Reblochon, and Espresso Bellavitano, hand-rubbed with Italian coffee beans. Because three's a crowd...

Breton butter is so tasty! Jean-Yves Bordier knows it, and so do the best restaurants in the world! His flagship product: seaweed butter! Taste it and you'll understand its success. And let's not forget the semi-salted or sweet churn butter, churn butter with smoked salt, yuzu, Espelette pepper, Madagascar vanilla, Roscoff onion or even buckwheat butter. Not to mention no fewer than 230 delicious cheeses, matured in their cellars with exceptional expertise. And let's not forget the creamery and grocery store: a must!

Cheeses, cold cuts, ciders, wines: you will have understood, there is plenty to enjoy. The dinner, aperitif or end-of-meal platters are to die for and the cheeses are varied (truffle tomme, Val de Jou, Cailladou, farmhouse Saint-Nectaire...) and of great quality. We like this store which combines good products, gustatory discoveries linked to local producers and very high quality groceries. For dinner, aperitif or simply for a small snack, don't resist! It's beautiful, good and above all so tasty.

After a tour of France to choose quality products and cheeses, Enguerrand and Gautier opened their store, much appreciated by gourmets. Their credo: cheese happiness for all, with irresistible local and foreign products, raw, pasteurized and farmhouse. What's more, the two brothers give good advice on food and wine or beer pairing, with a collection of bottles sure to please. For aperitifs, there are spreads, a few original products and, above all, cheese and charcuterie platters to order.

From the top of his 4 employees, P'tit Gallo is truly a human-sized enterprise. The love of nature is the first thing that unites them and enables them to ensure the quality of their products. On its 55 hectares, the farm of P'tit Gallo has about dairy cows, blessed and dorlotées: and this can be enjoyed in their products. For the delight of each taste buds, come and discover their milk (yoghurt, rice, fresh cream, white cheese) produced by cows who enjoy rich grazing throughout the year. A manufacturing that respects the product and knows how to play with flavours and processes. It is good and we love these nuances which remind us of the desserts of yesteryear or of our grandmother. A love of their profession that sees itself: we love the shop and these multiple organic products that showcase other producers in the corner. In their shop you can find drinks, cheese, honey, eggs, flour, meat, vegetables, cold meats… You can also discover their products on their online shop.

Three boutiques make up this address, and they know how to magnify their products. You'll fall in love with the delicious platters of cheese, charcuterie and surprises they've put together just for you. It's so easy to please, and we love it! A hundred or so cheeses are available by the slice, as are charcuterie, sausages and more. For those with a sweet tooth, the sweets section offers jams, chocolates, dried fruit and candied fruit. A little corner that's just so gourmet!

Flavie and Kevin are at the head of Fromagers malouins. Carefully selecting their cheese producers, they like to make people discover local products to such an extent that they present, in addition to 80 cheese references, 6 Breton cheeses: Ti Guémené, Ti Pavez, Coeur de Bretagne, Ty Guerlédan or the tome de Rhuys. We love this corner of paradise for the taste buds with a tasting area to frequent assiduously. Don't hesitate to order a cheese platter or to ask for advice on wine and cheese pairing. A gourmet address.

This cheese institution, present at Les Halles since 1983, unveils a selection of 160 cheeses from producers and affineurs. From Savoie, Pyrenees and Jura to Côtes-d'Armor for goat's milk and cow's milk, the variety ensures a renowned taste journey. The team works directly with numerous producers. Try Le Hirel tomme with fenugreek or wild garlic. You'll also fall for the cannelés with fleur de sel butter and black cherry jam, the perfect accompaniment to crêpes. A warm welcome and sound advice.

A former English teacher, Lénaïc Huet-Martel returned to his native region with a long-held ambition: to devote his time and energy to his passion for cheese. This has now been achieved, with the opening of his own store in the Baud Chardonnet district. Here, he offers a selection of cheeses and creamery products, a range of charcuterie by the slice, as well as local delicatessen products. Most cheeses are PDO, such as Langres champenois from the Rémillet farm, or locally sourced, such as La Petite Marceline from the Aulnays farm. Sandwiches can be prepared on request at lunchtime, with a variety of cheeses of course.

This old-fashioned storefront in the heart of rue Saint-Hélier is home to the oldest cheese factory in Rennes, open since 1979! In this small shop, Vincent Thomas has been unearthing and showcasing his cheeses for more than 14 years, paying particular attention to local origins. On the generously stocked shelves, there are more than 150 A.O.C or A.O.P cheeses, with a growing selection of organic cheeses. We also discover products such as gwell ("gros lait" in Breton), a Finisterian speciality made only from the milk of the Breton black magpie cow. Classics such as camembert, blue-veined pasta or goat's milk, cow's milk cheeses will allow you to make a very tasty cheese platter at a very reasonable price. Recent work has made it possible to extend the creamery corner which offers milk, fresh cream, white cheeses and yoghurts made from Jersey cow's milk, produced in Langan. A friendly welcome, professional advice, freshness and quality are to be discovered. You can also take advantage of wine and cheese advice and buy cider, homemade beer and jams. An address which smells good the soil.

The Jean-Yves Bordier cheese dairy needs no introduction, and has earned a fine reputation among top chefs. From the outset, this cheese-maker and refiner has been proud of the quality of his products. His butters reflect the exacting standards and originality that characterize our enthusiast. His team also stands out, like Vincent Philippe, crowned champion at the 2023 world competition for the best cheesemaker. We recommend our seaweed butter, with its unique iodized fragrance. Unless, of course, you prefer the orange flavor of Espelette pepper or raspberry butter. You'll also discover cheeses and dairy products made with respect for the lactation rhythms of the animals.

New to this neighborhood, which already boasts a number of food shops, the Gilbert dairy completes the range of products on offer for a well-stocked basket. Manager Ronan selects around a hundred varieties of cheese from all over France, mainly PDO cheeses such as Comté from Marcel Petite or Brie de Meaux from Dongé. A few local references are also available, including fresh goats' cheeses from the Amenlis goat dairy. Tip: try the artisanal Roquefort vieux berger, one of the last to benefit from the Roquefort appellation. Delicious! A range of charcuterie and delicatessen products are also available.

With its flashy green storefront, it's hard to miss this new cheese shop in the Mabilais district. Behind the counter, Céline and Benoît greet us with a smile. Céline, a former court clerk, and Benoît, a former engineer, met while training to become cheese makers. Céline joined the adventure launched by Benoît, that of a neighborhood cheese shop offering good local products. Among the hundred or so products on offer are tommes from the ferme de la sablonnière, camemberts from Brittany, bries from the ferme des aulnays... All accompanied by grocery products, charcuterie and a creamery section. At lunchtime, seasonal sandwiches are also prepared.

Guillaume Piron and Jérémy Tircelin are at the head of this newcomer that offers nearly 300 varieties of cheese from France and Italy. These two passionate people will give you good advice and will open their doors with friendliness and good mood. You will also find some creamery and some good little bottles to accompany everything. Enough to satisfy your gastronomic desires especially since the local producers located at 70 km in the round will be honored. A nice place to discover!

O'VINS AROMES is a delicatessen based in Orgères. Sonia and Benoit, who come from families of shopkeepers and farmers, opened the store with the aim of reviving the traditions of their grandparents. They meticulously select the artisanal products they like, to promote local know-how and create a place for sharing and exchange. Here, the history of each producer is brought to the fore, in a spirit of conviviality and transmission of knowledge. O'VINS AROMES is much more than a grocery store, it's a true tribute to the roots of its founders.