Gourmet products Beer and brewery Loire-Atlantique

V & B or Wines and Beers (pronounce VI and BI). More than 80 stores spread across the national territory for this award created by two enthusiasts and whose mission is summarized as follows: " raise beer and democratize wine ". At V & B, you will find a wide selection of French and international wines (Spanish, Italian, South African or Argentine), champagnes, beer, again, you can go around the world, many whiskies, rums or spirits. The shops, in addition to the shop area, have a bar space to taste or test what you've already bought or what you want to taste before you can shave.

A local brewery producing a range of 100% natural craft beers. You can taste the traditional and organic Trompe Souris (blond, red, black, pink and white), the Vieille Tour, made of a blond and a brown beer, the Magnolia made with magnolia flowers and the organic Duck (blond, triple and red). The place is regularly transformed into a concert-café with an eclectic programme alternating between jazz, punk and traditional Irish melodies.

Once we're there, we can spend hours. And because of that, we're all on the spot. The bar, with its 9 pressures and a range of 90 beer beers, the cellar with of course a beer area with more than 450 references from all over the world, the most famous ones and a wine area with over 200 references. For tasting, in addition to a bar, the place has a beautiful terrace and to accompany your drinks, you can order a tartine or a board. All under the wise eye of Sébastien, passionate, who can guide you and advise you. To deepen your knowledge, he also organizes tasting evenings, as well as musical animations and sports transmissions.

This concept from the north of France séduit the amateurs. To the Three Brewers, you're breaststroke and you're doing a bar in the heart of a brewery (one would doubt it) just two steps from big surface Auchan. In addition to a series of beers (blonde, amber, white, scotch), a 5 l tonnelet can be ordered as well as 30 l or 50 l drums. The brewery is also available for sale as well as the rental of a pressure draw device for friends. Visit the brewery for free by appointment. It is also the place to enjoy good dishes from the north and east of France, such as Flammekueches and la.

There are some places where you just want to come back again and again! Head for La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, in the "Erdre active" business park, where this beautiful building with its black "Philmore" frontage houses several activities! We're at a craft brewer's, with a smiling welcome from Bérenger and Médina! Here, you can observe the production process before tasting Philmore's delicious organic beers! Enjoy blondes such as Jazz, citrus Britpop, Ambrée Cumbia, Blanche Klezmer, Afrobeat ginger hibiscus, or Brune Blues! Beers with a nod to music, like the regular concerts that take place here! Seasonal beers too, with blond Punk, fruity blackcurrant Soul, amber and thyme New Orleans, Celtic, Raga, IPA, Reggae and Christmas beers. The venue, which is also a beer bar, is also a great place for entertainment, with themed evenings (sports broadcasts, board games, karaoke) and concerts! What's more, Philmore also offers beers from brewer UMAMI, with Thibaut's unique creations and refined tastes using a "pre-fermentation" method for some of the ingredients in his beers. Tasting available! Last but not least, Thibault is also a chef: "beer pairing" dishes are planned for the near future. Come and see for yourself!

In the heart of the Docks de Chantenay, discover LAB, a place created from the historic building of a former oil mill (1852). Stone and brick walls lined with bay windows reveal a wood and metal structure. Breathtaking views over the Loire and Trentemoult! This bar-restaurant is also a superb brasserie, where you can feast your eyes on the vats of beer produced on site. We recommend guided tours of the brewery workshops to find out almost everything there is to know about the brewing process!

Fancy a good 100% craft beer, always 100% fresh, straight from the beer cellar or, more accurately, Tonio's fridge? And why not, just before a stroll along the Loire and the sublime Bellevue promenade? Or if you want to stock up on good craft beers for an aperitif with friends or family, it's here again, at Bières étonnantes, in the town of Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire. It's possible, and it's brand new! Come and discover Antonio's beautiful beer cellar! Here you'll find beers to share (or not), 100% local cans, brewing kits and other aperitif ideas! If the names Bubar, Nao, Nautile, Muette, Trompe-souris or Aerofab ring a bell (or not), come and discover these sublime local and regional beers, among others! Gift sets are also sold fresh (ready-made and "fresh to offer"). Expert advice from this hop and barley enthusiast, who will amaze you as much as his cellar and charming welcome.

Brasserie de Montluc is a nugget for craft beer lovers. Located in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc, not far from Nantes, this micro-brewery produces beers in the purest respect for Belgian brewing methods. You'll find blond, amber and brown beers brewed with passion to traditional recipes. Brasserie de Montluc also offers brewing workshops for those curious about the secrets of beer making. This is the place to be if you want to immerse yourself in the world of beer production. The brewers will be delighted to welcome you for a visit.