The best fashion and gift stores Maine-Et-Loire

At 21 of Maillé street, discover this associative area composed of an associative library, Les Nuits Bleu, and a place to have your bicycle repaired or purchased, The Head in the Handlebars. The place is committed, the books available also. And propose to discover themes and ideas that go out a bit of the beaten paths. Topics include ecology, urbanism, psychology, as well as libertarian movements, feminism, immigration, social struggles, etc. and we can follow the news of this collective on the blog above. Note: only the Head in the Handlebars is referenced in the Yellow Pages.

Bizz Bee is fully committed to addressing a young audience and giving a serious shot at the city centre pedestrian plateau. If the designs of the brand brand sportswear are pretty successful and clearly in the wind, we nevertheless find the débauche of energy, music (their own radio station), glaring lighting a little exhausting and one comes to regret some shops perhaps less connected, but damn more sober… Prices are still relatively affordable. Visit their blog to enjoy advantages and discover their new collections first.

A long-standing presence on the angevin basin for this non-standard agent. Renault agent of course, and it's here, among other things, that we will command its nine-way "diamond". The garage ensures the sale, maintenance (which better than Renault….), bodywork and troubleshooting. It also presents a very wide selection of cars of solid notoriety: many German vehicles, Land Rover… Safe models, often under warranty, low mileage, all brands. An excellent specialist in the exciting car world whose business team is dynamic and workshop specialists are real!

Unique objects, to offer or to please yourself... Nestled in a troglodyte hillside, under 12 m high vaults, art craftsmen from all over France exhibit their creations. Here, neither paper nor leather (organic materials which would not support the humidity of the troglodytes), but glass, stone, jewels, ceramics or mosaics... shaped with ingenuity by passionate craftsmen. If the price range varies, the entrance is free and it is worth the detour.

Paradise for the philatelists of all hair, you will find in this small shop full tanks and filing cabinets of stamps, parts and postcards of all periods, origins and values, certain parts can reach the price of an apartment! The sympathetic and passionate manager will give you generously information on the least of your questions, whether it is the search for a particular stamp, the estimation or sale of a collection or simply on the history of stamps and philatelia, all in the sieved and immemorial atmosphere of this charming lust - installed since then. 1988, anyway!

A unique venue! Housed in a former fish-hook and fishing tackle factory, this creative hub managed by the town of Les Ponts-de-Cé features temporary or educational exhibitions, creative events and ten workshop spaces rented out to artists and craftspeople from a wide variety of backgrounds, and open to visitors. Here you'll find luthiers, jewelers, designers, illuminators and glass painters, all part of what's known as the creative economy. A local economy based on innovation and inventiveness.

Its motto: the exception is the rule. You have here one of the top manufacturers on the market of the integral. Great creativity in layout and installation, the technicians are at your disposal to define with you the motorhome of your dreams. Le Voyageur offers a wide choice of layouts and layouts, declined in 3 ranges: LV (with a pure and aerodynamic design), Signature (top of the range and robustness) and the Liner (exceptional vehicles from 8,25 to 10,5 m). Note that it is possible to visit the factories, on request.

The art gallery 3838 specializes in contemporary art of first market. Soizic Savary, a graduate of the New York Sotheby's Training Institute, selects artists of Latin origin such as Oscar Martin de Burgos but also French artists such as ANGE, Muriel Bordier, Georges Goupy..., an assertive artistic choice mixing bronze sculpture, street art, photography, painting. The gallery also hosts thematic exhibitions: the naked body with "Corpus", nature with "Autumn Roots"

The Picpus is both an appointment corner and a place of passage. What is particularly attractive to the visitors is its view on the other side of Angers, especially on the castle, which is not far away, barely on the other side of the water. The room is bright and the new owners care for the welcome to build a good reputation. This place three-en-one, in the light of the services offered, has passed the proximity of the proximity to please the people of the corner… as to those who only cross the city.

Orchestra, these are low-cost and colourful clothes for children from 1 month to 14 years old. Even the furniture is designed for the brand to highlight clothes, shoes and accessories. The brand also offers maternity clothes (pyjamas, babydolls, leggings...), childcare items that can be ordered online and collected in stores, and even accessories and furniture for your baby's room. Good to know: the brand offers a subscription to the Orchestra club for €30 per year (€10 only in the 1st year), giving you a 50% discount all year round on all collections and private sales on dedicated dates.

What's practical with this lesson is that it's a whole-in-one. That is, there is no need to run everywhere because all generations can easily find their happiness. The store has an impressive surface area. On the left you can reach the women's clothing, right for men and at the bottom of the children's radius, left of the box the accessories and right lingerie. The force of C & A is to propose several styles. We don't necessarily like the whole store, but it's likely that one or two pieces can be typed in on time. No sellers on the horizon, difficult to get advice, but the choice is wide and you don't get away from trying.

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Behind this striking yellow storefront, in the middle of the narrow Rue du Cornet, hides the dream store of every good bargain hunter. Céline, creator and manager of the store, has made a specialty of unearthing rare pearls to offer them to you all year long. From the essential jeans to the most atypical jackets, there is something for every style and every price. Looking for an outfit that suits you, without hurting the planet or your wallet? Let yourself be charmed by the scent of finely selected vintage clothing.

This is a world-inspired universe, careful of its look, frankly ideal for commercial in the wind, a little classic anyway. So careful, moreover, that some keys are simply "féminisantes", which does not remove absolutely anything from the big class: motifs, gentle cheichs worn on city jackets that are hésitent between sportswear and business class. The métrosexuels will find here a style that will surely delight them, for others they will simply find a nice compromise between fashion and classic. However, apart from the XL, the strong middle will find nothing here and no jackets above size 58/60 or very rarely.

Chic in Troc becomes chandcodecam: Cam, not for "camera" (smile, you are not filmed!) but for Camille Husson, the young Angevine who took over this high-end deposit. It is also the name of its various pages on social networks, where it presents its personal collections and what it sells in the store, hence this change of name to correlate shop "hard" and online promotion. Of course, prices remain high because, even if the clothes are used, their original price was up to the mark: Pierre Hardy, Heyraud, Hermès, Tara Jarmon are those present in the small shop. Dresses, jackets, small tops, shoes or bags: Chic fashion enthusiasts can always find at this address what to create a most fashionable dressing and deposit their own clothes (by appointment).

The Garage of Brittany is ideally located, it is almost impossible to miss it on Bédier Boulevard. The reception is courteous, serene, of German rigour. Coffee is free and daily newspapers are available. The professional staff offers you free car loan in case of temporary immobilization, whatever the time. Your Tu will be returned, washed and cleaned, in time and time; the commitment is made on the estimate presented, always respected. Body shop, painting and mechanical shop complete a 24-hour troubleshooting service for brand-name owners. A well-ventilated brand and clothing shop with a well-ventilated showroom features Mercedes-branded coupés and sedans with the star warranty.

Danses & Plage offers a wide choice of outfits, shoes and slippers for all types of dance: classical, but also contemporary, ballroom, jazz, salsa, tango, flamenco... All the great classics are represented here, from Inter Mezzo and So Danca for dresses, to ergonomic Capezio models for shoes and slippers, and Bloch and Deha for pants and shorts. Finally, when the dancers leave the floor for the beach, they're free to adopt the swimwear also available in the store.

L'Atelier du Coin is an art studio located in Loire-Authion. It offers artistic creations and bookbinding services.

The city's habitués discovered a year ago this shop with a little wise, even frankly bold (already present in the Espace Anjou gallery), and its co-ordinates to combine/dissociate the posher codes of lingerie. Small prizes and fantasy are the preserve of this brand created in 2007 within the Etam group. We mix colours and materials, and each day we highlight one facet of its personality and, above all, we dare the most extreme colors, the most extreme contrasts (or shouters), the gender mixtures. Men are not the same: just as discreet boxers, shorts and t-shirts are designed to give them the same. The whole, however, does not shine by its quality, but the small prices are there.

The personalized male suit at a soft price, plus a service "at home". Nothing to do with a anonymous online service as already available on the Internet. We're talking about a personalized service by appointment, where you can touch the fabrics, choose its cut on catalogue and discuss details with a real specialist. So why prices so low? Because Cost'art doesn't have a shop, no stock, and that it makes the costumes in China by expert little hands. Hum… We didn't go to see how much these little hands earned to make your pretty costumes. Nothing prevents you from knowing yourself at your next Contact with Cost's. 

This beautiful bookstore will offer you a large choice of books. For the youngest or the oldest, you will find something to please. But that's not all! Le Mot de la Faim is also a tea room. All the products are local and organic. The cakes are also home made. On sunny days you can also enjoy the large terrace. We love the concept that allows you to buy your book and to attack it directly, accompanied by the drink of your choice and a delicious cake. The welcome is warm and professional.

Well visible on the outskirts of the Intermarché Jacques Millot, Renault is a part of the car dealers'landscape, but at least we know that we come to Renault and Dacia with its famous low cost. This site is mainly dedicated to new cars, and to the maintenance-repair workshop, while you will find more used cars on the Beaucouzé site. The most Renault: for professionals (Renault Pro +), the maintenance workshop is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 18 pm.

Atypical ! In the center of Rablay-sur-Layon, installed in a former presbytery of the ^XVth century, the Village d'artistes is an associative art gallery created in 1987 to promote contemporary art. Yes, contemporary craftsmanship in rural areas works! Each year, about thirty creators who are regulars of the place present their works in a permanent way. The gallery also organizes temporary exhibitions. Jewelry, ceramics, sculptures, engravings, paintings, lights... The spaces of the Village are constantly evolving. A visit to the store is recommended!

It's been 4 years now that Martine Maudet, graduate in art embroidery and from the famous school Pivaut in Nantes, has invested this small room in the rue Bressigny to exhibit and sell her creations, but also (alternately, and more and more frequently) to give art embroidery classes (of course!), but also painting, pastel, drawing and even tapestry. A multidisciplinary artist, whose gallery-workshop-boutique is constantly reinvented according to her creations (superb clay sculptures and female portraits in oil or acrylic) but also according to her desire to exhibit the works of other artists. A singular, intimate and endearing place.

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Since 2018 and just a stone's throw from the Toussaint cloister, the Les Archives store has given priority to quality French menswear brands, but not only. You'll find streetwear and class in great brands like Maison Kitsuné, who, when they're not releasing music under their record label, offer great shirts and sneakers, along with Closed, Vanessa Bruno and Kujten. Polos, swimsuits, jeans and cardigans are all on offer. If underwear is lacking in the closet, Veja sneakers take pride of place in the men's store at 31, while n°19bis is the men's and women's designer space. Quality comes at a price, however.

In September 2023, to the delight of readers in the Doutre district, Sophie opened this small bookshop-café in a bright, friendly setting. A place of discovery and exchange, divided into two areas where you can enjoy a cappuccino or an infusion, as well as stock up on contemporary literature, thrillers, comics and various thematic works (poetry, biographies, current affairs...). There's also a small second-hand section: under certain conditions, Sophie offers you the chance to buy back books previously purchased in the store.

Alex, aka Turtland, and Marius, aka Woody's, never miss out on a super-stylish vintage piece. Fascinated by the world of fashion and true second-hand nugget hunters, the two friends have joined forces to open their own boutique and share the sapes they take pleasure in unearthing with the whole of Angers. Despite their shared premises, Turtland and Woody's remain two distinct entities, with clearly stated common objectives. Their credo is to put the spotlight on second-hand goods, because that's the only good thing about them.

This pretty concept-store offers a wide choice of interior design objects... to assemble yourself! Objects are made from wood, paper or cardboard, many of them made in France, and without any plastic in the interests of eco-responsibility. Here you'll find a wide choice of "paper trophies" (a kind of origami, only more complex) for both youngsters (animal heads) and adults (a superb cardboard Einstein head!), as well as delightful Diorama (model reconstructions of places), painted wooden models, wooden puzzles...

30 years of expertise, at Maxi Zoo we take our animal friends seriously! Here, from the moment you are welcomed, everything is done so that your companion, who can accompany you to the store, feels like a fish in water: kibble and water bowl at the entrance, free weighing, advice from specialists... in short, a paradise for furry animals (or not)! You will find a large choice of products in the food, health, well-being, games, books, accessories section... Collections of goods and products are regularly organized for the shelters.

Last year, the Tôpette boutique on rue de la Roë concentrated its activities on skateboarding, leading to the opening of a second store on rue Saint-Laud, dedicated to the fashion side of skate culture. The range of clothing on offer here is partly aimed at a mainstream clientele simply looking for a trendy streetwear look. The Carrhart brand is well represented, but you'll also find sweatshirts, vests and pants from Obey, Butter Goods t-shirts and Adidas and New Balance shoes.

Don't panic, model enthusiasts! Established over 30 years ago in the Montaigne district, the indestructible JMR is just a stone's throw from Montaigne College. It offers 7 to 77 year-olds wonderful opportunities to create and dream. Everything that rolls, floats, flies and hums, on road or rail, can be found here in fixed, motorized and radio-controlled scale models. All the major brands are represented! Don't hesitate to visit the website for special offers.

Games galore! Passionate sales staff too! Even when the store is full, we don't hesitate to ask for information if we're lost in the multitude of board games on offer. There's something for all ages, and some can be played in large groups. Different universes are represented: fantastic (the kingdom of Abyss, Lovecraft), humorous, historical, survival (ah! zombies!), strategic (building a city, a canal, a railroad), memory, speed. Art puzzles, traditional games (Awalé, for example) and figurines complete the range. Major franchises feature prominently in the animation programs.

For open houses, seminars, receptions or even family gatherings, Retif supports professionals and private individuals alike in all their events. Today, it's a benchmark in shopfitting and equipment for new businesses (but not only!): packaging, display units, window displays, labelling, hygiene and maintenance, checkout systems... its catalog is rich. Don't miss out on Easter, Halloween, Valentine's Day and, of course, Christmas!

Established in Nantes and Angers for several generations, Maison Landreau distributes the most prestigious jewelry and watch brands. On the watch side, Longines, Breitling, Tissot and Hermès are all on display. As for jewelry, the house has its own brand, but also offers superb necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets from Ginette NY, Marco Bicego, Dinh Van, Chopard... The site also has its own design and repair workshops, for both watches and jewelry.

Vincent Houdmon is the professional in Anjou for the repair, maintenance and sale of multibrand vehicles for 20 years. A team of mechanics will advise you and use all their skills for the maintenance and repair of your car. You will also find a large choice of new and used cars of all brands. For lovers of exceptional, luxury or speed cars, the Houdmon garage also offers superb prestige vehicles for sale, with the possibility of a test drive.

Making culture accessible to all: a desire as much as a duty for this bookseller offering mainly second-hand books at reduced prices. You'll love wandering through the shelves, where you'll find literary classics, contemporary novels, thrillers, philosophical essays, art books, comics and even a few DVDs. In November 2023, a few hundred meters away, at no. 19 rue Toussaint, the store opened a "youth annex", 40 m² entirely dedicated to the youngest readers, from^infancy to adolescence.

Here, Manejo and his partner Nathalie create jewelry using digital tools! For a made-to-measure piece of jewelry, the first step is to create the most realistic visual possible on screen, based on a sketch or your specifications. This visual is then reproduced in the form of a resin model, before the jewel is finally made. All types of stones are worked on here, and gold and silver, for greater ecological impact, are only recycled. Repairs (soldering, crimping, pearl threading) are also carried out here.

If you're nostalgic for the 1970s and 1980s, this is the place for you! In a small cul-de-sac in the Ney district, Guillaume and Caroline opened this concept store at the beginning of 2023, selling vintage, quirky and/or advertising items, as well as original jewelry, fashion accessories and home decor, all by local designers. In short, a surprising, funny, playful and colourful universe, a veritable Ali Baba's cave for all bargain hunters, collectors and original gift ideas.

Founded in the 1950s, this family-run business from Anjou focuses on top-of-the-range brands for men and women. Angevines will find pumps, moccasins and ankle boots from Gabor, Brunate, Sioux and Paraboot, as well as pretty slippers from the long-established French brand Erel. The men's section features Paraboots (one of the store's flagship brands, and its sole distributor in Anjou), Lloyd, Sioux, Sebago... Last but not least, children are also catered for, with pretty little models from GBB, Froddo and Primigi.

The passage through technical control is never a part of pleasure, so as to guard against inconveniences and make the right choice of address. It's a variety of technical controls, where you're turned around with friendliness or mockery, where diagnostic errors and rigorous work are very close to each other… difficult to make a trench, but when professionalism and commercial sense are not at the meeting, you don't want to send your friends. A good listener would prefer to try his luck in another center, to see if the grass is greener at the neighbor!

Glasses are obviously what you will find in this establishment. Solar and eye glasses are the business background of this friendly optician who knows how to orient his customers to the products that best suit the shape of their face. The shop is clear and it is possible to test glasses and frames to natural light, which is always good. Here you will find other brands than those presented in the large chains, which will allow you to take a look at your loved ones.

Creatike is an Anjou-based boutique specializing in personalized gifts. Founded by Yoann and Rosario Strina, the store offers a wide range of objects and accessories for men, women and children. You can create your own product using their online editor, allowing you to give free rein to your creativity. Creatike also offers a selection of favorite personalized gifts, such as mugs, water bottles, toiletry bags and shopping bags. All products are handmade in their Angers workshop. Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the quality of the products and the staff's warm welcome. An in-store pick-up service is also available in Angers.

The 41 Bis plus-size clothing store offers a wide selection of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. The 41 Bis philosophy is to encourage women to dare to be themselves, by advising them on the outfits and color harmonies that best suit them. In a cocooning atmosphere, store owners Fanny & Carine are on hand to help customers find clothes that suit their style and body type. Whether for tops, dresses, pants or accessories, 41 Bis offers a wide range of products to suit all tastes and budgets.