Caves à vin- Maisons des vins Sarthe

France's leading franchised network of local wine shops, with over 150 franchisees, Cavavin was founded in 1985 by Michel Bourel in La Baule, France, with the opening of a first wine cellar and the creation of a partnership with other wine shops, before becoming a franchisee in 1996. There are now two of the group's wine shops in the greater Paris area, one in Le Mans and another in Arnage. In Le Mans, Emmanuel Caillaud welcomes you and advises you on your choice from a range of wines, champagnes and spirits (900 references). Tastings, gift ideas, chilled bottles, bag-in-box... Enjoy in moderation, of course! Cool recipes on the website.

Another franchise chain in the wine distribution sector. This one also specializes in beers. Myriam and her team welcome you to this V and B in Allonnes. For those who don't yet know, "V and B" stands for "Vins et Bières", and its establishments are generally located in business parks on the outskirts of large and medium-sized towns all over France. While the welcome and advice are pleasant and professional, and there's plenty of entertainment on offer, we miss the convivial atmosphere of city-center bars. Fortunately, one doesn't exclude the other!