Gourmet products local specialties and wines Charente-Maritime

The French and cheese, it's a true love story! And if you're looking for quality products, don't hesitate to visit Grégory Giraudon. This artisan (world vice-champion in 2021) welcomes you to his store, where you'll find a wide range of cheeses, as well as charcuterie, wine and delicatessen products. Soft cheeses with bloomy rinds, pressed cheeses... there's something for everyone! Tasting evenings are organized - even "cheese quizzes" - and you can take away platters richly garnished with quality products.

Before you even arrive in Royan, don't miss this big white and red house, famous among seafood lovers. It's a must for anyone looking to buy oysters. You'll appreciate the warm welcome of professionals who have been raising and refining oysters for generations. They will advise you on your choice of products: fine oysters, special oysters to be enjoyed with the inevitable lemon and glass of white wine, as well as shrimps, langoustines... The store is open all year round!

Frédéric's store always attracts so many gourmands! By bike, by bus, by car, by boat... there is always a way to get to this store. Tonton Maboule has two windows to avoid too much waiting. We like the smiling team and we get lost in the choice of the perfumes because there are nearly 100 different ones during the season. Enough to lose your mind! Smart, not only Frédéric announced the opening of the store but he also keeps the same prices. A news that should not leave the ice cream lovers!

Cyril Pansard and Adrien Talbot have opened a first-of-its-kind grocery store in La Rochelle, offering only bulk products! Located just a few steps from the market, the pretty store is sure to attract the locals. The concept? Everything in bulk! The aim is clearly to limit the impact of consumption on the environment, reduce waste and packaging, and give pride of place to local producers. As you enter, let yourself be seduced by the old-fashioned charm of the place, with its large jars containing spices (sweet paprika, turmeric, cloves), organic herbal teas with evocative names (Joie de vivre) and, for those with a sweet tooth, organic chocolate, hazelnut praline, nougat and gingerbread. The products are organic or from sustainable agriculture, as evidenced by the flours: green lentils, chickpeas, spelt... You'll even find washing powder, stain remover, dishwashing liquid... And don't forget to bring your own containers so you can pour in the quantities you need. This grocery store is more than an alternative to the distribution networks, it's an attempt to change lifestyles.

If you're a chocolate lover, don't miss this store in the heart of town. Not far from the Old Port and a stone's throw from Place de Verdun, this shop has a window display that's enticing to say the least. Colorful and rich in delicacies, it draws the eye and makes you want to come in. You'll be charmed by the friendly atmosphere and warm welcome. The team is always smiling and attentive. You'll fall in love with rochelines, those icy, chocolatey sweets, as well as orangettes, berlingots...

Already installed opposite the aquarium, Comptoir Charentais has decided to take up residence right in the center of town. Just a stone's throw from the town hall, this delicatessen draws the eye of the stroller with its attractive window display. As you enter, you'll enjoy a warm welcome from smiling staff who will guide you through this world dedicated to local produce. In this delicatessen, you'll find a wide range of top-quality products: the inevitable fleur de sel, the famous iron tins for preserving cakes, beers, cognac and pineau, and even clothes! It's a great place to fill your shopping bag or find a gift idea.

Bertrand Héraudeau has been running this family business for a short time. Trained as a pastry chef, he never ceases to put his qualities forward to the point of obtaining, in 2018, the title of best jam maker in France. Rétais and tourists are not mistaken, they are many to make a stop in this shop located two steps from the bell tower. Each product is carefully made, without chemicals or preservatives. The quality is such that each year several are awarded.

This delightful property has been preserved from the ravages of time. The château was built in 1480, at the end of the reign of Louis XI. Between the influence of flamboyant Gothic and the first echoes of the Renaissance, this architectural jewel bears witness to over five centuries of history. The dovecote, a feudal and customary right, has some 5,000 nests; dating from 1740, its simple architecture is in keeping with the park. The 13-hectare park is a listed jewel case!

As you stroll along the port of Saint-Martin, you'll no doubt want to stop off at this ice cream parlour, one of the best in France. It's one of the best-known addresses among tourists. More than 60 flavors and typical ice cream textures, served in a jar with the inevitable cornet gaufrette à la fleur de sel. And if you're feeling greedy, order a one-liter box to take home your favorite ice cream. A few steps away, in a typical alleyway, you'll find another store: l'Atelier, offering a selection of frozen desserts.

This boutique, nestled under the arcades, is not far from the Old Port. It's a place to discover for anyone looking to treat themselves or find a gift idea. Even before you enter, take time to admire the meticulously-crafted shop window. Bénédicte offers you a warm and smiling welcome, enough to make you want to buy a few delicacies! Regional specialties are the order of the day: cakes, beers... as well as pretty metal tins. You can even fall back into childhood with old-fashioned sweets like roudoudous.

This gourmet shop is one of the places to go when visiting the Gallo-Roman city. Just 5 minutes from the town center, the address is well known to those who want to fill their shopping bags with quality chocolates. As you enter, you'll receive a warm welcome from a real enthusiast. As head chocolatier, Marjorie brilliantly crafts top-quality chocolates, paying particular attention to the quality of her raw materials. Don't hesitate to treat yourself to a ballotin of mixed flavors, or indulge in a tablette grand cru.

This is one of La Rochelle's timeless addresses. For over 20 years, this ice cream parlour has been delighting gourmets. As soon as the sun comes out, the queue gets longer, and you have to be patient before you can choose one of the 70 flavors on display. To each his own! Those with a sweet tooth won't leave without devouring an ice cream (tiramisu, speculoos, vanilla), while those looking to cool down will opt for sorbets (lychee, organic passion fruit, organic pear). Ernest has another store on the other side of the port for ice cream lovers, chests and cones!

While the Bossuet family has a boutique in the heart of La Rochelle, Le Petit Futé also recommends a visit to the family estate just a stone's throw from Saintes. These enthusiasts will make you feel their love for their craft, welcoming you with a smile. You'll be charmed by the artisanal products, the story of Cognac told among the barrels, and the inevitable tasting. These independent winemakers are renowned. They have won 70 medals in 41 years at national competitions!

Founded in 1952, this winery is the oldest in Oléron. David Pradère, a passionate winegrower, gave it a new lease of life in 2022 by switching to organic farming. Farming in this way promotes biodiversity, enabling the production of original wines while respecting the environment and creating pleasant working conditions. The welcome is warm, and the products are of the highest quality, whether they be local Charentais wines or the famous pineau.

The French love coffee! If you just can't get enough of this famous beverage, Le Petit Futé recommends a visit to this store, located a stone's throw from a pretty square. You'll be enchanted by the neat window display featuring colorful cups, teapots and crockery. As you enter, you'll enjoy a warm welcome and be overwhelmed by the sweet aroma. Here, coffee is roasted on site, and you can smell it! Don't hesitate to ask for advice on choosing the coffee that's right for you. Machines are also available.

If you come to Ars, don't miss the church and its typical bell tower. But from Carnot Square, head to this small boutique with many treasures. Held by Cyril, she brings together everything that is best on the island of Ré. You will find in particular the flower of salt, many preserved, like the speck of etrilles and the confit of pinwater, the beers of Ré, always as natural, the renowned jams of the Clocher and so many other products! If you don't have time to get there, don't worry! Products are available on the website in just a few clicks.

Like every village on the island, Saint-Martin-de-Ré has a market. If the fleet of La Fleet remains the most charming, it is covered and easily accessible from the port; We appreciate the diversity of the products offered. We can of course buy oysters but also eat them on site, buy everything cooked through rootstock and fresh produce: fruit and vegetables, meat, meats. Advice, come early and bicycle if you want to avoid it in the summer.

This charming boutique is located in a former salt shed, in the immediate vicinity of the cycle path connecting Sainte-Marie to the Bois Square. It is a beautiful opportunity to acquaint you with this saunier girl who will offer you a nice welcome, but also to discover one of the typical crafts of the island. Take advantage of the site and understand how salt is harvested. Isabelle will pass on his passion and offer you valuable advice. Seen here will find many products with salt in all its forms: the big salt but also the inevitable flower of salt, aromatized salt but also many local products like caramels, jams. Futé is available to park your bike!

Here is a unique place, conducive to relaxation and the tasting of seafood. Franck's establishment is dedicated to all those who want to enjoy a delightful setting. As soon as you are seated, you can admire the view of the Fier d'Ars while tasting products of a rare freshness. You place your order and take a glass of white wine with you until the shellfish are ready. On the menu, oysters from Franck Moreau, but also clams, shrimps, whelks...