Gourmet products local specialties and wines Charente-Maritime

No, this bakery isn't the smallest in the world. But when you look at this red storefront just a few steps from the market, you'll be amazed at just how small it is. Make no mistake, you'll find plenty of products! Le Petit Futé loves the variety of breads on offer: spelt baguette, cereal bread, corn cob, Impérial... And those with a sweet tooth will be just as delighted, with delicacies that are as well-crafted as ever: viennoiseries, pastries... Above all, here you're sure to be greeted with a smile and treated to a lunch break over a sandwich or burger.

On the road to Royan, the white and red house is the place to be to devour quality seafood. You will enjoy a smiling welcome from professionals who have been raising and refining oysters for several generations. Take a seat under the tivoli, fresh seafood awaits you! The choice is great: oysters of course, to be tasted with butter bread and a glass of wine, but also whelks, scampi, shrimps... Open all year round and with a grocery store, this shack is worth a visit!

For over 20 years, this independent store has been delighting fans of organic products. And the recent refurbishment of the store to make it even more eco-friendly has made it even more enjoyable for customers. With more bulk offers, a selection of some 50 local producers and the acquisition of a compactor to reduce waste, Rayons Verts is a pleasant store to visit. You'll find a wide range of quality products, from food to cosmetics. And if you're feeling smart, we can deliver by electric scooter!

Land of flavors, the island of Ré does not fail to attract to it all those who want to taste quality products. Some come for the seafood, others for the famous potatoes, but the gourmands readily head for this chocolate shop. Installed since 1995 in the heart of a commercial area, it makes the happiness of those who love chocolate. You can find there many specialities made in an artisanal way: the nougatine mojettes, the pebbles of the beach, the seagull eggs... You will also find pretty boxes!

This bakery is quite simply an institution! Close to a parking lot and located in the heart of the city, it has been attracting young and old alike for nearly 120 years, eager to taste products prepared in an artisanal manner. The local specialty? The "Falconelle" cake from Charente. People sometimes come from far away to get it and it is enough to taste it to understand its success! The bread is of a great quality: traditional seeds, country baguette, straw... The pastries will not fail to charm the taste buds of the most greedy.

This store is ideally located in the heart of the Old Port, on the Cours des Dames. As you enter this somewhat unusual place, you will be seduced by a smiling welcome. No doubt, the staff is passionate and you can feel it! He will guide you in a universe dedicated to the star alcohol of the two Charentes: Cognac. Not only will you receive advice but you will also have the opportunity to taste the product of your choice. Cognac, pineau but also perfumed liqueurs, you will also find magnificent blown glass bottles.

If you want to surprise your guests with a unique cake, trust the Gallet house. You will find Valérie at the market of La Pallice in her pretty truck or in her workshop located in Château d'Oléron. This pastry chef, as passionate as she is talented, makes traditional cakes and real custom cakes. The result is as beautiful as it is delicious. Made with care, with quality ingredients, the pastries have a neat look with that girly touch that makes all the difference. Creations with a unique taste!

We've fallen in love with this store in a charming downtown alley. Hélène and Patrick will greet you with a smile in this den dedicated to gourmet delights, which attracts passers-by with its enticing, colorful window display. Inside, you'll find a wide range of confectionery products arranged in pretty bonbonnières. Roudoudous, petit beurre nantais, colorful marshmallows and the famous Bonnat chocolate bars await you. In summer, ice cream and cones are 100% home-made and French! A must for all gourmets!

Located in the Genette district, this pastry shop will not leave you indifferent. Not only do you come here to buy delicacies of impeccable aesthetics, but you can also stop for a moment in the tea room, enjoying a refined place and a warm atmosphere. You can taste the pastries created by Stanislas (who has worked for several years in great houses and palaces) and his team. Each cake is carefully elaborated with quality products, mostly organic and local. The result is delightful!

It is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque markets on the island. An unmissable place at La Fleet, it is approached by all those who meddle in the heart of the village, borrowing one of the small streets coming from the harbor. The place evokes the remote times with the paved courtyard surrounded by halles and medieval architecture. Merchants install their productions on shelves covered with wood appentis. Every morning, the plot comes alive with local products: fish, oysters, fruit and vegetables, salt, breads… Odors and colors are a reminder of Provençal markets.

It's one of Royannais institutions! Located just across the road from Pontaillac beach, this ice cream parlour is renowned for the quality of its ice creams. Open until late in the evening in summer, it's the perfect place to enjoy an ice cream after dinner. There's a flavour for everyone. If you like fruit, there's apple, mango or apricot. If you prefer ice cream, opt for organic chocolate or caramel, always with a homemade cone.

The island of Ré is a territory of great wealth. While crossing the viaduct, you will have all the leisure to admire delicious landscapes but also to taste quality products, such as the salt flower and the artisanal beers. In 1996, an Austrian master brewer created them, today the brewers offer authentic and quality products. Bières de Ré has been awarded in 2023 and keeps innovating, offering a wide range of beers, including organic beers without gluten and specials, Déferlante or Extra.

This gourmet boutique is located in the heart of an alleyway in the village of Saint-Martin. Leave the harbor behind and enter a world dedicated to fruit. Benjamin will welcome you with a smile, introducing you to the products concocted by Marc in large copper cauldrons. The technique is ancestral and marked by a single idea: to give fruit its rightful place. The jams here contain very little sugar, and you only have to taste them to realize this. It's hard to list all the flavors - there are dozens! So get ready! Everyone can taste to discover some of the jams on offer: blueberry, strawberry, blackberry, plum for the more classic ones, but also more surprising tastes: honey apple, blackcurrant mango, lavender apricot and others that are almost mysterious: Maman chérie, Chassiron... There's no doubt about it: you'll be welcomed with a smile and given sound advice. You'll also find a grocery corner featuring specialties from the Retaine region: caramels, fleur de sel, pineau...

When you're on the Ile de Ré, you're sure to enjoy the fine sandy beaches. But another reason why the area attracts so many tourists is its culinary delights. Sitting on a restaurant terrace, you're sure to enjoy some oysters! If you're in the mood for a picnic, a visit to the market is a must. Well-known to locals and tourists alike, it's always well-stocked with fresh seasonal produce.

Colbert's town may be famous for its arsenal, but it's also famous for its market. Saturdays are a must for food lovers! Head for the Avenue Charles de Gaulle to discover the many merchants selling their wares. In this market, the largest in Charente-Maritime, you'll find market gardeners, fishmongers, oyster farmers... The friendly atmosphere and affordable prices make you want to put down your shopping bag and sip a coffee on the terrace. Don't miss the Halles couvertes.

Les already knew the store located on the Old Port, they also loved the one who found the temple street. No doubt, the Atlantic city was prized by this cannery created in 1932 on the fishing port of Quiberon. Today, Caroline Hilliet continues his grandfather's work: to offer all lovers of canned fish quality products, and by entering one of the two shops, you will enjoy a pleasant welcome. Take the time to observe products that are beautifully highlighted. Here, the star is sardines. The great classics such as the Saint George are praised for its finesse, but also for more inédites flavours: … sardines, spices and spices, green peppers… If you want to put a little colour on your relaxation, choose spreadable: sardinade to tomatoes and capers, mackerel rillettes or conflict of onions. There are even hot toast, 5 min in the oven on a loaf of bread: Curry mussels, tuna and black olives…

No, you're not dreaming! You have to go to the Fromagerie, to buy... wine! André and his family have been producing wine for several generations from their 37 hectares of vines. For several years they have been committed to producing quality wine (organic with the AB label) using a variety of grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet for the reds and rosé, Sauvignon and Colombard for the whites. The place is ideal to strengthen your cellar, you can buy wine, pineau and even soft drinks, apple juice and sparkling.

This bakery and patisserie, located right in the heart of town, is a must for gourmets. The shop window is an irresistible invitation to come closer. You'll find viennoiseries, but above all pastries, including the inevitable puits d'amour, which has been delighting taste buds for over 40 years! This choux pastry, filled with crème pâtissière and topped with a crème brûlée glaze, is a delight. It's a pity, however, that the welcome lacks a smile and that the menu is subject to a high price tag.

Saint-Pierre attracts all those who like to stroll through the narrow streets of the town center or enjoy the iodized atmosphere of the port of La Cotinière. The town also boasts a covered market where everyone can stock up on fresh produce. The modern Les Halles is home to a wide range of traders in a pleasant atmosphere. You'll inevitably find seafood, but also fruit and vegetables, bread... During the summer season, street vendors set up shop on the esplanade, while the monthly fair is held on the last Tuesday of the month.

The market, set up under the ^19th-century Halles on the site of the Grande Boucherie, is a must for gourmets. Open every morning, it's bursting with local produce! Rochelais locals continue to flock to the aisles for the inevitable seafood, as well as fruit and vegetables. Wednesday and Saturday are market days! The stalls fill the adjacent streets with color, much to the delight of shoppers, who have plenty of time to find the product of their choice while enjoying a coffee break.

Located in an alleyway close to the medieval market, this family business is a real institution in the Rennes! We appreciate Cécile and Christine's warm welcome and, of course, the handmade chocolates made from quality products. As for specialties, the Petit Futé has a preference for pebbles and marshmallows coated with chocolate. But there are many other chocolates to discover, including many bars with various tastes and ice creams to enjoy in summer. They are without coloring or preservatives!

When you arrive in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne, all you'll want to do is walk along the sandy beach! But the Petit Futé also recommends that you take advantage of the town center of this pretty seaside resort to treat yourself to a quality lunch, or head to the market hall to fill your shopping bag with fresh produce. The authentic market is the ideal place to meet local producers and enjoy the friendly atmosphere, especially in summer. Take the opportunity to stroll along the pedestrian streets to the coast.

This magnificent estate just outside La Rochelle produces exceptional spirits. It is a charming stopover for those wishing to discover top-quality cognac and pineau. The current owner is a fifth-generation custodian of a unique savoir-faire. Through the combination of grape varieties and a subtle blend of exceptional eaux-de-vie, cognac is created after ageing in oak barrels. Several tours enable you to taste exceptional eaux-de-vie, including the chocolate-cognac alliance.

On Sunday mornings, some take pleasure in strolling along the seafront, enjoying the peace and quiet of the area. Others prefer the lively atmosphere of the La Pallice market. The address is obvious, but you still need to find a parking space. It's a popular spot with the locals, and parking is often hard to come by. Le Petit Futé advises you to take your bike or the bus. Unlike the Halles in the center of town, you don't just come here to stock up on seasonal produce, you can also buy clothes and other knick-knacks. There's a great atmosphere here, with local traders and producers in good spirits, as well as local residents enjoying a cup of coffee and catching up on the latest news. The other great thing about the La Pallice market is the scent that wafts through the aisles. Let yourself be tempted by the smell of egg rolls or roast chicken! It's a popular market, no doubt thanks to its special atmosphere.

Each neighbourhood has its own market! The city centre is obviously an exception with the Halles, where shopkeepers meet every morning, but also the adjacent streets where stalls bloom in the morning on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Place de Verdun is colourful on Friday afternoons. But the shopkeepers do not forget the neighbourhoods. They meet in Tasdon on Tuesday morning, in Villeneuve-les-Salines the next day. On Thursday morning, place at Port-Neuf then Mireuil on Friday morning and of course, the unmissable La Pallice market on Sunday morning. It alone attracts a crowd of locals who take advantage of a special atmosphere to find fresh produce and clothing.

The market is located in the heart of the town, right next to a parking lot where you can park easily and free of charge. Armed with your shopping bag, you'll meet the traders who set up shop under the halles all year round. In summer, they're there every day! On Sundays, it's time for the big market, with food, clothes, jewelry... The market is a meeting place, where everyone can find fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, meats... as well as enjoy a chat on the terrace of a café.

In 1933, the sauniers of the Ile de Ré formed a syndicate, and in 1942 a cooperative, to revive the saunière economy. Professionals decided to share their equipment, know-how and production to sell salt at a fair price. This initiative has enabled the restoration of abandoned marshes and the training of new salt workers, who you can meet at the hut. The Sauniers open their doors to you, from April to September, to taste these flavors!

Did you know that the abbey of Sablonceaux was surrounded by a 70 hectare vineyard? After visiting this magnificent monument, take a break at the Domaine de la Chauvillière located in the Bon Bois cognac appellation. The Hauselmann family has been working there since the 1950s and produces the two alcohols that are well known to the people of Charente (cognac and pineau) but also, since the 1980s, local Charente wines (chardonnay and sauvignon for the whites, merlot for the rosés and reds). Note: the estate has specialized in the vinification of chardonnay for over 30 years

This Baltard-style market has already been renovated 10 years ago as part of the city center's revitalization policy. It is one of the places that the inhabitants love, both for its atmosphere and the possibility to come and meet the producers of the region. If the red bricks have disappeared, the place has kept a pleasant atmosphere conducive to taking one's time, chatting and of course filling one's shopping bag with local products. Fishmongers, fruit and vegetable sellers, cheese makers are all present!

As well as stocking up on fresh produce at the large shopping center on the outskirts of the town, residents can also visit the market held at Les Halles and on Sunday mornings at the Pèlerins traffic circle. This is an ideal opportunity to fill your shopping basket and meet local producers. During the summer months, enjoy the friendly atmosphere of the night markets, which take place on the château esplanade, with live music. You'll find creations by local artisans.

Founded in 1979, this company markets the coffee enjoyed in the city's restaurants, but also because it is a privileged partner of the Stade Rochelais. To find the store, head for the market district. It's impossible to miss. Close to the Halles, the large glass door and shop window are an invitation to travel. Once inside, all you'll want to do is head upstairs to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in a delicate atmosphere, but it's on the first floor that you'll discover the many products on offer. Let yourself be guided by sales assistants who will be delighted to advise you. The scents will awaken your senses. What a pleasure to smell the fragrance of coffee while listening to soft music. Your choice will depend on your tastes. Here you'll find top brand products, roudoudous to take you back to childhood, and magnificent porcelain teapots to surprise your guests.

The island of Ré is definitely a land of delicacies. To be convinced, you just have to push the doors of this cookie factory! The place is easy to access and allows everyone to find quality cakes, made in an artisanal way to please themselves. The shelves are provided, difficult to make a choice! The crunchy ones will perhaps make you crack, the cakes will accompany wonderfully a coffee and the caramel shortbread can be tasted at any time. The store also offers local products and gift ideas.

Choosing the right wine is often difficult. If you don't want to worry about it, you can visit this cellar, which is easy to get to since it's located in the Lagord artisanal zone. You'll appreciate the easy parking and, above all, the ever-warm welcome from Laurent and Dominique, who are above all true wine enthusiasts. They will guide you through a rich universe, with a selection of quality wines - some 700 references - for a tour of France and pretty foreign escapades, 100 references of whisky, 70 references of rum and a dozen of gin. Let us guide you through this universe to find the wine that best suits your expectations and your budget. When you come here, you'll no doubt want to enjoy a glass with the inevitable plate of charcuterie or cheese. What's more, you may spot the machine installed at the back of the store, which preserves wine by blowing in gas. Once opened, the bottle will keep for over a month! Here, you'll be greeted by two professionals with training in wine production and tasting. The establishment is air-conditioned and has a lovely terrace.

" I love galettes. Do you know how? When it's well made. With butter inside ". If you love this Charentais dessert, head for Beurlay. If the village is well known to those who travel to Saintes via the main road, it is also well known for the large building in which the artisanal galettes have been made for four generations. Today, this cake is still one of Charente-Maritime's flagship products. It's true that it knows how to charm us with its golden skin, its softness and its different recipes, including the inevitable angelica.

The oyster is indeed one of the flagship products of the Marennes-Oleron basin. To discover them, you can go to Jean-Michel Seguin who created his company in 1975. For more than 40 years, he has put his know-how and his passion to good use in his profession. To discover, the Fines de Claires, one of the favorite oysters of the consumers. You can also buy the Speciales de Claires and the Pousses en Claires, the most typical oyster of the Marennes-Oléron range.

This small seaside resort, praised for its authentic, family-friendly character, boasts a market that delights everyone. Holidaymakers and locals alike come here to meet friendly traders offering quality products. In summer, you won't want to miss a visit to the Halles! Not only are they open every day, but you'll also find colorful and tasty products that will make you want to fill your shopping bag. You can even enjoy oysters with a glass of wine.

Marsilly has always had a tradition of shellfish farming due to its close link with the ocean. At Laurette, we keep our feet on the ground! Don't look for shells here, but for an amazing animal: the ostrich! This is a great opportunity to discover this strange bird that children love. Take the opportunity to visit the farm, you'll know everything about ostriches! It is possible to organize a birthday party and even to offer a tasting. Laurette also sells meat, preserves and even cosmetics made with ostrich oil!

It is one of the largest areas of the rochelaise agglomeration. Easily accessible from the departmental level, the store has recently changed its director. Alexandre Clet is now the head of a team of 300 people and has to manage the Hypermarket project, which includes the creation of some shops. Even before entering this temple of consumption, take the time to stroll through the shopping mall: jewellery, luggage, perfume… we can even lunch! Carrefour also offers services to all those who come to the race: the pass card, a credit card to pay your purchases at your rate, the shop card that offers exclusive discounts and personalized coupons. And why not do your shopping online? Both simple and free, it saves time! Attention, on Saturday afternoon, it will be difficult for you to get out of the commercial area.

The island of Ré is a land of flavors, known as much for its salt flower, its oysters and its vineyard. An ancestral activity, the culture of the vineyard benefits on the island from a temperate climate and an important sunshine. To learn more about the wines, you can visit this cooperative, open all year round, which offers a guided tour of the distillery, the cellars before tasting wines and pineaux. Two walks are organized to discover the vineyard: by bike (not provided) or on horseback (during 1h30).

During the summer season, all eyes are on the beach. But all year round, it's under the Halles that the people of Chatelaillonnais gather. In the heart of a lively street, the market opens its doors every day from May onwards. There's no question of just filling your shopping bag! It's a place for regulars to sip coffee on the terrace and catch up on old times. Under the halls, you'll find producers selling fresh produce, as well as a nearby bakery.

If you like chocolate, you will find here an ideal place to relax. Located in the commercial area of Angoulins, this boutique offers the products of a family company specializing in chocolate for 30 years. We appreciate the friendly welcome and the possibility to find a wide range - several hundred references: crunchy, crispy, fruity, truffles… There are all tastes! A few examples to make you want to: Crispy caramel, Rocs to almonds on black beggars. Futed, we can get gift ideas that will delight gourmets.

Located close to a busy avenue, this bakery keeps attracting greedy gourmets to buy pastries and bread. The most? It is possible to buy his traditional wand without having to get out of his car through the drive. You will no longer have an excuse for forgetting bread! The Petit Futé advises you to stop to cross the doors of a place that is a real paradise for gourmets. The reception is always smiling despite the crowd and there is a wide variety of breads that will satisfy the greatest number, but also delicious pastries and a choice of sandwiches. Futed, we can even take a burger!

When you arrive in Les Portes-en-Ré, you will no doubt want to take a stroll through the alleys, taking full advantage of a village known for its authenticity and well-being. A few minutes walk and you will already arrive at the Place de la Liberté where restaurants and the market are set up. It is a good opportunity to take a break and have a coffee on the terrace. After this break, pick up your shopping bag to go and meet the local producers. And they are numerous! About forty stalls, colours... the market is a real moment of sharing. You will find fruits, vegetables but also the sublime oysters from Trousse-Chemise.

Founded in Surgères since 1936, the G.L.A.C has a whole range of dairies spread over department of the Grand west. Milk collections (goat and cow) are each year in hundreds of millions of litres, and the specialties of the cheese show the wealth of the land. There is a range of Butters butters, the finesse and aroma of which have been renowned. Butter "Charentes-Poitou" is the first in France to have benefited from the Appellation of Origin Controlled (1979). The Highest flower is a cow with a hard crust that will make your happiness in rotting, at the corner of the fire. The G.L.A.C products are sold in large area, and perhaps you have already seen goats in Saint-Loup-sur-Thouet or Bougon, Mottin Charentais or the Euro-Monk pie. A speciality of the department not to be missed: fromagé meal, which can be made with goat milk or cow's milk. With its characteristic black crust, the meal is eaten fresh, like a yogurt cake.

Located on the heights of Chaniers, the 35 ha farm is run by Caroline and Mathieu who will help you discover a gastronomic heritage. These "bouilleurs de cru" (distillers) perpetuate an ancestral know-how and are eager to promote the Charentais local wines, the Pineau des Charentes and the famous Cognac in a true spirit of commitment. Passionate about vines, the couple has grown the family business by cultivating many grape varieties but also by promoting Charentais wines. A very nice visit awaits you!

It's a store familiar to the people of La Rochelle, and not just because it's located in the heart of the city. When you arrive at Place de Verdun, you'll only have to walk a few meters to enter a pretty boutique, that of the Bossuet family. For almost 35 years, it has been showcasing some of the department's pride and joy: pineau, cognac, Charentais liqueurs and more, having won numerous awards at national French wine competitions. Rates are identical to those of the estate less than an hour away, near Saintes. There, you'll discover an old copper still, as well as the ageing cellar, which you can visit on your own.

Notice to gourmets and lovers of local gastronomy: you must try the wonderful oysters of Marennes. Coming directly from the Marennes-Oléron basin, Serge Privat's oysters are always impeccable. It would be difficult to do otherwise since it is only an hour's drive from their natural environment to the market. As a result, here, every day, we disprove the strange saying that oysters are only eaten in months with an "r". Anyway, in bourriche, there are always two "r"..

In summer, the covered market of Saint-Martin-de-Ré is one of the places forced to visit the charming village. There are fresh and seasonal products: bread, oysters, cooked chicken… but also a butchery butchery with an amazing name! Denis Formed welcomes all those who come looking for a beautiful meat (especially for the barbecue) or one of the products in its large storefront including the famous white ham. Notice to amateurs, he will transform any baguette into a nice sandwich!