The best specialty grocery stores Charente-Maritime

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.

Spacious and easily accessible, this Italian grocery store has everything to please! We appreciate the warm welcome from two dynamic sisters who will guide you in this universe dedicated to Italy. You will find many grocery products (pasta, oils, panettone...), but also fresh quality products: Italian cold cuts, cheeses, fresh pasta, antipasti... It is possible to eat them on the spot and to take home a raclette tray and an aperitif. Note that pizzas are available on Friday and Saturday by reservation.

Just a stone's throw from the central market, this store never fails to catch the eye of passers-by. Indeed, it boasts a large glass front displaying Basque and Mediterranean products. As you enter, you'll enjoy a warm welcome from passionate staff who know their products inside out. Each one is of the highest quality, like the delicious Pata Negra ham, chorizo and mortadella. Alongside charcuterie, you'll find delicatessen products such as oil, vinegar, pâtés and terrines. A must for every epicurean!