AU PAIN DORE
Read moreLocated 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!
HUVELIN
Read moreThis chocolate shop is located in the heart of the market district, just a few steps from the Halles. After filling your shopping bag with fresh produce, it's a great opportunity to indulge in a few delicacies. Before you enter, take a look at the shop window, which is always well-maintained and sure to make your mouth water. For 15 years, this master chocolatier's boutique has been delighting the taste buds of the people of La Rochelle. Our sales staff will be delighted to guide you through this world of chocolate bars, bonbons and bites.
CHEZ GASPARD
Read moreFor the past 10 years, Guillaume has been delighting the people of La Rochelle with his authentic Liège waffles. Don't go looking for them anywhere else - he's the only one who makes them, and once you try them, you'll be hooked! The store is conveniently located in the alleyway linking the Old Port to the town center, and attracts many gourmands with its slates displaying all the nibbles you can eat, as well as its new, very pleasant terrace. The main reason to come here is to order the genuine Liège waffle, with its inimitable taste and no artificial additives other than sugar. But if you like, you can add homemade chocolate, speculoos, milk jam and, of course, whipped cream. The crêpes are just as delicious, and can be eaten plain with sugar or with salidou, jam, chestnut cream... You can sit down in the bright, airy dining room, on the terrace or on the nearby old port. Once you've swallowed your snack, you'll no doubt be thirsty, and for that you don't need to go far - just order one of the delicious smoothies made with fresh fruit in front of you. For lunch, opt for a sandwich, with or without a drink, and enjoy it on Cours des Dames, in the shade or near the sunny towers.
CACAO ET MACARONS
Read moreNotice to food lovers! This address is reserved for you. Just a step away from the central market, the place is easy to access and it gives resolutely desire to stop. Laurent, a true craftsman, has been working here for many years. The least we can say is that this chocolate maker has a solid experience, more than 20 years, acquired in famous Parisian houses. Everything here invites you to awaken your taste buds, from the fragrances to the colorful macaroons with their multiple flavors, and the chocolates that are both balanced and powerful.
CRIOLLOS
Read moreThis store is almost a secret as it is well hidden under the arcades. However, it is located in the heart of downtown, a few steps from the Old Port. Even before entering this exceptional chocolate shop, take the time to admire the colorful window display. The welcome is pleasant, the advice wise on the chocolates made by Thomas Pontacq, a true craftsman who chooses quality ingredients. Pavé, bars and the inevitable madeleines will make you melt with pleasure. Futé, a new store in Aytré.
BISCUITERIE DE SAINT-PALAIS
Read moreWith its private parking lot and close proximity to the Bureau beach, this cookie shop is well known to those who want to fill up on delicacies. The welcome is simple, the offer varied. In the aisles, you can fill your shopping bag with regional specialities: canned seafood, local spirits, regional honey, salt... On the shelves, you'll find a wide range of sweet products, including the famous galette charentaise, available in several flavors.
LA BOULANGERIE
Read moreThis is one of the few bakeries in La Rochelle to offer only organic products. The Petit Futé couldn't miss it. Its location in the heart of the market district, in a little street well known to gourmets, is quite interesting. We come here to discover Cédric's work, and to enjoy his always smiling welcome. The window displays a number of delicacies, including well-baked viennoiseries (croissants, suisses, briochettes choco), as well as a fine variety of breads, from traditional Label Rouge baguettes to loaves presented in cardboard boxes like corn.
7 GALIONS
Read moreChocolate lovers, don't hesitate to enter this factory. The promise is written on the façade: to offer products from the plantation to the bar! This is where Jean-Vincent Houdelette works, a passionate craftsman who creates his own recipes using cocoa beans from his family's plantation in the Dominican Republic. The result is delicious, as evidenced by the cocoa nibs and tablets beautifully wrapped in colorful packets, which reveal so much flavor from the very first bite. The family business controls the entire production chain, carefully selecting its ingredients and developing each recipe without adding preservatives.
JEFF DE BRUGES
Read moreThis shop, located right in the heart of the city, is a well-known address for the people of La Rochelle. And all you have to do is approach the shop window, which is always well-maintained, to find out why. It features chocolates from a French brand that needs no introduction! You'll find a wide range to please the whole family: dark or milk chocolate ganache, praline, melting Gianduja... there's something for every taste. You can also indulge yourself with snack foods and the inevitable gummy bears, available in a range of flavors!
OLIVIER BOURGEOIS
Read moreBeware, you will crack! Apart from the city centre of La Rochelle, in the area of Kilkenny, behind the beautiful blue facade all are delicious delicacies… It is difficult to choose from one of the most tempting pastries. And you must see the window during the Easter holidays and Christmas, it is my-gni-fi-that!
Sometimes we have to wait a few minutes. No matter what! Olivier Bourgeois is a true artist! Inventiveness, originality, quality, seriousness and choice are the watchwords of this artisan, baker-baker-chocolate-maker, who has been in this neighbourhood for many years. With regard to bread, its flagship product is the Fermentine, a campagne campaign with aromas. But you will also find other products like the Tradition wand, which replaced the Gâna. Also a caterer with quiches, pizzas and sandwiches. We cracked for his pastries… A feast for all our senses: beautiful and delicious. And what's more, all of these handmade delicacies are at very reasonable prices. Among its specialities, the Royal, Petit Secret, Raspberry, Pabana… but rather than stating the names, the best is still to go there and make your choice. In any case, one thing is sure, you will also become a faithful bakery of the Bourgeois Bakery.
LA MAIN À LA PÂTE
Read moreThis is undoubtedly one of the best bakeries in La Rochelle. You'll be surprised to find yourself in a shop reminiscent of the bakeries of yesteryear. Arnaud and Valérie have no shortage of imagination, creating breads so delicious you'll find it hard to keep them whole all the way home. You'll find, for example, muesli raisin hazelnut bread, corn bread or cereal bread for sandwiches. Gourmets will undoubtedly turn their attention to the sweet shop window, which features a range of pretty pastries, and for those who like breakfast, the grandmother's brioche.
CONFISERIE LIGOT
Read moreA few steps from the beach of Palmyra, but also present on the site of Luna Park, this famous confectionery is the queen of the berlingot and the love apple for 20 years. Crêtes, waffles, frills, ice creams, everything is homemade. The waffle way in Brussels, with hot chocolate is a real sin… the recipe comes from the grandmother of the main place.
LA MUSARDIÈRE
Read moreLocated right in the center of town, this tea room is housed in a former apothecary's shop. It's the ideal place to recharge your batteries, take a break from shopping or simply soak up the sun on the large terrace. It's always a pleasure to be in Catherine and Gabriel's den! This master roaster always offers top-quality coffees, accompanied by a homemade dessert, always beautifully prepared, like the inevitable cheesecake. On Saturday evenings, you can enjoy live music.
LA CABOSSE ENCHANTÉE
Read moreJulie is a real enthusiast, and you only have to push open the door of her chocolate shop to be convinced. Located in the heart of the market district, this sweet-smelling shop is dedicated to gourmands. Having worked in some of the world's top chocolate houses, Julie, accompanied by her sister, offers not only fair-trade and organic chocolates, but also original creations and vegan and gluten-free pastries. We appreciate the Rochelaise (almond paste, cognac and pineau), the chocolate by the slice and the ice creams made by hand. La Cabosse is also committed to zero waste!
CONFISERIE MILOT
Read moreClose to the beach and the casino, this family-run confectionery is a well-known spot for those who want to treat themselves! It has the advantage of being ideally located, close to one of Royan's most pleasant beaches and a mini-golf course known to all lovers of the little white ball. Here, you can enjoy a warm welcome and indulge in delicious products. Each recipe, from churros to crêpes, waffles and doughnuts, is made by hand. And in summer, you won't want to miss the ice creams!
LA TARTENTIÈRE
Read moreMarc Bayet has two passions: the Ile de Ré and cooking. After 23 years at the helm of his own gourmet restaurant, he decided to leave Belgium and settle on the Ile de Ré. To sample one of the pies on offer, head for the small shopping area just outside town. Push open the doors of the little store. We love the warm welcome and, above all, the quality of the tarts. Savory or sweet, they're made with the finest ingredients! Marc doesn't do surprises: his workshop is open on the counter!
ILE DE RÉ CHOCOLATS & CARAMELS
Read moreEric Vallegeas, who has been based in Saint-Martin-de-Ré for 20 years, moved to the mainland several years ago. Good news for all chocolate lovers! The son of an artisan baker and confectioner, he has nevertheless kept his laboratory on the island, which you can visit to see how the local specialities are produced. Don't look for the store in Laleu; from now on, you'll have to go opposite the hospital to buy these delicacies. It's the ideal place to pick up regional specialties such as the timeless chocolate sardines or the famous perles de Ré, melting caramel sweets coated in dark chocolate. The house specialty is caramel with fleur de sel and PDO butter. You'll also find a wide range of chocolate bars (dark, white and milk), chocolate spreads and chocolate pistoles to make all your pastries a success.