Gift ideas Deux-Sèvres

This creative little jar is a treasure trove! A stone's throw from rue Ricard, this Niort-based designer boutique will draw you in with its pretty bags hanging outside and the sweet smell of its soaps. A little jar full of gift ideas, you'll find a wide range of jewelry, decorative objects, baby and adult items, sewing, natural cosmetics, pretty tableware... Each piece is unique, sewn, painted or assembled by hand. Ask Fiona and Sandrine for advice - they're like fish in water in this Petit Bocal!

Estelle Bonnaud is France's only weathervane maker, and the only craftswoman in her category to work steel with hand shears. In addition to her weathervanes (models or custom orders), she makes entrance bells, signs, candleholders, incense holders and key rings. Visit her workshop: you'll discover her tools and know-how, which she has inherited since 2004 from a self-taught master. You'll find her creations all over France.

Oh, what a pretty store! In this concept store, you'll find beautiful and original local creations. At the head of this little marvel is Marion Nemeth, creator of the Mementomori brand, offering colorful acetate jewelry and more classic, elegant steel pieces. She works in partnership with illustrator Léléwou. You'll love her humorous stationery and regional posters. In addition to their creations, other designers offer porcelain, handmade soaps, brooches, photography... at all prices.

The Chiquito is the forced passage before or after the shopping in the giant shopping gallery. There are those who are looking for what to toast a small, or even a big (cigar), those looking for reading or a magazine to spend time, or brain sports, including new Sudoku… Those who come to Fortune and leave with a valid dream ticket until Saturday evening. In short, everyone passes except the train and yet there are often more world than on the station wharf.

36 quai des Arts is the store of artists and craftsmen stamped Métiers d'Art. You can find a selection of unique creations: lighting, sculpture, ceramics, leather goods, jewelry, etc. It is an associative space that creates events: one Saturday a month, the 36's breakfasts take place, during which you meet an artist in the spotlight; we also offer DIY workshops (1h30, 20 euros), such as lampshade making. It's an exciting place, located a stone's throw from the Sèvres and the Donjon museum.

The boutique-atelier of the bubbly Cyndie offers a thousand and one pretty little things. Her specialties are sewing and upcycling. For young and old alike, you'll find a host of hand-sewn kits, wipes, pouches and fashion items that she creates according to the seasons and her inspirations. A dozen designers and soap-makers accompany her to offer you a whole host of adorable objects/jewelry/soaps to give as gifts, and even honey made by her husband. Cyndie offers wellness treatments such as palm reflexology and energetic massages.

For gift ideas, visit Marais Créations. Lydie and Emilie welcome you in Magné's Super U shopping center and present the work of thirty local designers. A variety of jewelry, an adorable children's universe, colorful ready-to-wear, cosmetics (solid soaps and shampoos), illustrations, ceramics, bags and bananas, zero-waste sewing... the proposals are diverse and varied. From a little crush to a beautiful gift, and at all prices! Custom creations are also possible, so don't hesitate to ask.

A magnificent concept store a stone's throw from the Thouars market, where you can treat yourself to exceptional gourmet products and decorative items. With 120^{m2 of} tastefully selected products, Au plaisir des mets will whet your appetite with teas, coffees, preserves, bulk spices, local produce and gourmet shelves for gourmets. On the mezzanine floors, it's time to decorate with a range of trendy tableware, lighting, small furniture and household linen. Also a tearoom, the address welcomes you for a drink and a pastry (from Resto du coin) in its garden.

This is the Coulonnaise institution, where you can create a nice aperitif or stock up on good things to bring back. In addition to the best-sellers such as pate de ragondin, trouspinette and nougatine-chocolate mogettes, treat yourself to some great wines: Cognac XO and Napoleon, vinegar and angelica mustard, Poitou bison terrine. You will also find pretty metal sugar and cookie boxes, like those of the past.

Head to the charming Passage du Commerce to discover this boutique of local designers. Ideas abound, and the store is never the same. The designers take turns to offer you the very best in local craftsmanship. The pieces are lovingly crafted, and always with great originality. Unmissable banana bags, ceramics, candles, cosmetics, jewelry of all styles, fantasy and color have pride of place. Like its little brother rue du Rempart, this jar is the perfect gift for any budget.

The store of creators of Thouars. You can find a lot of little handmade things, clothes, bags and clutches, cosmetics, zero waste accessories, jewelry, charming dishes and a lot of gifts to offer. The baby world is also very well represented with adorable clothes. You can even personalize the accessories. The restocking, almost continuous, is done according to the creations of the ones and the others. You will have the chance to discuss with one of the exhibitors, since they take turns to be on duty.