The best fashion and gift stores Vienne

A big bowl of freshness, smiles galore, a pinch of revolutionary soul, that's the secret recipe of Fanny Carlotti, the young bookseller from Neuville. With Lecteurs en herbe, she has realized her dream: to open a children's bookstore. In her large, bright and beautifully decorated store, there are thousands of children's books. there are 3,600 titles to tell and read, for the little ones, the young readers, the word crunchers and other lovers of illustrations and beautiful stories. There are also young adult novels, mangas, as well as a corner reserved for adult comics, some feminist works, on disability, cooking, well-being, ecology, titles dear to Fanny. Please note that the bookshop can also order other titles that you might be interested in.

380 m² of store and workshop entirely dedicated to bikes in Poitiers! A small paradise for experienced cyclists as well as for family outings lovers. 6 brands are exposed for all budgets, and that's without counting the models present on the online sales site. Road bikes, mountain bikes, urban bikes, electric bikes, the store's team listens to your needs and even offers a postural study to choose your ideal bike model. All the necessary accessories are also on the shelves, and in case of problem, the two passionate mechanics of the Shimano and Bosch Service Center accredited workshop will ensure the repair and maintenance of your bike.

This association of volunteers has existed in Poitiers for some twenty years, and is responsible for localizing, cataloging, vaccinating and sterilizing, feeding, healing and arranging (against a legitimate financial participation) stray cats, in Poitiers, but also in all neighboring communities. To date, 400 cats are being carefully cared for in chatteries (cellars with souhels, ventilated and managed) or on outdoor sites, identified and maintained by the association working in partnership with all the veterinarians of the city, and living from food collection operations in large areas, from the organization Brocans, raffles.

This large shed is a paradise for our four- and two-legged friends. At Animal Nutrition, you'll find quality food for doggies, pussycats, piou-pious and other small rodents. We distribute French, German and Belgian croquettes. They are selected for their high meat content, and are free from cereals, preservatives and additives. Their sale in large quantities ensures good value for money, equivalent to the prices charged on the Internet. There are even gluten-free kibbles for intolerants. Ours have tried them: they love them! Also in store: litter, kennels, crates, accessories and treats!

Ah... America, its wide open spaces, its mythical Route 66... and its famous steel two-wheelers! Do you want to ride a brand new or used Harley? Have your bike maintained and customized by the brand's experts. And to perfect your look, the store offers clothing for bikers, everyday clothes, and other accessories. If you want to share your passion with other bikers, become a member of the H.O.G (Harley Owners Group) and participate in various events. Here, the atmosphere is guaranteed if you are passionate about these timeless machines. Another good plan: rent your Harley for a half-day or a month.

We all have in mind this cult scene of a sidecar chase in La Grande Vadrouille! At first a utility vehicle for those who could not afford a car, the sidecar is now a way to ride differently. It is in Saint-Georges-lès-Baillargeaux that the Petit Futé found a passionate: Cédric Fabien. He fell into his father's basket when he was a child, and in 2007 he took over Bernard Héchard's company, where he worked as a technician. The sidecarists will find different models created by the company, delivered homologated and ready to take the road. Note that Hechard Side-Cars offers a repair and spare parts workshop.

A clever idea for washing your four-legged friend without flooding your bathroom. Lucky Wash offers you a Dogwash, a self-service laundry for our canine friends of all sizes. No need for an appointment. You come whenever you like. Shampoo, conditioner and parasite repellent are provided, as well as showering and drying. A big plus for pet owners: two washing machines (18kg and 8kg) for pet accessories. Perfect for keeping your drum free of hair. Simple, clean and practical, everything is designed with your pet's well-being in mind. You'll even find a water fountain, a scale and a treat dispenser.

As the name suggests, don't expect to find the same thing in this charming boutique. A real goldmine for gift ideas, L'éphémère perpétuel is home to some twenty designers. They exhibit their productions, often local, and you can imagine that they are varied! Clothes, leather goods, stuffed animals, decorative objects, jewellery, soaps, the ideas flow and the materials are transformed. Each designer exhibits for three months. They will take turns to talk to you about their passion.

L'Atelier de l'Oculus is both Eliane Roulet-Rochette's boutique and a showcase for local artisans. The clothing and hat designer likes to play with the colors and materials she uses. A fan of bias cuts, she imagines reversible jackets of great comfort. Her unique pieces regularly combine the creations of other artisans: ceramic buttons, days of Angles ... In her store, she welcomes other creators of jewelry, cartery, cutlery, ceramics, soaps... A place conducive to exchanges!

Both a designer boutique and an unusual place, this boudoir offers a multitude of gift ideas to please yourself or others. Jewelry designer Nathalie Robin invites craftswomen and artisans (most of them local) into her boutique to showcase their creations. Jewelry, textiles, cosmetics, home decor, groceries - there's something for the whole family. And that's not all: the boutique also features a cosy café-lecture corner where you can sit back, enjoy a treat or a drink, and pick up a book from the library.

DD du Pwatoo is a gentle, disheveled baudet, the brainchild of graphic designer Jean-Philippe Vriet and his sidekick Frédéric Trouvat. The green-tongued baudet can be seen all over the place on T-shirts, woven hats, charentaises... as well as on a range of original recipes created with local partners (Bellefois beer, rillettes from Maison Mitteault...). In the boutique, you'll find all the brand's products, as well as goodies with the fun, offbeat effigy that we love both for the symbolism of the concept and the spirit of derision behind it.

Under the Deshoulières and Aplico brands, the Chauvigny site produces tens of thousands of pieces of porcelain every year. In the boutique, you'll find the latest collections and sales by the kilo of plates, cups, dishes, teapots... for family tables as well as those of catering professionals. White or colored porcelain, decorated or fancy... there's something for every taste and every table.

Patrick Vincendeau is a seasoned collector. For 30 years, he has been hunting coins, toy soldiers, Star Wars figurines, Goldorak, robots. In this 350 m² hangar, he has gathered his finds and many other wonders that vintage and second-hand lovers will love. Dishes, decorations, antique and modern furniture and for all of them a characteristic: small prices for a second life. It will take you some time to discover all that this great unpacking conceals.

The smart ones will find at this address beautiful objects, pieces of creators of the corner to please themselves and to bring back in memory, jewels to be adorned, illustrations to be framed, objects out of wooden to expose, clothing to be carried for the small ones and for the large ones, candles to be perfumed, small things to be nibbled... The creators receive you there and speak to you about their works, their method of work. A very nice address to discover in Gençay.

The Au Vide Grenier franchise has set up shop in Fontaine-le-Comte, in the Loisirs Poitiers Sud village. In this large hangar, you'll find lots of everyday and unusual objects, as well as furniture and clothes.

The concept is ideal: a permanent, covered garage sale where you can come and bargain-hunt at any time. If you'd like to sort out your home, or clear out a house, become an exhibitor. You can rent a hybrid stand or a closet for your clothes, for one or more weeks, and add to it whenever you like. The (reasonable) rates are up to you. The boutique will take 35% of sales. Chineurs, come regularly, as new stalls appear every day.

In her studio, Myriam Chesseboeuf creates illuminations and calligraphy. After 13 years in Quebec, she returned in 2022 to the city of her childhood. Artisan d'art, Best Craftswoman of France in 2019, observe her technique. She composes her color palette using pure pigments, mixed with egg white, honey... recipes from the Middle Ages! She also uses gilding to sublimate family trees and copies of old manuscripts...

In the town of Chauvigny you'll find the "Histoire de cuir" boutique run by David Brissonnet, an artisan leatherworker with a passion for leather. He specializes in the creation of full-grain leather belts, which he selects himself from his supplier in Parthenay. He attaches great importance to the quality of his products and refuses to use inferior leathers. In addition to belts, he also offers small leather goods, and can work on furniture and motorcycle upholstery projects. David Brissonnet obtained a CAP in leatherworking through VAE (Validation des Acquis de l'Expérience), and now trains trainees. He also devotes part of his time to the creation of vénerie clothing, due to the growing demand for hunting products.