Gourmet products local specialties and wines Vienne

These sisters have had the bright idea of opening a gourmet and responsible grocery store in the center of Neuville, where bulk and regional products have pride of place. Their first names?

Mathilde and Angèle. Together, they select products that are good for you (often organic), mostly local, and sold in bulk whenever possible. They know them inside out. You can bring your own containers or borrow those from the store. Here, everything is done to make your shopping as simple as possible. A tea room completes the boutique.

Hidden away in the woods of Marçay, the farm covers 17 hectares. Since 2007, Stéphane Moreau has been raising over sixty goats of the Poitevine breed. He transforms their milk into delicious cheeses: mothais-sur-feuille, chabichou, chabis more or less fresh depending on the season, pyramids... He also makes terrines, sausages and goat sausages... The products, which he sells on site or via the Clique paysanne, are certified organic. You can talk to him about his practices: the goats, of course, but also biodynamics, eco-building...

The Lencloître cookie factory was founded in 1960 by Guy Gâteau. Since then, the traditional recipes for broyés and other sweets have remained unchanged. Handcrafted with local flours and fresh butter, there are of course the traditional Poitou "broyés", in a large version to share or in small format, but also with caramel, chocolate chips... and galettes with fleur de sel d'Oléron. Crushed and other cakes are also available in organic versions.

Since 1907, the farm has been handed down from generation to generation. In 1981, François and Bénédicte Clerc took over this fine family business, and joined forces with their son Pierre-Jean and his wife Marie in 2007. They raise 180 ewes, 25 cows and poultry. Respectful of the land and the animals, they obtained the organic farming label in 2000. Today, they produce milk, yoghurts, crème fraîche, cheeses, eggs and meat: poultry (chicken, guinea fowl, duck), veal and lamb.

In her grocery store, Stéphanie favors short circuits and organic products. She will welcome you with a big smile and will take the time to introduce you to her products and the producers she has chosen to showcase in her store. Honey, herbal teas, pasta, terrines, syrups... are proposed next to fruits and vegetables of season as well as good cheeses. Some cosmetics complete the offer. Prepare your baskets and go quickly to discover this beautiful grocery store. New local products continue to fill the shelves!

Pork producers for several generations, Delphine and Jérôme Barrouillet have started to transform their product. It is in Couhé, close to their farm, that they installed their workshop-boutique. Pork lovers, go there! The cured meats are delicious. It must be said that the couple was trained in Aurillac. Prepared dishes, sausages without additives, rillons, stuffed Poitevin, sausages, everything is home made. Other local products are offered.

For over 25 years, Marie-Lise and Bruno Guitton have been growing mushrooms in their troglodytic cellars. This former tufa quarry is the ideal place to grow artisanal Blond de Paris, lentin de chêne (or shiitake) and oyster mushrooms. Five meters underground, in three kilometers of gallery, at 16°C, the mushrooms flourish - up to two tons a week! They also offer in-house preparations.

This local produce store is the culmination of an idea launched during the first containment in April 2020. It all started with a few orders and baskets made with produce from local producers. Today, La Grange Ouverte offers fruit, vegetables, meats, groceries and cosmetics from Civraisien-en-Poitou and beyond. The store is open on site, but you can also order online and pick up your basket in the store or at one of the local depots. A great deal!

This is the story of Corinne and her little horned creatures. The story of a snail farmer and her snails. On her farm, everything takes place on the ground, between the nets where small and large gray snails are raised to the delight of gourmets. Corinne will tell you all about these gastropod molluscs. Some prefer to eat them on a plate of 12, others in a court-bouillon or as spreads. Discover them on a visit to the farm, at markets in the Vienne region, or in producers' stores. Welcome to the land of cagouilles!

On 180 hectares, Nathalie and David raise over 500 Alpine goats. Nathalie is in charge of cheese processing and welcomes you to the store. David is out in the fields with the goats. With the milk, they make fine artisanal cheeses (often awarded medals): mothais-sur-feuille, carré de Couhé, chabichou du Poitou, pyramide, bûche... The two farmers don't stop there: with their meat, they make pâtés, terrines, rillettes and other canned dishes (chili, tajine...). A real treat!

On Thursday and Sunday mornings, the Neuville market is one of the most famous and popular in the Vienne region. On the Place de la Mairie and in the Halles (inaugurated in 2015), traders set up their stalls at dawn. Around 8am, the little town comes alive. Some of the stalls have become veritable institutions: come and discover Mélanie and Alexandre's vegetables and fruit, Sandrine's fish or taste the rillettes from the Dupont charcuterie!

Oenologist at the Haut-Poitou winery for 15 years, Isabelle Bureau decided to live her passion to the full and became a winegrower. Although her six hectares of vines are located in Beaumont and Marigny-Brizay, her winery is in Ouzilly, in her barn. Her small vineyard allows her to pamper her grapes, bringing out the aromas that best reflect the terroir. Thanks to the many grape varieties grown on her plots, she produces both AOC Haut-Poitou and IGP Val de Loire wines, such as her elegant Sauvignon gris.

For four generations, the Bourdier family has been producing wine in the Haut-Poitou PDO and Val de Loire PGI. Independent winegrowers, they work as small craftsmen to offer a wine in their image, working in a reasoned manner. On their 33 hectares of vines, they produce three ranges of wine: the authentic, matured in stainless steel vats; the special vintages with the names of precious stones matured in barrels; and the traditional methods. Surrounded by the vines, you will enjoy a tasting or even, by reservation, a visit and a meal on site.

On their farm a few kilometers from Civray, Sylvie and Laurent transform their wheat grains into organic, semi-complete pasta to the delight of gourmets. Their mill unrolls the grain before passing it through a sieve, mixing the flour with water and transforming the dough into torti, coquillettes, pipe rigate, lasagne and tagliatelle. With a big smile, they welcome you to the farm to explain the process in detail. You can also stock up on wheat flour and buckwheat flour.

Brasserie de Bellefois, a historic brewery in the Vienne region, continues to tantalize the taste buds. Ideally located, its Brew Pub, a bar beautifully decorated in wood and metal, is the perfect place to enjoy tapas or a plank, a dish from the nearby foodtruck, watch a match broadcast or a concert and, of course, enjoy a Neuville beer. Bellefois is constantly expanding its range of seasonal beers, IPAs and organic beers, all of which can be found in the boutique. For the curious, tours of the brewery are available by appointment for groups of 10 or more.

Hervé Girard, a beekeeper, welcomes you to his honey house in a traditional Poitou farmhouse built of stone and galuche. A self-taught enthusiast since the age of 10, he owns around 100 hives. He'll be delighted to tell you all about his work, the fascinating life of bees, the properties of pollen, and to let you taste his honeys (sunflower, acacia, spring, all flowers), pastilles and gums. You'll also discover the classic and animal-shaped candles he makes with beeswax.

The sweet smell of coffee draws you into the pretty boutique of La Maison Bourbon, where green coffee from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Brazil and elsewhere is roasted. The beans are on display. We talk about their aromas, their finesse or their robustness, before grinding them for you. In this beautiful boutique, where 320 loose or bagged teas share the shelves, you'll also find a good selection of delicatessen items, as well as pretty mugs, teapots, coffee makers and even local beers! To complete the decor, a warm welcome awaits you!

Farci poitevin is an unmissable local Poitou specialty. In days gone by, everyone used to make it with garden vegetables. If you'd like to try this cooked vegetable pâté surrounded by cabbage leaves, head to Sommières-du-Clain. The company has been making it by hand for some thirty years. It has won several awards in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine flavors competition. A sure bet! And you'll also find other local specialties: roulade de sommières, pâté marmite, black pudding, Charentais crickets...

Whether in their store in Ouzilly, just outside Châtellerault, or at local markets such as Lencloître, Poitiers Bel Air, Saint-Benoît, Vivonne, Fontaine-le-Comte... or in farmers' stores, the Godu family's vegetables have been delighting our taste buds for three generations! Ô Potager familial, as you may have gathered, is first and foremost a family affair. Today, Béatrice, James and their son Jérôme are delighted to offer you radishes, beet, tomatoes, strawberries, melons and asparagus.

Every Saturday morning, traffic is diverted to accommodate the various vendors. The atmosphere is relaxed, with smiling people. Everyone takes the time to chat around the stalls or enjoy a drink on the terrace. Several farms come to sell their fruit and vegetables. There are also cheese and poultry producers... Others offer honey, beer, wine, charcuterie, flowers, coffee, tea, ready-made meals, olives, oils, fish... The stalls are colorful, the products good - enough to concoct a delicious meal!

Jean-Claude Berton is a chocolate enthusiast and specialist. He can't stop talking about his products, his specialities, his profession, the benefits of chocolate... At this address, you'll find a fine collection of handmade organic chocolates: the Boule du Futuroscope, the Châtelleraudais and the Descartes, as well as innovations like the Omégachoco bars. Here, we don't just treat you to sweets, the chocolatier opens his doors to share his know-how and the secrets of chocolate. Food lovers beware!

One of the most easterly communes in the département, it's best known for its fair. Every 29th of the month since 1484, it's a not-to-be-missed event! On these days, the commune of 300 inhabitants welcomes no less than... 450 vendors and exhibitors! In the aisles of the various sectors of activity (brocante, wine, poultry, trees, food...), it's a mad rush. Don't miss: the famous calf's head! And in the Marché au Cadran, breeders (cattle and sheep) and buyers meet. This anonymous auction has plenty of rhythm. Worth seeing.

Since 1975, the family business has grown, but kept its authenticity. Jacqueline Mitteault's recipes are still produced on site. Here, the third generation applies the know-how acquired in the production of French foie gras, with total mastery of the production chain. Magrets, confits, pâtés and other cooked dishes are prepared with care, quality and seriousness. All these dishes are available at the farm or on the website. Look out for the open house in autumn for a convivial moment.

Coming from the Marne, Victor Eglantier fell in love with the Léché farm, where he settled in 2013. Since then, he has been growing cereals, raising nearly 600 ewes and producing fruit and vegetables using sustainable agriculture. On the farm, in a wooden building, he has set up a store where he sells his production: apples, pears, apricots, peaches, asparagus and lamb meat, but also apple juice. He also offers products from local farmers (yoghurt, pasta, flour...) and from the family farm in the Marne (pomineau, champagne...).

Every Thursday from June to September, the Place de la République plays host to the summer markets. In front of the stalls, everyone salivates. The specialties of the Poitou region are on display: Haut-Poitou wines, farci poitevin, tourteau fromager, goat's cheese, Haut-Poitou melon, craft beer, broyés du Poitou... You can taste them on site or take them away in your suitcases. Don't hesitate to talk to the producers, who will be delighted to tell you all about their products. Local artisans will also be on hand, selling jewelry, clothing, pottery and more.

On the banks of the Charente, on the slopes of Chantegrolle, are the orchards of the Gargouil company. Since 1948 and for three generations, this family-run business has been committed to sustainable agriculture. The six hectares of orchards are certified eco-responsible. Some of the ten varieties of apples, pears and quinces are transformed into flat or sparkling juices, jams, purées or jellies on site in Charroux. These products regularly win medals at the Concours Général Agricole. To be found in the beautiful boutique!

Ah, the Jahan cheese cake! The local specialty par excellence. Some might say its black crust is ominous, but it's a real fresh, moist cake that's hidden inside. The Jahan company has preserved the original recipe, that of a cow's curd soufflé cake that a farmer forgot in her oven. Oops! But what a surprise to open it and discover its sweetness! You can find these little artisanal marvels and other delicacies such as croquants de Saint-Benoît in the factory store. An absolute must.

In the countryside, Nathalie and Christophe Favard raise 200 goats on site, on over 60 hectares of organically farmed land. Since 2013, they have been transforming the milk into delicious cheeses (mothais-sur-feuille, p'tit chabis, bûche, palet...), fromage frais and yoghurts. They sell their products, as well as those from the Balandière farm (vegetables, organic bread) every Tuesday evening on site. In summer, in July and August, other local producers join them to sample even more local produce - yum! Good mood guaranteed!

It's a jewel of our heritage, a testament to medieval architecture (^12th and ^13th centuries).

Listed as a historic monument and winner of the Heritage Lottery, the fortress stands amidst the vines. Owned by Sandra and Gilles Colinet, it is currently being restored in an eco-responsible manner. The 13-hectare vineyard is farmed organically. Its exceptional tuffeau terroir enables it to produce wines of ageing potential and character, which are expressed under the Saumur and Saumur Puy-notre-dame appellations.

A baker and farmer, Rodolphe created the Herbes Folles farm in 2010. He is joined by his wife Hélène and his brother Mathieu. On this certified organic farm, ancient cereals grow on some forty hectares. The harvest is transformed into flour, crushed under the stone millstone of the farm's mill. Sourdough bread (semi-complete, petit-épeautre, rye-sarrasin...) is baked over a wood fire. Cookies, brioches and other delicacies are also available. Other activities are planned at the farm.

Here is a shop full of colors and good products! The philosophy is simple: to sell food from local agriculture, concerned with societal and environmental issues, with the aim of bringing producers and consumers together. In this former pharmacy, about forty producers are represented, mainly from the South of Vienne. Quality meat, jams, fruits and vegetables in season, here are some examples to fill your basket. Taste, quality, freshness and a warm welcome!

For three decades, the Roux family has been running the Ane Vert farm with 700 goats, 120 dairy cows and 120 sows. Over the years, they have specialised in the production of raw milk goat's cheese in the traditional way. The variations are numerous: chabichou, chabis, faisselle, log, pyramid... but the know-how and the taste are always present. They are sold directly on the family farm or in short circuits via producers' shops and supermarkets.

The Trois Noyers garden offers forgotten, organically grown vegetables, much sought-after by Michelin-starred chefs. But above all, Jacky Mercier's reputation is built on his beautiful, delicious tomatoes. He plants 5,000 of them every year, with 75 different varieties on a 2,000 m2 plot. They come in all shapes and colors: Crimean black, green zebra, Greek homaocteck... Don't miss: the tomato festival in early August.

From breeding to processing to selling, this snail farm carries out all the steps so that you can enjoy delicious cooked snails. At its head, Younic Demezil decided to reconvert in the production of large gray. The snails grow in an outdoor park of 1 000^m2. Once sorted and collected, they are transformed on the farm, in a laboratory. Loving cooking, he constantly invents new recipes: snails in the Burgundy style, chorizo-tomato, Charentaise, in marinade... the possibilities are numerous!

Dandelion, rose or fir jam, zucchini spread, melon syrup... Christine creates original combinations of flavors for unprecedented sweet treats! Drawing on her farm's varied but unused fruit and vegetables, she decided to transform them. She adds berries and flowers from her own harvests, and products selected from neighboring producers. Working in the traditional way, she makes delicious jams that she sells in local stores and at farmers' markets.

Housed in a beautiful building, this "maison de pays" is a veritable economic and tourist showcase for the Loudunais region. The shelves and display racks are overflowing with local crafts: a wide range of AOC wines, preserves, jams, saffron... Put together your own basket of goodies! There's also jewelry, handicrafts and cosmetics. There's also a terrace, playful gardens and an area for motorhomes.

Winemaker for six generations, Damien Robert perpetuates the family tradition and takes care of the Domaine du Grand Clos. After his studies, in 2003, he took over the family estate from his father. Sabrina, his wife, joined him in 2007. The estate is located in the Saumur PDO. Labeled High Environmental Value, the vines cover 30 hectares with a majority of Cabernet Franc and Chenin. The domain benefits from troglodytic cellars covering nearly 5,000 m², an ideal place for storage and preservation.

In the clay-limestone soils of the Haut-Poitou, the Rolls Royce of melons is 150 years old, and the Poitou-Charentes region alone produces a quarter of the national output. The Haut-Poitou melon was the first melon certified in France in 1996. A plot is grown every 5 years, only in the open air, in an area bounded to the south by the Auxances valley, to the north by the Loire and to the west by the Clain and Vienne valleys. 13 demanding farmers share the cultivation of this delicacy.

Gourmands, we've got you covered! For over 20 years, Stéphane Thévenon has specialized in the creation of chocolates and macaroons. He and his team welcome you to their bakery-patisserie-chocolaterie to delight your taste buds, whether with his Tradition baguettes made with Label Rouge-certified Bagatelle flour, or his specialties: macarons de Lusignan, macaroné (a large round cake made from raw almonds, egg whites and sugar) and raymondins, named after the husband of the fairy Mélusine (almond and chocolate dragées). Enjoy!

Pierre Morgeau and his sister Cécile - the^5th generation of winegrowers at the head of the estate - and their teams continue to shape a fine, fruity, terroir-driven wine. They are constantly striving to promote the quality of the Haut-Poitou appellation, while preserving their High Environmental Value certified land. Come to Beaumont to taste their wines: Sauvignon blanc, Fié gris, Gamay, Haut-Poitou rosé, Cabernet franc without sulfites. Original: an electric scooter tour of the estate.