Gourmet products local specialties and wines Loire

Located at the bottom of Crêt de Roch, the organic grocery store Vrac en Vert offers a maximum of bulk products. Customers must bring their own containers - with solutions on the spot for the dizzy ones. A way to buy only the product, and not its container. The foodstuffs come from short circuits. The shop offers baskets of seasonal vegetables and fruit with recipe cards. Courses are organized to make your own cleaning products. Designed by Franck Stindel, from l'Arrière-cour, the shop won a prize in the city's design competition.

François Pralus has opened a beautiful boutique in Saint-Etienne with a burgundy front. You don't know him yet? Certainly you do, you know, it is this chocolate maker-pastry maker from Milan who offers you his famous pralulines, from brioches to pink pralines with a secret recipe and inimitable taste. The Pralus family owns cacao tree plantations in the north-west of Madagascar and makes chocolates from grand cru cacao to be enjoyed in the form of bars or fancy chocolates. A real delight... His productions are renowned throughout France! The flagship products: the pyramid of the tropics and the infernal bar.

The adage "from the field to the plate" takes on its full meaning at the Ferme des Blés d'Or thanks to Noël Lafertin, farmer and baker. Nono's bread is the fruit of the work of this lover of old-fashioned bread. A divine bread and for good reason, since the cereals grown with love are harvested here, crushed and then transformed into crunchy bread. Long loaves, baguettes, plain or special, Nono's breads have their fans who flock to the bakery on the rare days it is open. Don't miss the famous apple pie either!

Since 2007, l'Arbre à Glaces has been delighting the people of St. Etienne with its frozen delights. And for good reason, in addition to satisfying the taste buds, the artisanal company takes care to choose quality products, without additional flavouring whether natural or artificial, without colouring agents and without flavour enhancer! Let yourself be tempted by the classic caramel, chestnut, vanilla... Or dare to discover divine mixtures like verbena and yuzu, raspberry and purple basil, or mango, lime and a touch of turmeric... A delight !

Meilleur Ouvrier de France, world pastry champion, Bruno Montcoudiol makes us melt with pleasure in his pretty pastry shop-chocolate factory of the "Martyrs". Numerous gourmet recipes are waiting for you: cakes, macaroons, croquembouches, ice creams... Sold individually or as a dessert, these desserts have enchanting names synonymous with delights: Fleur Australe, Pur Velay, Violina or Succès Fou... The chef also gives pastry lessons to everyone in his Monistrol workshop because, as he reminds us, gourmandise is universal!

Originally from Alsace, Eugène Weiss left his native country during the war of 1870 to settle in Saint-Etienne where he opened his chocolate candy confectionery in 1882 at 8 rue général Foy. Recently repainted in purple, a discreet reminder of the colour of chocolate, with the portrait of the founder at the back of the shop, this shop was awarded a prize in the 2011 commerce design competition. In 1912, he invented the famous chocolate square, to be served near a café. Chocolate to cook, or to taste, in bars or already prepared, to offer or to indulge oneself: chocolate cat tongues, cream sticks, palets, chocolate discs, nougastelles, nougamadines or orangettes. This world-famous chocolate factory has opened its chocolate museum next to its factory at Pont de l'Âne, near the Géant Casino Monthieu. In summer, don't miss the chance to taste the ice creams made mainly with chocolate of course, dark or white, but also with vanilla or strawberry, or even sesame praline...

A committed baker who favours pre-ordering to fight against waste, and 95% of the time... it works! Sylvain Thiéry, a mechanical engineer, decided to become an artisan baker. His bread is made from an ancient variety of wheat, the great spelt Oberkulmer, which is difficult to shape by hand. Far from industrial flour mills, he favours flours crushed with a stone grinder or a steel cylinder. Several varieties are available. What makes this bread special? It can be kept for 15 days without going stale!

Known for the quality of its pralines, almonds and hazelnuts finely roasted and coated with sugar in slabs that are broken by hand, the house has its loyal followers. You'll find a range of 18 pure-origin bars, with subtle aromas, from the world's finest cocoas. A journey with ports of call: Madagascar, Indonesia, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, Vanuatu, Ghana, Jamaica, São Tomé. As for pastries, their names are baba, Paris-Dakar, religieuse, Murmure, Brasilia, Hawaï, mille-feuille, nid d'abeilles, Guillaume Tell, not forgetting tarte aux pralines and brioche aux pralines... Simply irresistible!

Your favourite little spoon is the one that will dip into the best of Charles Chocolartisan spreads. A spread made with love by Charles Roland, an authentic chocolate lover, who takes great care of our health and our greediness by creating artisanal and local products, healthy products without palm oil or artificial flavours. Only good, only real, only natural for an exceptional taste. If you don't know which one to choose - from the famous Nutôloire (a local and artisanal spread made with homemade sweet cocoa, sunflower oil and cocoa butter, milk, homemade roasted hazelnuts, Loire caramel and Madagascar vanilla) to salted Butterscotch -, Le Petit Futé advises you to take a whole week to vary the pleasures. Another pleasure not to be missed (even if you can order on the Internet): a visit to the Civens shop. A real experience for all the senses around the spread. In tastefully decorated premises, you can learn all about the making of an exceptional product (here, we hide nothing!) by visiting and having fun with your family, participating in workshops... Gourmet moments to share around the best spreads.

After years at the head of Garrat Traiteur, Florent Garrat has handed over the reins of this beautiful business to Pauline Catteau and Kévin Richard, the owners of Richard Traiteur. In this store, just a few steps from the Place Dorian, the people of St. Etienne come every day to buy quality products: cold cuts, fish, meat and poultry. A need for a wedding, a special occasion, cocktails or simply meal trays are possible. The Garrat Traiteur team continues to support you to spend an unforgettable moment.

With the arrival of spring, we wanted to add some sunshine to your tastings. We discovered this new Italian delicatessen, which has awakened our taste buds. Cooking enthusiast Edgar invites you to enjoy a slice of pizza, arancini, fresh pasta or lasagne. Real homemade preparations made daily on site. A wide choice of products awaits you, including coffee beans, olive oil, sauces and wine, as well as cheese and charcuterie platters.

Established in 2022 on Cours Jovin Bouchard, Edgar is a young enthusiast who has perfectly transmitted his philosophy to his business: wine is synonymous with emotion, and each bottle tells a story. Nearly 400 references are on offer, including a selection from small winemakers who produce natural wines. You can buy the vintage of your choice... or taste it on the spot! All accompanied by boards of Torrilhon charcuterie and Perrin cheeses. Please note that the premises can be privatized.

A magnificent log as a central island, a bistro table, a large glass roof offering a view of the roasting machine, the setting is set, we are at Camino Café. A chic and luminous place, just like Rachel, the founder, from which emanate the scent of roasted coffee every Tuesday. This passionate person transmits her love of good coffee, which she selects from the best, along with a selection of teas from the Fabrikathé brand.

Driven by their shared passion, Nathalie and Thibaut took over a patisserie in 2021. Their partnership gave birth to La Gandole Gourmande, an exceptional establishment offering gourmet creations, entirely homemade: various pastries, homemade marshmallows and chocolate, cakes, viennoiseries... Each mouthful exudes authenticity and creativity, while paying homage to Saint-Étienne. The nougat gaga, the Babet, and their stroke of genius that is the Saint-Gaga, a sweet sarasson embellished with seasonal fruits.

This pastry shop hides sweet treats with incredible flavors. They seduce us not only with their beauty, but also with the finesse of their tastes. Come and discover the Praliné with its flowing heart of Piedmont hazelnut praline. We appreciated the freshness of the Exotic and, on the chocolate side, it was the Aztèque that won us over with its gourmet dark chocolate cream. To serve you even better, the patisserie has a summer terrace where you can refresh yourself with an artisanal ice cream. The menu features individual cakes as well as entremets and all kinds of cakes for your events (number cake, pièce montée, wedding French...).

Ever heard of a beer cellar? Well, we've spotted La Cave du Malt, located in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, which puts beer in the spotlight, offering a wide range of unusual nectars such as nettle beer, wine beer and whisky beer. Jean-Philippe goes in search of treasures throughout the region and offers a wide choice of beers, both classic and unusual. But that's not all: on Friday evenings, the cellar opens its doors and invites you to share a themed evening of mainly local beers, accompanied by terrines, saucissons and cheeses. An excellent way to start the weekend!

A space dedicated to gourmet, sweet and savory pleasures. Here, everything is homemade: bread, pastries and snacks. You'll discover original viennoiseries and travel cakes. For a tasty discovery, opt for the signature viennoiserie "Be color", a chocolate bread or croissant streaked with colors reminiscent of the filling: lemon mint, raspberry Nutella, homemade after-eight perfume. There's also a choice of rolls (like a raisin loaf) with flavors that change every week: chocolate/pistachio, caramel/3 chocolates, raspberry/white chocolate chips. On the bread side, you'll find a range of special breads.

The reputation of the Jullien Frères establishments created in 1899 is well established. When you enter this cellar, you will find a large choice of wines, champagnes and spirits. Thus, in front of your eyes, you will be able to see several hundreds of bottles. And there is something for every budget and every taste: from organic to small wines, through great wines. In short, whether you are a novice or an amateur of these beverages, you will be able to choose the bottle that best suits your desires and that will satisfy your taste buds.

They are blondes, redheads and brunettes and they are not the waitresses of the brewery La Canaille but the craft beers brewed in these places. Installed in a building with an industrial past, this brewery carried by Greg and Marion advocates the local and the well done work. The beers, with names as funny as they are provocative, each claim their own character. You can store at the boutique, while the bar offers the opportunity to end the week in a good mood, in a warm room or on the terrace with a guinguette look. We love it!

Surrounded by a family with a wealth of gastronomic and cultural experience, and a respect for tradition, Guillaume Moulin set out on his own adventure in the world of taste, starting with pastry-making. He creates combinations of textures and flavors, and offers you a wide choice of mousses, creams, cookies, croustillants, dacquoise, Piémont, Guérande, Duo, Rubis, Passion... according to your desires. He is also a chocolatier, and his chocolates reflect his personality. His creations are original, made from natural products such as cocoa, milk and sugar, in keeping with a know-how that respects tradition. Discover the astonishing chocolate sausage, as well as astro signs, hearts, spreads and more. Not forgetting confectionery and macaroons of every color, with their crunchy shells for a fragrant softness: come and discover this farandole of flavors! For the festive season, he makes logs (no entremets in December) that are soft, crunchy or melt-in-the-mouth. He also creates all kinds of pièces montées and croquembouches for receptions and family celebrations. All you have to do is place your order!