Gourmet products local specialties and wines Pays De La Loire

Whether you're a Noirmoutrin or a holidaymaker, it's always a pleasure to stroll through the local markets in search of good local produce to prepare the day's meal. The island of Noirmoutier has several markets, in each of its four communes. The market in the small commune of L'Épine is located on Place du Général de Gaulle (also known as Place de la Poste) and takes place every Saturday from 8am to 1pm, all year round. You'll find market gardeners and a wide range of producers, so you can stock up on good Vendée produce. The atmosphere is friendly and family-friendly.

Le Lieu-dit is a place like no other in Nantes: indeed, it is a restaurant, a hotel and a grocery store at the same time! We'll talk about the grocery store here, because there are many things to say! First of all, the chosen products are delicious, chosen with care. It is ideal to discover all the richness of the region, your stomach will be delighted. Moreover, a sandwich service is open every lunchtime, to treat the most hurried among you. For those who have more time in front of them, don't hesitate to make a detour to the restaurant! You can also leave with gourmet appetizers, or excellent alcohols, such as nihonshu, real Japanese sake! To your taste buds!

A renowned company founded in 1929! In 2015, Thomas Planchot was awarded the title of MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) in bakery, 21 years after his father Dominique! One family, 4 professions: bakery, patisserie, chocolaterie and catering. Every day, organic and special breads, pure wheat loaves... are hot off the press at all hours. Local raw materials (flour, butter, milk...) are chosen to make viennoiseries and pastries, and the award-winning brioche. Flagship chocolates include Jeu de palets, Bichottes, P'tits Grains d'sel...

Today, beer is the world's most popular beverage. And new quality craft breweries are opening every day. To help you choose and find rare beers, this is the right address. With its beer cellar, wine cellar and beer bar, this is a friendly place where you can enjoy a good time together. The boutique is complemented by a bar that hosts various corporate events around the world all year round. What better way to unwind than in a warm, authentic setting like a bar? You can hire a taffy machine for your own events and, of course, stock up on kegs.

Jean-Michel Mortreau makes organic chocolate. Pure cocoa butter chocolates, without added vegetable fats and without soy lecithin, the chocolates and all the ingredients used in the recipes of this chocolate maker are organically grown. The beans come from the Dominican Republic, West Africa and Peru. Vast choice of chocolate: dark, white or milk chocolate bars, pralines and chocolate candies, molds and figurines...

Les Vergers de la Silve has earned a solid reputation for the production of its apple juice, particularly its sparkling version. The company has been perpetuating its know-how since 1945. The fruit is picked by hand, pressed according to a traditional method, and bottled without any colouring, preservatives or added sugar. You will be able to discover different vintages: Prestige, Terroir or Luxury. For the latter, the company is inspired, for its bottle, by the codes of the great champagne houses. To be consumed this time, without moderation.

At the helm of this bakery-pastry shop is one of the village's two, Charlène Milcent and Jérémy Pancher, who took over the business in October 2021. However, in the months following their installation, roadworks on Avenue du Mans severely disrupted access to their store. After a difficult year, these two courageous and hard-working craftsmen have seen their customers return, appreciating the improvement brought about by the roadworks, which have created parking spaces and made their bakery more attractive. The baker's talent did the rest. His crunchy baguette is particularly popular.

La Perle des Dieux has been perpetuating the sardine tradition of Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie for 37 years. But the story began much earlier... For 130 years, 4 generations of the Gendreau family have succeeded one another in the history of the sardine cannery, offering fresh, hand-crafted, hand-packed sardines with recipes that combine tradition and inventiveness. Alongside the attractive tins of sardines, some of which are vintage, you'll find other products for your aperitifs based on tuna, mackerel, rillettes and tapas from the sea.

At the beginning of 2022, Myriam gave life to The Good Life with a clear idea in mind: pleasure shopping. In this beautiful delicatessen with a warm and colorful decor, you feel good. A parenthesis opens up, and we discover with envy the products offered: herbal teas, cookies, chocolates, spreads, spirits, spices... A refined selection that Myriam takes pleasure in explaining. We discover quality products, we willingly let ourselves be tempted, we find nice ideas for gifts. The place is also a coffee shop: you can enjoy a coffee or a delicious Chaï Latte, accompanied by a sweet treat. A pleasant moment at The Good Life, which bears its name well!

Adjacent to the 3-star La Marine restaurant is chef Alexandre Couillon's local grocery store. Here you'll find the products the chef works with in his restaurants. Producers (mostly regional) whom he has selected for their quality, but also for their way of working with products, with respect and authenticity. You'll find his delicious natural sourdough bread, mackerel rillettes, weekend pastries and viennoiseries, as well as fruit juices, chutneys and jams, and vacuum-packed meats from farms.

Among the best bakeries in Vendée! It has even had the privilege of participating in the show "La Meilleure Boulangerie de France" in 2021! You have to see the stalls full of delicious homemade pastries and viennoiseries. You don't know what to choose as everything is so devilishly tempting. Figurehead of the specialities, the brioche and the gâche, but also all the pastries! There is a king's choice! Also a snacking range. I love this bakery, as much for the know-how, the quality, the diversity of its delicacies as for its welcome.

If you like apples, you'll love picking them yourself at the Maison de la Pomme. This family business has been opening its orchards to individuals every year from the beginning of September to mid-October for 50 years. It practices integrated and organic farming and offers about twenty varieties of apples and five varieties of pears (also cherries, queens, kiwis). Signs indicate where each variety can be found, and if you are unsure, you can taste at the reception desk to get an idea before filling your crates and wheelbarrow.

This vast delicatessen (the most beautiful in Angers?) offers appetizing small cheese and charcuterie departments (with a focus on Italy and Spain), not forgetting exceptional smoked salmon! Can't decide what to have? For your giant aperitifs, the store offers superb themed platters (mixed, sea, antipasti, vegetarian), as well as delicious small dishes of the day to take away, from starters to desserts, at very affordable prices. The rest of the store is devoted to spirits, canned goods, oils, sauces, condiments...

20 minutes from Nantes, at the boundary of the border of Department 44, right next to Barbechat, the Boucherau family has been installed for 30 years in this farmhouse where you work hand in hand. In a GAEC, we produce pork meat, but also beef which after slaughter is processed into finished products and sold directly on the farm. So it's the opportunity to buy live boxes of meat for fine days barbecue, a good roast in family, white ham cut any cut fee for walks, smoked ham, short of beautiful cold meats. In addition to meat, dairy cows are the opportunity to produce cheese products: cheese (nantais, cheese, nectaire…) and other finished products with good raw milk, pasteurized half-skimmed! But also fresh cream, yaourts or fruit, cotta panna, you can't mention everything. There is also honey, jams, ice cream, 100% house and other flavours. Note that here the animals are fed with grain produced on the farm. After a brief stay at the slaughterhouse, they are processed in the approved laboratories. The products are natural and developed with traditional recipes for a fresh freshness. In addition to the farm shop (open at its hours), the GAEC had the right idea of setting up a "drive farmer", it is simple and fast: You choose on the paper catalogue or the Internet, we reserve by phone or mail, we are waiting for confirmation and we pick up the merchandise at the time indicated. In addition, Pascal Boucherau, "daddy", organizes country meals at home or for any occasion with grilled milk pigs in the oven (from 30 people up to 200!), baking in the oven, cutting in front of guests, of course entrance, flat and dessert with farm products, are possible. A local farmer caterer is a good idea and it's just "beside"! It remains to be seen whether he also grows (or not?) ditty.

The Place to Beer is a beer cellar located on the port of Ile d'Yeu, in Fromentine, in the town of La Barre de Monts in the Vendée. This establishment offers a wide selection of artisanal, traditional and craft beers, to satisfy the most demanding beer lovers. In addition to beers, they also offer ciders, craft sodas and related products. The Place to Beer offers a warm and friendly setting for enjoying quality craft beverages.

On the banks of the Loire, just before the bridge, stop at the Délices de Thouaré where passionate craftsmen are at work. Quality, greed and sharing are assured by Julien and Aurélie Fourage and their team. It smells good the bread all hot from the oven. Taste the specialties, everything is homemade: baguette thouaréenne, Tradition, Tradigraine, fruit bread or organic. The pastries are 100% pure butter PDO. The brioches are king (30 to 100 pers.) Try the tourton or other chouquettes, raspberry straw, tortillon: what a pleasure! The desserts : the Thouaréen, the Granité, the Royal au chocolat are succulent and here the pieces are personalized. Notice to the cyclists of the Loire by bike!

Brasserie de Montluc is a nugget for craft beer lovers. Located in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc, not far from Nantes, this micro-brewery produces beers in the purest respect for Belgian brewing methods. You'll find blond, amber and brown beers brewed with passion to traditional recipes. Brasserie de Montluc also offers brewing workshops for those curious about the secrets of beer making. This is the place to be if you want to immerse yourself in the world of beer production. The brewers will be delighted to welcome you for a visit.

From the road you can see the little black wooden salt hut, surrounded by the salt marshes. This producer holds the Nature et Progrès label, one of the first organic farming associations, created 50 years ago to reward farmers committed to respecting the environment. Here you'll find products from the marsh: sea salt and fleur de sel from Noirmoutier. You can also take part in guided tours to learn all about salt and the salt-maker's trade.

Cave les Caudalies is a wine shop offering a wide selection of wines and rums. Established in 2015, it is easily accessible thanks to its location near the Nantes-St Nazaire expressway and has ample parking. The cellar also offers services such as in-store purchase, in-store collection and delivery.

Since 2014, Maxime Toussaint and Véronique Babouard have been delighting their customers with their homemade desserts, chocolates, individual cakes, pies and other ice creams. This pastry-chocolate factory attracts gourmands and melts sweet delicacies for the taste buds. Véronique for the chocolate section and Maxime for the pastry section, the couple form an effective duo and their creations leave a delicious desire to succumb once again to the temptation of these pleasures, all in refinement and subtle flavours. The products processed are all of high quality and come as much as possible from local producers. Among their specialities, test the Enchanter, the Armorican, the Caramelized or the Elegance and the Tropico. A whole programme of sweets to enjoy. A catering service is also available on site, to take away or to enjoy in the tea room.

This delicatessen, surrounded by fine restaurants, is housed in a pretty noirmoutrine mansion just behind the château. It was the brainchild of a former Parisian bookseller of Noirmoutrine origin and a former Belgian sailor. In this pretty store, you'll find local products from France and Italy, including oils (and vinegars), antipasti, pasta, olives, cheeses and cured meats (Pata Negra...). A selection of wines and champagnes, spices, chocolate, preserves and lots of gift ideas.

Bedouet Vigneron is a family estate located in Le Pallet, in the Muscadet vineyards. Founded in 1957 by Henri Bedouet, the estate is now run by Michel Bedouet and his son Antonin. The vineyard has been farmed organically since 2010, respecting nature and the balance of the soil. The wines produced are renowned for their fine minerality and pure expression of terroir. The estate offers a diversified range of top-of-the-range wines, aged on fine lees and bottled on the estate. Bedouet Vigneron also offers a delivery service.

Biocoop Maraichine is an organic food store. It offers a wide range of organic products, including solid cosmetics, skincare products, bulk produce, seasonal fruit and vegetables, cheese by the slice from local producers, local wines and a selection of organic wines, as well as local Maraîchine meat. Customers can make their purchases in-store or pick them up on site.

Here's Ciketto, "little sip" is the nickname of the friendly Mattia Angius. This young man from Italy offers a fine selection of wines. It's widely represented, which makes it unique among Angevine wine shops, with a majority from Sardinia, but also from Puglia and Venetto. There's also a good selection of French and Portuguese wines. He also offers a number of cured meats and grocery products. Also Italian beers, spirits and ports, of which Mattia is a fine specialist.

Created by the Legagneux family, Domaine Escogriffe is a wonderful discovery on the Anjou wine scene. Its unusual name, a reference to the owners' tall stature, reflects their cheerful, welcoming personality. Set on a limestone terroir (tuffeau) rare for the region, they produce great Anjou white wines. With no less than 12 different cuvées, there's something for everyone! A visit to their troglodytic cellars is a must, whether you're a wine lover or not. You'll be won over by the place and its friendly winemakers.

La Ferme de Sainte Marthe is a seed supplier located in Loire-Authion. They offer a drive-through service to facilitate purchases.

Café Tinto in Orvault is a nugget for lovers of specialty coffees. The range of coffees on offer is constantly renewed, as Tinto works with top-quality micro-lots from Brazil, Ethiopia, Colombia and Myanmar. You'll benefit from the barista's expert advice, based on your tastes and current moods. A bit like in a wine cellar, you'll be guided towards the coffee that suits you best from among all the origins and varieties available. In short, Tinto is coffee heaven in Orvault!

A veritable institution since 1984, CHEZ PAULETTE in La Haye-Fouassière is a travelling dairy where passion for the trade is passed down from generation to generation. CHEZ PAULETTE meticulously accompanies and selects loyal producers, committed to their industry, to promote quality products. It offers over 200 raw-milk cheeses, most of them regional PDO. Human contact and exchange are at the heart of their selections, with regular visits to producers to ensure consistent product quality. A gourmet address not to be missed.

Patrick Chauchard is a producer of fresh, wild smoked salmon. Here, everything is dedicated to this fish. The salmon is hand-salted with Guérande salt and smoked by hand over beechwood in the purest tradition. Sliced, whole or half fillet, steak or pavé, all you have to do is savor it! Fumage d'Arzon also offers preserves, Aquitaine caviar and seaweed tartar, delicatessen products such as duck foie gras and fresh mackerel rillettes (silver medallists in the 2022 regional products competition), and a delicatessen where you can enjoy wild Alaskan salmon roe, trout roe from Brittany or herb sea salt.

How can you resist Amorino's delicious ice creams? The Italian gelateria created over 20 years ago by Paolo and Cristiano set up shop in Angers in April 2021. The ice creams are homemade, without colorants or preservatives. Cones are served in rose shapes, and the choice of flavors is unlimited: pistachio mawardi, mango alfonso from India, amarena cherry morello cherry, blackcurrant, chocolate..., You'll also love their other treats: milkshakes, crepes, waffles, macaroons with ice cream, as well as comforting cappuccinos or hot chocolates.

Regal Papille is a caterer located in Les Sables-d'Olonne. The caterer offers catering and reception organization services. There are no reviews yet available for this professional.

La Cochonnaille d'Olivier is a charcuterie. It offers a wide selection of charcuterie and delicatessen products, from guinguette fare to refined dishes from Michelin-starred restaurants.

GLOBE TRAITEUR is a catering service located in Gétigné, Loire-Atlantique. They offer a variety of dishes and catering services for special events and occasions. Their website, globetraiteur.fr, offers a detailed menu and information on how to book an appointment. However, their website mentions that they serve the Loire-Atlantique and surrounding areas, which suggests that they are willing to travel for events outside Gétigné.

Domaine de La Roche Moreau is a winery located in Val-du-Layon. It offers direct wine sales and delivery services. The estate is renowned for its varied range of Anjou wines, including its 2017 coteaux du Layon 1er cru Chaume, which comes highly recommended by visitors. The estate's owners are known for their warm welcome and passion for their craft.

Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire is a town full of good addresses, including the specialized ÉPİCES grocery store. This grocery store offers a wide selection of spices and quality products. They'll be delighted to help you.

C Dubon is a delicatessen offering a wide selection of exceptional products. For 12 years, it has been offering visitors authentic flavors selected and tested for their greatest pleasure. These include spices, chocolates, coffee and delicacies. Among C Dubon's flagship products are natural green pepper, Noirmoutier fleur de sel with basil, Jardin Bleu black tea, Sencha green tea from China, Pante Red instant yeast, Valrhona Caraïbe 66% chocolate, Pakistan Himalaya Kashmir diamond salt, muscovado brown sugar, Barry white chocolate chunks and Noirmoutier island caramel sand. For lovers of fine products, C Dubon is a real taste paradise to discover during your visit to Challans.

L'épicerie Nantaise des Gourmets is a regional grocery store located in Pont-Saint-Martin. It offers a selection of 80 regional products.

The Castelanne chocolate factory in Nantes is a must for chocolate lovers. This chocolaterie offers a wide range of chocolates and confectionery made by master chocolatiers. The Castelanne.com online store lets you order your favorite chocolates and have them delivered to your home. Be sure to visit this high-end chocolate factory during your stay in Nantes.

Located in Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou, DPAP is a delicatessen specializing in seafood products. You'll find a wide selection of smoked salmon, from organic smoked salmon to smoked salmon carpaccio. Other specialties include smoked scallops, smoked sturgeon, tarama, smoked trout, fish rillettes and fish roe. DPAP offers the possibility of buying in-store or picking up products on site. From 9am to 12:30pm and from 2pm to 5:30pm. You can also go directly to their address: 24 Rue de la Gibaudière, 49124 Saint-Barthélemy-d'Anjou.

Le Secret des Papilles is a vineyard located on the Ile d'Offard in Saumur. It offers guided tours, wine tastings and wine tourism activities. Visitors can discover Saumur's vineyards, learn wine-tasting techniques and taste a selection of wines. Visitor feedback has been very positive, highlighting the quality of the explanations and tastings, as well as the friendliness of the team.