Gift ideas New Aquitaine

Since 1945, the Comptoir du Pêcheur has been dedicated to the everyday life of the sailor: hooks, rods, oilskins, paint, safety, boat tools, rope... and the equipment has come a long way! Created by the fishermen of the Basque Coast to improve their supplies, the fashion for sailors and the decoration trends in magazines have forced this space to diversify into clothing: Bermudas, polo shirts, boat shoes, boots, marine sweaters, jackets, oilskins, for women, men and children, and cosmetics. Quality and durability are the hallmarks of our rigorous selection.

You can find at the Totem, in addition to a good carterie radius, gifts and souvenirs such as beautiful pipes, decorative plates, Waterman and Dupont pens, Enzo Varini lighters, Laguiole knives, champagne buckets, watches, various cards of cards, toys and even time newspapers. Finally, for the sake of cigar lovers, there is a carefully tempered cellar to keep the chair bars, among others, from Cuba in their pretty boxes.

Unable to find Chiquito, it is located on one of the busiest places in the city. Open every day of the week until late in the evening, this year-round tabac is known as Iso but also tourists. In addition to traditional newspapers and cigarettes, it is a small small supermarket of memory! There are everywhere and for all tastes: boat models, t-shirts, crockery, toys, and spirits from the region await you at the bottom of the store. In front of the counter, you can take a look at the gifts to a smoker.

Completely refurbished at the beginning of 2006, this tobacco-presse-Loto also offers many services to residents of Nieul and elsewhere: Confiserie, photocopy, fax, bookshop, DVD, carterie… Above all, it is bound by Dany and Alain, which make up a couple who are no longer smiling and helpful.

Especially before your trip by train or even after, do not hesitate to take a small tour. You will find all the press, newspapers or magazines, general or specialist, tobacco, adult or child books, road maps, tourist guides among which… Petit Smart of course, souvenirs, batteries for your MP 3… and even WHAT YOU RESTORE. In fact, you find everything you need to spend time calmly. And then a station without Relay does not fulfil all its functions!

When she opened her furniture makeover workshop in the center of Mirebeau, Agathe combined it with a boutique featuring local and international designers. Jewelry, cosmetics, decorative objects, wooden games, a wealth of small gifts and souvenirs... unless you're after a piece of furniture (bedside table, coffee table, console...). The stars of the store, they've been given a makeover in the workshop just behind. Agathe also offers themed decorating workshops and 4-hand furniture makeovers.

Bertrand, a funny guy, has been selling wooden objects for 10 years in Fouras. It welcomes you in its small cabin located in the sidewalk connecting the seafront and the church square. From the month of March, it takes its summer areas on the great beach of Fouars, Place Carnot, while in the winter it is located rue de la Halle. Cubes, puzzles, mobiles, figurines… Just cross the door to go back in childhood. But here, know it, you won't find strong Miniature miniature, "it's not the kind of house," warns the boss. On the other hand, the gulls hanging on the ceiling are a very good memory. The last thing: The house does not take wooden cheques or credit card.

René Beaudinet creates decorative objects for the house and garden on the theme of animals, nature and the sea. Naturally, the fauna and flora of Charente-Maritime inspires it many. He even created the legend of z'huîtrioux: small characters carved from an oyster shell. These little characters inhabit the marshes, creating an enchanted universe that delights small and large. René realizes all his articles in various materials, from the most classical to the most unusual: float wood, metal, land, cement, plaster… and polystyrene. Hence the uniqueness and uniqueness of each piece. Very good gift ideas to bring to your loved ones when you return from vacation.

Hossegor, Capbreton, Biscarrosse, Moliets, Bayonne or Biarritz... Recognize these vintage neo-retro posters? Keep a souvenir of your vacations with Marcel Travel Posters posters, postcards and other stationery! Colorful and original, they're hand-designed and printed in the Landes region of France. From thematic designs to French cities and regions, there's something for everyone! On the coast, stores are located in Hossegor (Pédebert zone and town center), Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz and Bayonne.

Formerly located in Maréchal Street, the Sapona Natura boutique opened its doors in new premises in the Beach at the end of 2009. Very cute with its small outdoor display, the Sapona Natura shop offers a range of products manufactured in the region, towards Indian: soaps and beauty products. 100% natural, designed by hand, without preservatives or chemical colouring, without artificial perfume, palm oil and all of course, not at all tested on animals, these soaps are exclusively enriched with essential fruits, flowers and oils. Perfumes: green lemon and green tea, vanilla, mixture lemon, rose hibiscus, fig and date, lavender and neroli… You are not tired of admiring the colours and geometric shapes inside the soap rolls. Sapona natura also offers body milk, bath salts, shower gels, scrubs, "bath bomb" to punch its bath… In short, good and good products for the skin, advice without parallel thanks to Julie's professionalism and smile… A new way to see beauty care. We love!

You don't have to go far to find over 100 tobacco products... Between the town hall and the tourist office, Le Longchamp is a bar-tabac that also sells souvenirs (porcelain thimbles or silver spoons featuring the Limoges coat of arms). Lighters and pens for immediate use on the back of postcards are also on sale. Taken over by dynamic new owners in 2023, the establishment has undergone a facelift and now offers a delicatessen and regional grocery section, a "wine direct from the producer" section and a brasserie.

A showcase for a thriving craft and creative business in the historic district of Saint-Jean-de-Luz! An explosion of color in this store, featuring exceptional pottery in superb colors: red, orange and blue. From the smallest to the largest. In the same spirit, these potteries are complemented by decorative objects and tableware. Tip: head for the factory in Ossès for an enchanting visit to the showroom and adjacent workshop.

Artiga's craftsmanship has become an art of living. In this boutique, you'll discover Basque fabrics and accessories made entirely in Magescq (40). A bold choice that elevates the savoir-faire of this high-quality house, while affirming its creativity. For contemporary ambiences imbued with personality, the classic, colorful or striped universe of the Artiga art of living can be applied to your interior and exterior rooms. And a team of experienced sales associates can advise you on your choice of fabrics and canvases.

Boo Bijoux et Accessoires delights fashionistas from the Basque Country and beyond. First and foremost, it's a showcase for local and French manufacturers like the Une à Une brand, which offers semi-precious stone jewelry, rings, bracelets, necklaces, rosaries and earrings. Other jewelry brands also feature prominently in this boutique. You'll also find all the pieces and more online, with free delivery. Great ideas for gifts and indulgences all year round, also in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne and Hossegor.

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.

Jean-Marie Laberthonnière exhibits his paintings in his home studio, evoking atmospheres of the Creuse region. First, he relies on precise sketches made on the spot, in the manner of the ^19th-century painters who frequented the region. Then, his paintings seek to translate the soul of the landscape, to make us feel the presence of the elements, the texture of things. He is always available to explain his inspirations and his work. A studio well worth a visit during your artistic sojourn!

Atypiko is an unusual shop located in the shopping mall of a national brand at the exit of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. From the outside, one notices it quickly with its colors and the setting in scene of its window. It is necessary to say that Nadège, our manager-hostess-counsellor-k do-deco succeeded in making the place cosy and personalized. It's hard not to find an original gift idea, between the curtains, lights, household linen, small furniture, but also jewels, scarves and so many other suggestions to make or make yourself happy... Enter with your eyes closed.

Since 2018, behind the courthouse, Les Fourmis Rouges has been a boutique for designers and talents who make things in-house, for a reasoned, local business. Around twenty designers, almost all from the department (or nearby), take it in turns to welcome visitors to the boutique. They are available to talk about their unique and varied creations: jewelry, ceramics, home decor, fabrics, objects, delicacies...

It's the Christmas market spirit all year round, in an atmosphere teeming with little gifts for all occasions, and for yourself too.

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.

Enter the world of Nathalie and her vast and beautiful boutique! A concept store offering Artiga and Jean Vier Basque linens, tableware and small furniture, as well as original candles and lighting to brighten up your home. As far as possible, the focus is on local, artisanal brands. On the ready-to-wear and accessories side, you'll find trendy collections for women and men, renewed every season; not forgetting the Rodon brand, manufacturer and designer of Basque jewelry. A varied and always refined selection.

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 real concept store promoting made in France and zero waste, W.A.N. (We Are Nothing) covers 180 m², including 90 m² of basement gallery for local designers. Need gift ideas? Between the Saint James hats, the Lamazuna solid soaps, the Fantome textile and accessory creations made from inner tubes collected in France, the Omy giant coloring pages... There is an embarrassment of riches to choose from! And for some advice, call Charles, the store's creator, who will welcome you with a smile, in French or English.

An area dedicated to the local wool industry: wool from the spinning mills of the Creuse, knitting, felting and crocheting equipment, gift ideas. Creative workshops for children around wool during the holidays.

For several years now, this pretty boutique has been brimming with gift ideas and more in this original stationery shop: pencils, notebooks, bullet journals, pens, kits, paper, origami kits, bookmarks and more. Our guides Fiona, with her sweet Scottish accent, and Eric, a pure Basque, will be on hand to help you find the perfect gift, such as pencils made from handcrafted wicker branches. Notorious local and sometimes ecological brands. And for the purists, Basque-language calendars. We also focus on rare posters and photographs.

L'Atelier Boutique is the association of two creative talents: colorful dressmaker Delphine Genet and framer Laura Guy, also known for her upcycled creations under the name Kit et Kraft. In their home, they welcome you for made-to-measure creations. On the shelves, other local producers, artists and craftspeople from near and far, have deposited their marvels. Gift ideas galore, where illustration and painting take center stage: children's products, cosmetics, jewelry, there's something for everyone.

Yannick Beaupuis, aka l'ornithorynque périgourdin, is the man behind this approach, which is much more than a laser-cut store. He's a creator of riddles and puzzles (for all levels, including experts) and jewelry, as well as creative paper-cut items and beautiful souvenirs linked to the Périgord region, and a publisher. Yannick is happy to guide and advise you through the beautiful objects he has created.

Falo , for Face à l'Océan, is a slow concept store that tells the story of a new awareness. Because there is no Planet B! That's how, one day in July 2020, this pretty boutique opened its doors 100 meters from Biscarosse's central beach. Vintage thrift shops, local designers, recycled products... Falo is all about ethics and eco-responsibility. You'll find new and second-hand clothes, accessories, beauty products and home decor. Look at the labels, they're all made in France. A world to discover on Instagram.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

You'd never expect to find a Jamaican boutique in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-port as unusual and colorful as Michaël, its representative! This handicraft store is brimming with creations from Jamaica, Indonesia, Morocco, Madagascar and elsewhere. Inside, to the rhythm of Jamaican music, Michaël is also a talented singer and composer. Our versatile artist makes objects for the home from rattan, wicker, papyrus and other materials. You'll also find leather goods, hammocks, bags and...Michaël.

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.

Eric and Laurence's boutique is a treasure trove of new finds. You'll often leave with something for yourself or to give as a gift: kitchen objects, wooden frames, linen, model gabares, vases, cosmetics, wooden furniture, recycled sail handbags... Anything to do with the sea can be found here. The store is home to works by several artists from the Arcachon Basin. We love the digigraphy at the entrance. This superimposition of photos gives us the impression of a shack in front of Manhattan.

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...

BORDEAUX SHOP is an online shop where the local or tourist can find a variety of products, ranging from stationery to coffee, t-shirts and wine accessories, always BORDEAUX Ville de Coeur ©, BORDEAUX Skyline ©, trentetroismillebordeaux ©, Grappe de Thé ©, I love BORDEAUX ©, The ideal to offer an original souvenir gift, you will agree. But BORDEAUX SHOP is soon a gallery of art photographs made by professional photographers who offer visitors their views on the archtecture of Bordeaux and its surroundings. To discover at www.bordeaux-shop.fr

Castillon-la-Bataille is a town known for its craftsmanship and history. This establishment offers a variety of local handicrafts, perfect for souvenirs or gifts. Another place of interest in Castillon-la-Bataille is "La Bataille de Castillon", a historical show that retraces the last battle of the 100 Years War. This event is a must for history buffs.

A souvenir shop of all kinds where everything is 100% made in France and even made in Bordeaux. Alongside traditional postcards, magnets, key chains, chocolates, canivés, etc., there is a more original panoply such as custom shirts and mugs, medieval dress for children aged 3 to 9 years (girls and boys), shades, pilgrim, poncho plaid, etc. capelin in polar, accessories for wine and of course wine. You can also compose its kit with a glass to the effigy of Bordeaux, a bottle of mediterated wine, a personalized sommelier apron in 5 minutes or a torch. The cherry on the cake is the vine foot to plant in its garden or on its terrace and resists -20 °. As for the reception, it is all smiles…

Each of its interior is a nice gallery in which you will find trendy decorative objects, sometimes design, sometimes more classical: lamps, chandeliers, lamps, interior fragrances, candles, crockery, carafes, cushions, hedges, vases, frames, furniture, etc. Everything is nicely presented in the shop. We love to stroll while paying attention to well-informed advice. If you cannot find your happiness in everything that is displayed in the shop, other products can be presented on the online catalogue.

La Boutique Des Vapoteurs is a chain of stores specializing in the sale of vaping products.