The best ice cream shops New Aquitaine

A 100% plant-based and organic artisan ice cream maker, Psychedélice is THE place to go for delicious ice cream, with flavors that are both powerful and subtle, and above all not too sweet (unrefined cane sugar)! Sorbets, ice creams and wafers are all made on site. We like to do the tasting on the spot, because you can also have a drink. The team will be happy to suggest refreshing cocktails as you leave the beach. And vegan boards and tapas from 6pm to get the evening off to a good start. Shall we meet there?

Apricot and lemon verbena sorbet, figs from Provence, white peach from the Rhone Valley and basil from the garden... Flavors that keep their promise. Behind these delicacies with an incomparable taste: Delphine, member of the great family of the National Confederation of Glaciers of France, who makes with love artisanal recipes that are constantly renewed. Everything is homemade and local: from charlottes and iced cupcakes to cones and cookies. We especially like the natural yogurt ice cream made with milk from the Baren de la Matte farm.

Homemade ice creams, traditional sorbets, crêpes, waffles, homemade churros, fresh fruit smoothies, Sicilian brioche... At Izots, everything is homemade (and on site). From morning to night, Ghislaine, Philippe and the whole team see a host of gourmands come and go. The service is fast, efficient, smiling and always in a good mood. That, too, is the secret of this artisan ice cream parlour on the seafront! Pasteurization, fruit preparation, mixing, cone-making... With no artificial coloring or flavoring, the ice creams are the hallmark of the Maison.

For the past 10 years, Guillaume has been delighting the people of La Rochelle with his authentic Liège waffles. Don't go looking for them anywhere else - he's the only one who makes them, and once you try them, you'll be hooked! The store is conveniently located in the alleyway linking the Old Port to the town center, and attracts many gourmands with its slates displaying all the nibbles you can eat, as well as its new, very pleasant terrace. The main reason to come here is to order the genuine Liège waffle, with its inimitable taste and no artificial additives other than sugar. But if you like, you can add homemade chocolate, speculoos, milk jam and, of course, whipped cream. The crêpes are just as delicious, and can be eaten plain with sugar or with salidou, jam, chestnut cream... You can sit down in the bright, airy dining room, on the terrace or on the nearby old port. Once you've swallowed your snack, you'll no doubt be thirsty, and for that you don't need to go far - just order one of the delicious smoothies made with fresh fruit in front of you. For lunch, opt for a sandwich, with or without a drink, and enjoy it on Cours des Dames, in the shade or near the sunny towers.

The Mendiburu family, who specialize in dairy production in Bardos, have started making their own ice creams and sorbets. While they make classic flavors (chocolate, caramel, hazelnut, rum raisin, etc.) directly on their farm, these atypical ice-cream makers also offer their own creations: Patxaran ice cream, cherry and crème fraîche ice cream, cucumber sorbet, raspberry-lime-Espelette pepper sorbet, crème brûlée omelette...

Isabelle and Yves are organic milk producers. Some farmers make cheese, they have decided to make farm milk ice cream. They are masters of the whole chain, from the GMO-free feeding of their animals to their ice creams made from whole milk without additives. The milk jam is made from milk and sugar that is only cooked for many hours. A la carte 22 flavours plus a sorbet are available in jars, logs and cakes. They also sell preserves, honeys, jams, organic wines and dried fruit from local producers.

This artisan ice-cream maker, the only one in the Basque region to hold the Glaces Artisanales de France label and winner of the Talents gourmands 2017 competition, offers refreshing sweets with flavors as classic as they are singular. Manufactured to a demanding quality charter, Bastidarra milk, sorbets made with 45% fruit, flavors adapted to the seasons (including, of course, must-haves like dark chocolate sorbet, cremino, lemon meringue, raspberry...), not forgetting logs and frozen pastries. A wide range of sweet treats are also available.

This blue truck is well known by all the inhabitants of Palois: these ice creams cannot be forgotten. Georgio has the secret of these perfect preparations, entirely home-made, always fresh, made with natural products (fruits, vegetables, herbs, creams, pistachio paste, hazelnut or cocoa...). You can't be disappointed. Even the cone is handmade with butter and fresh eggs. The variety of flavors is impressive with daily 34 different flavors and up to 230 possible recipes. The taste buds are guaranteed to be amazed!

Whether you head straight back to the beach at La Garluche or take a seat at one of the many tables on the terrace, Le Ressac is the artisan ice cream parlour facing the ocean! And you'll be able to choose from 70 flavors of ice cream and sorbet, including cocoa, double vanilla, ginger, basil and citrus cactus for lime lovers. The smoothies are not made with fresh fruit, but they are nonetheless thirst-quenching. A formula with a full galette, a crêpe and a drink is available here for 15 euros.

Ranked no. 1 for the best vanilla ice creams in 2019 by a famous gastronomic guide, Mathieu Bargeton makes his high-quality frozen delights, sorbets and pastries with respect for tradition from his laboratory in Ascain. Here, it's not quantity, but quality that's the hallmark. Cow's milk ice cream, marcona almond ice cream, homemade caramel ice cream, "chocahuète" ice cream... but also sudachi sorbets, soursop sorbets... And let's not forget the tasty Brussels waffles and homemade crêpes you can enjoy overlooking the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.

Simon Rousseau has been passionate about cooking since childhood. Inspired by Thai techniques, he offers "à la plancha" ice creams, made from a homemade milk base using natural, local and, if possible, sustainable or organic products: milk, agave syrup, seasonal fruit... These delicious frosted creations can be found at numerous events around Bordeaux: if you get the chance, don't miss out on the rolled ice creams, unless you'd rather try a milk-free eskimo or a granita!

A fine CV for this already renowned Saint-Jean-de-Luz establishment, which has now set up shop in its Anglet "cabane" overlooking the ocean. Generations of people, young and old, have enjoyed their ice creams (40 flavors), made with the finest natural ingredients from the Basque country. It's hard to choose between the ice creams, sorbets and the house specialty, the Krakada, the must-have waffle made with vanilla and sourdough brioche dough, topped with apricot, raspberry or strawberry marmalade, dark chocolate sauce or hazelnut chocolate.

Well-known to locals since 1993, Glaces Romane is a Hossegor institution! As you stroll through the town's streets, you won't be able to miss this little store with its assertive, modern style. With over 60 flavors to choose from, the artisan ice cream maker offers a wide selection of ice creams, Italian-style ice creams, vegan ice creams, sorbets, granitas and homemade milkshakes. In cones, tubs or to-go tubs, there's something for every taste! In winter, Glaces Romane also makes delicious Yule logs to order.

Chocolate addicts will be seduced by this boutique opened by two gourmands, Ophélia and Alice. This ice cream parlour stands out from the rest by celebrating chocolate in all its flavours (dark, white, milk, ruby...) and forms (ice creams, sorbets, mousses, tablettes...), but above all thanks to its vegan range of ice creams, pastries and viennoiseries. You can't resist a crêpe topped with homemade spread and vegan whipped cream. Waffles are also available in a savoury version (vegetables, tofu and feta-style "fauxmage").

Sorbets and ice creams, waffles, milkshakes... Lily à la vanille is the ideal spot for a gourmet break in the heart of the citadel. The handcrafted farmhouse ice creams are delicious (even more so when accompanied by homemade whipped cream!), in classic or original flavors. The setting, a small private garden, is not lacking in charm, and a drinks menu completes the offer. A second outlet has been set up on Rue Neuve, in the center of town. Good to know: ice creams are available to take away in one-liter or half-liter tubs.

Since 1924, many generations have enjoyed the ice creams and sorbets of Maison Lopez, a veritable institution in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. For decades, the same spirit of tradition and recipes has gone into the making of classics and new flavors. Here, the craftsmen are committed to respecting the authenticity of natural taste, without colorants or other additives. Ice creams made with fruit from local orchards, milk from the Basque region for the ice creams... All homemade, including sorbets.

The blue sky, the ocean, the warm sand... An ice cream? Close to the beach of La Garluche, Milan offers you ice creams and sorbets without coloring or added flavors. Made at the farm, you can add homemade chocolate or organic spread, homemade salted caramel, mango or red fruit coulis and also whipped cream to your jar or cone. As always, the hardest part will be choosing. Even more if you hesitate with the waffles and pancakes prepared under your eyes. To be enjoyed in the street, on the beach or on the terrace above.

Benoît and Domitille spent a few years at Ô Sorbet d'Amour in Arcachon before creating Benetille, a contraction of their two first names. Their production is 100% traditional: the ice creams are made with organic milk produced in the Dordogne, the sorbets are made with fresh products, the cones with or without gluten are made on the spot. The two ice-cream makers give free rein to their inspirations to put colourful and appetizing treats in the bins. One of their best-sellers is a vanilla ice cream with salted butter and caramelized almonds.

Fanny and Simon, better known as Fernand and Paulette, had the idea of importing to Bordeaux a granita recipe discovered in Asia. On board their three-wheeler, they make a crushed ice cream, grated from a block of raw ice to which they add an organic syrup from Meneau, which gives a great granita. They also make homemade fruity eskimos, respecting the seasonality of the fruits, collected from small producers in the region. For the adults, ice creams with Ricard, Spritz or the inevitable Mojito..

The Loco Polo comes straight from Spain. In a latino atmosphere, we discover frozen sticks not quite like the others. They are vegan, natural and not very sweet, so they are suitable for everyone, even people with dietary restrictions such as diabetes. Another originality: their double texture. The cheesecake stick, for example, is a milk ice cream with a runny raspberry heart. Those with a sweet tooth can even dip their ice cream in white, dark or milk chocolate and add toppings..

Close to the beach and the casino, this family-run confectionery is a well-known spot for those who want to treat themselves! It has the advantage of being ideally located, close to one of Royan's most pleasant beaches and a mini-golf course known to all lovers of the little white ball. Here, you can enjoy a warm welcome and indulge in delicious products. Each recipe, from churros to crêpes, waffles and doughnuts, is made by hand. And in summer, you won't want to miss the ice creams!

Want a homemade Italian ice cream? Run at Maxi Gelati, the historic address of the ice in Arcachon. Here, neither conservative nor ice fuelled with emulsifiers and other thickeners, we find taste, the real with ice creams manufactured daily in the purest tradition with natural, seasonal and quality products. On the colorful bazaar the perfume range attracts the gourmands: vanilla, lemon, chocolate, liquorice, pistachio, passion, hazelnut, speculoos, strawberry, raspberry, wild ripe, melon, iced brown, tiramisu, rum-reason, salt flower… Generous and tasty ice cream, served with kindness, top! A second address at Moulleau, 226 boulevard on the Silver coast.