Gourmet products local specialties and wines Angoulême

Myriam and Arnaud warmly welcome you to the Lolmede biscuit. Whether it is for a gourmet purchase or a gourmet break, everything is planned, a few tables inside or on the terrace allow you to enjoy immediate tasting of the famous products of the house. All cookies are home-made, from the madeleines nature or chocolate to the famous macaroons which now fall into over fifty fragrances! The must, however, remains the old almond-based kernel by the couple, guaranteeing freshness. For tourists who will not miss this sign, you will also find a selection of regional products and for lovers of sweet moments, a nice palette of tea cups for all tastes.

As a pleasure never comes alone, it's not one but two stores waiting for you in Angoulême, the second being located at 81, rue de Perigueux.
On the ground floor, a wide selection of teas, teas and coffees will delight the most demanding. Moreover, a wide range of regional products, chocolates and spices contrasts with teapots and thé tea cups, each can easily find the cup that corresponds to its personality. A real invitation to a refined and refined break that you can extend to the tea room on the floor.

Beyond the chic, understated front of La Cave de la Madeleine, reminiscent of an old-fashioned boutique, the interior is just as elegant, with attractive flooring and a vaulted cellar where you can take part in tastings, events and wine and food pairing advice.

Carefully selecting the "magicians" as he calls them, this attentive and friendly caviste offers wines from France, from Alsace crus to south-western varietals, and spirits, mostly French, but also foreign, such as rare Japanese whiskies, in all over 200 references.

The Boucherie butchery is well known in Angoulême, and for the cause! Here the products are regional: the calf of Chalais, the lamb of Poitou-Charentes, beef du Limousin, the pig pig comes from Barbezieux-Saint-Hilaire. Farm chickens are also from Barbezieux Saint Hilaire and from several nearby farms. The sausages are home-made and it's right in the eye. You can also order baskets (assorted meat packages) to avoid frequent travel if you live far away. Cherry on the cake: The staff were friendly and helpful.

Passing through the door of this wine shop means becoming an apprentice oenologist for the duration of a tasting session with Pascal Merle. Specializing in Charente wines, you'll find what you're looking for in the wide range of references and regions, including champagne.

The roundness of the counter, the burgundy color of the walls, the ruby glow of the bottles: the whole store is an ode to wine products.

Ideal for an outing with friends, to buy a bottle or taste directly at the counter over small bites, all at affordable prices.

The market, a true popular institution, is a meeting place, scattered visions and intoxicating odours. Victor Hugo's market does not depart from the rule and is a brilliant representative. Large, diverse and very affordable: These are the assets of this charismatic market, well camped in a no less pleasant and humane place. Throughout the seasons you will find quality products and pleasant merchants. From the autumn mushrooms to summer melons, you will be able to indulge in caterers, attractive rôtisseries and fish in the eye. Mediterranean specialities, olives and spices, flowers are also part of the game and enrich the stalls.

Chez Emile is an artisanal bakery offering artisanal pastries and viennoiseries, as well as a fast-food service.

Chez Emile is located between the La Madeleine train station and the Isle d'Espagnac area. The business is easy to get to, with ample parking.