Gourmet products local specialties and wines La Rochelle

The place de la Motte Rouge is home to a flea market three days a week where professionals exhibit. Brocanteurs and amateurs gather here to hunt. The place is definitely dedicated to strolling, you stroll through the stalls, eager to find an object to perfect your home decoration, you stop at the café to take a break. This flea market is easy to access, a few pedal strokes from the old port and close to a bus stop. There are regulars, but also tourists and a dozen merchants.

This chocolate shop is located in the heart of the market district, just a few steps from the Halles. After filling your shopping bag with fresh produce, it's a great opportunity to indulge in a few delicacies. Before you enter, take a look at the shop window, which is always well-maintained and sure to make your mouth water. For 15 years, this master chocolatier's boutique has been delighting the taste buds of the people of La Rochelle. Our sales staff will be delighted to guide you through this world of chocolate bars, bonbons and bites.

Yohan is a ambulant ambulant ambulant of the Stage iso. Positioned every day at the corner of Coligny Avenue and Jean-Bill Avenue, it allows you to buy fresh fish when you don't have time to go to the market. We never know what there will be because its sale comes from the small vessels in the corner.

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.

Notice to food lovers! This address is reserved for you. Just a step away from the central market, the place is easy to access and it gives resolutely desire to stop. Laurent, a true craftsman, has been working here for many years. The least we can say is that this chocolate maker has a solid experience, more than 20 years, acquired in famous Parisian houses. Everything here invites you to awaken your taste buds, from the fragrances to the colorful macaroons with their multiple flavors, and the chocolates that are both balanced and powerful.

This store is almost a secret as it is well hidden under the arcades. However, it is located in the heart of downtown, a few steps from the Old Port. Even before entering this exceptional chocolate shop, take the time to admire the colorful window display. The welcome is pleasant, the advice wise on the chocolates made by Thomas Pontacq, a true craftsman who chooses quality ingredients. Pavé, bars and the inevitable madeleines will make you melt with pleasure. Futé, a new store in Aytré.

This is one of the few bakeries in La Rochelle to offer only organic products. The Petit Futé couldn't miss it. Its location in the heart of the market district, in a little street well known to gourmets, is quite interesting. We come here to discover Cédric's work, and to enjoy his always smiling welcome. The window displays a number of delicacies, including well-baked viennoiseries (croissants, suisses, briochettes choco), as well as a fine variety of breads, from traditional Label Rouge baguettes to loaves presented in cardboard boxes like corn.

If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, this is one trattoria you won't want to miss! Take advantage of a stroll through the city center to stop in. It's located under the arcades just a few steps from the Old Port. The welcome is always pleasant, and the shop window is terribly tempting. It's hard to walk past without wanting to go inside. You have two choices: have lunch on site on the small terrace or in the dining room, or take away sandwiches and pasta salads. And don't miss out on the lasagne, homemade focaccia or speck rigatoni! You'll find all these specialties at Chez Basilico in Lagord.

If you're a fan of organic products, this is the address to remember! This store has the double advantage of being located in the heart of town, but also of representing a brand that recently celebrated its 45th anniversary. It's not a very big place, but the shelves are full of products: fruit and vegetables, fresh produce, groceries, drinks... By buying here, you're obviously doing something for the environment, but also for a brand that campaigns " for a happy organic lifestyle, based on thefreedom of each individual to live their own way ". And that's exactly what you'll find in this boutique, with its smiling staff and good advice, as well as value-for-money products.

This winery is located in the Saint-Maurice district, just a few minutes from the city center. Even before you enter, you'll be charmed by a unique space, with attractive wood cladding and bottles displayed for all to see behind a large glass case. The interior is just as seductive and uncluttered: large wooden floors and white walls displaying some of the wines you'll find here. Xavier Martin has created a new kind of wine cellar, one that is willingly connected. All you have to do is tap on a large touch screen to find the wine of your choice: by color, by region or by dish. A great idea for wine lovers looking for the bottle that will seduce their guests. Xavier Martin, with his solid experience, has created a universe he knows so well: grands crus, small producers, Champagne (white, rosé), Crémant de Loire or Alsace and spirits: Cognac, Whisky, Rum. The store is open on weekends until 8.30pm!

Le Petit Futé still loves this cheese shop, which it discovered almost 6 years ago in an alleyway near Les Halles. L'Epicurium hasn't strayed far, having chosen a pretty cobbled street in the heart of the town center to the delight of epicureans. Don't expect to find yet another clothing store here, but a cheese shop that bon vivants frequent assiduously. It's impossible not to find a cheese to your taste, with some 200 references, from croûtes fleuries (camembert), to cow's and ewe's tommes, via delicious local goat's cheeses (Le Chabichou AOP, Le Mothais sur feuille, La Bonde de Gâtine) and the house specialty, truffle brie, as well as the new kid on the block, fine hazelnut camembert. And while you're waiting for Fred or Stephane to prepare your take-away tray, you can enjoy a platter of selected cheeses accompanied by a glass of wine. More than just a store, it's a friendly place that's well worth a visit!

The Halles de La Rochelle are well known to gourmets. You can find fresh and quality products such as Roumegous oysters. Raised in Bourcefranc-le-Chapus, between Marennes and Oléron, they are the fruit of an ancestral know-how, that of a family of oyster farmers who have been doing the same thing for 7 generations. The range is as varied as it is medal-winning. The stand also offers white wine, lancet, fish soup... Don't leave the market without having slipped into your shopping bag a lemon, some rye bread and shallots.

If the grocery stores flourished in downtown just like the small malls, you're always happy to find a nearby trade. The hotel is nestled under the arcades of the avenue which connects the train station to the city centre. Of course, you have to know the address because you can easily walk away, but it's still a smart grocery store. There are basic food products that it is nice to have in hand when you have to make an emergency purchase. There are also fresh products, hygiene products, carterie… Proxi is one of the 1.500 stores that are located in France and whose aim is to energize neglected urban and rural areas.

It is not a simple caterer, but a real institution in La Rochelle! Maison Martius has been established for 25 years in the casino district, near the shopping streets. Alain and Chantal have passed on their passion for cooking to their children, who are now at the head of the company. With their team, they elaborate every day cooked dishes allowing everyone to enjoy themselves. A simple look at the site and you will have the menu for the week, with always a sufficient choice: dish and dessert of the day, starters and desserts.

Chocolate lovers, don't hesitate to enter this factory. The promise is written on the façade: to offer products from the plantation to the bar! This is where Jean-Vincent Houdelette works, a passionate craftsman who creates his own recipes using cocoa beans from his family's plantation in the Dominican Republic. The result is delicious, as evidenced by the cocoa nibs and tablets beautifully wrapped in colorful packets, which reveal so much flavor from the very first bite. The family business controls the entire production chain, carefully selecting its ingredients and developing each recipe without adding preservatives.

At Mélie's, everyone smiles... even the fish! Seafood lovers, this is the stall to visit. You will find a crowd of regulars, nothing surprising, this fishmonger's has been installed for nearly ninety years in the central market hall. Don't be afraid of the queue! The Petit Futé strongly recommends that you wait because here, the welcome is warm and above all the fish is of high quality. Most of them come from the ports of La Rochelle and La Cotinière and, in addition, you will receive advice on how to cook them!

This store is one of the many Coop outlets that you can discover in several parts of La Rochelle. Convenient, it allows you not to leave the city centre and to quietly walk to Rue Saint-Nicolas. No stress! Thanks to its extended schedules, you will always find the product that is missing even if your friends arrive unannounced. The proximity is one of the strengths of this small structure which offers its customers a wide range of products, condiments and maintenance products without forgetting the inevitable preserves.

This traditional butcher's and delicatessen is a fine address where the quality of service and welcome reflect the different products on offer. Valérian is now in charge, but he has kept the same products. That's why so many people from La Rochelle flock here. It's true that the rosette here is a pure delight, and the red meat is of irreproachable quality. Large Bresse or Landes poultry is pre-cooked and ready to be put in the oven. And they can even be cut up for you by the butcher.

This shop, located right in the heart of the city, is a well-known address for the people of La Rochelle. And all you have to do is approach the shop window, which is always well-maintained, to find out why. It features chocolates from a French brand that needs no introduction! You'll find a wide range to please the whole family: dark or milk chocolate ganache, praline, melting Gianduja... there's something for every taste. You can also indulge yourself with snack foods and the inevitable gummy bears, available in a range of flavors!

If the markets of La Rochelle and Rochefort are among the most important in the department, then Dompierre's is not worth it! Located on the doorstep of the town, the small municipality also has a perfect place to find fresh produce. Gai and authentic, he attracts many hungry inhabitants every Sunday to meet local producers who hold place under the halls. It is there, within walking distance of the church, on Michel Crépeau's space, that we offer a gourmet step through the stalls and by buying fish, cheeses, fruits and vegetables… Futed, the atmosphere is friendly.

Beware, you will crack! Apart from the city centre of La Rochelle, in the area of Kilkenny, behind the beautiful blue facade all are delicious delicacies… It is difficult to choose from one of the most tempting pastries. And you must see the window during the Easter holidays and Christmas, it is my-gni-fi-that!

Sometimes we have to wait a few minutes. No matter what! Olivier Bourgeois is a true artist! Inventiveness, originality, quality, seriousness and choice are the watchwords of this artisan, baker-baker-chocolate-maker, who has been in this neighbourhood for many years. With regard to bread, its flagship product is the Fermentine, a campagne campaign with aromas. But you will also find other products like the Tradition wand, which replaced the Gâna. Also a caterer with quiches, pizzas and sandwiches. We cracked for his pastries… A feast for all our senses: beautiful and delicious. And what's more, all of these handmade delicacies are at very reasonable prices. Among its specialities, the Royal, Petit Secret, Raspberry, Pabana… but rather than stating the names, the best is still to go there and make your choice. In any case, one thing is sure, you will also become a faithful bakery of the Bourgeois Bakery.

This is undoubtedly one of the best bakeries in La Rochelle. You'll be surprised to find yourself in a shop reminiscent of the bakeries of yesteryear. Arnaud and Valérie have no shortage of imagination, creating breads so delicious you'll find it hard to keep them whole all the way home. You'll find, for example, muesli raisin hazelnut bread, corn bread or cereal bread for sandwiches. Gourmets will undoubtedly turn their attention to the sweet shop window, which features a range of pretty pastries, and for those who like breakfast, the grandmother's brioche.

Born in Brest 30 years ago, Comptoir Irlandais has gradually spread throughout Brittany and along the Atlantic seaboard. La Rochelle, the land of rugby, couldn't be left out! In the Atlantic city, it's located near the market and delights all those in search of products straight from Ireland. We love the wide opening hours, the friendly welcome and the vast choice. Inevitably, people come here to buy the typical Irish product: whisky (Bushmills, the most famous Single Malt). Let yourself be enchanted by an Irish ballad and head for the delicatessen. You'll find fruit and chocolate cookies, cakes and puddings, marmalades, jams and, of course, the inevitable teas. After a dive into the clothing department, featuring shirts and cardigans, you won't want to miss out on the must-have Irish jerseys! Comptoir Irlandais has forged close links with suppliers, enabling us to offer authentic products.

Spacious and easily accessible, this Italian grocery store has everything to please! We appreciate the warm welcome from two dynamic sisters who will guide you in this universe dedicated to Italy. You will find many grocery products (pasta, oils, panettone...), but also fresh quality products: Italian cold cuts, cheeses, fresh pasta, antipasti... It is possible to eat them on the spot and to take home a raclette tray and an aperitif. Note that pizzas are available on Friday and Saturday by reservation.

To be sure of finding a quality cheese, don't hesitate to head for Xavier Ropert's truck. This enthusiast will guide you in your choice and help you select the cheese you like best. You'll find him at various markets in La Rochelle: La Pallice on Sunday mornings, Port Neuf on Thursdays and at his L'Houmeau premises on Friday mornings. The welcome is warm, and the selection varied, with, among other things, speciality cheeses made with truffles (homemade). Xavier and his wife focus above all on quality, and also offer platters. You can order on the website for delivery, or pick up your order at the La Rochelle market.

Julie is a real enthusiast, and you only have to push open the door of her chocolate shop to be convinced. Located in the heart of the market district, this sweet-smelling shop is dedicated to gourmands. Having worked in some of the world's top chocolate houses, Julie, accompanied by her sister, offers not only fair-trade and organic chocolates, but also original creations and vegan and gluten-free pastries. We appreciate the Rochelaise (almond paste, cognac and pineau), the chocolate by the slice and the ice creams made by hand. La Cabosse is also committed to zero waste!

This butcher's shop is ideally located, just a few steps from the ring road and not far from the town centre. A car park makes parking easy. Everyone will enjoy here a place dedicated to meat in all its diversity. Push open the door, take a number and look at the shop window. The meat on offer is of regional or French origin and its quality is beyond doubt. Moreover, you will be able to see the butchers working in the glass laboratory. The reception is pleasant, the staff gives good advice to help you choose: beef, butcher specialities, farm poultry, lambs... Clever, promotions take place every day and it is possible to order parcels.

Located in a small downtown street, this stall is dedicated to beers. But not just any beers: only those from French craft breweries. As you enter, you'll meet Cloé, a passionate brewer who will guide you with a smile through this colorful world. The bottles - over 450 references - come from all over France, even from Charente-Maritime. Amber, blond, fruity... you'll even find ephemeral beers!

Eric Vallegeas, who has been based in Saint-Martin-de-Ré for 20 years, moved to the mainland several years ago. Good news for all chocolate lovers! The son of an artisan baker and confectioner, he has nevertheless kept his laboratory on the island, which you can visit to see how the local specialities are produced. Don't look for the store in Laleu; from now on, you'll have to go opposite the hospital to buy these delicacies. It's the ideal place to pick up regional specialties such as the timeless chocolate sardines or the famous perles de Ré, melting caramel sweets coated in dark chocolate. The house specialty is caramel with fleur de sel and PDO butter. You'll also find a wide range of chocolate bars (dark, white and milk), chocolate spreads and chocolate pistoles to make all your pastries a success.