Gourmet products local specialties and wines La Rochelle

Frédéric's store always attracts so many gourmands! By bike, by bus, by car, by boat... there is always a way to get to this store. Tonton Maboule has two windows to avoid too much waiting. We like the smiling team and we get lost in the choice of the perfumes because there are nearly 100 different ones during the season. Enough to lose your mind! Smart, not only Frédéric announced the opening of the store but he also keeps the same prices. A news that should not leave the ice cream lovers!

Cyril Pansard and Adrien Talbot have opened a first-of-its-kind grocery store in La Rochelle, offering only bulk products! Located just a few steps from the market, the pretty store is sure to attract the locals. The concept? Everything in bulk! The aim is clearly to limit the impact of consumption on the environment, reduce waste and packaging, and give pride of place to local producers. As you enter, let yourself be seduced by the old-fashioned charm of the place, with its large jars containing spices (sweet paprika, turmeric, cloves), organic herbal teas with evocative names (Joie de vivre) and, for those with a sweet tooth, organic chocolate, hazelnut praline, nougat and gingerbread. The products are organic or from sustainable agriculture, as evidenced by the flours: green lentils, chickpeas, spelt... You'll even find washing powder, stain remover, dishwashing liquid... And don't forget to bring your own containers so you can pour in the quantities you need. This grocery store is more than an alternative to the distribution networks, it's an attempt to change lifestyles.

Like the French, who are great chocolate consumers, many people from La Rochelle visit this store. Passing under the arcades, you will undoubtedly have a look for a tempting window displaying products nicely made in the image of rochelines, these iced and chocolate candies do not melt in the hands. Available in several flavors, they are sold in bulk, in bags and even in pretty boxes with La Rochelle colors. The chocolate factory also offers roudoudous, salted butter caramels and berlingots.

Already installed opposite the aquarium, Comptoir Charentais has decided to take up residence right in the center of town. Just a stone's throw from the town hall, this delicatessen draws the eye of the stroller with its attractive window display. As you enter, you'll enjoy a warm welcome from smiling staff who will guide you through this world dedicated to local produce. In this delicatessen, you'll find a wide range of top-quality products: the inevitable fleur de sel, the famous iron tins for preserving cakes, beers, cognac and pineau, and even clothes! It's a great place to fill your shopping bag or find a gift idea.

This boutique, nestled under the arcades, is not far from the Old Port. It's a place to discover for anyone looking to treat themselves or find a gift idea. Even before you enter, take time to admire the meticulously-crafted shop window. Bénédicte offers you a warm and smiling welcome, enough to make you want to buy a few delicacies! Regional specialties are the order of the day: cakes, beers... as well as pretty metal tins. You can even fall back into childhood with old-fashioned sweets like roudoudous.

This is one of La Rochelle's timeless addresses. For over 20 years, this ice cream parlour has been delighting gourmets. As soon as the sun comes out, the queue gets longer, and you have to be patient before you can choose one of the 70 flavors on display. To each his own! Those with a sweet tooth won't leave without devouring an ice cream (tiramisu, speculoos, vanilla), while those looking to cool down will opt for sorbets (lychee, organic passion fruit, organic pear). Ernest has another store on the other side of the port for ice cream lovers, chests and cones!

Just a stone's throw from Charruyer Park, this pastry shop is a renowned address. Emmanuelle and Richard Turbe make high quality pastries, starting with the house specialty: the grand caraque, an intense dark chocolate mousse and a macaroon cookie with almond slivers. What a pleasure to admire a window display that conceals a few delicacies! Le Petit Futé obviously advises you to enter this shop, you will receive a warm welcome. Passionate people are listening to you and make chocolates of a rare quality.

No, this bakery isn't the smallest in the world. But when you look at this red storefront just a few steps from the market, you'll be amazed at just how small it is. Make no mistake, you'll find plenty of products! Le Petit Futé loves the variety of breads on offer: spelt baguette, cereal bread, corn cob, Impérial... And those with a sweet tooth will be just as delighted, with delicacies that are as well-crafted as ever: viennoiseries, pastries... Above all, here you're sure to be greeted with a smile and treated to a lunch break over a sandwich or burger.

For over 20 years, this independent store has been delighting fans of organic products. And the recent refurbishment of the store to make it even more eco-friendly has made it even more enjoyable for customers. With more bulk offers, a selection of some 50 local producers and the acquisition of a compactor to reduce waste, Rayons Verts is a pleasant store to visit. You'll find a wide range of quality products, from food to cosmetics. And if you're feeling smart, we can deliver by electric scooter!

This store is ideally located in the heart of the Old Port, on the Cours des Dames. As you enter this somewhat unusual place, you will be seduced by a smiling welcome. No doubt, the staff is passionate and you can feel it! He will guide you in a universe dedicated to the star alcohol of the two Charentes: Cognac. Not only will you receive advice but you will also have the opportunity to taste the product of your choice. Cognac, pineau but also perfumed liqueurs, you will also find magnificent blown glass bottles.

Located in the Genette district, this pastry shop will not leave you indifferent. Not only do you come here to buy delicacies of impeccable aesthetics, but you can also stop for a moment in the tea room, enjoying a refined place and a warm atmosphere. You can taste the pastries created by Stanislas (who has worked for several years in great houses and palaces) and his team. Each cake is carefully elaborated with quality products, mostly organic and local. The result is delightful!

Les already knew the store located on the Old Port, they also loved the one who found the temple street. No doubt, the Atlantic city was prized by this cannery created in 1932 on the fishing port of Quiberon. Today, Caroline Hilliet continues his grandfather's work: to offer all lovers of canned fish quality products, and by entering one of the two shops, you will enjoy a pleasant welcome. Take the time to observe products that are beautifully highlighted. Here, the star is sardines. The great classics such as the Saint George are praised for its finesse, but also for more inédites flavours: … sardines, spices and spices, green peppers… If you want to put a little colour on your relaxation, choose spreadable: sardinade to tomatoes and capers, mackerel rillettes or conflict of onions. There are even hot toast, 5 min in the oven on a loaf of bread: Curry mussels, tuna and black olives…

The market, set up under the ^19th-century Halles on the site of the Grande Boucherie, is a must for gourmets. Open every morning, it's bursting with local produce! Rochelais locals continue to flock to the aisles for the inevitable seafood, as well as fruit and vegetables. Wednesday and Saturday are market days! The stalls fill the adjacent streets with color, much to the delight of shoppers, who have plenty of time to find the product of their choice while enjoying a coffee break.

On Sunday mornings, some take pleasure in strolling along the seafront, enjoying the peace and quiet of the area. Others prefer the lively atmosphere of the La Pallice market. The address is obvious, but you still need to find a parking space. It's a popular spot with the locals, and parking is often hard to come by. Le Petit Futé advises you to take your bike or the bus. Unlike the Halles in the center of town, you don't just come here to stock up on seasonal produce, you can also buy clothes and other knick-knacks. There's a great atmosphere here, with local traders and producers in good spirits, as well as local residents enjoying a cup of coffee and catching up on the latest news. The other great thing about the La Pallice market is the scent that wafts through the aisles. Let yourself be tempted by the smell of egg rolls or roast chicken! It's a popular market, no doubt thanks to its special atmosphere.

Each neighbourhood has its own market! The city centre is obviously an exception with the Halles, where shopkeepers meet every morning, but also the adjacent streets where stalls bloom in the morning on Wednesdays and Saturdays. The Place de Verdun is colourful on Friday afternoons. But the shopkeepers do not forget the neighbourhoods. They meet in Tasdon on Tuesday morning, in Villeneuve-les-Salines the next day. On Thursday morning, place at Port-Neuf then Mireuil on Friday morning and of course, the unmissable La Pallice market on Sunday morning. It alone attracts a crowd of locals who take advantage of a special atmosphere to find fresh produce and clothing.

Founded in 1979, this company markets the coffee enjoyed in the city's restaurants, but also because it is a privileged partner of the Stade Rochelais. To find the store, head for the market district. It's impossible to miss. Close to the Halles, the large glass door and shop window are an invitation to travel. Once inside, all you'll want to do is head upstairs to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in a delicate atmosphere, but it's on the first floor that you'll discover the many products on offer. Let yourself be guided by sales assistants who will be delighted to advise you. The scents will awaken your senses. What a pleasure to smell the fragrance of coffee while listening to soft music. Your choice will depend on your tastes. Here you'll find top brand products, roudoudous to take you back to childhood, and magnificent porcelain teapots to surprise your guests.

Choosing the right wine is often difficult. If you don't want to worry about it, you can visit this cellar, which is easy to get to since it's located in the Lagord artisanal zone. You'll appreciate the easy parking and, above all, the ever-warm welcome from Laurent and Dominique, who are above all true wine enthusiasts. They will guide you through a rich universe, with a selection of quality wines - some 700 references - for a tour of France and pretty foreign escapades, 100 references of whisky, 70 references of rum and a dozen of gin. Let us guide you through this universe to find the wine that best suits your expectations and your budget. When you come here, you'll no doubt want to enjoy a glass with the inevitable plate of charcuterie or cheese. What's more, you may spot the machine installed at the back of the store, which preserves wine by blowing in gas. Once opened, the bottle will keep for over a month! Here, you'll be greeted by two professionals with training in wine production and tasting. The establishment is air-conditioned and has a lovely terrace.

It's a store familiar to the people of La Rochelle, and not just because it's located in the heart of the city. When you arrive at Place de Verdun, you'll only have to walk a few meters to enter a pretty boutique, that of the Bossuet family. For almost 35 years, it has been showcasing some of the department's pride and joy: pineau, cognac, Charentais liqueurs and more, having won numerous awards at national French wine competitions. Rates are identical to those of the estate less than an hour away, near Saintes. There, you'll discover an old copper still, as well as the ageing cellar, which you can visit on your own.

Fabrice Rondeau is now just 5 minutes from Place de Verdun. As you enter, you'll be seduced not only by the convivial atmosphere, but also by the ever-warm welcome of the owner. A native of La Rochelle - he studied at the Lycée Hôtelier - Fabrice will be delighted to guide you through this world of wines, with no fewer than 800 references! His advice on wines is invaluable, but you can also take part in a whiskies world tour, a fun way to discover a few nuggets.