LA FABRIQUE GIVRÉE
Read moreA vacation without a little ice cream just isn't a vacation! And with a setting like the old town of Aubenas and its castle in the background, a stroll through the narrow streets is the perfect complement to an ice-cream treat. Martin and his band of ice-cream artists juggle with local produce. The milk comes from cows grazing in the Monts d'Ardèche, the chestnuts from Imbert, the raspberries from Ardèche and the apricots from the Drôme, the chocolate from Valrhona and the vanilla... from Tahiti. The menu also includes smoothies, milkshakes and cocktails.
MARRONS SABATON
Read moreA confectioner since 1907, Sabaton produces its inimitable marrons glacés according to the original recipe, its chestnut creams and purées, jams and other confectionery from the Ardèche and elsewhere - for candied citrus peel. We also add local fruits in syrup: bilberries, blackcurrants or blueberries. A video shows you the different stages of production, from harvesting to packaging. We like the kit to prepare your own marrons glacés with 3 verrines of 3 varieties of AOC chestnuts in syrup, with equipment and an explanation of the glaze!
MARRONS IMBERT
Read moreIn chestnut country, Marrons Imbert are king! Everyone here knows them, and everyone loves them. The adventure began in the 1920s with Gustave Imbert. Manufacturing processes have been modernized, but the method remains traditional. The company's main distinctive feature is the systematic peeling and sorting of chestnuts before cooking, to remove skins, tannins and damaged fruit for a quality product. Imbert also uses chestnuts to make purees and creams: 800 tonnes of chestnuts a year are kneaded in the Aubenas factory.
PIERRE CHAUVET CHOCOLATIER
Read moreAn essential gourmet break in Aubenas, Pierre Chauvet's store delights Albenassiens and visitors alike. Recognized in 2015 as one of France's top 100 pastry chocolatiers, he embellishes his creations with products from the Ardèche region, favoring fresh ingredients. His Carrés feuilletés, his Coeur de nougat and his delicious Folies de l'Ardèche are a big hit... Homemade ice creams made with fresh Ardèche milk are a delight.
CHOCOLATERIE GUILLAUME CERDINI
Read moreThe talented Guillaume Cerdini has made a name for himself in chocolate. This is his second boutique - the first is in Vals-les-Bains - run by his wife Élodie. The selection of chocolates is just as comprehensive as in Vals, and you'll find all the products that come out of the spa town's workshop. Chocolates, macaroons, vacherins, as well as seasonal specialties for the festive season. In summer, tables are placed outside to enjoy the delicious ice creams.
CHAUCHE
Read moreLa Fabrique Givrée is an ice cream shop located in Aubenas, at 3 Place de l'Hôtel de ville. Opened in 2012, this store is La Fabrique Givrée's first ice cream shop. Customers can enjoy their ice cream on the huge terrace in front of the store. The store also offers chocolates. Free parking and bus stops are available close to the store.