Gourmet products local specialties and wines Rennes

Shopping "day by day" for fair consumption. A pioneer in the zero-waste lifestyle, this anti-waste grocery store, run by Coralie, offers you everyday products on demand, without packaging. It's up to you to bring your own jars, bottles or storage boxes! This allows you to buy products according to your needs. 800 product references, including 98% French production and 15% organic. 60% of products come from small producers who practice sustainable agriculture. You'll also find gluten-free and non-food products (hygiene, drugstore, maintenance, etc.). So you can do your bit for the environment!

With its flashy green storefront, it's hard to miss this new cheese shop in the Mabilais district. Behind the counter, Céline and Benoît greet us with a smile. Céline, a former court clerk, and Benoît, a former engineer, met while training to become cheese makers. Céline joined the adventure launched by Benoît, that of a neighborhood cheese shop offering good local products. Among the hundred or so products on offer are tommes from the ferme de la sablonnière, camemberts from Brittany, bries from the ferme des aulnays... All accompanied by grocery products, charcuterie and a creamery section. At lunchtime, seasonal sandwiches are also prepared.

Behind Kystin lies a passionate man, Sasha Crommar, who has one conviction: exceptional ciders and perries exist, you just have to put your heart into them. After working for some fifteen years as a cellar master, the man founded the Kystin house, first with a boutique in Vannes, then in Rennes. Here, we're treated to tastings of the company's creations, such as the surprisingly delicious PDO chestnut cider or the roasted buckwheat cider. The house also offers its ice cider, a sweet delight that works equally well as an aperitif or dessert. All original creations can be combined with a wide range of dishes. It's hard not to fall for them!

Freshly arrived in the Halles district, Grand-Père Jules, the new Coupel address, has found its place in this neighborhood of excellence. All the patisserie is now made on rue de Nemours. For the occasion, we went to rediscover the house's great classics - the Gentil coquelicot, the tarte Pacane and the Triskell. Behind the brand is a talented pastry chef, Estelle Mandard, who continues to train herself to combine sweetness and sugar reduction, and to find lactose- and gluten-free alternatives in some of her creations. You'll also find the sourdough breads created by Kevin Adkins and his team, including the famous Tourte aux Alouettes.

The boulevard de la Duchesse Anne has been adorned with a new address to delight local epicureans. Created by Éva Escolar and Ibrahim Ikhlef, Maison Madeleine is a local delicatessen offering top-of-the-range organic and vegan products in a stylish, art deco atmosphere. We're delighted to find a new work by Odorico on the floor. On the grocery side, a wide selection of products awaits you: spreads, spices, cookies, pasta, bulk legumes... and even non-alcoholic wine. There's also a tea room where you can enjoy seasonal dishes at lunchtime, and sweet treats from Sens patisserie, accompanied by a good cup of coffee from Castel's brûlerie. A truly charming address!

Welcome to l'épicerie de Châteaubriand, an ode to French gourmet products. A change of direction for the former manager of Maison de Joséphine, who swaps the cobblestones of Saint-Melaine for the Saint-Germain footbridge. Delphine welcomes us among her lovely finds (babas from Saint-Malo, mead from North Mead in Saint-Aubin d'Aubigné, cornichons from Maison Marc, charcuterie from Maison Brielle near Vitré...). Let your curiosity lead you to the back of the delightful red-brick patio dedicated to fresh produce.

This little delicatessen celebrated its 5th birthday! Born of a love of good produce and an awareness of eating well for an immediate effect on our health, Ti Grains is a well-established address in Rennes. Small indeed, but the boutique boasts a wide selection of everyday products carefully selected by Johanna and Léo, who both come from the world of fair trade. Their commitment is fourfold: local, zero waste, fair trade and organic. The Ti Grains website lets you shop by click'n collect and order baskets of organic fruit and vegetables. New: the Ti Grains range of organic, local and fair-trade apple juices! A real delight.

We discovered this new Rennes brewery by chance during an evening at Hibou Grand Duc. Enthralled by the Hyperpop IPA (a short-lived beer) and the Vitrine lager, a delicate and refreshing beer, we then went to discover this new Rennes brewery, which opened last November. At the studio, you'll find the work of Rennes-based visual artist Tom Nelson, and above all, you'll be able to buy his craft beers direct, and why not a banana or a Smash t-shirt in the process. For those who prefer to sit on the terrace of a bar, head for La Piste, La Cavale, Le Saint-Germain, La Nouba and Le Hibou to feast in moderation.

Tea lovers, this is the address for you! Push open the door and you'll find yourself in a tiny boutique tucked away in the Rue des Carmes. Discreet and uncluttered, it's well worth the detour. Scott Laurence and his brother have taken up the challenge of opening a boutique that is accessible, ethical and 100% organic. Saveur O naturelle is an independent organic tea/tisane brand that respects working conditions and carefully selects products from the four corners of the globe. Buying a product allows you to support its Team Ethical label, which prohibits child labor. Here, we like to let ourselves be carried away by the good advice of passionate people and let ourselves be taken in by the story of these exotic plants.

Committed to responsible beekeeping, the Mary family creates certified honeys free from pesticides, GMOs, heavy metals and antiobiotic treatments. The company is a pioneer on the French market for royal jelly: a natural supplement packed with vitamins, ideal for the change of season. We were seduced by the honey from the Liffré forest and the Ronce de Bretagne, made in Bain de Bretagne. Honey even goes beyond the boundaries of food, with a range of organic cosmetics. Enough to get you excited about the world of beehives!

In her cellar-counter, opened in 2022, Margaux distills her love of wine into conversation, but not just any wine. The young woman selects only natural, biodynamic wines, vinified without inputs or additives. In particular, she highlights wines from Provence, her region of origin, as well as women winemakers... with an emphasis on small, committed operations. She also offers local beers, organic ciders and delicatessen products from Brittany. In the spirit of a neighborhood bar, the cellar also serves as a bar on weekends, where visitors can extend their conversation over a drink. It also organizes wine-tasting evenings several times a month.

The flavors of Lebanon beckon on the doorstep of this new Lebanese caterer! At the time of the confinement, Jean Halim, the man in charge, was still running the Made In Bey restaurant, with its highly acclaimed catering service. It was a turning point for this Lebanese-born chef. In February 2023, he opened this Lebanese catering concept, O Zaatar, named after a thyme and sesame-based spice popular in Lebanon. Typical dishes and desserts are on offer, as well as a selection of groceries: Lebanese bread, wines, olive oil, loukoum... Every day, three dishes are offered, all homemade with fresh ingredients, such as couscous or lemon confit chicken, lamb and prunes. A real treat!

It offers a variety of special breads such as chestnut, chorizo, olive, etc., as well as artisan viennoiseries and pastries. The bakery also offers a takeaway service.

He assures us that he has tasted almost all of the 200 or so wine references! Sébastien Auberville is the proud owner of L'Amuse-bouche, a new winery in the town center. Originally from the South of France, his wine-growing experiences led him to open his own store, in his own way. Here, bottles are presented by food and wine pairing. It's easy to go from specialties for an aperitif to wines to enjoy with white or red meat or fish. The wine merchant selects ethical wines, mostly organic or biodynamic.

The bakery also offers a delivery service. To obtain your loyalty card, simply visit the bakery and log in to your online profile. Promotional offers are regularly available to members of the loyalty program.