Gourmet products local specialties and wines Rennes

France's second-largest market celebrates its 400th anniversary in 2022. Our smart tip: start your visit at the lower end of Place des Lices to stock up on fruit and vegetables, then head for the West Hall, where you'll find artisanal pasta and butchers. Then stop by the food trucks for the inevitable galette saucisse. Head for the East Hall, with its bakers, honey, jam and herbal tea producers. Visit the fish market, stop off at the coffee roaster before strolling through the flower market. An unmissable concentration of local produce!

Since 1987, Durand Chocolatier has been making numbered chocolates with unchanging recipes that are secretly kept. In its Empire style attire and cocoa decor, the shop is not lacking in style! The first thing you'll notice is the 41 little squares placed behind the counter. All of them compete in quality and finesse, such as the "Compagnie des Indes" (n° 35) whose woody spice alliance is striking. The n° 36, with seaweed, is the most oceanic of all. We also discover the famous cake inspired by the Breton poisoner Hélène Jégado.

Trinitaine is the perfect place to find the small Breton sweetness to offer or a souvenir of the region. This boutique has everything you can dream of and that makes us saliver in the area of Breton products. The address, which has been in place for many years between the central Halles and the Colombier Center, offers an enormous choice of products from the Breton region and the sea, the latter being the specialty of this chain which, after the beginnings of the first store, was founded in Brittany in 1955, from where it has its name. In the grocery store, you will find proven - and approved - products by many consumers: cotriade, sardines prepared according to dozens of recipes (notably to whisky Breton and algae), mackerel, sea terrines, crustacean mosses… There is also a spaceship radius, with Quimper's earthenware, utensils to prepare themselves pancakes and cakes, and traditional Breton bowls on the first name of their owner. The tasting baskets make ideal gift ideas before picking up the train for Montparnasse. And to accompany all this, boxes with the Breton craft beers, and in addition to the cigars and vitrean pommeons, a selection of liqueurs with berries, the Strawgastel strawberries, and the inevitable chouchen! A very good choice of handicraft products, well developed in this pleasant boutique in which tourists and Bretons come to delight with authentic specialties. Salidou, cakes, madeleines, jams, pallets, kouign amann, niniches…

After working in the Nantes region for more than ten years, Yvan Chevalier, Meilleur Ouvrier de France chocolatier-confiseur since 2019, set up shop in the Breton capital in 2021. A return to his roots for the artisan, and yet another opportunity for us to come and taste his creations. The chocolate boxes offer a palette of old-fashioned pralines and subtle ganaches. It's also easy to fall for the chocolate-covered Madagascar vanilla marshmallow bears. We finish with a divinely balanced pastry. We're particularly fond of the signature chou, which changes with the seasons: light, low in sugar and very gourmet. Discover it on site or order online!

After his stores in Paimpol and Vannes, Christophe Lemaire has moved to Rennes in 2021. The boutique offers 85 peppers and berries, 55 spices, 15 fragrant curries and 35 blends ground, roasted and carefully assembled in the Paimpol lab. Not to be missed: vadouvan (a rare Indian curry whose secret is kept by less than 10 families in India). The boutique is a veritable ode to the senses, and a testament to the desire to share quality at low prices. A word of advice: follow the delicious recipes on their website!

This beautifully decorated storefront offers a gourmet cocoon halfway between delicatessen and gift store. With over 150 tea references, Aurélien also offers coffees, organic wines, sweet and savory delights and a multitude of ideas for all budgets. Lovers of fine tableware will fall in love with Polish ceramics, English porcelain and Japanese stoneware. The boutique also offers a fine tribute to our region, with teahouses such as Baronny's and artisan rillettes from Ker Lagadeuc. We dare you to leave empty-handed!

La Casetta, Dolce Italia's little sister, has carved out an excellent reputation in the Central Market district for sourcing fine Italian delicatessen products, as well as pizzas and panuozzo. The pizzas are crispy and generously topped. It's the house trademark, and Florian's dog Ernest won't disagree. There are a dozen on the menu, and a new one every week. The charcuterie and cheeses are of the highest quality. You'll also come for the incredible panuozzo, bursting with Italian warmth, and to fill your basket with truffle cream, fresh ravioli and 30-month-aged parmesan, always served with generosity!

In this bakery-pastry shop of excellence, pastry chef Estelle and baker Kévin, both passionate about their work, use organic flours and natural sourdough. Here, there's no question of working with processed bases. "We are responsible for what is sold to the customer". The tourte aux alouettes and cru paysan are gourmet breads that can be kept for several days, developing new aromas. In patisserie, cult creations such as the Gentil Coquelicot stand side by side with novelties. Don't miss the lactose- and gluten-free cookie.

After a spell at Place du Champ Jacquet, aRHUMatisé returned to the port on Rue Victor Hugo to concentrate on its rum and spirits cellar. The cellar offers around 150 references, including agricultural rums from independent, eco-responsible distilleries in the West Indies, Jamaica, South America and England. The cellar's owner, Yannick, a passionate pedagogue, organizes tasting workshops on the first Wednesday of every month, offering the opportunity to discover exceptional rums. It's a fun way to learn more about their history, production processes and, last but not least, how to taste and enjoy them. 100% approved!

For over 30 years, Maison Bouvier has been delighting the taste buds of gourmets in Rennes and Saint-Malo. Founded by Philippe Bouvier in 1990, the company is now run by Christophe Collet and his team, who carry on the expertise of the renowned master chocolatier. Chocolate is available in a thousand and one ways, with an undisputed balance of flavors. Enjoy traditional and contemporary pastries, as well as macaroons renowned for their softness and freshness. La Maison offers no fewer than 22 flavors, from the most classic to the most original. Don't hesitate to order your delicacies directly from the website.

When you're craving delicious Italian specialties, stop by Dolce Italia! The delicatessen is brimming with products imported from Italy: wines with strong personalities from Piedmont to Sicily, olive oils from small producers, top-quality fresh or dried pasta, various sauces and pestos. The family-run store exudes friendliness and generosity. The catering department (pizzas, truffle risotto, Italian cheesecake, Sicilian cake) means you can eat at any time. Everything is cooked on site con tutto l'amore del mundo! Delicious cheese, charcuterie and antipasti platters to take away for sun-drenched aperitifs.

Run by the bubbly Lola, the vegan boutique offers non-animal products that respect the environment: dairy-free ice creams, vegetarian sausages, chicken-style aiguillettes, pastries... In short, a range of egg- and butter-free foods that enable you to live in balance with your vegan diet. In short, a range of egg- and butter-free foods that enable you to live in balance with your vegan diet. The star product? Beyond meat, a vegan steak made from pea protein that you won't find anywhere else in Rennes. You'll also find organic, French and zero-waste cosmetics, and even vegan condoms. New: the fresh corner for quiches, buns and plant-based pastries created by local artisans, such as Kalamos cookies.

La Criée - Marché Central has been welcoming shopkeepers since 1923, and now boasts 28. Here you'll find expert culinary advice, fresh produce of the highest quality: fruit, vegetables, farm butter, cheese, fish and meat... As well as delicatessen dishes, groceries, fine breads, wines and even exotic dishes. On the first Sunday of every month, La Criée hosts the Marché à Manger, a Breton-style food market.

Mathias Narcissot's den is an intimate showroom that embraces a refined design reminiscent of the great hotel houses. His collections, which change every two months, also play on ambitious flavor combinations, such as his black garlic, William pear mousse, cinnamon dacquoise cookie, black garlic crème brûlée, 83% black icing or his lemon yuzu shiso tart. It's a truly graphic composition that unfolds on the plate and floods your palate! And you can enjoy it on Sunday mornings too.

Au Fin Café is one of the oldest stores in Rennes. An address that breaks away from the hustle and bustle of the city and fills our olfactory senses with the aroma of coffee. Inside, large jute bags filled with green coffee beans await roasting. More than a dozen coffees are offered to customers, with one highlighted each month. The shop also offers no fewer than 185 different teas. We've fallen for the black bergamot tea with cornflower petals. To accompany these beverages, enjoy a selection of artisan chocolates. The welcome is warm, the advice well-informed, and you'll discover coffee makers you never knew existed.

Alice, the manager, and Marie welcome us to this cellar on the pretty cobbled rue de la Monnaie. Run by a former airline pilot, the store has recently been given a facelift. Drenched in pastel green, terra cotta and Mediterranean blue tones, the intimate setting exudes conviviality. Here, you'll find a natural and biodynamic wine cellar and a grocery corner. You'll spot Laura David's Loire wines, ciders and perries from L'Aubinière in Janzé... and even a surprising blend of white, rosé and red for aperitifs that's all the rage: Gilles Troullier's Guerilleros. The two women also offer tasting sessions, notably on Wednesday evenings.

This address is convenient in the neighbourhood and even allows you to buy a picnic at the Parc park. It is true that the atmosphere of the neighborhood creates a pleasant atmosphere within the hotel, far from the rush of the big areas. The award offers a significant novelty since July 2011: an interesting drive system because the customer can withdraw his products only 4 hours after ordering them on the Internet, among all 12 000 items in the store! Also note the home delivery service. Two other good points: the creation of quality ranges at attractive prices (organic, world products and hygiene) and the development of its sustainable commitments. And always the loyalty card, which offers many advantages.

Located opposite Les Halles de Rennes, Le Fournil des Halles offers fresh, tasty breads and pastries every day. From breakfast onwards, you'll enjoy baguettes made with flour from Moulins de Champcors and baked on site by our team of bakers. Throughout the day, sandwiches, homemade viennoiseries including the famous kouign-amann prepared according to the family recipe for 3 generations, and local drinks will delight your taste buds. Le Fournil des Halles is a gourmet stop-off for (re)discovering authentic flavors in a friendly atmosphere.

Delphine and Olivier Fauvel have set up this delicatessen in 3 locations - Saint-Hélier, Marché Central and Grand Quartier. As you enter, you're drawn in by the profusion of delicacies: foie gras, hams, tapas, cassoulets, fresh pasta, cheeses, jams, pastries... But also Breton wines and beers, selected from the dedicated cellar. Everything is done to find the small, quality producer who will surprise you: trout rillettes from Groix, Greñ apple juice made in Rennes, Lambr'1 caramels made near Paimpol, tapenades from Châteauneuf-du-Faou. Good to know: the Saint-Hélier and Grand Quartier addresses offer daily takeaways.

Chez Fanch is a well-known address for the people of Rennes, who have become accustomed to tasting boards at the former cheese bar. Now, just a few meters away on Place Saint-Sauveur, the Petit Marché has been reinvented. Of course, you'll find good cheeses here, but also charcuterie, spreads, organic fruit and vegetables, wine, beer and even bread. If you can't have an aperitif on the premises, you can order well-stocked boxes from the boutique. It's a great way of concocting a famous meal with good produce. Fanch's cheeses can also be found in several Rennes bistros and at the Grand Marché Vrac north of Rennes.