The best local producers Ile de Ré

Bertrand Héraudeau has been running this family business for a short time. Trained as a pastry chef, he never ceases to put his qualities forward to the point of obtaining, in 2018, the title of best jam maker in France. Rétais and tourists are not mistaken, they are many to make a stop in this shop located two steps from the bell tower. Each product is carefully made, without chemicals or preservatives. The quality is such that each year several are awarded.

This charming boutique is located in a former salt shed, in the immediate vicinity of the cycle path connecting Sainte-Marie to the Bois Square. It is a beautiful opportunity to acquaint you with this saunier girl who will offer you a nice welcome, but also to discover one of the typical crafts of the island. Take advantage of the site and understand how salt is harvested. Isabelle will pass on his passion and offer you valuable advice. Seen here will find many products with salt in all its forms: the big salt but also the inevitable flower of salt, aromatized salt but also many local products like caramels, jams. Futé is available to park your bike!

Here is a unique place, conducive to relaxation and the tasting of seafood. Franck's establishment is dedicated to all those who want to enjoy a delightful setting. As soon as you are seated, you can admire the view of the Fier d'Ars while tasting products of a rare freshness. You place your order and take a glass of white wine with you until the shellfish are ready. On the menu, oysters from Franck Moreau, but also clams, shrimps, whelks...

In 1933, the sauniers of the Ile de Ré formed a syndicate, and in 1942 a cooperative, to revive the saunière economy. Professionals decided to share their equipment, know-how and production to sell salt at a fair price. This initiative has enabled the restoration of abandoned marshes and the training of new salt workers, who you can meet at the hut. The Sauniers open their doors to you, from April to September, to taste these flavors!

The island of Ré is definitely a land of delicacies. To be convinced, you just have to push the doors of this cookie factory! The place is easy to access and allows everyone to find quality cakes, made in an artisanal way to please themselves. The shelves are provided, difficult to make a choice! The crunchy ones will perhaps make you crack, the cakes will accompany wonderfully a coffee and the caramel shortbread can be tasted at any time. The store also offers local products and gift ideas.

Jam lovers, here is a place not to be missed during your visit to the island of Ré. The green frontage hardly leaves any doubt, the jars highlight all the local produce of Ré. When you enter, you will enjoy a warm welcome and be seduced by the atmosphere of the place. The jams are just like this store, resolutely delicious, and to be convinced, you just have to taste... nearly 70 flavors! You may be a little lost but each jar promises many moments of pleasure like the three citrus fruits or the strawberry.

It is the typical product of the island, coming from the salt marshes. We appreciate its taste as well in caramels as in mayonnaises or to sprinkle on potatoes, of course from Ré! But it is also delicious when flavoured with pepper or thyme. On the island, the workshop of the same name is located in Ars-en-Ré and the shops in Saint-Clément and Saint-Martin. You can also find other regional products such as pineau, island wine and delicious delicacies such as these fleur de sel shortbread and caramel chips!