The best regional grocery stores Châteaux de la Loire

Ô Local is a tearoom/cantine/designer boutique on the banks of the Loire. Émilie and Morgane, epicureans, wanted to promote organic and local products, well-being and living together by creating this unusual place, fitted out in a spirit of recovery and a cosy atmosphere. Here, you can take a snack break, dine on gourmet cuisine at lunchtime, or enjoy a drink while admiring the Loire River. You're sure to fall for one of the creations in the pretty boutique, or a piece of clothing from the second-hand shop. A place full of life, delicacies and sweets!

The best of Anjou gastronomy awaits you here! Specialties include rillauds, Le Vinaillou cookies and Quernons d'ardoise. But also other culinary treasures like Pavés du bout du monde, delicious puff pastry and fleur de sel bites, a tasty chicken terrine with Cointreau or appetizing Loire smoked eel fillets. There's also a fine selection of organic products such as terrines and crackers, as well as soaps and eau de toilette made with rose extracts from Doué-la-Fontaine.

Located at the foot of the castle, Chantal welcomes you since 2010 with a smile in her store with a pretty green front: specialized in local products, you will inevitably find here the delicacies to bring back from your stay in Touraine. A beautiful space that makes you want to taste everything: Loire Valley wines, rillettes and barley sugar from Tours, spices, teas, honey, Bourgueil wine cookies, cheeses, ice creams, and even a range of organic products. You will have understood, here, everything is dedicated to the gourmets who are looking for fresh and local quality products.

In 2000, the two brothers Jean-Pierre and Michel Brossard completely restored this large farm body dating back to the th century and put their wives Diana and Nadine on the orders of this charming boutique to offer you products from the home of homemade manufacture: duck fatty livers extended to maize, pur rillettes, terrine, poultry meat, preserves and packages. These delicacies are also found in the Amboise, Tours, Monts and Saint-Avertin markets. Please note that you can also enjoy the guest rooms (2 to 5 persons) and the reception room of 45 people (with catering service).

In the heart of Villandry, Épicerie Gourmande invites you to discover its tea room, natural wine bar, restaurant and boutique. The team at this charming, multi-functional establishment welcomes you in a friendly atmosphere to help you discover or rediscover the pleasures of Touraine. Upstairs, you'll find a room for feasting, and you won't be able to resist lighting the fireplace, before discovering an unusual terrace outside. And if you feel the need, stay a night in the cosy guest room.

Martin Pouret is a must-see shop in Orléans. It is run by Jean-François Martin, the sixth generation of Pouret's master vinegar makers. A know-how perpetuated with traditional vinegars, with fruity or astonishing flavours (raspberry or poppy?), or with grape varieties, such as Mushroom or Chardonnay. Born in 2000, mustard offers a new flavour to this Orleans value and can be tasted with tomato, spices or even candied. A recommended address if you want to leave with a typical Orléans gift.

The Jamenot family has specialized in the direct sale of farm products; It will be possible to reserve its half pig or grass lamb that will be cut off on the farm. Poultry are on sale all year round, slaughtering is on Thursday morning. For Christmas you can book your turkey, goose or chapon here. You can also prepare a gift box with rillettes, blocks, terrine or foie gras. If you have a family event to celebrate, you can rent a room for up to people - with a boules. For fishing enthusiasts, a 6 ha water plan awaits you.

This pear and apple tapée producer located in the pretty village of Rivarennes owes its fame to these same fruits prepared according to ancestral methods (the drying of the fruit was already practiced in the Middle Ages). You will have the choice between pears, apples and prunes, offered plain or in jam in unexpected spice combinations. Please note that all these delicacies are made exclusively in wood-fired ovens. This producer also makes wine jam, commonly known as confit de vin. Don't wait any longer to discover this pleasant place!

Welcome to the paradise of Sologne gastronomy! The farm was in ruins when the Crèche brothers took it over thirty years ago. Since 2014, the new owners, Isabelle and Vincent Cailleau, are keen to continue the tradition of their predecessors while developing the offer. You will be spoilt for choice between foie gras, preserved rillettes or duck pâté, duck or venison stew or duck salmis with chanterelles... The doors of their farm are also open, by appointment, if you wish to visit.

This small grocery store is full of local and foreign products. Cheeses, wines, organic fruits and vegetables, La Beldia offers a nice variety of handcrafted items selected for their quality. You will also find individual breads and pastries made on site with traditional French flours. For a lunch break, a large choice of sandwiches, pizzas and homemade sandwiches, always made with local products. An address where Quentin Bourse, winegrower in Azay-le-Rideau, wishes to encourage local products and respect for the environment.