The best fashion and gift stores Poitou-Charentes

The name of this press is inseparable from the nearby ocean. No mutiny here but a vast collection of regional or national postcards and daily newspapers. The Bounty is also a great number of accessories to relax and enjoy the beach. Colorful balloons, toys for children (landing, boats and inevitable shovels and buckets). Parents will have every opportunity to watch their children quietly installed on mats of beaches or for the most sports of them to play snowshoes with them. New now, deposit your cartridges and toners of all marks for filling

Colibri, the store that hits the spot! For the coquettish, the fans of decoration, originality, art and craft, humor and poetry, 25 creators come out of their shell and expose themselves in the store to reveal their universe in a delicious harmony. Clothing, jewelry, children's universe, zero waste, cosmetics, graphics, decoration, the store is full of original, local gift ideas for the whole family. In turn, the creators keep the store. The opportunity to exchange with them and to find the unique piece.

Here is a store that delights us every time we enter. This associative gallery of craftsmen exposes to the sale objects of creators. Everything is beautiful and wonderfully assembled, sewn, hand painted so that each piece is... unique. Fabrics and leathers are worked, as well as materials like glass and iron. It's hard not to leave with a little something to offer as a gift or for yourself. The designers each stay for three months and are on duty in the store, an opportunity to meet them. Tell your friends about it!

At the François', the oldest store in Poitiers, since 1882 and five generations, umbrellas are made, repaired and restored by hand in the workshop adjacent to the store. Choice of color and shape, maple handle for comfort, carbon fiber structure for strength, the umbrellas are custom-made, unique. There are also folding umbrellas, parasols or cane umbrellas adapted to the size of each person. But the emblem of the august house remains the shepherd's umbrella with its large diameter and its rattan ribs.

Calima: luxury piercing jewelry in Poitiers! In the windows of this green showcase, you'll find top-of-the-range jewelry: earrings, ear weights, spacers... in titanium or 14 or 18-carat gold, with or without semi-precious or precious stones. Thanks to partnerships with jewellery designers, we can even help you design a custom piece of jewelry. In the back, in the piercing room, Adrien Rigot performs piercings for all parts of the body, using needles from Japan to ensure less pain and better healing. And if you fall in love with a piercing, you'll be able to leave with your worn piece of jewelry, thanks to minute sterilization.

Today, we've decided to treat ourselves to a moment to ourselves! Head for the city center and this pretty boutique, just a stone's throw from the market. As you enter, you'll be charmed by the many cosmetic products and scents that envelop you. Marseille soap made in Provence (cube, slice or liquid), donkey milk cream, goat's milk body balm, essential oils... there's something for everyone! An ideal place for gift ideas.

Here is a very nice tapas and bocadillos bar where the waiters are always smiling, the atmosphere is festive, prices that do not soar and very good and original tapas and bocadillos. By the way, do you know the bocadillos? They are bread rolls of about 13 cm, which are opened by half and filled with delicious salty things. (ham, cheese, foie gras, various meats, condiments, etc.), in classical or more daring compositions, and moreover, they also exist in sweet version (Nutella, almonds, melted chocolate, etc.). There is no more hispanic like a snack! Ideal to spend a pleasant moment with a drink, between friends or family, Zazen has managed to have loyal customers among whom tourists immerse themselves with pleasure. At any time, the terrace is very pleasant. Themed evenings with DJ are regularly organised and have been successful, visit their Facebook page to know everything.

Fleur de septembre, a poetic name for a pretty boutique. Marie-Fleur welcomes you to her concept store. Second-hand goods, designer boutique, tea room, workshops, Fleur de septembre is the perfect place to meet your girlfriends. You'll find books, shoes, accessories and, above all, women's clothing (sizes 34 to 48) on sale. On the designer side, you'll find card-making, macramé, jewelry, sewing, cosmetics... a wealth of gift ideas! And to extend your visit, why not take a seat in the tearoom or on the terrace.

We stitch and sew. The Bobine sewing and embroidery workshop personalizes your textiles and handles your alterations. Here, everyone has their own specialty: Bruno repairs and transforms new and second-hand clothes. He even reproduces the clothes you love. Quentin answers all your textile personalization needs in industrial embroidery (and screen printing), whether you're an individual or a professional. He can adapt your logo and offer you quality textiles, while Inès takes care of production (up to 3,000 pieces). Valentine, for her part, develops the La P'tite Goule brand of baby and children's products. Pull out the string, and the bobbin will pick up!

If you're a lover of literature, you'll find a place here that's becoming a rarity in the city center. Calligrammes is one of the bookshops to take its place right in the heart of La Rochelle. Located on Place de Verdun, it's easy to get to by bus or bike, to pick up the latest literary releases. Under the arcades, you can take your time looking at the window display, which changes with the seasons. Once through the doors, Le Petit Futéloves strolling through the shelves on the first floor. Some of the novels have instructions, a good idea for those who find it hard to choose. Before climbing a few steps, take a look at the regionalism section, with its fine books on La Rochelle and Charente-Maritime. Upstairs, the shelves feature the Poche collection, as well as school and university books. Our specialized sales staff are on hand to answer all your questions and offer personalized advice. Note that the bookshop is small and sometimes a victim of its own success.

This creative little jar is a treasure trove! A stone's throw from rue Ricard, this Niort-based designer boutique will draw you in with its pretty bags hanging outside and the sweet smell of its soaps. A little jar full of gift ideas, you'll find a wide range of jewelry, decorative objects, baby and adult items, sewing, natural cosmetics, pretty tableware... Each piece is unique, sewn, painted or assembled by hand. Ask Fiona and Sandrine for advice - they're like fish in water in this Petit Bocal!

The famous brand created by three sisters is more than ever trentenaire. At its creation, it wanted to breathe a new wind into lingerie with collections aimed at women wanting to find subtle and creative lingerie. The glamour exhibits on different models even the most innocent, such as those nuisettes or pajamas. But the brand also offers more elegant and refined attire in transparency and lace. Note that the reception is very pleasant, combining professionalism and discretion.

Created in 1987, Atelier Quillet puts its craftsmanship in the service of ancient documents. This company is a true national reference for the conservation, restoration and binding of old documents. Everyone can enter freely in the library which offers a nice journey over time with books dating from the xviie and xviiith, maps of the island of Ré and all the world.

It's one of the city's most emblematic boutiques. To find it, head for one of the arcaded streets that represent a part of La Rochelle's history. There, protected from the rain, you'll have plenty of time to observe the shop window. It's no coincidence that a lot of young people come here, as it's the trendy store par excellence, where you have to go to find a streetwear outfit or a pair of trendy jeans. If you don't want to go downtown, don't worry! Another boutique is located in Beaulieu. Men and women come here to buy the brands they all know: Levi's, G-Star, Melting Pot, Jack and Jones, Les Petites Bombes...

Passionate reader or simple stroller, everyone meets in this bookshop installed just a step from the covered market. In the pedestrian street, one takes time to breathe the iodized air and to admire a window always so magnificent. For more than 10 years, Stéphanie and Jérôme have been welcoming all literature lovers with a smile. Formerly in charge of a literary department and passionate about comics, they form a strong duo and advise you in the best way. On the program: children's literature, comics, documentaries...

This soap factory, located in the heart of the Ile de Ré, is easy to get to thanks to its roadside parking. Just step inside and you'll be charmed by the enchanting scents and beautifully decorated store. This is your chance to stock up on beauty products made from donkey's milk. Rich in vitamins and enriched with shea butter, the soaps are sold plain or scented, in solid or liquid form. You'll also find care and massage oils.

This jewelry store is one of the most important stores in this small street leading to the port. It must be said that for more than 25 years, it has delighted all those who stop there. Not only is the shop window attractive but also, when you enter, you will benefit from a resolutely charming welcome. The saleswomen will not fail to advise you. The jewels are in solid silver, but also in natural materials such as mother-of-pearl or gorgonian, fine or semi-precious stones, turquoise, amethyst... all at small prices.

Many dance enthusiasts cross the threshold of this store, ideally located in the heart of downtown. For years, Version Danse has been attracting people with its elegant window display and, above all, with Isabelle's always sound advice. Enthusiastic and experienced, she is attentive to everyone's requests, allowing her to find what suits you best. Bags, outfits and ballroom shoes, you will inevitably find the accessory or the garment related to your practice! Smart, the next dance shows are announced on the Facebook account.

This boutique, opposite the West Coast restaurant, is a boon! Open all year, even on Sundays… it offers clothing, lingerie, shoes and accessories of large dégriffées brands. The arrivals are fast and the prices are fantastic. Renewing his dress at lower cost, in these difficult times, is nevertheless interesting. You have to take time to fly, the many rays are sorted by brand. A few steps away, the same teaches for men and children.

Like the fleur de sel, soap is one of the emblematic products of the island of Ré. During the visit of the Baleines lighthouse, you can easily go to this soap factory. The store is recognizable by its stuffed donkey, but it is inside that you will find all the secrets of soap making. Visit the soap factory every Monday and Tuesday morning (from April to September). You can find the famous organic donkey milk soap.