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.

You don't come to Penaud by chance. Easily accessible, located in the République area, this large 1,500 m² storeis well known to the Poitevins. You will find the largest choice of brands in the city. Men's and women's clothing, lingerie, shoes and slippers, accessories... 120 brands are gathered to compose trendy looks. Urban, casual, city... everything is possible. Like department stores, each brand has its own corner, and the smiling salespeople are there to help you find what you want. You should know that a space is also reserved for household linen. A store for all tastes and for all ages!

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.

Havana dresses men in all circumstances! In this beautiful store, we make it a point of honor to select the best of the collections of the great houses. With its wide range of sportswear from brands known for their quality (Boss, Armani, AT.P.CO...), be on the cutting edge of fashion and dare to be original with the fancy shirts of the Ganesh brand. Need a suit? You have a choice of 250 models, from size 46 to size 60. The icing on the cake is that a dedicated seamstress takes care of alterations, makes almost custom-made clothes and customizes your clothes! To take care of the details, many accessories are offered: shoes, socks, belts, underwear, ties and even backpacks.

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.

This professional and friendly dog and feline pension welcomes your companions in good conditions. Cats have an individual box of about 15 m 2 and dogs of a shaded space between 60 and 80 M 2 each. Meals are prepared on the map and daily outings are organised. Food is included except in the case of "veterinary" food. Animal's Cottage also handles grooming: long-haired specialty dogs!

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...

In Châtelaillon-Plage, there are those who like to stroll along the beach, enjoying the iodized atmosphere, and those who go down the pedestrian street to discover this pretty bookshop. Stéphanie and Jérôme took their name from the cat that wanders through the shelves. These two literary enthusiasts will give you a warm welcome to a world where advice takes on its full meaning. It's a pleasure to chat with Stéphanie, browse the covers of the latest novels and talk to Jérôme about comics.

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.