The best grocery stores Poitou-Charentes

Founded in 1998, this artisanal cookie and patisserie has all the makings of a great company. 100% homemade and made entirely on site, all cookies are guaranteed "preservative-free" and "additive-free". As for the cakes, they don't cheat: they're as pretty as they are delicious! You can also visit the Ardin boutique in Niort, where these marvels, always served with a smile, are accompanied by other culinary treasures, organic products from local producers and a host of gift ideas. An institution for 25 years.

At Vanessa Brard-Guignard, eating well is sacred! In her beautiful grocery store, you'll find everything you need to cook like a great chef. And rest assured, Vanessa has the recipe to select gourmet and refined products. With a healthy dose of good humor and not a little expertise, she'll help you discover her library of spices, salts, peppers, spreads, wines, syrups, teas... You can grab salads and sandwiches to take away, or enjoy in her souplex thanks to her catering offer. In a word: "from shelf to plate"!

Cyril Pansard and Adrien Talbot have opened a first-of-its-kind grocery store in La Rochelle, offering only bulk products! Located just a few steps from the market, the pretty store is sure to attract the locals. The concept? Everything in bulk! The aim is clearly to limit the impact of consumption on the environment, reduce waste and packaging, and give pride of place to local producers. As you enter, let yourself be seduced by the old-fashioned charm of the place, with its large jars containing spices (sweet paprika, turmeric, cloves), organic herbal teas with evocative names (Joie de vivre) and, for those with a sweet tooth, organic chocolate, hazelnut praline, nougat and gingerbread. The products are organic or from sustainable agriculture, as evidenced by the flours: green lentils, chickpeas, spelt... You'll even find washing powder, stain remover, dishwashing liquid... And don't forget to bring your own containers so you can pour in the quantities you need. This grocery store is more than an alternative to the distribution networks, it's an attempt to change lifestyles.

Already installed opposite the aquarium, Comptoir Charentais has decided to take up residence right in the center of town. Just a stone's throw from the town hall, this delicatessen draws the eye of the stroller with its attractive window display. As you enter, you'll enjoy a warm welcome from smiling staff who will guide you through this world dedicated to local produce. In this delicatessen, you'll find a wide range of top-quality products: the inevitable fleur de sel, the famous iron tins for preserving cakes, beers, cognac and pineau, and even clothes! It's a great place to fill your shopping bag or find a gift idea.

This boutique, nestled under the arcades, is not far from the Old Port. It's a place to discover for anyone looking to treat themselves or find a gift idea. Even before you enter, take time to admire the meticulously-crafted shop window. Bénédicte offers you a warm and smiling welcome, enough to make you want to buy a few delicacies! Regional specialties are the order of the day: cakes, beers... as well as pretty metal tins. You can even fall back into childhood with old-fashioned sweets like roudoudous.

If you come to Ars, don't miss the church and its typical bell tower. But from Carnot Square, head to this small boutique with many treasures. Held by Cyril, she brings together everything that is best on the island of Ré. You will find in particular the flower of salt, many preserved, like the speck of etrilles and the confit of pinwater, the beers of Ré, always as natural, the renowned jams of the Clocher and so many other products! If you don't have time to get there, don't worry! Products are available on the website in just a few clicks.

A stork has decided to nest in Poitiers and is nesting between the arches of the Palace Bridge. At the head of this pretty and warm store, Jean went to find the best products from Alsace, his native land. In addition to gingerbread, spaetzeles... the store offers, among its 900 references, all the ingredients to make your sauerkraut or your flammekueche. In the back, beers, pinot noirs and gewurztraminers fill the cellar. The place is also a tea room. You can taste generous homemade pies, spiced cakes, homemade ice creams, delicious pretzels, and at lunchtime taste, among others, the sauerkraut of the establishment.

Here's a grocery store that's very much in tune with its region and its time. Working with over 90 regional producers, many of whom sell organic produce, it offers fresh produce, dairy products, cheeses, dried goods, as well as breads, meats, poultry, wines, fruit juices, liqueurs, teas and coffees. Much more than a simple shop, it's a militant store with a clear commitment to rediscovering local consumption, bringing together consumers and producers from the Pico-charentais region.

For over 20 years, this independent store has been delighting fans of organic products. And the recent refurbishment of the store to make it even more eco-friendly has made it even more enjoyable for customers. With more bulk offers, a selection of some 50 local producers and the acquisition of a compactor to reduce waste, Rayons Verts is a pleasant store to visit. You'll find a wide range of quality products, from food to cosmetics. And if you're feeling smart, we can deliver by electric scooter!

The store offers a wide selection of chocolates, macaroons, cakes, confectionery, teas and coffees. The chocolatier does not offer on-site meals or takeaways. Rannou-Métivier also has other stores in the region, notably in Poitiers and Châtellerault. Chocolate lovers will find what they're looking for at one of these addresses.

Founded in 1979, this company markets the coffee enjoyed in the city's restaurants, but also because it is a privileged partner of the Stade Rochelais. To find the store, head for the market district. It's impossible to miss. Close to the Halles, the large glass door and shop window are an invitation to travel. Once inside, all you'll want to do is head upstairs to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee in a delicate atmosphere, but it's on the first floor that you'll discover the many products on offer. Let yourself be guided by sales assistants who will be delighted to advise you. The scents will awaken your senses. What a pleasure to smell the fragrance of coffee while listening to soft music. Your choice will depend on your tastes. Here you'll find top brand products, roudoudous to take you back to childhood, and magnificent porcelain teapots to surprise your guests.

Flory Santé is an organic food store. Customers can make their purchases in-store, as there are no online sales available. The store's telephone number is 05 45 92 13 92.

It's not the biggest store in Saint-Martin-de-Ré, but it's certainly the one to visit. Located in the heart of the port, it's a veritable Ali Baba's cave, where you can find almost anything! Nathalie has selected a wide range of products that will appeal to all those who like to prepare tasty dishes (truffle oil, barbecue sauce, spices from exotic lands), as well as to tea lovers, with a fine collection from a well-known brand: Kusmi Tea. You'll also find local products such as Ré beers and jams, and even gluten-free cookies!

If the grocery stores flourished in downtown just like the small malls, you're always happy to find a nearby trade. The hotel is nestled under the arcades of the avenue which connects the train station to the city centre. Of course, you have to know the address because you can easily walk away, but it's still a smart grocery store. There are basic food products that it is nice to have in hand when you have to make an emergency purchase. There are also fresh products, hygiene products, carterie… Proxi is one of the 1.500 stores that are located in France and whose aim is to energize neglected urban and rural areas.

Already known by the people of Rochelais, this shop is now located on the island of Ré. Located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France, this grocery-caterer is ideal for a break. What a pleasure to sit on the terrace, enjoying the iodized atmosphere and the view of the ocean. You will find here the quality Italian products for which Panettone is famous: fresh pasta, sauces, cold cuts, cheeses, drinks... The place is ideal for tasting ravioli, lasagna and tiramisu, with a bright room.

Didier and Barbezieux, Didier and Marie-Hélène Lérisson, among other things, operate walnut. They are all kinds of derivatives such as oils, fondants, caramel nuts or nuts that you can order and come to pick up. By calling them in advance, they will be able to arrange for you to visit the sorting room, the distillery or explain the management techniques of an orchard. Marie-Hélène also states that they have very old pineaux (13 and 16 years old) aged in oak barrels.

We did not test but Michelin yes and attributed to this institution the only star in the department. We could not tell you that. Thierry Boar, the chef, is in constant equilibrium between the very sophisticated development of product flavours without distorting them. The establishment is design. Note that you can buy all the products worked by Thierry Boars in his adjacent Grocery store.

Right next to Redortière, Van der Velden operates a breeding of Holstein'holstein to make cheese and other dairy products. With the Maison des Lacs, the farm offers visits throughout the summer.

All the products of the hive are produced by Marie-Françoise, which welcomes you on its farm and you will be allèche with honey, sweets, gingerbread, nougats, royal jelly… Bzzzz. Go butiner on his side!