Where to buy bread cakes chocolates ice cream Poitou-Charentes

To taste it, the tradition wants that one breaks with a blow of fist this famous galette poitevine pure butter. With more than 40 years of experience, Goulibeur has continued to make its famous Poitou crushed cake recipe with panache. Still using its 5 natural ingredients, Goulibeur innovates and offers other flavors such as lemon, cocoa, walnut, cognac, but also a salted range with olives, comté cheese and onions. The store sells, in addition to the exquisite galette in pretty iron boxes, good products made in Poitou!

Land of flavors, the island of Ré does not fail to attract to it all those who want to taste quality products. Some come for the seafood, others for the famous potatoes, but the gourmands readily head for this chocolate shop. Installed since 1995 in the heart of a commercial area, it makes the happiness of those who love chocolate. You can find there many specialities made in an artisanal way: the nougatine mojettes, the pebbles of the beach, the seagull eggs... You will also find pretty boxes!

This bakery is quite simply an institution! It has the advantage of being located in the heart of town, close to a large parking lot. And the regulars are as numerous as ever to push open the door of this place dedicated to gourmet delights. For 120 years, Maison Faucon has been attracting gourmets and gourmands in search of carefully crafted products. The local specialty? The "Falconelle" galette from Charente. People sometimes come from far and wide for it, and you only have to taste it to understand its success! The bread is top quality, as are the pastries.

If you want to surprise your guests with a unique cake, trust the Gallet house. You will find Valérie at the market of La Pallice in her pretty truck or in her workshop located in Château d'Oléron. This pastry chef, as passionate as she is talented, makes traditional cakes and real custom cakes. The result is as beautiful as it is delicious. Made with care, with quality ingredients, the pastries have a neat look with that girly touch that makes all the difference. Creations with a unique taste!

We've fallen in love with this store in a charming downtown alley. Hélène and Patrick will greet you with a smile in this den dedicated to gourmet delights, which attracts passers-by with its enticing, colorful window display. Inside, you'll find a wide range of confectionery products arranged in pretty bonbonnières. Roudoudous, petit beurre nantais, colorful marshmallows and the famous Bonnat chocolate bars await you. In summer, ice cream and cones are 100% home-made and French! A must for all gourmets!

If you're one of those people who can't imagine ending a meal without a sweet treat, head for this patisserie. Located in the Genette district, just a few steps from the casino and the Mail, it's the ideal place to take a break. It's a delight to sit down in the tearoom, and enjoy a setting conducive to relaxation and tasting. Stanislas and Sarah create exceptional pastries, using local and organic produce. Chocolate cabbage, pecan millefeuille, carrot cake... they're as stylish as they are delicious!

It's one of Royannais institutions! Located just across the road from Pontaillac beach, this ice cream parlour is renowned for the quality of its ice creams. Open until late in the evening in summer, it's the perfect place to enjoy an ice cream after dinner. There's a flavour for everyone. If you like fruit, there's apple, mango or apricot. If you prefer ice cream, opt for organic chocolate or caramel, always with a homemade cone.

This bakery and patisserie, located right in the heart of town, is a must for gourmets. The shop window is an irresistible invitation to come closer. You'll find viennoiseries, but above all pastries, including the inevitable puits d'amour, which has been delighting taste buds for over 40 years! This choux pastry, filled with crème pâtissière and topped with a crème brûlée glaze, is a delight. It's a pity, however, that the welcome lacks a smile and that the menu is subject to a high price tag.

On the church square of Coulon, here is an excellent address to have a drink, a tea, to stroll, to taste a pancake, a waffle, and to buy some products from here and there in the cellar and the delicatessen of the shop. You are here at Jérémie's. It is this lover of the marsh who had the not-so-frozen idea to open this nice establishment, and that, all year long. You will find a modern decor and a very friendly welcome. And as the name suggests, don't forget to order a good homemade ice cream to refresh yourself.

" I love galettes. Do you know how? When it's well made. With butter inside ". If you love this Charentais dessert, head for Beurlay. If the village is well known to those who travel to Saintes via the main road, it is also well known for the large building in which the artisanal galettes have been made for four generations. Today, this cake is still one of Charente-Maritime's flagship products. It's true that it knows how to charm us with its golden skin, its softness and its different recipes, including the inevitable angelica.

If you like chocolate, you will find here an ideal place to relax. Located in the commercial area of Angoulins, this boutique offers the products of a family company specializing in chocolate for 30 years. We appreciate the friendly welcome and the possibility to find a wide range - several hundred references: crunchy, crispy, fruity, truffles… There are all tastes! A few examples to make you want to: Crispy caramel, Rocs to almonds on black beggars. Futed, we can get gift ideas that will delight gourmets.

Located close to a busy avenue, this bakery keeps attracting greedy gourmets to buy pastries and bread. The most? It is possible to buy his traditional wand without having to get out of his car through the drive. You will no longer have an excuse for forgetting bread! The Petit Futé advises you to stop to cross the doors of a place that is a real paradise for gourmets. The reception is always smiling despite the crowd and there is a wide variety of breads that will satisfy the greatest number, but also delicious pastries and a choice of sandwiches. Futed, we can even take a burger!

The Huvelin family business has been shining with its creations since 1963. A total of 59 types of chocolate bonbons, bouchées, tablettes, "carrés origines", pralines, ganaches and a hint of Pamplie salted butter, all prepared by hand. The establishment also works with the emblematic angelica, in its candied version, in jams, compotes and liqueurs obtained by maceration. What can I say? Oh yes, it's a Niort landmark: a visit is a must!

Les Papys Gâteaux are two lively retired men, creators of Niort's first madeleine. Based in the former Coulon dairy, the former businessmen took on the challenge of revisiting the famous Commercy jewel. While the recipe is kept secret, we do know that it is distinguished by its local ingredients: AOP butter from Echiré, eggs from their own countryside and flour from Courçon. Not forgetting a hint of lemon, lovingly squeezed by hand. They wanted to have fun, and it shows: you too can have a bite and have a good time!

On the banks of the Tardoire, at the foot of the Château de La Rochefoucauld, the Chocolaterie d'Antan is a place that transports you into a flood of colors and fragrances around chocolate. On the one hand, fancy boxes, mugs and cups, and on the other, the power of chocolate in all its forms. Here, chocolate is worked raw, 100% pure cocoa butter with 72% concentration of beans. In the boutique, you'll find both the great classics and original creations. The passion and expertise of these artisan chocolatiers have made them a name in the industry.

The Au Pain Doré bakery is a must in the town of Soyaux. With over 60 years of history and expertise, this bakery offers a variety of breads and viennoiseries in all shapes and flavors. Viennoiseries are rich in flavor, with refined textures and high-quality ingredients. The breads in the Classique range benefit from a long fermentation period and are baked on a hearth, giving them flavors, aromas and a honeycombed texture, as well as a perfectly crisp crust. The Origine range, meanwhile, is distinguished by the addition of a home-style sourdough, offering a unique taste signature to each recipe. Whether it's for a quick breakfast, an impromptu brunch or a casual aperitif, Au Pain Doré will satisfy every gourmet craving.

Maxime Raiffé and Manon took over the family bakery in May 2022. France's Best Apprentice Pâtissier-Chocolatier in 2013, he opened his own store in Anglet, before returning to the Poitou region. He creates delicious seasonal cakes that will take you to a new sweet destination. In summer, you might just fall for one of his ice creams. And if you'd like to replicate some of the great chefs' techniques at home, he even gives pastry classes. So many sweet treats to explore!

This chocolate shop is located in the heart of the market district, just a few steps from the Halles. After filling your shopping bag with fresh produce, it's a great opportunity to indulge in a few delicacies. Before you enter, take a look at the shop window, which is always well-maintained and sure to make your mouth water. For 15 years, this master chocolatier's boutique has been delighting the taste buds of the people of La Rochelle. Our sales staff will be delighted to guide you through this world of chocolate bars, bonbons and bites.

For the past 10 years, Guillaume has been delighting the people of La Rochelle with his authentic Liège waffles. Don't go looking for them anywhere else - he's the only one who makes them, and once you try them, you'll be hooked! The store is conveniently located in the alleyway linking the Old Port to the town center, and attracts many gourmands with its slates displaying all the nibbles you can eat, as well as its new, very pleasant terrace. The main reason to come here is to order the genuine Liège waffle, with its inimitable taste and no artificial additives other than sugar. But if you like, you can add homemade chocolate, speculoos, milk jam and, of course, whipped cream. The crêpes are just as delicious, and can be eaten plain with sugar or with salidou, jam, chestnut cream... You can sit down in the bright, airy dining room, on the terrace or on the nearby old port. Once you've swallowed your snack, you'll no doubt be thirsty, and for that you don't need to go far - just order one of the delicious smoothies made with fresh fruit in front of you. For lunch, opt for a sandwich, with or without a drink, and enjoy it on Cours des Dames, in the shade or near the sunny towers.

Food lovers beware! This is the address for you. Close to Les Halles, it's easy to get to and definitely worth a stop. A true artisan, Laurent has been working here for many years. The least we can say is that this chocolatier has over 20 years' solid experience, acquired in well-known Parisian establishments. Everything here is an invitation to awaken the taste buds, from the aromas to the colorful, multi-flavored macaroons to the balanced, powerful chocolates.

This store is almost a secret as it is well hidden under the arcades. However, it is located in the heart of downtown, a few steps from the Old Port. Even before entering this exceptional chocolate shop, take the time to admire the colorful window display. The welcome is pleasant, the advice wise on the chocolates made by Thomas Pontacq, a true craftsman who chooses quality ingredients. Pavé, bars and the inevitable madeleines will make you melt with pleasure. Futé, a new store in Aytré.

At Thonnard, we have specialized for ages in the cultivation and processing of angelica. The liqueur herb, a true specialty of Niort, is enjoyed in syrup, jam, candied fruit or cream. The house chocolates with angelica are very famous. The institution opens the doors of its production site in Niort (and its store) to individuals and groups, visits followed by a tasting session. We advise you to try it at least once!

With its private parking lot and close proximity to the Bureau beach, this cookie shop is well known to those who want to fill up on delicacies. The welcome is simple, the offer varied. In the aisles, you can fill your shopping bag with regional specialities: canned seafood, local spirits, regional honey, salt... On the shelves, you'll find a wide range of sweet products, including the famous galette charentaise, available in several flavors.

This is one of the few bakeries in La Rochelle to offer only organic products. The Petit Futé couldn't miss it. Its location in the heart of the market district, in a little street well known to gourmets, is quite interesting. We come here to discover Cédric's work, and to enjoy his always smiling welcome. The window displays a number of delicacies, including well-baked viennoiseries (croissants, suisses, briochettes choco), as well as a fine variety of breads, from traditional Label Rouge baguettes to loaves presented in cardboard boxes like corn.

The monks of Ligugé share with the Carmelite sisters of Niort a recipe whose ingredients (sugar, cream, eggs, flour and almonds) have formed the name of this specialty: the SCOFA. It is a mille-feuille with sheets of meringue pastry, on which cream and chopped almonds are placed. A delightful treat. Made in a square shape and in many formats, its composition seems rich, but it contains only 300 calories per 100 grams. You can find it in the store of the abbey of Ligugé, in the Carmel of Niort, as well as on certain markets.

The bakery-pastry shop of Emmanuel Baptiste, Limousin cow farmer in La Mothe-Saint-Héray, farmer-baker and since 2021... fouacier master. If you're an adventurer in the world of gastronomy, or if you're looking for a really good fouace, La Mie paysanne is the place to go: the secret of making fouaces has been passed down from generation to generation! You'll discover other mouth-watering recipes, all made with home-grown grain, lovingly cultivated to feed the animals and embellish your meals. You can't improvise fouace!

This young (and very talented) pastry-chocolate-confectioner apprenticed with two Deux-Sévriens Meilleurs ouvriers de France, bakers Dominique and Thomas Planchot. After a spell at the Maison Flu (Niort), he took over the pastry-making reins at the Alexandra Palace, before finally daring to set up shop in the Bocage region in 2023. His credo: gourmet desserts accessible to all. Fine pastries, vintage chocolates, homemade jams and pralines... to bring you to your knees.

Chocolate lovers, don't hesitate to enter this factory. The promise is written on the façade: to offer products from the plantation to the bar! This is where Jean-Vincent Houdelette works, a passionate craftsman who creates his own recipes using cocoa beans from his family's plantation in the Dominican Republic. The result is delicious, as evidenced by the cocoa nibs and tablets beautifully wrapped in colorful packets, which reveal so much flavor from the very first bite. The family business controls the entire production chain, carefully selecting its ingredients and developing each recipe without adding preservatives.

In 1830, the baker named Redon reported his service in Tunisia in sweet and fruity flavours. In nostalgia, he created kroumirs (crisp rounded in roundness) and éphémères (white chocolate ganache dressed). For all the curious gourmands.

Broché du Poitou is the region's emblematic cake. It's made from eggs, flour, sugar, salt and, above all, the high-quality butter that gives it its identity. The Augereau cookie factory has been making them since 1973. It is available in all formats: mini to take everywhere, or maxi to break with friends. In addition to the four traditional cookies (broyés, benoîtines, macarons and sabletines), the biscuit-maker diversifies, bringing out mouth-watering new products every year! So why not try the fun wafer or the fine waffle?

This shop, located right in the heart of the city, is a well-known address for the people of La Rochelle. And all you have to do is approach the shop window, which is always well-maintained, to find out why. It features chocolates from a French brand that needs no introduction! You'll find a wide range to please the whole family: dark or milk chocolate ganache, praline, melting Gianduja... there's something for every taste. You can also indulge yourself with snack foods and the inevitable gummy bears, available in a range of flavors!

Beware, you will crack! Apart from the city centre of La Rochelle, in the area of Kilkenny, behind the beautiful blue facade all are delicious delicacies… It is difficult to choose from one of the most tempting pastries. And you must see the window during the Easter holidays and Christmas, it is my-gni-fi-that!

Sometimes we have to wait a few minutes. No matter what! Olivier Bourgeois is a true artist! Inventiveness, originality, quality, seriousness and choice are the watchwords of this artisan, baker-baker-chocolate-maker, who has been in this neighbourhood for many years. With regard to bread, its flagship product is the Fermentine, a campagne campaign with aromas. But you will also find other products like the Tradition wand, which replaced the Gâna. Also a caterer with quiches, pizzas and sandwiches. We cracked for his pastries… A feast for all our senses: beautiful and delicious. And what's more, all of these handmade delicacies are at very reasonable prices. Among its specialities, the Royal, Petit Secret, Raspberry, Pabana… but rather than stating the names, the best is still to go there and make your choice. In any case, one thing is sure, you will also become a faithful bakery of the Bourgeois Bakery.

This is undoubtedly one of the best bakeries in La Rochelle. You'll be surprised to find yourself in a shop reminiscent of the bakeries of yesteryear. Arnaud and Valérie have no shortage of imagination, creating breads so delicious you'll find it hard to keep them whole all the way home. You'll find, for example, muesli raisin hazelnut bread, corn bread or cereal bread for sandwiches. Gourmets will undoubtedly turn their attention to the sweet shop window, which features a range of pretty pastries, and for those who like breakfast, the grandmother's brioche.

A few steps from the beach of Palmyra, but also present on the site of Luna Park, this famous confectionery is the queen of the berlingot and the love apple for 20 years. Crêtes, waffles, frills, ice creams, everything is homemade. The waffle way in Brussels, with hot chocolate is a real sin… the recipe comes from the grandmother of the main place.

Ah, the Gâtinettes from Chocolats et délices du Poitou! A delicious blend of honeyed flaked almonds coated in chocolate. A delicacy to be savored at once, to be found in the stores of Poitou producers and in the incredible chocolate factory of Azay-sur-Thouet: a small artisanal store where chocolate and butter cakes flow freely and in all forms. The illusion is perfect for crottins and chocolate sausages. Gourmets beware.

Located right in the center of town, this tea room is housed in a former apothecary's shop. It's the ideal place to recharge your batteries, take a break from shopping or simply soak up the sun on the large terrace. It's always a pleasure to be in Catherine and Gabriel's den! This master roaster always offers top-quality coffees, accompanied by a homemade dessert, always beautifully prepared, like the inevitable cheesecake. On Saturday evenings, you can enjoy live music.

This is one of the stores that gourmets know best. Located right in the heart of the city, it boasts an eye-catching window display. Don't hesitate to step inside: you'll be greeted with a smile in a place dedicated to chocolate sweets. All are carefully crafted by Tihault, a chocolatier and confectioner who uses only quality raw materials and takes care to respect the environment. Crok'amandes framboise, café, noisettes, cacahuètes.... there's something for every taste. Smart, it's possible to taste!

Easily accessible, close to both the city center and the freeway, this bakery is a favorite with those who want warm bread all day long. As you enter, you'll be delighted to be greeted by smiling staff. You'll find quality viennoiseries and a varied choice of pastries prepared with local products, such as the classic baba au rhum, gâteau basque or paris-brest. What do we like here? The snack section, where you can choose the bread and fillings for your sandwich and devour it on the terrace.

Julie is a real enthusiast, and you only have to push open the door of her chocolate shop to be convinced. Located in the heart of the market district, this sweet-smelling shop is dedicated to gourmands. Having worked in some of the world's top chocolate houses, Julie, accompanied by her sister, offers not only fair-trade and organic chocolates, but also original creations and vegan and gluten-free pastries. We appreciate the Rochelaise (almond paste, cognac and pineau), the chocolate by the slice and the ice creams made by hand. La Cabosse is also committed to zero waste!

Pastry star of the United States, the donut is declined to infinity. In Poitiers, you will find your happiness at Bali's. In this cute store, Quentin makes 8 to 9 types of donuts and doughnuts every day, according to his inspiration. This sweet dough in the shape of a ring topped with a chocolate (white, milk, dark...), caramel or other topping is then adorned with a topping to complete the decoration. For the young man, it all began in 2020, during the second confinement: instead of renting cars, he tried his hand at pastry making. And finally decides to make it his main activity. You can take this delicacy away or enjoy it on the spot with a drink.

In the Rue Bourbon chocolate factory, the Mélusine fairy delights gourmands. In the laboratory, Alexandre Burgault is in charge of production. In the boutique, his wife Sandrine welcomes you to their brand-new premises. The specialty: nougatines from Poitou, grêlons from Vienne, and crottes de bique (hazelnuts coated in dark chocolate). The chocolate bars and ganaches will delight you, as will the cakes, ice creams and home-made pastries you can sample in the establishment's tearoom.

Jean-Claude Berton is a chocolate enthusiast and specialist. He can't stop talking about his products, his specialities, his profession, the benefits of chocolate... At this address, you'll find a fine collection of handmade organic chocolates: the Boule du Futuroscope, the Châtelleraudais and the Descartes, as well as innovations like the Omégachoco bars. Here, we don't just treat you to sweets, the chocolatier opens his doors to share his know-how and the secrets of chocolate. Food lovers beware!

A baker and farmer, Rodolphe created the Herbes Folles farm in 2010. He is joined by his wife Hélène and his brother Mathieu. On this certified organic farm, ancient cereals grow on some forty hectares. The harvest is transformed into flour, crushed under the stone millstone of the farm's mill. Sourdough bread (semi-complete, petit-épeautre, rye-sarrasin...) is baked over a wood fire. Cookies, brioches and other delicacies are also available. Other activities are planned at the farm.

Gourmands, we've got you covered! For over 20 years, Stéphane Thévenon has specialized in the creation of chocolates and macaroons. He and his team welcome you to their bakery-patisserie-chocolaterie to delight your taste buds, whether with his Tradition baguettes made with Label Rouge-certified Bagatelle flour, or his specialties: macarons de Lusignan, macaroné (a large round cake made from raw almonds, egg whites and sugar) and raymondins, named after the husband of the fairy Mélusine (almond and chocolate dragées). Enjoy!

Marc Bayet has two passions: the Ile de Ré and cooking. After 23 years at the helm of his own gourmet restaurant, he decided to leave Belgium and settle on the Ile de Ré. To sample one of the pies on offer, head for the small shopping area just outside town. Push open the doors of the little store. We love the warm welcome and, above all, the quality of the tarts. Savory or sweet, they're made with the finest ingredients! Marc doesn't do surprises: his workshop is open on the counter!

Eric Vallegeas, who has been based in Saint-Martin-de-Ré for 20 years, moved to the mainland several years ago. Good news for all chocolate lovers! The son of an artisan baker and confectioner, he has nevertheless kept his laboratory on the island, which you can visit to see how the local specialities are produced. Don't look for the store in Laleu; from now on, you'll have to go opposite the hospital to buy these delicacies. It's the ideal place to pick up regional specialties such as the timeless chocolate sardines or the famous perles de Ré, melting caramel sweets coated in dark chocolate. The house specialty is caramel with fleur de sel and PDO butter. You'll also find a wide range of chocolate bars (dark, white and milk), chocolate spreads and chocolate pistoles to make all your pastries a success.

Chez Emile is an artisanal bakery offering artisanal pastries and viennoiseries, as well as a fast-food service.

Chez Emile is located between the La Madeleine train station and the Isle d'Espagnac area. The business is easy to get to, with ample parking.