The best fashion and gift stores Pays Rochelais

This boutique is, to say the least, original. Present in Niort and La Rochelle, Linéa has been sharing its passion for unusual objects for 10 years. The La Rochelle-based store continues to attract locals eager to contemplate the latest in design. As soon as you enter, you'll be seduced by this 100 m² space reserved for all those looking for original, playful and colorful products in a wide range of fields: home, decoration, lifestyle, kids... Just a few examples? Let's go to the kitchen, a place for the whole family to share: you'll be surprised to find a spoon in the shape of a squirrel, an origami juicer or crocodile tongs. Bored at work or looking for an original gift for a colleague? Why not try the Owl eyeglass holder or the ladybug stapler? With Linéa, you're sure to find an original gift!

Whether you're at the end of the day or rather «diaper» this tobacco office of the Port is made for You. Located near the Old Port and open until midnight, it is a convenient side for all inhabitants but also for tourists in walking. No need to watch your watch, you know that the establishment is open at any time. That it is good to get up early and come and pick up its regional daily before enjoying a coffee! Located opposite Valin square and just steps from the Big Clock, this store is easily accessible and will greatly facilitate the lives of many of you.

This place is a new place to meet André, a husband of Martine who owns the library, which is only a few dozen metres away. In his charming workshop, which is still open as a welcome sign, André has been working for 15 years to manufacture his books like a goldsmith. His specialty: art of the th century, poetry and classical literature and its clients the major museums and cultural centres of France. If you take the small rue des Templar, it will offer you to acquire for the very modest sum of 10 or 20 euros (depending on the format) magnificent reproductions of old posters… and rare: views of La Rochelle and its surroundings, maps and plans, botanical or zoologiques boards with the faithful colours and printed on vergé paper of beautiful quality. But André is also an artist at his time and offers beautiful photos of the region he calls "aqua-real", printed of course in the best way. This is a very original idea of remembrance or gift.

This plot is to say the least unique and a singular slice of this street that leads to the Halles. It highlights a brand created in 1992 in Nantes by two Rochelais and which is more than ever faithful to its commitments by promoting European labels (Supra, Qeight, Magenta). Many skiers and surfers grow the doors of this store to find a competent team and quality products: Shoe, skateboard, surfing, clothing…

This small boutique takes place in the heart of a quiet street in the city centre. But don't think it's a clothing store like there are so many others in the shopping streets. The rochelaises know this address because it is a sale deposit that gives you the desire to find the room that will take place in the wardrobe. One example? A small white and green summer dress, cut shoulders, large white border and small bag of pink wool. If you're looking for this type of shopping, this cabin must be part of your itinerary.

This small store has something to surprise you. Do not look here for yet another shoe or clothing shop, but rather a shop protected from the hustle and bustle of tourism. A stone's throw from the market, many fairy fingers come to meet Pauline, who has been running this pretty haberdashery for several years. The welcome is smiling, the advice is wise enough to make you want to discover this small place, but full of fabrics! You will find here a wide choice of buttons, wools, fabrics, ribbons, trimmings, various biases, zippers, buttons... Without a doubt, there is plenty to enjoy, especially to customize clothing.

There is an address in the city center. Is your washing machine broken? Don't you have the place to have one at your place? No worries, this laundry is open every day and until late in the evening. The advantage is that it is just a few steps away from the Halles, the opportunity to deposit its clothes and move towards a bistro to drink coffee or buy a few fruits and vegetables. The interior is dark but the machines are functional and unnoisy.

The arcades of Rue Chaudrier are one of the best places to stroll in La Rochelle. People come here to buy fashionable clothes and pastries, but also... books! This bookshop makes no secret of the fact that it stocks a wide range of publishers, enabling bibliophiles to indulge their passion at lower cost. Different areas are available, one for fine books (music, history, nature), the other for children's books. Prices are particularly attractive for those looking to treat themselves or find a gift idea.

Like a little bit of a thumbnail of all these chic stores dedicated to women in La Rochelle, Lazzara is an urban/chic space dedicated exclusively to men. The store is located in a small, peaceful downtown street just a few steps from the shopping streets known to house some of the city's trendiest shops. Its positioning? The top of the range, a little avant-garde, with ranges such as Acne, Monclerc, Bikkembergs... All this in a very large waxed concrete space with an exhibition of contemporary objects and works. There is also a women's boutique at 26, rue Saint-Yon as well as on the Ile de Ré, in Saint-Martin, rue de Sully.

This store is located on a street already with many shoes and clothing shops. Light and colourful, it highlights the creations of a brand that celebrated its 2013 years of existence in. Here, women find colourful shoes and accessories with models that are at the cutting edge of fashion, but also accessible to many. The beautiful, soft, pleasant and attractive brand shoes are sublimated by the sleek decor. Known for his playful ballet, the brand also offers sandals, pumps and accessories: bags, scarves, belts…

Located at the end of Saint-Yon Street, the Chives is a tobacco café. The concept is interesting, everyone can buy cigarettes, their newspapers, but the small terrace and the benches inside offer all the pleasure of sipping a coffee before going to the market. Furthermore, not the trouble to park your bicycle very far, places are at your disposal right in front of the hotel.

Located in the rue Albert 1 ^er, Colbert is a press-presse offering a traditional but nevertheless less supplied, magazine radius and daily press. There is also a small bookstore and fresh drinks. What's better than buying a newspaper and a can to play peacefully in the Natural History Museum's park. Cigarette buffs are also welcome. Please note that this presse is a partner of the AMAP (Association for the Maintenance of Agricultural Agriculture). Those who have committed to buying fruits and vegetables come here to pick up their shopping cart on Thursday afternoons. 

Existing for 20 years, this is the ideal place to find all new DVD materials. In case of rainy day or if there is nothing on TV, make a tour through this address. With 3 500 works of the seventh art at your disposal, you will have no difficulty finding the film of your choice. There are for all tastes: thriller, drama, adventure, comedy, police, action, romantic… everything at any time of day or night with an automate that works 24 hours a day. You will even have the opportunity to find a movie so that your kids spend a great time on the sofa!

I love this independent bookstore located just a few steps from the market. Not only the shop window is nice, but the place as a whole is worth a visit. Sandra, Bérengère, Gaëlle and Guillaume - who has just been crowned "bookseller of the year" - make up the team of a festive place where you can go and meet new authors, but also take the time to discover books and read. Head upstairs and its cosy atmosphere, to consult books in this bookstore which is above all a place of solidarity. This policy offers the booksellers a real freedom, to defend the books, but also to select pocket formats at accessible prices.

This cycle store is certainly the best in La Rochelle. It enjoys a particularly pleasant location, right in the heart of the Ville en Bois district, next to the media library. Accessible from the town center, it will appeal to all those who want to get around by bike. Even before you enter, take a look at the bikes on display in front of the store and the well-presented window display. Once through the doors, you'll enter a world dedicated to cycling. The welcome is always warm and dynamic. Cyril and Thomas are true enthusiasts, and will guide you through a world that is pleasant to say the least. It's up to you to choose the model that suits you best: folding, for those who want to have their bike in the car or on the boat, or electric, for those who want to travel effortlessly in all weathers around La Rochelle. Cyclable is the only store to have so many models on display, especially trailers to take your child everywhere! A real favorite!

La Rochelle's cultural offering has never been richer! Whether in the city center or in shopping areas, there are many places to discover the latest literary releases. This diocesan bookshop, located a stone's throw from Place de Verdun in a pretty arcaded street, was inaugurated in 2018. The opening was requested by the diocese following the closure of the only bookshop dedicated to religion. Benefiting from its proximity to an underground parking lot, it enjoys an unobtrusive shop window. The welcome is pleasant, and the store is dedicated to the Christian religion. A wide range of cultural products can be found here: books, comics, greeting cards...

This brand of shoes is well known to the French. And as a result, she celebrated her 90 th birthday last year. Eram is a French leader in the distribution of shoes in the city center and enjoys an interesting location in La Rochelle. Located in the heart of a shopping street, the store is bright and clean, and has two entries! Men, women and children come looking for shoes of good value. The reception is nice and the advice is often wise. To note, the shop always offers attractive promotions during the balances.

In La Rochelle the famous Italian brand set in a unique place, on the ground floor of a half-timbered house, in the heart of the city. The shop is pleasant, bright and vendors are often good advice. Founded in the 1990 s, Geox has distinguished itself by creating rubber soles that allow the foot to breathe. The idea came from a sports session when the founder of the brand had the idea of punching his shoes to escape heat and perspiration. Today, adults and children can cross the doors of the shop to purchase breathable footwear: boots, moccasins, sneakers… Obviously, the rate is somewhat high.

Women who want to make fun know this address well. The store has the advantage of being in the heart of town and benefiting from extensive opening hours. The other boutique is located in the shopping gallery of Hypermarché U. What we love here is above all the welcome and the possibility of walking peacefully in a clean and bright place. The brand, more than centenary, claims French know-how which it puts at the service of all women. Smart, if you hesitate, offer a gift card!

There are many lingerie shops in the city center, but it has a high-end brand that has made itself known to the French by its famous Seduction lessons. These black and white images magnified the woman's body and highlighted the collections of a brand that symbolizes elegance and refinement. The storyteller shop offers a pleasant setting for women who want to buy bra, corsets, trousers with evocative names: Bahia, Belle d 'Ispahan, Aubade to love. Prices are, of course, equal to the quality of the products.

Petit Smart enjoys this beautiful boutique located just a few steps from Verdun square. Here you come to wander, enjoy the welcome of Katarina and discover the latest articles in the fashion of this enseigne. Dug by the director, styles are at the cutting edge of fashion. The universe of young Parisian creators spreads in the two rochelaises shops. On a regular basis, the collections are adapted to your wishes, with rétro, lace tops and colors jeans. The concept is glamorous, chic and prices accessible with a selection of trends. A second boutique is available in the heart of the city.

This large jewelry store with its colorful facade is located right in the center of town, just a few steps from the Halles. Many people from La Rochelle take notice of the bright, well-kept shop window. If you'd like to find out more about the jewelry, but also get a glimpse of the workshop, you'll have to ring the bell. Founded in 1981 and taken over by Nicolas in 2005, this family-run business pursues the same desire to create custom jewelry and repair heirlooms. This master craftsman jeweler creates one-off pieces from ideas or sketches drawn up by customers, and can also transform old jewelry.

If you're a keen runner - and there are a lot of them in La Rochelle - this is the store for you. Located along the Canal de Rompsay, it's easy to get to, and as you enter, you'll enjoy Béate's smiling welcome. This marathon runner knows the products she sells inside out, and is always attentive to customer requests. Whether you're a weekend runner or a seasoned competitor, you'll find top-quality products and, above all, advice on how to make sure you have the right pair of shoes for your body type. The store also sells elliptical bikes designed for outdoor use.

This boutique, located in a quiet street in the city centre, has a very careful display. It presents the garments of a French brand founded in 1993 characterised by meticulous work on tissue treatments. Even today, his creator likes to dress the active woman with noble materials such as mesh or linen, but also men. The fabrics are unheard of and the garments do not lack charm or originality. The brand is also recognized for its artistic commitment to creation.

This store is located in the heart of the aquarium. To enter is to discover a host of products with a common theme: the ocean. Resulting from a collaboration with local designers, they are all designed in La Rochelle by a company driven by ecological values such as the protection of the oceans and sustainable development. The place is ideal to find gift ideas or simply to treat yourself with jewelry, clothes, stuffed animals, toys...

You couldn't find this jeweler anywhere else but in the Rue des Dames. And there are many who would love to wear one of this workshop's creations. This artisan jeweler has been working in La Rochelle for three years, and welcomes with great attention all those who would like a piece of jewelry. Jean Souzy, who has worked for some of the world's most prestigious jewelry houses, likes to play on the inspiration of nature's reflections and colors. If you're passing through La Rochelle, don't hesitate to pay a visit to this downtown workshop. This creative space offers a wide range of services: engraving on plates, curbets, polishing and finishing of jewelry, ring sizing... The website gives a glimpse of this jeweller's talent through a rich catalog of earrings, pendants and rings.

While the market district is home to a number of fine addresses for a gourmet break, you can also take a break... from photography! The store is ideal for those who want to benefit from expert advice and choose the camera that suits them best. Forget smartphones! Here, we sell cameras, both film and digital, and a host of accessories to help you get the most out of your photography. Whether you're just a photographer or a professional, Michel Martin will give you a warm welcome and be happy to guide you. You'll find a choice of new and used equipment, development services and often special offers.

This ready-to-wear store, located in the charming Saint-Nicolas street, enjoys wide opening hours allowing all fashion fans to get there. Here we appreciate the many brands proposed for men or women and the quality of products that are original and timeless. This place is given to So Bristish fashion with brands such as Lyle & Scott, Harrington, Original Penguin, Ucla, Wed London, Tim Bargeot… Le Petit Smart liked the collections, the first prizes that allow everyone to enjoy and always warm welcome.

Far from department stores and the plethora of products available on the Internet, this shop is an intimate place. Located just a few steps from the central market, it's recognizable by its bright, well-kept shop window. It's hard to pass by without wanting to stop and contemplate the many toys on display. Give in to temptation and enter! The little ones will have twinkling eyes, and the older ones will be nostalgic for all the toys: cuddly toys, soft toys, board games... Don't hesitate to ask for advice: the staff are passionate about their work.

This jewelry store is undoubtedly one of those with the prettiest window display. You may be tempted to admire it on your way to the market or while strolling down one of the city's shopping streets. Established more than 40 years ago, the boutique specializes in jewelry and presents, among other things, the latest fashions. The warm welcome and spacious premises are an invitation to discover the major jewelry brands, as well as the space reserved for watches: Swarovski, Apm Monaco, Guess, Cerruti, Lore... Jacques Laporte also includes a goldsmith's and watchmaker's workshop, with clocks, alarm clocks (Vedette) and quality watches for young and old. The jeweller's shop also offers services such as battery replacement, engraving and free estimates.

This is one of the most luxurious jewelry stores in La Rochelle. Established in 1972, it enjoys a beautiful location right next to the Old Port, in the heart of one of the most frequently visited streets. A benchmark in the jewelry and watchmaking sector, the store is a favorite with those looking for prestigious brands: Rolex, Chanel, Chaumet, Chopard, Hermès... Before you enter, you'll have plenty of time to admire the luminous window displays, which are as meticulous as ever. The welcome is no less pleasant and delicate, and the professionals will take the time to look after you in a plush, contemporary setting. Long necklaces, bracelets, necklaces, rings... each piece of jewelry is designed to match your personality and is signed by a master craftsman. The watches are of rare quality and elegant design, like those of well-known brands such as Breitling and Dior. The store has a workshop accredited by the major brands, and provides full on-site after-sales service.

This small boutique is located within walking distance of the City hall square. Here you can buy jewellery and accessories that come from the inspiration of many creators. It's fine, you love his refined gloves, his scarves and berets, gently and berets, his folded scarves or froufroutés… You like Desigual? This shop also! A true fashion phenomenon, the Spanish brand - born 30 years ago in Ibiza - is well known to those who love colourful materials.

You can find at the Totem, in addition to a good carterie radius, gifts and souvenirs such as beautiful pipes, decorative plates, Waterman and Dupont pens, Enzo Varini lighters, Laguiole knives, champagne buckets, watches, various cards of cards, toys and even time newspapers. Finally, for the sake of cigar lovers, there is a carefully tempered cellar to keep the chair bars, among others, from Cuba in their pretty boxes.

Unable to find Chiquito, it is located on one of the busiest places in the city. Open every day of the week until late in the evening, this year-round tabac is known as Iso but also tourists. In addition to traditional newspapers and cigarettes, it is a small small supermarket of memory! There are everywhere and for all tastes: boat models, t-shirts, crockery, toys, and spirits from the region await you at the bottom of the store. In front of the counter, you can take a look at the gifts to a smoker.

This establishment is a little in the universe of rochelaises shops. Established for nearly 15 years, Olivier is a real passion! His talent is matched only by his passion for string instruments, which he is not tired of talking about. In his small shop, a few metres from the central market, this violin maker restores and maintenance violin, viola, double bass… He will advise you whether you are a beginner or an enlightened musician. Only archetier maker from La Rochelle and trained in one of the most prestigious workshops in Lyon, it is not lacking talent!

Especially before your trip by train or even after, do not hesitate to take a small tour. You will find all the press, newspapers or magazines, general or specialist, tobacco, adult or child books, road maps, tourist guides among which… Petit Smart of course, souvenirs, batteries for your MP 3… and even WHAT YOU RESTORE. In fact, you find everything you need to spend time calmly. And then a station without Relay does not fulfil all its functions!

Located a stone's throw from the Old Port, on a busy downtown street, this bookshop is a La Rochelle institution. Even before entering, passers-by can stop to discover the many paperbacks on display in front of the window. It's sure to make you want to leaf through one. Outside, you'll also find a wide range of postcards. Eric and the whole Maison de la Presse team offer a warm welcome and sound advice. Although the place isn't very big, it does offer a wide variety of books (regional, novels, cookery, art), stationery, cards, regional and national press and travel guides.

Located for almost 50 years on one of the town's most pleasant streets, this independent bookshop is an integral part of the cultural landscape of La Rochelle. Easily recognizable by its red façade, it also boasts a small, useful parking lot. As you enter, you'll be charmed by a luminous space, brimming with titles, and a team of enthusiasts. Let Sophie or Marine guide you through this world dedicated to young people (novels, comics, manga). Activities are offered throughout the year.

It's while strolling down a charming street that we find this bookshop, which has been part of the Roche landscape for almost 20 years. You will appreciate the window displaying a selection of books, as well as the warm welcome from a team of passionate booksellers. You will meet Stéphane, a fine connoisseur of literature, convinced that paper books are a real object of desire. Here, the bookseller's job takes on its full meaning! Les Saisons is definitely a place apart, an independent bookstore that is a pleasure to visit.

In this cyberspace, you can consult your e-mails, surf the Web or play in network, and many other things, even though it's no longer, in this case, the vocation of the house. You can also connect your laptop to the network via Airport or with a cable. For students and those under 23, the rates are almost cut in two. IT Dimension also sells Mac and PC computer hardware to professionals and individuals. It is a certified HP and Apple reseller. On order he book (very fast) and installs computers… up to Vendée (or later) and ensures their maintenance regularly. Animated by professionals, training in general or specific computing (Internet, office office, computer graphics) makes computer hit hit. This is the credo of this cyberspace added to quality and service. And it's very rare to find an address where you rent laptops— Mac and PC… Finally, the house has a meeting room that can be rented with vidéoprojection and video conferencing.

This boutique aims to sell ecological clothing. Over the years, this brand (created by a couple from Brittany in 2003) has become a reference in the world of organic and ethnic fashion. Don't look here for simple clothes, but rather materials that are very pleasant to wear: organic cotton for maximum respect for the skin, sheep's wool and angora rabbit for maximum comfort. The brand is committed to respecting the planet in an area often seen as one of the most polluting. When you enter the Rochelais store located near the market, you'll find clothes with trendy lines that are made without the addition of dyes, using ecological dyes instead. Women will find a Juana parka made from organic cotton and linen, without synthetic chemicals or fertilizers. The collection is naturally displayed on the brand's website, with precise information on the material for each product.

It's absolutely one of the clothes shops he's doing. Ladies pass your way, this one is reserved for men! No matter what the weather, it is safe from the arcades of the rue du Minage that we reach this store. Stop a moment in front of the always-carved window presenting some of the items you'll find inside. The reception is nice, Philippe will take the time to advise you without doing too much. The opportunity to discover the quality clothing of Selected (shirts, t-shirts, polos) but also of the Kapten's sunshine.

Crews Center especially dress up men and women and offers, very on the margin, some children's clothing. They include wool sweaters, waxed and boat shoes. Here you will find, in particular, the TBS, Musto, Dubarry, Rockport, Slam and Helly Hansen signatures. What to defy the weather or simply pass for a true sailor on your return from vacation.

Men to starboard, port women, and children on the bottom. At Blue Marine, this is how the collections are arranged. The choice is, of course, on a collection that puts the ocean to honour. Do not fear winter storms, you will find here what you are hiding: well thatching parkas, nautical sweaters, cotton jackets, marinières, shirts, as well as some shoe models. The largest brands offer their creations of excellent quality for the whole family: Saint James, Captain Privateer, Le Minor, Equinoxe, Bermuda, Mât, Mât, Eagle, Botalo… There is a nice choice of ensembles for our small moussaillons for 6 months and up to 12 years.

Forget the idea that glasses are often heavy and unattractive, today they help to personalize your look. To find the pair best suited to your eyesight and your face, enter this store, which over the years has become the place to find glasses that are both comfortable and personalize your look. Here, comfort goes hand in hand with quality, since Essilor lenses are manufactured to the highest standards. It's impossible not to find the pair that best matches your identity, as La Rochelle Optique offers one of the region's widest selections of sunglasses, with top brands and designer collections. It's also worth noting that the store takes care of its customers by taking a visual imprint to analyze natural eye behaviour.

This room takes place in a quiet small street near the boulevard. The economic rates are indicated because they are attractive but here the specialty is not exactly… in the economic cleaning (dry, mechanical ironing and without détachage), but in the painstaking work, so say perfect (détachage steam, retouching and finishing). In both cases, we do not use harmful products and we work in a traditional way. This dry cleaning also covers household linen, leather and deer clothes, carpets and vient carpets and sofas. And it is no coincidence that it has prestigious clients such as the City Hall, the hotel school or the customs school.

This Mining Street is definitely the place where all young people go. This establishment is a beautiful part of the shoes. On the one hand girls, on the other boys, with some accessories: bags, glasses, belts. They include Adidas, Nike, Puma, Royal Elastics, Diesel, Energy, Schmoove, Supergas, Feiyue, Gola, Fornarina, etc.

Pink pants, another blue, colorful shorts… no doubt we're in an establishment for young people. The lab by X'trembling is a shop specialized in streetwear that offers a range of products: Adidas vintage jacket, leather bag, feuille with well-known brands like Miss Sixty, Pull in or Firetrap.

If you can no longer see the silver medallion offered by Granny Jeannine in painting, or if you simply need some money, this shop (also available in Poitiers, La Rochelle and Blois) offers you to buy your jewellery and other gold and silver items. You come with the item for sale in your pocket, and it is examined before your eyes by the staff. The estimate is therefore fast, and with twenty years of experience in the field, the address is trustworthy. By charging prices close to precious metal prices - which can be consulted on their website - this address guarantees a good deal for buyers and sellers who visit it.

Le Petit Futé likes to be coquettish, and this boutique was no exception. Located on a street well known to fashion enthusiasts, it's one of the latest to open its doors. Seductive thanks to an always well-groomed window display, this shop is also seductive thanks to its atmosphere. You'll be greeted with a smile, and the shop assistants will give you invaluable advice. It's a pleasure to stroll through the shop, to be lulled by the scent of leather and admire the latest models from a brand specializing in vintage leather goods. Men and women will find bags, from the famous satchels to travel bags, as well as a host of accessories: wallets, belts, spectacle cases...