Gourmet products local specialties and wines Pays de Marennes-Oléron

Founded in 1952, this winery is the oldest in Oléron. David Pradère, a passionate winegrower, gave it a new lease of life in 2022 by switching to organic farming. Farming in this way promotes biodiversity, enabling the production of original wines while respecting the environment and creating pleasant working conditions. The welcome is warm and the products are of the highest quality, whether it's the local Charentais wines or the famous pineau.

The vineyard of Saint-Sornin, between La Rochefoucauld and Montbron, predates the birth of cognac. This vineyard is, historically, the oldest of France. The cellar was created in 1967, highlighting the grape varieties of the vineyard: gamay (red and rosé), Merlot, white ugni (marine white), sauvignon, sornin-barrel (blend of Cabernet and Merlot reared in oak barrel), sornin-cabernet. We advise you to taste the local aperitif, called «pélicha» (PErigord, LIMOUSIN, CHArente), prepared from périgourdines strawberries, limousines châtaignes and special cuvée wines from the Cellar of Saint-Sornin. The shop, open every day except Sunday and day of celebration, has just been completely renovated and is the theme of the region's prehistoric past.

Alongside pure butter viennoiseries like the surprising two-tone raspberry-filled chocolatine, you'll find a bread of rare quality!^5th in a generation of bakers, and winner of several awards for the quality of its products, including this croissant, which is the perfect way to start the day. The pastries are delicious, prepared with quality raw materials. There's no doubt that this bakery deserves all the praise it gets, and the Petit Futé strongly encourages you to visit!

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!

No, you're not dreaming! You have to go to the Fromagerie, to buy... wine! André and his family have been producing wine for several generations from their 37 hectares of vines. For several years they have been committed to producing quality wine (organic with the AB label) using a variety of grape varieties: Merlot and Cabernet for the reds and rosé, Sauvignon and Colombard for the whites. The place is ideal to strengthen your cellar, you can buy wine, pineau and even soft drinks, apple juice and sparkling.

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.

Saint-Pierre attracts all those who like to stroll through the narrow streets of the town center or enjoy the iodized atmosphere of the port of La Cotinière. The town also boasts a covered market where everyone can stock up on fresh produce. The modern Les Halles is home to a wide range of traders in a pleasant atmosphere. You'll inevitably find seafood, but also fruit and vegetables, bread... During the summer season, street vendors set up shop on the esplanade, while the monthly fair is held on the last Tuesday of the month.

The market is located in the heart of the town, right next to a parking lot where you can park easily and free of charge. Armed with your shopping bag, you'll meet the traders who set up shop under the halles all year round. In summer, they're there every day! On Sundays, it's time for the big market, with food, clothes, jewelry... The market is a meeting place, where everyone can find fresh fish, fruit, vegetables, meats... as well as enjoy a chat on the terrace of a café.

You can come to the Sarments to enjoy a break right in the heart of vineyards. But outside the property, Fred also manages a shop where he sells the production of pineau and other drinks from the winemaking. Thanks to its 34 hectares and a rich experience of 4 generations, it also produces charentais local wines: white colombards, white sauvignons, cabernets and merlots. What to indulge for a dinner with friends or family, to enjoy especially during a seafood and shellfish tasting.

The reputation of the Pinard family on the island of Oleron is well established. Winegrowers since 1889, the Pinard family works together to produce wines, pineau, cognac and liqueurs. From the harvest to the bottling and the distillation of the cognac, everything is done on the estate. And for the amateurs, Maxime Pinard welcomes you in the shop, in particular in the cellar of La Brée les Bains or to visit the vineyard on reservation. White and red pineau, young cognacs for the aperitif or old for the digestive, red, white, rosé or fruity wines are here! But be careful, alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, so take the time to savour...

This small seaside resort, praised for its authentic, family-friendly character, boasts a market that delights everyone. Holidaymakers and locals alike come here to meet friendly traders offering quality products. In summer, you won't want to miss a visit to the Halles! Not only are they open every day, but you'll also find colorful and tasty products that will make you want to fill your shopping bag. You can even enjoy oysters with a glass of wine.

The oyster is indeed one of the flagship products of the Marennes-Oleron basin. To discover them, you can go to Jean-Michel Seguin who created his company in 1975. For more than 40 years, he has put his know-how and his passion to good use in his profession. To discover, the Fines de Claires, one of the favorite oysters of the consumers. You can also buy the Speciales de Claires and the Pousses en Claires, the most typical oyster of the Marennes-Oléron range.

Each island has its beer and its production! In Oléron, on the route between Saint-Georges and Saint-Pierre, you will not be able to miss this brewery marked by a sign. Continue a little your way to reach a very new building: A former Trappist monastery in the th century! You will then meet Jean-Luc Tenant. This master brewer speaks with love of his old bières yeast, and will remind you of the history of the naufrageurs, who caused the sinking of the ship in order to plunder the cargo. Rest assured that the only cargo you will take will be bottles of beer! Made without dye, without preservatives, or sulphites, Naufrageurs beer was rewarded by Le d'or at the national competition of Nancy beer in 2000, 2006 and 2009. Blonde, white, brown, amber, rousse or black, the beer of naufrageurs is also available flavoured with several perfumes, without added sugar and from natural fruit extracts: raspberry, ripe, ginger, cardamone, cognac, liquorice…

Oyster growers for five generations, Maison Ancelin is renowned for its range of five special, top-of-the-range oysters: the Royale, the Généreuse - very fleshy -, the Gourmande - firm and crunchy -, the Délicate - smaller and more delicate - and the Cocktail - the event favorite. These shellfish can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: raw with a drizzle of lemon or a few shallots, accompanied by a crépinette or hot.

Every Wednesday and Sunday, place du 8-May -1945. Every Sunday morning in the summer, raffle with packed baskets to win. Aperitif offered.

Since 1970, in the heart of the Marennes d'Oléron basin, Fonteneau oysters have forged a remarkable reputation. The company offers a range of five oysters whose breeding is entirely under its control: Fine de claire Marennes Oléron oyster, Fine de claire Verte Marennes Oléron oyster (Label Rouge), Pousse en claire Marennes Oléron oyster (Label Rouge) and the Special Fonteneau - La Réserve oyster. The Fonteneau oysters have been awarded 11 gold medals at the Concours généraux Agricole de Paris, guaranteeing their exceptional quality.

Like the other villages on the island, Dolus has a market where you can stock up on fresh produce. It has the advantage of being close to a large parking lot, making parking easy. Under the covered market halls and in the pedestrian streets, you can meet producers and fill your shopping bag at the same time. Don't miss the night market, held every Monday in season. Some 70 stallholders are on hand to delight those who want to stroll, but also enjoy live music and specialities.

In Grand-Village-Plage, you'll have plenty of time to fill your shopping bag! Head for Les Halles, open every day in season, to stock up on local produce. In summer, it's a pleasure to visit the other market, at the Port des Salines. For over 20 years, colorful stalls have been blooming every summer. Not only will you discover friendly traders, but you'll also have plenty of time to stroll along the new interpretation trail. There's something for everyone: beauty products, cakes, fruit and vegetables...

This brightly-lit boutique, located right next to the town center, is a great address for anyone wanting to stock up on 100% Oleron wines. You'll appreciate the warm welcome from our attentive staff, who'll be delighted to offer you a tasting of authentic products. Régine takes great care of you! The twenty or so producers produce quality wines and spirits: IGP Charentais vin de pays (lords of the seas), AOP cognac, cocktails...

Christophe and Virginie Vincent have decided to set up a fun trail to learn all sorts of things about the vine. From the work, to the diseases, to the equipment used, small wooden huts with explanatory panels take place in the middle of the vineyard. Equipped with a questionnaire, you are invited to answer questions throughout the visit. The shop offers wine, pineau, cognac, grape juice and sparkling wine.