Gourmet products local specialties and wines Poitou

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!

The store offers a wide selection of beers, wines, whiskies and rums, with over 1,000 references available. Customers can make their purchases in-store or choose the in-store collection option. The store also offers a number of services, such as beer taps for private events, advice on food and wine pairing, gift vouchers and tasting workshops. For wine and spirits lovers, V and B Niort is a must-visit during your stay in Niort.

Philippe Favreau welcomes you in his cellar and will make you discover his best selections at the best rates. You can get the best cognacs, and very rare products: cognac Frapin multimilésimes 1982-1985-1988 in luxury wood box; cognac Castillon 1865 (very rare, he is 144 years old!)… A cellar to discover without delay! The wine merchant will share his discoveries, his knowledge and above all his passion with smile and extreme sympathy.

With Murielle and Nicolas, you are in the hands of wine specialists. Good wines, great wines, but also whiskies, beer, spirits and regional products are just as much to honor. In the Wine and Pleasures cellar, you will also be advised to choose your accessories, carafe, whisky stones and hygrometer… It's up to you.

To give a gift to one of your loved ones or for your own pleasure, the TG Vins Wine cellar offers you an important selection of wines and champagnes, the owners of the most famous areas and castles. Alsace, Bordeaux, Gascony, Provence, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Valley of the Rhône… If you don't know which product to choose, don't hesitate to ask the specialists, they really know their jobs and are very welcoming!

Located in the city centre, the wine merchants offer a wide choice, ranging from great wines to small names, including the "Little Récoltes", bottles recognizable to their red, blue or orange labels. Promotions every three weeks and quality advice. On the side of the spirits, there are also for all palates, from sweet wine to pure malt.

Chollet Caterer offers you a range of services to choose according to your needs and budget for your receptions, weddings or business events. Together you can define the composition of themed buffets around regional products or exotic specialities. All these ingredients are prepared by cooks, who, from the dumping to the pastry maker, express a real passion for their profession. They can also provide for you, a babysitter, a specific table catering, a disc jockey, a photographer or a video maker and even order the flowers. They are present at your side throughout the evening and also do the cleaning of the room rented for you, the top!

Located in the historic district of Parthenay, La Gargante is an atypical restaurant offering street food inspired by different cultures. Céline and Alexandre, the passionate owners, welcome you in a warm and friendly atmosphere. La Gargante has two tasting rooms, including one on the second floor that can be privatized for events. You can also enjoy the terrace in fine weather. The dining cellar offers a selection of cheeses, charcuterie and other artisanal products to enjoy on the premises or to take away. Lovers of artisanal beers will be delighted with over 200 references available, as well as 6 draught beers. The wine cellar offers a selection of natural wines.

In the Boucherie family, I'm looking for the best in the world: you've come to the right place! In the land of Parthenaise cattle and butchery tradition, there's no better address. Beef, veal, lamb, poultry: we're talking about the quality of the meat, of course, but also the quality of the cuts and the advice, which is always worth taking. Trust these connoisseurs; stock up for tonight... or to take home on the way home (low-cost box)!

A huge livestock yard where buyers, boxes in hand, discreetly snatch up broutards, bullocks, beef cattle and other sheep, all from local farms (85% of specimens are sold). Open to the public and immersed in a joyous hubbub. In 2011, the auction saved the Parthenay market, once the largest in France. The principle: to raise prices rather than lower them. And don't forget to visit Le Pelican restaurant, a convivial buffet where you can enjoy top-quality meat products.

This delicatessen is located a stone's throw from the Clock Tower and the Citadel. This is the place to take a quick and refreshing break between your wanderings from one district to another, to nibble on boards, salads, homemade sandwiches, deliciously steaming hot dishes and desserts. You can have a drink and buy wine to accompany portions of refined charcuterie, baskets filled with delicacies, cheeses and goodies to discover as they arrive. La petite cantine des bons vivants: attention, only good products!

Agnès Ravailleau's saffron farm, where she produces crocus sativus using sustainable agriculture methods. The pistils are harvested, pruned and dehydrated in October. Visit the facilities, punctuated by a tasting/sale of exceptional artisanal products: saffron powder (with instructions for use), jams and flavored fine jellies, fruit jellies (apple, pear, blackberry, quince partly grown on site). Agnès also sells her own bulbs: enough to encourage you to grow your own saffron at home?

350 goats raised on the family farm, fed on grass, hay and cereals produced on the farm (100% organic). From there, mothais on leaf, tricorne pigouille, faisselle are made according to the traditional method: farm ferment, ladle molding, salting, unmolding and turning by hand. You only have to choose your maturing, textures with different tastes, small and large characters... The cheese dairy has its store (visits and tastings), its e-shop and gives you an appointment on the markets of the Deux-Sevres.

Soignon is the leading brand of self-service goat cheese in supermarkets. Saint-Maixent-l'École is home to one of their production sites and therefore one of their factory outlets. You will be able to discover all their products there: goat's cheese, cow's cheese, butter, cream, organic products, yoghurts and desserts, you will not stop loving goats and cows when you see all the good things that are produced with their milk!

Les Saveurs de Gâtine is a market gardener offering fresh fruit and vegetables for direct sale. Other delicacies produced by their partners include honey, preserved meats, jams, eggs and goat's cheese. What's more, they offer the possibility of buying their products from other outlets or having them delivered to Bressuire. You can choose your products on the spot, make a reservation in advance or opt for their seasonal basket. Les Saveurs de Gâtine also provide recipes on their blog.

A magnificent concept store a stone's throw from the Thouars market, where you can treat yourself to exceptional gourmet products and decorative items. With 120^{m2 of} tastefully selected products, Au plaisir des mets will whet your appetite with teas, coffees, preserves, bulk spices, local produce and gourmet shelves for gourmets. On the mezzanine floors, it's time to decorate with a range of trendy tableware, lighting, small furniture and household linen. Also a tearoom, the address welcomes you for a drink and a pastry (from Resto du coin) in its garden.

The Argentonnay craft brewery, which produces several kraft beers: blond, white, pale and flavored (chocolate, honey...). It also produces the excellent Mon Chéri gin. Le P'tit Brasseur opens its doors to you every Saturday afternoon, between a tour of the facilities and a tasting session. It's not uncommon for the festivities to continue (especially in summer) until 9pm, with planks to share and homemade pizzas. To find out more: visit Insta or Facebook.

It's not as small as all that, this little boutique of local creators and products. You walk through it to get to the post office, where you can stock up on terrines, delicacies (the chocolate treats are extra), local beers, Poitou tea... before snapping up a piece of costume jewelry, a donkey's milk soap, a little decoration or cardboard. A dozen designers exhibit their wares all year round, alongside local publisher Geste. A treasure trove of gifts that we are delighted to present to you.

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!

It's a jewel of our heritage, a testament to medieval architecture (^12th and ^13th centuries).

Listed as a historic monument and winner of the Heritage Lottery, the fortress stands amidst the vines. Owned by Sandra and Gilles Colinet, it is currently being restored in an eco-responsible manner. The 13-hectare vineyard is farmed organically. Its exceptional tuffeau terroir enables it to produce wines of ageing potential and character, which are expressed under the Saumur and Saumur Puy-notre-dame appellations.

It was on the family farm in Blanzay that Grégoire began producing cheese... from cows, and it has to be said that in the département, cows are rare. With the milk from his twenty Normandy cows, he makes some amazing organic products. His secret? A natural AB diet for quality milk, plus a dose of madness. Soft, tome, blue, more or less matured, with beer, wine, pepper, herbs, fenugreek, salad or raclette... Grégoire's cheeses are a delight. A must-try!

In spring, we watch for the farm's announcements to go pick strawberries and raspberries. Grown under cover, at man's height, without chemical treatment, they have made the reputation of La Frolle. At the head of the farm, François and Simon Beneteau have chosen a reasoned agriculture and welcome the public all year round for direct sales and picking of multiple fruits, from their 12 hectares of orchard. On the spot, in the nursery, you can also find different flower, shrub and vegetable plants to replant in your garden.

On the banks of the Charente, on the slopes of Chantegrolle, are the orchards of the Gargouil company. Since 1948 and for three generations, this family-run business has been committed to sustainable agriculture. The six hectares of orchards are certified eco-responsible. Some of the ten varieties of apples, pears and quinces are transformed into flat or sparkling juices, jams, purées or jellies on site in Charroux. These products regularly win medals at the Concours Général Agricole. To be found in the beautiful boutique!

Along the road from La Roche-Posay to Châtellerault, the Les Jardins d'Hespérance organic market garden farm is one of the largest in the department. Claude Plault heads the farm. Since 2008, he has been cultivating 4.5 hectares of land to produce tomatoes (including heirloom varieties), squash, zucchinis, eggplants, leeks, lettuces, carrots, radishes... Depending on the season, vegetables are sold directly from the farm or at markets: Tuesday and Friday in La Roche-Posay, Sunday morning in Poitiers aux Couronneries, Saturday morning in Chauvigny.

Monoprix was the first major store to distribute products from organic farming, always the first to promote products derived from an ethical approach (Max Havelaar), and, in the sense of ecology, to innovate and propose products of environmental quality (recycled paper with various uses…). This one is a mini-Monoprix and it's a pity. When you say smaller, it automatically leads to fewer services, fewer goods, etc. In any case, you can, by worries of economics, buy the Monoprix products, their charter guarantees you quality. If small, you will also find: ready-to-wear for the entire family, hygiene products (toothpaste, shampoo, etc.), makeup and food on the floor. And the staff is equal to the charter… quality.

In addition to the usual services and services, this store proposes a new concept: self-discount. Henceforth, you no longer pay the quantities imposed by distributors, but the quantities you want or need. More economical, but it's also a more environmentally friendly way of doing these races. Because the items are in bulk, you will have less packaging to throw. Self-discount is also more convenient and faster, items necessary for everyday life such as groceries, interviewing products, fresh and frozen products all within the same radius. A good idea that certainly has long days to live before it. Your Auchan store also hosts about thirty brands in its gallery such as: Bata, Body Minute, Cinnamon, Douglas, Jules, Papaya and Phone House, among others.

Eric River, in the week, makes the most of his services with his business and business menus. But one can do simple and good at a time, it's the path chosen by the house. Eric is also a very requested caterer for weddings in the holiday halls, but also for banquets in the hotel. For these workers'menus, the buffet is abundant with its 20 to 25 varieties, two daily dishes (meat and fish), to choose, if not seven other dishes in the tradition of the workers'restaurants. And to finish a buffet of desserts, coffee and pousse, if you wish. All for 10,50 €.

With its modest appearance, the badaud surely doesn't have the wonders of this cellar. A wide range of French wines is proposed, as well as champagnes, spirits, including cognac, of course. Greedy baskets and accessories for the cellar are also available. Wine merchants work with individuals (private events, etc.), but also with professionals.

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.

The sweet smell of coffee draws you into the pretty boutique of La Maison Bourbon, where green coffee from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Brazil and elsewhere is roasted. The beans are on display. We talk about their aromas, their finesse or their robustness, before grinding them for you. In this beautiful boutique, where 320 loose or bagged teas share the shelves, you'll also find a good selection of delicatessen items, as well as pretty mugs, teapots, coffee makers and even local beers! To complete the decor, a warm welcome awaits you!

Since 2015, the local producers have their associative store nicely entitled Le bon coin paysan in a 110 m² store. And you can indeed make good deals because the best of the products of the commune are gathered there: cheeses, yoghurts, meats, poultries, fruits and vegetables, wines, jams, soups. You can find everything you need to prepare a good meal from starter to dessert! Seasonal and regional products are a must. There's plenty to enjoy! Each day of opening, a producer is present to welcome the customers.

Let's be proud! The Vienne region is home to one of France's last remaining tea houses. Founded in Paris in 1848, Compagnie & Co (formerly Compagnie Coloniale) moved to Dissay in 1995. It's here that groups can visit the company's workshops. You'll discover how the brand imports original teas to France, creates its own blends and creates delicate fragrances using a unique steam aromatization process. Best-sellers include Chine Extra, created in 1936, and the famous Christmas tea.

Ready to tart? Go for it! Between Poitiers and Châtellerault, La Mesure is a very accessible bulk grocery store, practical and ideal for doing good for the planet. Here, you only take the measure of what you need. You bring your own containers, but there are also paper bags to fill with a whole range of organic and non-organic seeds, cereals, rice, flour, dried fruit and vegetables. The small grocery store offers everything you need for everyday life, from pasta and household products to coffee, honey, oils and vinegars... Amazing! You can even fill your bottles with syrups and spirits! Opt for the bulk attitude!

La Source Bleue Cave is a wine cellar. It offers a meticulous selection of wines, beers and spirits, as well as a showcase of fine cheeses and a selection of teas and coffees. Products can be tasted on site or taken away. Tasting evenings are also organized on a regular basis. For businesses, Source Bleue Cave offers on-site dining, takeaway and delivery services.

In her grocery store, Stéphanie favors short circuits and organic products. She will welcome you with a big smile and will take the time to introduce you to her products and the producers she has chosen to showcase in her store. Honey, herbal teas, pasta, terrines, syrups... are proposed next to fruits and vegetables of season as well as good cheeses. Some cosmetics complete the offer. Prepare your baskets and go quickly to discover this beautiful grocery store. New local products continue to fill the shelves!

Ampelidae is one of the largest producers of organic wines in the Loire Valley. The vineyards stretch across the Poitevin hills around Marigny-Brizay. The quality of these contemporary beverages is proof that the combination of organic farming, science and new technologies is possible... and works wonders. Discover PN 1328, K, S (for Sauvignon), Fié gris (the local specialty) or Blanc d'hiver. Visit Château des Roches, in Marigny-Brizay, for a visit to the boutique and a tour of the winery with wine tasting.

La Cave Devignenverre is a wine shop located in Jaunay-Marigny, near Poitiers. They offer a wide range of wines from mainly French producers, selected according to organic farming principles. Their wine cellar also offers a selection of French craft beers, with over 100 references available. They distribute beers from all regions of France, some of which are award-winning or organically grown. In addition to wines and beers, the cellar also sells spirits such as whisky, rum, liqueur and cognac, as well as champagnes and fruit juices. To accompany these drinks, they also offer a selection of aperitif products such as terrines, mousses, tapenades and chips.

Every Thursday from June to September, the Place de la République plays host to the summer markets. In front of the stalls, everyone salivates. The specialties of the Poitou region are on display: Haut-Poitou wines, farci poitevin, tourteau fromager, goat's cheese, Haut-Poitou melon, craft beer, broyés du Poitou... You can taste them on site or take them away in your suitcases. Don't hesitate to talk to the producers, who will be delighted to tell you all about their products. Local artisans will also be on hand, selling jewelry, clothing, pottery and more.

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!

The Lencloître cookie factory was founded in 1960 by Guy Gâteau. Since then, the traditional recipes for broyés and other sweets have remained unchanged. Handcrafted with local flours and fresh butter, there are of course the traditional Poitou "broyés", in a large version to share or in small format, but also with caramel, chocolate chips... and galettes with fleur de sel d'Oléron. Crushed and other cakes are also available in organic versions.

For over 25 years, Marie-Lise and Bruno Guitton have been growing mushrooms in their troglodytic cellars. This former tufa quarry is the ideal place to grow artisanal Blond de Paris, lentin de chêne (or shiitake) and oyster mushrooms. Five meters underground, in three kilometers of gallery, at 16°C, the mushrooms flourish - up to two tons a week! They also offer in-house preparations.

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.

Ready to embark on a surprising journey? Welcome to Avenue de la Plage, in this movie set where an old boat has run aground. This is where three funny pirates have decided to stop and brew beers with evocative names: Diabolito, Jolly Roger, Bourre-pif... These guys are not kidding when it comes to selecting the ingredients and they have a lot of imagination to create original recipes. To fully appreciate the flavor of these beers, you must meet the crew and visit the brewery. So, let's get to it!

This community grocery store works with some forty local producers. The aim of the association "Des idées à La boutique d'à côté" is to encourage local, rural, artisanal and cultural development, and to create a place where people can meet and exchange ideas, as well as offering quality products. In this former upholsterer's store, you'll find seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, honey, jams, cheeses, beer, wine, meat, eggs, a few cosmetics... Local goodness!

The cellar to know all the amateurs of the department in search of the Holy Grail. With a large number of references at your disposal, here you are sure to be able to fill your wishes of the moment, to delight your hosts but also to discover some new features. The Les Bonne Cellars establishment offers an interesting range of beer, spirits and of course wines coming mainly from neighbouring regions: Saumur, Touraine, Bourgueil, Chinon… Some wines from Haut-Poitou are present in the shop. The boss has nothing against, but he does not receive it all year. Anyway, you will leave with a few boxes under your arm, because you will certainly find your happiness at this address.

Who would have thought that this former clog factory would one day become an organic grocery store? It's run by a charming couple with a passion for good food: Emi and Fred Borie Le Rhun. Groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy products are all organic and as local as possible. On the shelves, served in bulk, cereals and other legumes are arranged in pots, ready to jump into the pots. At the Lusignan grocery store, everyone has their own specialty: for Fred, the cellar side and his biodynamic wines, for Emi, the power of Ayurvedic herbal teas.

Since 1907, the farm has been handed down from generation to generation. In 1981, François and Bénédicte Clerc took over this fine family business, and joined forces with their son Pierre-Jean and his wife Marie in 2007. They raise 180 ewes, 25 cows and poultry. Respectful of the land and the animals, they obtained the organic farming label in 2000. Today, they produce milk, yoghurts, crème fraîche, cheeses, eggs and meat: poultry (chicken, guinea fowl, duck), veal and lamb.

Hidden away in the woods of Marçay, the farm covers 17 hectares. Since 2007, Stéphane Moreau has been raising over sixty goats of the Poitevine breed. He transforms their milk into delicious cheeses: mothais-sur-feuille, chabichou, chabis more or less fresh depending on the season, pyramids... He also makes terrines, sausages and goat sausages... The products, which he sells on site or via the Clique paysanne, are certified organic. You can talk to him about his practices: the goats, of course, but also biodynamics, eco-building...

Pascale Bonneau is a teacher of training and fourth in the generation of family winemakers. According to a traditional method, it produces the sparkling and fruity wine Jeanne de France, which will be perfect to accompany your desserts. As the vines are located outside of Mirebeau, it is at home that Pascale Bonneau will give you an appointment if you want to get some bottles of his elixir. So it's in its authentic high longère, a former stable actually says— where the old stone feeders are still present, the chai is installed and the vinification takes place. All in the village of Mirebeau, in the castle area, opposite the entrance to the round of the rounds. Admit that it's original (besides being artisan)! Although the vineyards and the place of sale are not housed at the same address, our vigneronne is always ready to share his passion and makes the vineyard discover the curious vineyards upon request.

For four generations, the Bourdier family has been producing wine in the Haut-Poitou PDO and Val de Loire PGI. Independent winegrowers, they work as small craftsmen to offer a wine in their image, working in a reasoned manner. On their 33 hectares of vines, they produce three ranges of wine: the authentic, matured in stainless steel vats; the special vintages with the names of precious stones matured in barrels; and the traditional methods. Surrounded by the vines, you will enjoy a tasting or even, by reservation, a visit and a meal on site.