The best fashion and gift stores Archipel de Thau

From the street, one notices the pretty workshop by its colored frontage, its joyful window with garlands of guinguette. When one pushes the door, one discovers the den of a seamstress who proposes a whole pallet of creations and accessories to decorate one's house, to make a pretty gift, to get dressed, to learn how to sew, to tidy up one's little things... Here it is Nathalie who officiates behind her machine and warmly welcomes everyone. As a bonus, she offers sewing workshops for children, teenagers, adults and even parent-child sessions.

General bookshop since 1981, a few steps away from the "Halles", here you can find thousands of books of all kinds: literature, children's albums, thrillers, arts and fine books, comics, school books... A team of enthusiasts watches over this superb address and advises all readers. A tip: climb to the second floor and sit in the leather armchairs to consult a book in complete relaxation. As a bonus, the bookstore regularly offers meetings and events.

Since 1895, the Vié family has specialized in naval clothing. Striped knits, woolen sweaters, jackets, coats... All the gear of the perfect sailor will give you the look of a real sea wolf and the taste of the open sea. All the clothes are produced in France and the company supplies the famous jousters. Note that the store also offers classic men's clothing and professional clothing for the hotel industry. A very specialized shop, of quality, which invites to the voyage and the traditions.

Chez Paulette is a pretty boutique where you can find a new outfit, objects for your decoration, but also toys. So we go to Chez Paulette to treat ourselves and take advantage of some shopping to offer gifts. On the clothing side, we find brands like King Louie, SKFK, Froy and Dind... As far as decoration is concerned, the articles are from Petit pan, Pink stories, Doing goods, Zaralobo, Studio roof... And for toys, the brands Dejeco, Jelly cat, Maileg, or Longi are there.

René-François Le Bail is a former jouster reconverted in the art of the pavois of Sète. Now an authentic artist, this heritage and woodworking enthusiast makes pavois, i.e. wooden shields used by jousters during the Languedoc jousts. They can be personalized according to your desires from photographs, drawings, names. Among his creations, the Ricard bulwark (with a compartment-bar) made the buzz! Among the personalities who own his works are... the Pope! Price on request.

Eco, deco, tea & Co: Catherine's store is halfway between deco, well being, artists and craftsmen place, cosy tea room next to the bookshop. In short, the place is worthy of an inventory in the Prevert, we feel good there. The selection is rigorous to have the most ethical articles possible, from fair trade. The colors and the choice of materials are original. India, Vietnam, Nepal, South Africa: we travel through fabrics, jewelry, pottery, dishes, and we also appreciate the local crafts. It's a pleasure to shop here!

One Sunday a month, the association Les compagnons du livre invites a dozen book dealers to set up shop on the Place du Pouffre to present their stalls filled with books and old papers. Each time you can discover a new theme: comics, children's books, cinema, photography, black American culture, French and colonial history, humor and caricature, esotericism, religions, oriental philosophies and astrology..

Almost twenty years ago, Christine Caporiccio created the famous Thursday flea market, which she still organizes to attract the curious and connoisseurs on the banks of the Ile Singulière. Lovers of antiques and beautiful finds meet every Thursday on the Leopold Suquet quay to appreciate the stalls of treasures. Paintings, knick-knacks, flowery dishes, small furniture and big nuggets, jewelry, toys, lights... Along the Canal, you can stroll, rummage and find treasures to take home or to offer as unique gifts.

In creating Gastaboy, Eddy Jeantet wanted to combine his two passions: the art of woodworking and cycling. Son and grandson of a carpenter, he carefully selects quality wood and handcrafts each bike. His know-how allows him to work on different woodworking trades: luthier, carpenter, cabinetmaker and sculptor. Each bike is unique, artistic and has its own authenticity, while being efficient and comfortable, and aiming to delight cycling enthusiasts and unique pieces.