Boutique de spécialités vendéennes: what to bring back from your trip?
Are you planning to spend a vacation at a 4-star campsite in the Vendée? If so, here’s the kind of question that might cross your mind before you leave the Vendée: what should you bring back that really symbolizes the experience you had there? A still-warm prefou for an aperitif, sardine rillettes from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, a Vendée brioche to share, a bottle of AOC wine or some trouspinette? Then, once you’ve made your choice, you’ll probably ask yourself: where can I find the perfect souvenir? To answer all these questions, follow the advice of camping La Grand Métairie!
Contents
- Which Vendée specialty store is right for you?
- Apéritif vendéen
- Sweet treats
- Local beverages
- Creative memories
- Local souvenirs to carry with you
Which Vendée specialty store is right for you?
Depending on what you want to bring back – to share, to give as a gift or to keep with you for a long time to come – some Vendée specialty stores will be more suitable than others. This table will help you identify at a glance the most appropriate address according to your desires and intended use.
| Your main wish | Recommended store | What you’ll find | Ideal if you… |
|---|---|---|---|
| A typically Vendée aperitif | Les Perles de Dieux – Les Sables d’Olonne | Sardines, rillettes, canned fish prepared in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie | look for a product that’s ready to serve and easy to transport |
| Variety in seafood | La Sablaise – Les Sables-d’Olonne | Preserves and rillettes from the sea | to complete an aperitif or a simple meal |
| A local bakery specialty | Espace Thomas Brioche – Essarts-en-Bocage | Brioche vendéenne, gâche, préfou | Would you like to bring back a classic Vendée dish that’s easy to share? |
| A sweet treat from the island | Les Petits Cagniottes – Noirmoutier | Savory and sweet cookies | look for a souvenir directly linked to Noirmoutier |
| Chocolate made in the Vendée | Chocolaterie Vincent Vallée – Olonne-sur-Mer | Handcrafted chocolates | want to offer a gourmet product made locally |
| A bottle of Vendée wine | Domaine Mourat – Mareuil-sur-Lay | AOC Vendée wines | to discover local wines |
| A local alcoholic speciality | Lise Baccara – Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine | Troussepinette | look for an original bottle for the aperitif |
| A creative, light-hearted souvenir | Le Beau Bazar – Les Sables-d’Olonne | Cards, posters, stationery | want a souvenir that’s easy to slip into a bag |
| An illustrated gift | Cosy Causette – La Roche-sur-Yon | Illustrated objects | look for a discreet, space-saving gift |
| A souvenir linked to Yeu Island | La Fabrique – Yeu Island | Local crafts | want to take home an object made on the island |
| A souvenir garment | 4 20 5 – Les Sables-d’Olonne | T-shirts and clothing | want to wear a souvenir every day |
| A marine classic | Mât de Misaine – Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie | Marinières, marine clothing | look for a timeless coastal garment |
Apéritif vendéen
Are you looking for simple, easy-to-serve regional products from Vendée that appeal to a wide range of consumers? Here are some great values from local stores near your farm campsite in the Vendée!
Les Perles de Dieux – Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
This Vendée-based cannery has made a name for itself around sardines and fish rillettes. The products keep for a long time, slip easily into your bag and can be enjoyed without any preparation. Perfect for an impromptu aperitif or a souvenir that always makes an impression!
Practical information
Address: 8 rue du Général de Gaulle
Tel : 09 67 51 03 94
Specialities: sardines, rillettes, tinned fish
Don’t miss: rillettes for aperitifs
La Sablaise – Sables-D’Olonne
Located in Les Halles des Sables-d’Olonne, this cannery offers seafood products designed to be eaten simply. An excellent choice when you want to vary the pleasures while sticking to accessible recipes.
Practical information
Address: Marché des Halles Centrales, Rue des Halles, 85100 Les Sables-d’Olonne
Specialities: preserves and rillettes from the sea
Don’t miss: ready-to-serve recipes
Bakery Espace Thomas Brioche – Essarts en Bocage
Brioche vendéenne and préfou are two of the Vendée’s most popular culinary specialties. And atEspace Thomas Brioche, these products are at the heart of Vendée know-how. You’ll be able to take home local brioche, which can easily be kept for several days, or share a prefou as an aperitif after a simple baking session!
Practical information
Address:2 rue du Pt Bocage, 85140 Essarts-en-Bocage
Specialities: brioche vendéenne, gâche, préfou
Don’t miss: prefou with garlic, served warm as an aperitif
Sweet treats
Cookies from the island of Noirmoutier, chocolates made in Vendée, recipes designed to be taken home and shared easily: local sweets are among the most popular regional products in Vendée. These sweets are among the simplest souvenirs to bring back home: they slip into a bag, can be shared without preparation, and appeal to adults and children alike.
Les Petits Cagniottes – Noirmoutier
This cookie factory on the island of Noirmoutier offers sweet and savoury cookies, designed as island specialities to be taken home with ease. They can be bought directly on the island, stored easily and shared as they are, at snack time or at the end of a meal.
Practical information
Address: 2 rue Marouettes, Noirmoutier
Specialities: sweet and savoury cookies
Don’t miss: cookies made and sold directly on the island, often chosen for their
Chocolaterie Vincent Vallée – Olonne-sur-Mer
Although chocolate is not one of the Vendée’s historic specialties, this chocolate factory is based in Olonne-sur-Mer, where it has developed genuine local know-how and craftsmanship. A reliable address for gifts of chocolate made in the Vendée, with mastered recipes and formats adapted to gift-giving.
Practical information
Address: 2 bis allée Titouan Lamazou, 85340 Olonne-sur-Mer
Specialities: handmade chocolates from Vendée
Don’t miss: gift assortments
Local beverages
For those wishing to take home a bottle associated with the Vendée region, certain local products are the natural choice: AOC wines from the Fiefs Vendéens or trouspinette, often chosen as an aperitif. Depending on the occasion – a meal, a convivial moment or a souvenir to share – the choice depends above all on the intended use.
Domaine Mourat – Mareuil-sur-Lay
This winery is a benchmark for discovering Vendée AOC wines. The vintages reflect the local terroir, making it easy to get to grips with Vendée wines even if you know little about the region.
Practical information
Address: Route de la Roche sur Yon, 85320 Mareuil-sur-Lay
Specialities: AOC Vendée wines
Don’t miss: vintages offered directly from the estate, often carefully selected to discover the best AOC wines from Vendée.
Lise Baccara – Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine
Producer of trouspinette, a traditional Vendée spirit often served as an aperitif. A bottle that’s out of the ordinary and often intrigues those unfamiliar with this Vendée specialty.
Practical information
Address: 26 rue des Grands Bois, 85210 Saint-Martin-Lars-en-Sainte-Hermine
Specialities: trouspinette
Don’t miss: the bottle of trouspinette, usually chosen as an aperitif to be shared chilled.
Creative memories
If you’d like to take home more than just gourmet products, these Vendée specialty stores provide a direct link to identified Vendée locations. Maps, illustrations and handicrafts will keep a souvenir of your vacation long after you’ve returned.
Le Beau Bazar – Les Sables-D’Olonne
This store offers postcards, posters and small illustrated objects inspired by local landscapes and towns. A great way to bring home a light souvenir, easy to slip into a bag and display at home.
Practical information
Address: 79 bis rue des Halles, 85100 Les Sables-d’Olonne
Specialities: stationery, posters
Don’t miss: illustrated cards
Cosy Causette – La Roche-sur-Yon
You can choose from illustrated creations and decorative objects in compact formats, easy to take home and give as gifts.
Practical information
Address: 8 rue thiers, 85000 La Roche-sur-Yon
Specialities: illustrated objects
Don’t miss: small-format gifts
La Fabrique – Île d’Yeu
This boutique for products made in Vendée brings together creations made on Yeu Island by local craftsmen. Each object has a direct link with the island, making it a souvenir with a strong geographical connection.
Practical information
Address: Rue des Usines, 85350 île d’Yeu
Specialities: local crafts
Don’t miss: creations made on the island
Local souvenirs to carry with you
These Vendée-associated clothing boutiques keep the Vendée close to you, long after your vacations are over.
4 20 5 – Les Sables-D’Olonne
This brand offers clothing inspired by the world of the Vendée and its coastline. The visuals make reference to the region, without overdoing it. An appreciated option for bringing home a souvenir that’s easy to wear every day.
Practical information
Address: 12 quai Emmanuel Garnier, 85100, Les Sables-d’Olonne
Specialities: clothing
Don’t miss: graphic t-shirts
Mât de Misaine – Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Specializing in marine clothing, the brand offers marinières and pieces inspired by the nautical wardrobe. The style remains sober and timeless, suitable for all ages.
Practical information
Address: 50 bd de l’égalité, 85800, Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie
Specialities: marine clothing
Don’t miss: marinières
Touring the Vendée is always a memorable experience, and every souvenir you bring back tells the story of a special moment: a shared aperitif, a gourmet discovery, a stroll through town or a trip to the islands. By choosing Vendée speciality stores rooted in the region, you’ll naturally extend your pleasant camping experience at La Grand Métairie!
