When you think of memories of your holidays in Vendée, you think of Vendée brioche, a product from the Puy du Fou shop or Noirmoutier salt. But have you thought about going to meet our artisan producers, witnesses of a know-how.
The Vendée Bocage Tourist Office team has selected for you 5 products, gift ideas to bring back as a souvenir. It's up to you to choose from among these proposals or meet our producers and craftsmen directly in their workshops.
Gift ideas, souvenirs to bring back from your vacation in Vendée Bocage
Vendée brioche
The essential when you come back from Vendée, and particularly from Vendée Vallée, is Brioche, with a capital B please! Who does not know this pastry, a descendant of the no less famous waste whose origins date back to the Middle Ages... Labeled "Label Rouge", its quality is such that it is even celebrated during a mysterious "dance of the brioche"? , at Vendée weddings… Where can you get this little marvel? Here are some addresses
Many bakeries make their own Vendée brioche. The Boulangerie Brin de Chambretaud – Chanverrie even took part in the famous M6 show in 2022, “The best bakery in France” and won the regional final.
Wine
Ideal companion for your celebrations: wine! Wine in Vendée? Yes, Vendée Bocage is home to a few acres of vines on its land, and even an Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée: the Fiefs Vendéens!
Domaine de la Barbinière – St-Philbert-du-Pont-Charrault – Chantonnay
The slopes of the Lay valley are home to this vineyard related to Loire wines. You will discover the full range and richness of the wines of the Domaine de la Barbinière, this family estate deploys its ranges around three cuvées: Silex, Eclipses and Festives. So go to the cellar to taste these little wonders, in all moderation!
Epiard vineyard – St Philbert de Bouaine
Located in the north of the Vendée department, Sandrine and Freddy (brother and sister) took over the vineyard from their parents, Freddy takes care of the wine-growing part: maintenance of the vines, vinification, preparation of orders, deliveries... Sandrine takes care of the administrative, commercial, customer reception and bilingual part provides guided tours in GB. The Epiard vineyard offers a wide range of wines: rosé, red, white with Muscadet to accompany your fish and seafood dishes and some special cuvées.
Guided tour from June to the end of August from Monday to Friday at 11 a.m. and 16 p.m.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health
A Savonnerie des Collines box
Not content with being the host town of Puy du Fou(®), the Epesses also host the Savonnerie des Collines! This soap manufacturer located nearby specializes in donkey milk soap. After a day full of wonder, take the detour to visit this soap factory and buy the beauty essentials! You will also be won over by the passion with which Nicolas talks about his profession…
Chocolates
A few meters from the Logis de la Chabotterie and the tumult of the life of General Charette, the company Saveurs et Nature offers you the sweet atmosphere of its chocolate shop. Respectful of fairtrade jewelry and a organic production, chocolates come in all possible and imaginable forms: bars, truffles, ballotins, Neapolitans... All made with beans from all over the world and of exceptional quality, enough to make you want to travel... With such gifts, for sure, you will please.
Pottery
The potter of Mouchamps, Helene Beneteau, set up his workshop in the courtyard of the old castle, this Renaissance building has an exhibition room on the 1st floor works in stoneware and ceramics made by Hélène with a superb Renaissance fireplace. Hélène thinks, models and cooks her creations in his workshop. During the summer period it offers a Initiation at the pottery on Thursday morning.
At Boupère Adelaide Richard, set up his workshop on the ground floor of a former shoe factory, the workshop has been tastefully renovated and presents the sandstone works from Adelaide. Open all year round, but make a quick phone call to make sure it's there, it offers commented tours : detailed explanation of the ceramic manufacturing process and filming demonstration.
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Where to buy souvenirs made in Vendée?
Zoom in onPays de Pouzauges Tourist Office
La shop of local products of the Pays de Pouzauges Tourist Office (30 Place de l'Eglise) offers a selection of local Vendée products to make original gifts : honey, wine, pasta and artisanal products: soaps, pottery... Stock up on ideas to make original baskets using local products.
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