Destination Pornic, a collection of gourmet products

Do you know the destination's flagship products?
Galettes St Michel, ice-cream from the Fraiseraie or Délices de l'Air Marin, Curé Nantais cheese, Bouchot mussels, Moutiers salt, Brigantine beer, Ced rums, wines... but there are plenty of other places to visit for gourmets and connoisseurs alike.

Here is our selection... to make sure you always have something to eat !

Stage 1 - Savoury pleasures

Is pleasure in your nature?
Then you're not alone!
Our local food lovers and producers have gone out of their way to share their passion.

Poiskaï Sud : fish smokers from father to son! Located at the entrance to the Marais de Lyarne aquaculture park in Les Moutiers-en-Retz, Poiskaï Sud opened its traditional smokehouse in 2022. In this warm and unusual setting, you can buy and taste directly on the spot, or opt for a takeaway option. Emoji fish

Charcuterie Bernier : this good address in Chauvé is known throughout the region for the quality of its often award-winning products. In his laboratory, Laurent Bernier, Master Charcutier, and his team concoct a veritable bouquet of flavours.

Le Garde manger : local, organic and zero waste are the watchwords of this rather original establishment! Grocery shop, refreshment bar, caterer, snack bar and bookshop! Located in the centre of Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef.

Organic products from La ferme Gineau : know-how handed down from generation to generation. This committed business, based in Saint-Michel-Chef-Chef, stands for values such as respect for the environment and animal welfare. Try it out and adopt it!

La Boîte aux fromages : a little cheese before dessert! Situated in the heart of Les Moutiers, this carefully decorated shop offers a wide range of cheeses and dairy products.

Stage 2 - Sweet treats  

Whether they're "the best for last" or a simple treat, Destination Pornic's sweet treats will have you salivating.

Pâtisserie Chocolaterie Gavet : this is one of Pornic's must-visit spots and has been a family affair for 5 generations! Bertrand Gavet, Master Chocolatier, has created his own "Délicat&Sens" chocolate: a hint of acidity, followed by sweetness, a fruity cocoa taste and a long finish. A real firework display!

Les Irrésrésistibles Petits Biscuits : in the upper town of Pornic, Alain Le Poultier makes delicious, multi-flavoured shortbread, moist chocolate biscuits, crème caramel and generous gift boxes using 100% local, artisanal products.

Brioche Buton : the story of Brioches Buton began in 1962 in a traditional bakery in Chauvé. Today, the production site is a family business with 130 employees, specialising in the production of brioches, milk breads, etc. In the factory shop, you'll find a selection of beautifully filled baskets.

La Fontaine au miel : a family-run business based in Pornic, producing 4 to 6 varieties of flower honey all year round from 500 beehives in the Pays de Retz. Distributed in a short circuit, this honey promotes the region's farmers and offers quality production while preserving pollinators.

La Brûlerie de Pornic : and to finish? Tea or coffee? Share the "Secrets de torréfacteurs" made by Sandrine and Christophe. The workshop, which is certified fair trade SPP (small farmer producers) and organic, offers a range of coffees and infusions to discover in their shop and during the visits they offer all year round (Fridays by appointment).

Stage 3 - Open the door to our gourmet boutiques

Smell, taste, savour... and meet people who are passionate about good taste.


L'Epicerie 1900 : a veritable institution in La Plaine-sur-Mer, this shop is a charming little grocery shop that was opened in 1914. Its delightful wooden front and beautifully decorated windows invite you to discover a high-quality range of local products.

L'Esperluette : an eco-responsible grocery shop in Pornic where you can find truly local products grown or designed within a 100km radius of Pornic: organic, unpackaged food; bread and vegetable baskets; zero-waste hygiene and cleaning products, etc.








With these homemade recommendations, there's no risk of going hungry !

Practical advice and good tips

- Our restaurants : to enjoy the best of local produce transformed on your plate, sit down to dinner! The best addresses are here!

- Food and drink too ! You can (re)discover the wine estates, the RV brewery and the 168 distillery in the itinerarybis "A journey of the senses with the wines and spirits produced in Destination Pornic" (alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, consume in moderation).

- Farm visits : I buy and pick my produce directly from producers #itinérairebis "On the farm around Pornic: one-on-one with calves, cows and pigs".