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Your shopping spree in the Pays Loudunais

What if a shopping trip in thePays Loudunais became a moment of relaxation? Yes, it can. But how? Quite simply by immersing yourself in the local atmosphere. You take the time to stroll around, touch, smell and talk. The addresses are discovered in the same way as a conversation. And each boutique cultivates the same gentle, authentic way of welcoming you. Handicrafts, delicacies, local creations and little everyday finds make up a simple and warm itinerary, designed for all those who like to take home more than just a souvenir: a story, a smile, a moment shared.

Treat yourself to local creations and objects with a soul

The perfect first stop on your shopping day in the Pays Loudunais, the Pourquoi pas boutique perfectly embodies the spirit of local craftsmanship . You come in to see and stay for a chat. The objects tell the story of the hand that fashioned them, the material, the origin. The pottery catches the eye, the locally made notebooks make you want to write, and the woollen accessories and textile pieces warm as much as they charm. It’s a place where you’re rarely looking for something specific, but where you’ll almost always find something that suits you – in other words, something you’ll fall in love with!

Poterie Jamet

A gourmet break during your shopping spree in the Loudunais region

Further along the promenade, Café Théophraste is a natural place to stop and enjoy your first purchases… and a good cup of coffee! The smell of coffee beans roasted on the premises is accompanied by a warm welcome. You’ll discover a variety of vintages, each with its own personality. Depending on what you’re in the mood for, you can sit down with a cappuccino, espresso or hot chocolate, and the conversation quickly turns to where the coffees come from, how they’re roasted and the flavours that come out on the palate. This place combines a gourmet break with a real sensory discovery. A gentle way to extend your visit.

A tour of the region and its know-how

If you’re looking for a concentrate of products made in the Pays Loudunais, the Maison de Pays will certainly appeal to you. This place brings together everything that makes the region so rich. You’ll find local products such as flavoured honeys , homemade jams, Saumur wines, sweets and creations from local producers. You can taste, talk and learn the story behind a jar, a bottle or a recipe. It’s a place where local produce is presented through the people who bring it to life, and where each product becomes a little piece of the region to take home with you.

Take a stroll through Loudun and let yourself be surprised

The shopping tour naturally continues in the streets of Loudun. The shops here are a pleasant blend of traditional and modern. Clothes shops, bookshops, delicatessens, game shops or shops selling everyday items… Every open door invites curiosity. Try on a dress, leaf through a book about the country, choose a game for the children or a speciality to put in a basket. The common thread remains the same: a simple, smiling, attentive atmosphere, typical of these cities where people like to take their time.

The Pays Loudunais makes shopping a gentle stroll, a time for meeting people as well as buying. At these addresses, nothing is formatted, everything is sincere: the products, the conversations, the smiles. We often leave with our hands a little fuller, but above all with our minds a little lighter, with a feeling that’s unique to the area: having fallen into PL’S, and not wanting to get up again too quickly.

Maison de Pays Chalais

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