Culinary specialities Charente-Maritime

A multitude of specialities are to be discovered during your stay at Campsite Le Beaulieu! Pineau and cognac are wines of character, produced from the region’s vineyards and highly appreciated by fine gourmets! The House Normandin Mercier in Dompierre sur Mer offers visits and wine tasting. Before leaving, it is mandatory to taste the famous oysters from the region. Depending on the villages (Ile de Ré and Oléron in particular) a multitude of producers offer tasting.

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beaulieu campsite with culinary specialities

Shoot into local markets to taste all the flavours of the region! Charentais melon, pineau, fish… The 19th century market of Les Halles in La Rochelle welcomes you every day until 13h30. A real institution in La Rochelle, you will find all the products you need! On Sunday mornings, head for the famous La Pallice market, a food and snack market. Friendly and popular atmosphere guaranteed!

In Chatelaillon Plage, the street market opens every Tuesday and Friday morning. For sweet specialities, discover Beurlay cakes whose workshop opens its doors to visitors. During a visit to the Ile de Ré, take the opportunity to taste the salted butter caramels! A multitude of small shops in the city centre and on the Ile de Ré offer you the sale of local products. A great memory to take back to your loved ones! A short break from the most famous glaciers! Ernest in downtown La Rochelle, Tonton Maboule in the Minimes district and La Martinière in Saint Martin de Ré.

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