The Delights of the Sea: A whole ocean on a platter
Highlights include traditionally farmed mussels from the pilings in the bay of the Aiguillon, typically coloured “Vendée Atlantique”, Portuguese oysters, found at the port du Bec, anchovies and sardines from Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie and La Turballe and prawns and clams you can catch for yourself on the beach.
Little treasures for gourmets!
If you are a lover of sweet breads or confectionary, make the most of your stay in the Pays de la Loire to stock up. Berlingots Nantais or Quernons d'Ardoise are a speciality of Anjou made of caramelized praline with almonds and hazelnuts, coated in blue chocolate to imitate slate. Also try Vendéen brioches or Sablés de Retz . All these treats make lovers of sweet things happy. Before leaving, don’t forget to take a little detour to Nantes for the Véritable Petit Beurre LU – a biscuit like no other!