Local shops and producers

Le Bon Coin paysan

Opened in 2015, Le Bon Coin paysan brings together local producers selling cheese, meat, dairy products, fruit, vegetables and juices directly to customers. The French guide lists Thursday and Friday opening; check before travelling.

  • Address : 48 rue de Saint-Savin Chauvigny – 05 49 52 81 69

La ferme du Maras

On the road to Saint-Savin, opposite the Forêt de Mareuil, Ferme du Maras makes a range of distinctive goat’s cheeses. Buy from the farm shop or at Saturday’s market. Visits to the goat farm are also possible; contact the farm for details.

  • Address : Route de Saint-Savin Chauvigny – 05 49 46 41 79

Vergers de la Molle

Near Ferme du Maras, the Vergers de la Molle grow strawberries, apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, pears and apples. Buy from the shop or Saturday’s market. Seasonal pick-your-own strawberries, pears and apples may also be available.

  • Address : Lieu-dit La Molle Chauvigny – 06 13 48 03 32

La boutique du Planty

Porcelain helped make Chauvigny’s reputation. The factory shop on Rue du Planty sells seconds and discontinued lines at factory prices.

  • Address : 14-16 rue du Planty Chauvigny – 05 49 47 18 93

La ferme du Vieux Bellefonds

The Vieux Bellefonds farm shop sells local farm produce, much of it organic: cheese, meat, dairy products, fruit, vegetables and juices. The French guide lists Friday 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–19:00, and Saturday 08:30–13:00; check opening times before visiting.

  • Address : Le Vieux Bellefonds 86210 Bellefonds – 05 49 85 23 13