Tips for shopping "Made in Bordeaux"
Are you keen on bringing back home some beautiful souvenirs from Bordeaux? To help you enjoy an entirely local shopping experience, we have hand-picked a few designers and artisans who make up Bordeaux’s brilliance. Discover our selection of shops and designs “made in Bordeaux”.
DO YOU SPEAK FRANÇAIS ?
In the Chartrons quarter, Gaëlle and Maxime celebrate the work of French designers of clothing and accessories, natural cosmetics, stationery, tableware, delicacies, and more.
Their flagship product: the vintage-looking, locally made posters by Les Affichistes. Put Bordeaux in your living room!
- 93 rue Notre-Dame, BORDEAUX
- facebook.com/doyouspeakfrancais
WAN
Charles too, is a “made in France” enthusiast. In his shop situated near the Place du Parlement, you will find zero-waste natural cosmetics, a range of clothes and accessories made to last, decoration, and more.
His flagship product: the Bordelaise sweet Bordelaise soy wax candles, which are natural, eco-friendly, and not harmful to your health!
- 1 Rue des Lauriers, Bordeaux
- facebook.com/Wan-la-boutique-diff
COLLECTIF SPECIMEN
Just a stone’s throw from the Grosse Cloche, the Specimen collective brings together the works of around twenty Bordeaux designers who promote craftsmanship and eco-responsible lifestyles. You may have trouble choosing amongst this dizzying array of creative gems!
The flagship product: vintage jewellery by Laborantique, made from recovered vintage objects mostly found in garage sales. Each piece is unique !
- 11 Rue du Mirail, Bordeaux
- collectifspecimen.wixsite.com
L’ÉCHOPPE DE LA LUNE
This delicatessen offers a carefully curated selection of Gironde-made products and tells you their story. A true food lover’s den! Syrups and juices, liqueurs, preserves, teas, canelés, wine-flavoured salts... It's hard to resist all these tempting proposals!
The flagship product: whisky Moon Spirit, distilled in Bordeaux. Drink responsibly!
- Hangar 18 quai de Bacalan, Bordeaux
- facebook.com/eshopdelalune/
LA BOUTIQUE DE L’OFFICE DE TOURISME
The Tourist Office also offers local products and objects highlighting regional talent. Entrance is open to all, not just tourists!
The flagship product: because a little self-promotion doesn't hurt, don't miss the ‘Un Air de Bordeaux’ bicycle bells and mugs.
- 12 cours du XXX Juillet, Bordeaux
- bordeaux-tourisme.com
FINDING HIDDEN CREATIVE SHOPS IN BORDEAUX
Cécile, who runs Agapi (a shop specialised in lighting, decoration, etc.), has started “Le chemin de créateurs”, a Facebook page that lists workshops-boutiques and designer events in the heart of Bordeaux.
DE GRIMM
DE GRIMM is a French leather goods brand that has been making luxury handbags in Bordeaux since 1945.
A concept-store in the heart of Bordeaux's golden triangle, offering a selection of beautiful leather goods: handbags, clutches, satchels, small shoulder bags, luxury umbrellas, women's small leather goods, belts, office items and small leather gifts.
