OMG cheese. Yep,…read morethose will be the first two words coming to your mind when you get into this wonderful shop in plain Bordeaux centre. They have a very good selection of cheese from France, Italy and something from Northern Spain and Germany. But you definitely want to go for french cheese. Staff is very well prepared and able to suggest the perfect match for your wines or your main dishes, and you can try everything before buying. A nice selection of wine for perfect pairing with the cheese is very welcome! To the cheese!

Excellent selection and helpful service. Although our conversation was mostly in French, I can say…read morethat the woman who helped me went out of her way to understand what I was trying to say in English (description). I walked away with an array of fine cheeses that you just can't get in the US and the prices were in line with market price, not a gourmet specialty shop. But, they are a shop that specializes in cheeses, butter, creme fraiche and other dairy deliciousness!

I wish I could give this place 6 stars. First off, the gentleman at the counter was knowledgeable,…read morehelpful, friendly, and funny. I cannot stress the level of service at the shop, nor the seriousness of their products. I picked out a few meats, including duck prosciutto, a few cheeses, including one stuffed with truffles, some local jams, a bottle of wine, and a fresh baguette. Both the meats and cheeses were cut to order, carefully and thoughtfully. The quality of their offerings was through the roof. Tip - apparently they'll do a bike delivery for you. Otherwise you can take everything to go for a picnic (as I did) or there are a few high-tops inside to dine-in.

Delicious! Shouts out to Irwan for the great…read morerecommendations! Excellent place for great wine, delicious meats and cheeses! He was so knowledgeable and chose exactly what we needed. Check this place out.

A real French restaurant always has Cheese, patè and champagne. This one also has a great selection…read moreof oysters. The oyster where from Brittany and very fresh. The rillettes was a bit dry. The bread was really good. The fish soup was tasty but not incredible. The water was excellent. The service was good but not great. He did "his job" but took a cigarette break in the middle of our dinner. The cornichon pickles were normal. The brie was a nice brie. The place is clean but looks more like a nice cafeteria not a top restaurant.

We just passed by and arrive at 6:30 lucky to get a table inside…read more It's absolute oyster bar with cheese and sausage n sweets I highly recommend it

Such a lovely store with friendly owner. It is a family run business that makes their own products…read more The hazelnut sweet balls, I don't know how to otherwise describe them, were delicious. Makes a great gift.

I don't think you will find better caramelized hazelnuts anywhere in the world. The hazelnuts come…read morefrom the Medoc region right next to Bordeaux so they are so fresh and of a very high quality. They are covered in perfectly toasted crunchy caramelized sugar. We bought a bunch for ourselves and people back home!

A national chain of chocolatieries, founded and based in Bayonne. We have been to several, and…read morealways have a good experience there. The chocolate bouquets make especially nice gifts, and the giant sheets of thin chocolate are nirvana for those who wish to taste their way to chocolate oblivion. Stopped in one of the Bordeaux locations, where the girl working the counter was incredibly delightful as we work through our tasting in Franglish. I suppose a real connoisseur would tell you there are finer chocolates to be had in France, but I'm going five stars on this one simply to say thanks for the helpful staff person. She made our day!

From the owner: Chocolat à la folie On y trouve toutes sortes de chocolat : à la cannelle, aux épices, lait…read morenougatine, grandes origines... Joliment présentés, les coffrets cadeaux chocolat se font luxueux. Vous entrez dans l'Atelier du chocolat de Bayonne pour choisir les feuilles de chocolat, humer de délicieuses senteurs de cacao fondu et même admirer l'art déployé par les chocolatières et chocolatiers dans la mise au point, le tablage et fabrication des feuilles de chocolat. En tout, ce sont 24 chocolats aux parfums différents qui sont présentés dans de larges paniers en osier et sont fabriqués artisanalement dans la boutique, devant les consommateurs. L'atelier est né à Bayonne et se répand à travers toute la France. Une boutique que les chocolatophiles doivent absolument connaître.

Excellent chocolate shop. It is one of the top three chocolate shops in Bordeaux in my opinion…read more This brand has a lot of history; it is a very elegant shop. I purchased a 250 g box for around 24 euros. You can fit a lot of chocolates into that box.

This place is an institution, and they know it. Definitely the belle of the ball among Bordeaux…read morechocolatiers, they offer an impressive selection of the finest chocolates. One of the most creative items is a chocolate slipper, which to the best of my recollection is 19€. If you want to snag a high priced gift for someone special (especially someone who might recognize the value), this would be a good one. The chocolate is as good as any you will find and probably more expensive.

Fantastic but the hours on Yelp are wrong as it was open 3 pm a weekday. So helpful were the staff…read moreand they shrink wrap for 50 cents. Wish I had shrinked each item alone, I don't think my butter will be good after shrinking with my smelly cheese.

Fabulous fromagerie with very helpful staff who will vacuum pack your cheeses and French butter for…read moreyour trip home! Our cheese expert gave us recommendations and samples - could there be anything better than fresh French cheese? You will leave delighted.

I didn't understand the love of canelés until I had one in Bordeaux where they originated. Now they…read morehold a special place in my heart next to macarons and kouign amanns! I fell in love with the amazing contrast of caramelized chewy outside and the fluffy, eggy center. Not to mention they taste like the best vanilla cake with a hint of rum. There are two main canelé producers in Bordeaux with many outlets around town - La Toque Cuivrée and Baillardran. Having tried both, I preferred La Toque Cuivrée slightly more for their stronger rum flavor and better outside chew. It's also nice that the price is a third of the other brand. Both brands make canelés in a small, medium, and large size. After many taste tests (and some more for good measure), I found that the medium size had the best ratio of outside chewy crust and soft inside. Baillardran had notable visible specks of vanilla bean in their largest size and prominent vanilla flavor, but La Toque edged them out with their superior rum taste. Either way though, you can't go wrong. Now if I only I could find this level of Canelé in the US!

This small window-store bakery on the Promenade of Saint Catherine is a great place to grab some…read moreCandelés de Bordeaux. -- Food -- This bakery has a very small selection. They mostly sell Candelés de Bordeaux with a few other pastry items on the side. The candelés were great! They are small sweet pastries with a crunchy sugary shell and a chewy center. Definitely a must try when visiting Bordeaux! We were able to get a box of 8 medium sides candelés for 4 euros. -- Service -- This is a walk-up window bakery. They do not have a public area inside or seating. They do accept credit cards and speak enough English to make a purchase without any issues. -- Location -- The bakery is located on the Promenade of Saint Catherine, near the Apple store. It is a great location for people staying near the many tourist areas or if you're shopping on St Catherine.