Le Grenier du Marais Decoration and crafts store in Châtelaillon-Plage

LE GRENIER DU MARAIS IN CHÂTELAILLON-PLAGE – DECORATION AND CRAFTS IN CHARENTE-MARITIME

An independent boutique dedicated to the world of the home

Located in Châtelaillon-Plage, a seaside resort south of La Rochelle, Le Grenier du Marais is an independent boutique specializing in decoration and crafts. This human-sized place, open all year round, offers a carefully chosen selection of objects for the home, small creative series and brands sensitive to the values of sustainability and authenticity.

Driven by the passion of its founder, Mylène, Le Grenier du Marais embraces an artisanal and eco-responsible approach. Each piece presented in the boutique has been designed to last, to beautify everyday life without excess, and to fit into any interior style. Far from standardized brands, the boutique invites you to discover meaningful objects from local designers and committed brands.

A varied selection combining designers, brands and small publishers

More than fifty designers and brands are represented in the boutique. The selection ranges from stoneware tableware to wooden objects, organic cotton textiles, recycled leather goods, and even fashion accessories. Made from innovative materials, such as recycled inner tubes , 3D-printed corn starch, seeds, and other plant-based elements. The world of Grenier du Marais evolves with the seasons, with regular arrivals and renewed displays.

Natural and sustainable materials are favored: wood, glass, ceramic, organic cotton, recycled metal... The use of plastic is reduced to the strict minimum. The objects, often manufactured in small series, are chosen for their sober aesthetic and their manufacturing quality.

The shop also offers gift ideas for all budgets , ranging from small decorative items for less than 5 euros to rarer pieces designed in limited editions. There are also souvenirs of Châtelaillon-Plage: oak skyline, tea towels, magnets, posters and key rings illustrated by local artists.

Finally, Le Grenier du Marais also serves as a mini art gallery, with a selection of works by around ten local artists , including paintings and sculptures.

A lively place, focused on sharing and local creation

Beyond sales, Le Grenier du Marais is part of a dynamic environment. It promotes local crafts, sustainable production and independent creation. Occasional events, workshops or meetings with creators can take place at certain times of the year. The boutique thus becomes a place of passage for curious visitors, but also a point of reference for the inhabitants of Châtelaillon-Plage and the surrounding area.

The store is ideally located in the city center, close to the covered market and food shops. Easily accessible on foot from the beach, it offers a calm and inspiring break just meters from the hustle and bustle of the seafront.

What to discover around Châtelaillon-Plage within a 30 km radius

Within a 30 km radius of Châtelaillon-Plage, many cultural and natural discoveries are available to visitors. Less than 15 minutes to the north, La Rochelle offers a wide range of activities: museums , medieval tours, aquarium, central market, not forgetting walks on the Old Port.

To the east, nature lovers can explore the Marais d'Yves Nature Reserve, a protected area ideal for birdwatching and walking. A little further afield, the charming village of Saint-Vivien and the trails along the Charente River offer a pleasant setting for a family outing.

To the south, the Fouras Peninsula offers unspoiled coastline, quiet beaches and unobstructed views of the islands of Aix, Oléron and Ré . Day cruises are available from the port of Fouras.

The region also boasts several local producers open for visits, including market gardens, saffron farms, educational farms, and artisanal soap and jam workshops. These establishments are often accessible via weekly markets or discovery tours offered by tourist offices.

A visit to the Grenier du Marais in Châtelaillon-Plage can be combined with a day of strolling between the ocean, crafts, markets, and walks in the heart of nature, in a narrow radius around this Charente seaside resort.