La Boutique de l'Abbaye aux Dames

At the heart of the abbey, the Boutique shop is welcoming place. You'll find regional products, art books, gift ideas... It's also a place where you can take a break and have a tea, coffee, juices and ice creams. You'll find local produce (pineau, cakes, etc.), handicrafts (jewellery, etc.), games for children for a fun approach to music, books on regional architecture, the Pilgrim's Way to Santiago de Compostela, composers and their works... not forgetting CDs by artists who took part in the Saintes Festival. The shop is also the place to buy concert tickets and the hotel reception. On the terrace, you can enjoy tea, coffee and fruit juices in the beautiful Saintonge light. The abbey shop also offers a catering service with Ticsa, Boco (starred chefs' cuisine) and "Vrai et Bon" jars.