Bordeaux: Shopping

Au Comestible Opened by La Tupina’s Xiradakis, this specialty shop carries cooking staples as well as a line of homemade canned goods. 3 rue Porte de la Monnaie; 011-33-5-56-92-69-43
shop | specialty

Baillardran Head to Baillardran for home-baked canelés, the city's signature caramel cakes with creamy centers. 90, rue Porte Dijeaux; 011-33-5-56-99-13-75
family | shop | traditional | bakery

Bejottes Since 1830, Bejottes has been a source for hard-to-find home, garden and kitchen gadgets. 1, place des Grands Hommes; 011-33-5-56-48-09-30; www.bejottes.fr
shop | historic | home

Fromagerie Jean d'Alos This is the place for cheese. Try the Comté which has been made the same way for centuries. (All cheeses are aged in the d’Alos’ limestone caves.) 4, rue Montesquieu; 011-33-5-56-44-29-66
shop | specialty

L'Intendant This stunning shop has four floors linked with spiral staircases lined with regional wine bottles. 2, allées de Tourny; 011-33-5-56-48-01-29
smart splurge | wine

Le Soierie Rue Ste-Catherine hosts brand names like Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Cartier, plus a branch of Galeries Lafayette. For uniquely Bordelais couture, visit Le Soierie. 54, cours George Clemenceau; 011-33-5-56-51-23-75; www.lasoierie.fr
luxury | smart splurge | designer

Old Stuff The area around rue Notre-Dame, rue Bouffard, and rue des Remparts is filled with welcoming antique shops.
shop | antiques

Saunion Saunion make exquisite chocolates. 56, cours Georges Clemenceau; 011-33-5-56-48-05-75
family | shop | specialty | chocolate