Sardines
Illustrated Coastal scene inspired by Vendée, near Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie.
La Perle des Dieux
Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, Vendée, France
La Perle des Dieux is a Vendée sardine brand canned in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, packing European pilchard (Sardina pilchardus) landed close to port.
✦ Artisan line
Vintage millésime sardines prepared by knife, cooked and hand-arranged in tins; some matured close to 10 years. Millésime line only.
At a glance
| Country | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Vendée |
| City | Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie |
| Company | Cannery in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie (associated with Conserverie Gendreau; ownership to confirm) |
| Species | Sardina pilchardus (European pilchard) — the EU-reserved name for a true sardine |
Notable facts
- Canning heritage dates to 1887 and the brand presents itself as the last remaining sardine cannery in the Vendée.
- Fish are landed less than 2 km from port and packed fresh; vintage millésime sardines are selected in the higher-fat July–October season, knife-prepared, cooked, and hand-arranged.
- Holds France's Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant label, and some vintage tins are marketed for roughly 10-year maturation.
- The brand is commonly associated with Conserverie Gendreau, but the exact current legal ownership should be confirmed.
Products
Sardines millésimées à l'huile d'olive
Olive oil Sardina pilchardus
Catch area: FAO 27 (Bay of Biscay)
Vintage millésime sardines selected in the higher-fat July–October season.
Where to buy
Compiled from public reporting and the brand's own materials.
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