Gourmet products local specialties and wines Gironde

No doubt that the tasting stall, set on the windowsill, will make you want to go through the door. Jean Luc Wrobel has set up his artisanal salting and cheese shop in an old grain silo. After some twenty years in Savoie, this Pole of origin came to settle in Saint-Emilion. Cheeses from Savoy, the Pyrenees, Auvergne, a dozen varieties of sausages, black pig shoulder nuts... The hardest thing is to choose.

In the heart of the Arcachon Basin, in the oyster-farming village of Le Canon, Cabane 171 welcomes you to an exceptional setting overlooking the Dune du Pilat, for a tasting of meaty oysters, shrimps or whelks, all washed down with a glass of white wine. The experience is almost unique. For the uninitiated, ask the team at Cabane 171 (one of the first to adopt the "tasting at the shack" concept), who will kindly answer any questions you may have. An unmissable stopover!

With its beautiful old-fashioned front showing beautiful country breads, the Londiche bakery gives the irresistible desire to return. By pushing the door, the return in the continuous time, you plunge into the atmosphere of a 1930s bakery with beautiful lights and antique furniture for decoration. A real pleasure for the eyes, before the pleasure of good bread. Here, everything is homemade and above all with passion, so no industrial products are used in manufacturing, here, you buy good... Pierre, the artisan baker, has been inducted as an "Ambassador of bread", which is a guarantee of quality. Enjoy ciabatta, a very soft Italian bread with olive oil as an ingredient, Norwegian cake-shaped cake topped with sesame and spelt seeds or bougnatte, a traditional baguette that recalls the Auvergne origins of the patron by its name. To this must be added pastries, homemade cakes (candied fruit and rum or lemon and poppy for example), honey financier, etc. Pastries only appear on weekends, except during the King's cake season when they are made all week long. Pierre and his wife Christine are fervent defenders of old-fashioned bread and organic products. It is an excellent address to remember and share without moderation.

Château Sociando-Mallet, located at the top of the Baleyron hill, has won over the hearts of wine lovers over the years. Created on the initiative of Jean Gautreau, the 85 hectares of vines planted on gravelly hilltops are today sublimated and enhanced by his daughter Sylvie and her team. Full-bodied wines with a deep, dark color, to be savored during free tours and tastings. You can also take advantage of a 4 km trail to discover 5 renovated winegrowers' cabins and a fishing hut.

Artisans pastry chefs, chocolate makers, ice-cream makers and confectioners for four generations, the members of the Boutet family are renowned for the quality of their sweet and succulent dessert recipes. Here, one enjoys experimenting with the chef's creations as much as rediscovering the great classics. Among the delicacies you can't miss, try the three-chocolate mousse on a crispy praline and the delicious éclairs. In terms of innovations, Xavier Boutet offers a range of macaroons and a verrine of mascarpone mousse.

Created in 1935, this cooperative winery produces Haut-Médoc, 200,000 bottles a year from 55 hectares. The vineyards border the Saint-Estèphe appellation to the south, and extend eastwards over gravelly hilltops overlooking the estuary. The winery produces La Paroisse, Le Grand Paroissien, Petit Paroissien, Petite Paroisse, Elite de la Paroisse and rosé de la Paroisse. The red wines are full-bodied, with well-melted tannins and a long finish. Available in bottles and 5-liter bottles.

The Teyssier family has been delighting gourmets since 1905... Whether it's chichis, waffles, churros, crêpes or mascots, everything is homemade. The stars of Le Fin Glacier? Organic ice creams with no added coloring or preservatives. They are made by a master ice-cream maker from organic milk and fruit, for both scoop and Italian-style ice cream. More than 50 flavors, including of course the must-haves (vanilla, chocolate, strawberry), but also more original recipes: Toblerone, cookies and speculoos, yuzu, etc.

Mathilde and her team create generous pastries and viennoiseries. On the shelves, some fifteen varieties of bread with crunchy crusts and honeycomb crumbs, made with agri-ethical flours. At lunchtime, a wide choice of sandwiches, croque-monsieur, quiches, hot dishes, salads and desserts, with a loyalty offer on these snack formulas. The chain is also committed to an eco-responsible, anti-gasping approach.

Did you know? Fronsac also brews beer! It's all happening at the 3 Tertres artisanal and organic brewery. This brewery was founded in 2017 by Alain, a native of Ch'ti! In the old Belgian tradition, he brews 3 varieties of beer, but that's without taking into account seasonal ephemera (Christmas, etc.). We're there to buy a few bottles of this malted vintage (of course!), a visit or a tavern-style aperitif on Friday evenings from 5pm to 10pm.

The Ô Sorbet d'Amour ice cream parlour is an institution that was founded in 1935 on the Arcachon basin, in Moulleau. Today, there are a good number of pretty shops in the region in the colour of acid orange with the first emblematic shop of the brand still on the promenade of the Moulleau pier. The brand has developed in Arcachon, Andernos, Cap-Ferret, Lacanau, La Teste-de-Buch, Toulouse, Braga in Portugal and of course in Bordeaux, 2 cours de l'intendance next to the Grand Hotel. A wind of modernity blew on the sign of this artisan ice cream maker with the development of the brand Ô Sorbet d'Amour in franchise. The gourmet recipes are still made in the traditional way; the milk is supplied by the last farm in the Arcachon basin, then transformed in a traditional way with fruit and high quality ingredients in the laboratory in La Teste. The sorbets (about thirty) with a thousand and one flavours are very original, you can't resist sauternes grape, kalamansi or strawberries and piquillos, you can enjoy ice creams (about 60 flavours, some of them alcoholic), or the famous Pinasse and its scoops of ice cream for 15 people, the emblematic dessert of the ice cream maker Ô Sorbet d'Amour.

Château Filhot is a wine estate located in the commune of Sauternes. It is classified as a second growth in the official Bordeaux wine classification of 1855. The estate covers 350 hectares, including 62 hectares of vineyards. Château Filhot is renowned not only for its wine, but also for its vast English-style park created by landscape gardener Louis-Bernard Fischer in 1845. Tours can accommodate up to 35 people and are available in French and English. Appointments can also be made for weekend visits.

In the heart of the Marché des Capucins, at the stall of La Table de Don Quichotte, you'll find the very best in Basque and Spanish gastronomy, with exceptional products: superb Iberian hams, a wide range of cured meats (sausages, pepper-rolled ventrèche), generous chorizos, lomo embuchado and Basque specialties (axoa, piment d'Espelette). For a snack, try a Serrano ham crêpe, bell pepper and Serrano croques and Serrano cheese rolls.

Hasnaa, chef chocolatière spotted on the TV show "MasterChef", selects exceptional cocoa beans herself from the growers to make grand cru chocolates, without preservatives or artificial flavoring. Her creations are original and subtle, like the coriander praline or the timut pepper ganache. In her boutique-atelier on rue Fondaudège, she offers workshops to introduce visitors to the art of chocolate-making. A boutique is also open in Arcachon.

Clos des Menuts, AOC Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, is a must-see wine estate with superb monolithic medieval cellars dotted with ancient grain silos. An underground cellar in its own right, with dusty bottles, nooks and carved stone walls... On your way back up to the boutique, you'll enjoy a tasting session and no doubt leave with a few bottles, boxes or accessories. Special offers and other good deals offering excellent value for money are a great opportunity to seize.

Nestled in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, this estate, more than a century old, extends over 16 hectares of vines and 5 hectares of woodland, testifying to its commitment to preserving biodiversity. Arnaud Resampa, who is passionate about viticulture, decided at the age of 45 to leave the agri-food sector to settle with his family on the estate. Respectful of tradition, he also contributes his expertise while following the rhythms of nature. He produces excellent Bordeaux wines for all tastes and circumstances.

A postcard bakery with its baskets filled with country bread, its slightly outdated shelves and its majestic 15th century wood-fired oven. Serge Combarieu overplayed his role as a model craftsman, beret screwed on the skull and marcel de rigueur. But the real star of the sign is the Gascony bread, the traditional country bread, with leaven and a thick crust, which keeps impeccably for almost a week. Some sweets for the snack - chocolatines, apple croustades and croissant - and for the weekend, the brioche, fragrant.

At Benjamin Fournol we plunge into a delicious universe around chocolate, fruit and caramel, while preserving the original flavours with a minimum of sugar. Among its flagship creations: the very famous "Louvre", based on pears, dacquoise with nuts and caramel mousse. The pastries are made with AOC butter from Normandy, the baguettes are freshly baked all day long, the cannelés range from the most melting to the crunchiest without forgetting a rainbow of macaroons. Benjamin also sells fine wines, port and exceptional champagnes.

Next to the town hall and not far from the port, Le Paradis Libournais offers a wide range of wines and spirits, including whiskies and bourbons, rums and digestives. On the cellar side, you will also find digestives, champagnes and crémants, beer and many other alcohols for the aperitif. There are many references and Sandrine is the one to advise you. To offer, also think of the accessories dedicated to the world of wine: : ! As for groceries, please, the most gourmands will appreciate the beautiful selection of products from the Bordeaux region. And more so affinities! Wine salt, foie gras, Périgord truffle, Aquitaine caviar, lamprey à la bordelaise, Médoc vine shoots... There are also sauces, spreads, cooked dishes, oils and vinegars as well as some Italian products. Lovers of sweet pleasures will find their happiness among biscuits, chocolate in all its forms and various sweets. Be careful, you may leave with a full basket!

With expertise dating back to the ^15th century, Château Mauvesin today belongs to the Barton-Sartorius family, who also own Châteaux Léoville Barton and Langoa Barton, the second and third grands crus classés in the Saint-Julien appellation. The estate's park, planted with century-old trees and featuring a vast pond, is an absolutely magical place. During your visit, you'll discover the winemaking process by treading on the floor of the vat room and barrel cellars. As for the wine, it's simply excellent, and just waiting to be tasted!

Situated on one of Fronsac's highest points, the Château enjoys one of the best exposures in the appellation and a breathtaking view of the Dordogne. The Cru (La Truffière) owes its name to the presence of truffle oaks. This wine is a subtle blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Zita and Jean-Jacques Dubois provide a warm welcome to develop their wine tourism offer (tours, tasting initiation, blending workshop...).

Château Maison Noble Saint-Martin, whose chartreuse dominates the valley, is an old feudal castle of the XIVth century. The vineyard is run using sustainable agriculture. Rewards? A star in the Guide Hachette (Bordeaux red superior 2014), Gold Medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris (Bordeaux red 2015)... The visit ends with a tasting of 4 classic vintages (2 red wines, 1 rosé wine, 1 white wine). It is also possible to have an initiation to wine tasting.

At Château Haut-Chaigneau, where tours and tastings are organized, everything is done to celebrate the world of wine. It's worth noting that this site has been awarded a Best Of Wine Tourism in the Architecture, Park and Garden category. Sincere passion and respect for tradition drive this family estate, which stands out for the regular production of medal-winning wines acclaimed by international critics. From oak barrels to bottling techniques, nothing is left to chance. The vineyard is managed in an agro-synergetic way.

Bordeaux's first cookie bar! Behind the counter, Zoé, Alexandra and Laure bake over 15 recipes of gourmet cookies (including short-lived creations), crunchy on the outside and soft at the core, made with carefully selected, mostly organic products: butter in clods, eggs and flour from local producers, AOC Périgord walnuts... As part of its eco-responsible approach, the store favors green energy, plastic-free packaging and short distribution channels. A second store is open 7 days a week on rue du Pas-Saint-Georges.

Ideally located in the charming Chartrons district and opposite the Garonne, Le Bistrot du Cheese invites you to rediscover the land. What will you find by passing the door of this institution? Cheese, of course, but not only. On your left, your eye will be immediately attracted by all these fine cheeses: cow, goat, sheep… Soft, tender, base or character, there are for all tastes. A little slack? Sit outside on the terrace if weather permits, or inside, in the midst of beautiful stones. The dining room is truly superb, between modernity and tradition. Take a look at the bottom of the restaurant, the bottles exposed should give you a chance. In order to accompany your wine, you are offered cheese and cheese plates, of the Foie Gras… The Cheese Bistro will have realised it, it is a place of conviviality with good local products and especially the good associated wine! For the most demanding or for the more intensive, you can leave with cheese, among others. The little plus: retransmissions of rugby matches.

In 1957, the construction of the covered market of the commune gave the starting point of a new era. Outside, the non-sedentary merchants also come to unpack their goods. During the summer season, the Montalivet market is the meeting place for locals and holidaymakers. It gathers more than 200 stands in a debauchery of colors and products, including crafts, regional specialties and wine stands. Very friendly atmosphere.

This ice cream parlour/tea room, opened by Anthony Porée, has a friendly, slightly baroque decor. The ice creams and sorbets are handcrafted from fresh fruit, regional whole milk and Valrhona chocolate by Terre Adélice's Master Glaciers. Choose from 80 flavors, 60 of them organic, incredible, authentic and original: foie gras, madeleine, speculoos, tiramisu, rice pudding, honey/violet, prunes/armagnac, and more. You can also enjoy a home-made organic waffle inside the store or on the terrace.

Foie gras, confits, stuffed necks, grattons, rillettes, pâtés... Visit the Moulinat Farm! Philippe Fazembat and his three children have been raising ducks for several generations now. They still offer you some specialties such as stuffed duck breast or duck legs with Entre-Deux-Mers wine sauce flambéed with Armagnac (in tins, verrines and gourmet baskets). They are also producers of black pork. Reception room, caterer, animations, reception area... The Moulinat farm has many assets.

Historic centre of the Arcachon basin, the Teste-de-Buch naturally remains an important trading place. Find the indoor municipal market and the outdoor market. Conviviality, good products and a wide choice, especially in the summer period. You will even find textile articles, leather goods and shoes. The organic market is held on Friday mornings between 8 am and 1 pm and the farmers' market on Thursdays and Saturdays. Also think of the market of Cazaux, on Tuesday from 8.30 am to 1 pm, place du Général-de-Gaulle.

Fabio Iaconelli's grocery store is a charming, warm and welcoming business. It sells Italian products: fresh pasta, cold meats and cheeses. But that's not all! You can also enjoy them on the spot or at home, as Fabio and Armelle prepare tasty dishes using products from their own store. You'll also find wines, world beers and arranged rums. Fabio also organizes sensory tasting workshops and themed evenings. Sunday brunch.

The Q Earth landed in Biganos this year. Opened since February, this new store was created at the initiative of a team of local producers concerned to continue to do their work in the rules of art, to maintain the quality of their product and to enable the consumer to access it directly. In the end, a colourful store in which beautiful fresh vegetables alongside breasts, candied, foie gras de duck, crémant of Bordeaux, jams, preserves and other regional specialities dénichées by passionate producers. A very pleasant shop, where the reception is warm and smiling and where you find good local products. It's a great place to shop and enjoy your shopping.

Here is an open-air market that takes place every Tuesday morning on Place de l'Etoile, as well as every Friday morning in front of the Post Office, you will find the best local products but also ready-to-wear, souvenirs, and local artists, a must for tourists! The covered market welcomes you all year round, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in the morning and every day during the summer season, to the delight of your pupils and taste buds! All the flavours of the Basin are on the market, oysters of course, but also a selection of local products: delicatessen, fruit and vegetables, fish... To live the experience to the full, do not forget to stop by the Bodeguita de la Plaza to discuss in a friendly atmosphere over a glass of wine and a plate of tapas.

Of course, these products do not come from our region, but the shop is so beautiful and colourful that one must stop there. La Belle-Iloise is a Breton cannery of seafood products prepared in the traditional way. For 3 generations, the Hilliet family has been committed to canning ultra-fresh products in Quiberon. We like the colourful tins which offer sardines, tuna and mackerel from different original recipes.

The only philosophy here: "To do everything possible to ensure that each vintage, whether red or white, is at the height of our magnificent terroir. " The estate is home to a luxury 4-star hotel, a vinotherapy spa and fine dining, one of which proudly boasts two Michelin stars. Recently, it was awarded the "Best of Wine Tourism d'Or 2019" and the "World's Best Vineyards 2020". The Terre de vins et d'art workshop is an original itinerary.

Celene Bordeaux was born from the regrouping of the historical house elaborating crémant de Bordeaux and the Lannoye vineyards with three estates on the right bank of the Garonne in the appellation Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux (château Moulin de Clotte), Puisseguin Saint-Emilion (château Lanbersac) and Saint-Emilion grand cru (château Ambe Tour Pourret). Tastings, cooking classes... When it comes to wine tourism, there is no shortage of ideas. The best thing to do is to make reservations.

The Bourrigaud family produces very distinctive, rich and straightforward wines, with a strong emphasis on the terroir of the appellation. And to help you discover all the subtleties, these authentic winemakers have no shortage of ideas! From the traditional visit & tasting to theescape game for groups of 15 to 25 people, you can also picnic at the château and take part in one of the workshops (sensory, nature & wine, insects & wine...). A Sentier des Vignes (vineyard trail) also allows you to visit the vineyard on your own.

It's melting, it's crunchy, it's spicy, it's colorful, it's spicy... Darricau is the place that drives chocolate lovers crazy - the real, artisanal kind! Owner Laurence is adorable, and her husband Michel is nowhere to be found... It's only to be expected that he's perfecting his beans in his workshop, which he brings with him from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Madagascar. In this boutique, you'll find absolutely every kind of chocolate you can imagine, not forgetting the original chocolate sculptures or the 100% handmade, palm-oil-free salted butter caramel verrines!

All year round, the Peyruse family organizes guided tours and walks through the vineyards, followed by a tasting and a Médoc-style snack, as well as "apéros estuaire". Visitors learn about the different AOCs, the stages in the vine cycle, and the manual and mechanical tasks of the winegrower. On the banks of the estuary, the tour continues with a visit to the carrelets de pêche and the tonnes à canards. Participants are then invited into the pink-and-gray winery, where two seven-hectoliter amphorae take pride of place. A warm welcome and a bucolic setting.

VIGNOBLES RODET RECAPET is a winegrowing estate that has been run by the same family for almost a century. It produces environmentally-friendly AOC Côtes de Bourg and AOC Saint-Émilion wines. Certified "Haute Valeur Environnementale" (High Environmental Value) since 2016, this estate strives to harvest grapes by hand to guarantee optimal quality. On site, online or at a wine fair, you can discover these vintages made with ancestral know-how that combines tradition and modernity. A sure bet for lovers of wines with character and authentic terroir notes.

Château Croix de Labrie is a winery located in Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes. The estate offers stays, tours and tastings of their wines. Château Croix de Labrie wines are renowned for their exceptional quality. The estate practices organic and biodynamic agriculture, working the soil and limiting the load per vine. Château Croix de Labrie is also known for its garden vineyard, where wines are produced in small quantities in a garage rather than in a traditional winery.

The history of Château du Mont dates back to the end of the ^19th century, with a motto that can be summed up in 3 words: "Passion", "Qualities" and "Pleasures". Today, the 25-hectare estate, spread over the Saintes-Croix-du-Mont, Sauternes and Graves appellations, produces 100,000 bottles of white and red wines harvested exclusively by hand. Claire and Hervé Chouvac not only produce wine, they also share their passion with you. They are happy to welcome you to the estate for tours and tastings.

Choosing Destination Grand Comptoir means choosing quality, flavor and artisanal roasting. Coffees, infusions, teas, cocoa, but also sugars, honeys, jams, syrups, fruit juices or smoothies, and all organic... These professionals, who fill cups all over France, travel the world to find and select the best producers. They then create exceptional products in their Bordeaux workshops.

Copains des champs, is above all the meeting of producers who became friends and who wished to put forward products mainly from their region, 100% responsible, 100% authentic and at a fair price. Without intermediaries, the farmers leave their production in a deposit-sale. There are more than 1,000 organic or sustainable products, ranging from dry to fresh, not forgetting wines, natural fruit juices, olive oils, honeys... The store welcomes its producers on Saturdays, organizes tastings and contests.

Formerly named Domaine de Bord-Madeleine and then Château Lafleur Vachon, Château Raymond Tapon has a prestigious history. In 1904, Mr Chaumet-Tapon's wines won the grand prix in Saint-Louis. The vines, cultivated according to traditional methods, are located in Saint-Emilion. A superb black robe, dark in depth and purple on the surface, dresses this bottle with an expressive bouquet that combines red fruits and spices with an elegant toasted and fresh woody flavour.

Château de l'Hurbe, built in the ^18th century, has been family-owned since 1921. Its vines are planted on the slopes of the Dordogne, including 10 hectares in the Côte-de-Bourg appellation and 15 hectares in Bordeaux Supérieur. The range also includes dry white, crémant and rosé, and the estate also produces excellent sweet and sparkling grape juice. Don't hesitate to come and visit the estate and enjoy a tasting session, as you'll receive a very warm welcome! You can even stay on site, in the beautiful 120 m² outbuilding.