Gourmet products local specialties and wines Pyrénées-Atlantiques

A staple of Basque delicacies, it has been delighting generations of gourmets since 1946. You'll find classic regional chocolates such as Rocher de Biarritz, Touron Basque, Calissons and cocoa powder... In winter, truffettes are on offer, and all year round, chocolate lollipops, tablettes and caramels are on the menu. A house also renowned for its pastries. Gâteau basque, millefeuille, Saint-Honoré, fruit tarts, baba au rhum, etc... a difficult choice, with a range of creations to choose from.

At Thierry Bamas, a pastry chef with a host of awards to his name, including Meilleur Ouvrier de France and world champion of frozen desserts, patisserie is elevated to the rank of gourmet art. Signature sweet treats include millefeuille, paris-brest, basque cakes, cakes and lemon meringue tarts, all of which are perfections of taste and iced sweetness. A gourmet address not to be missed, with new creations all year round!

Place Clemenceau is home to the boutique of pastry chef Thierry Bamas, MOF since 2011. A year earlier, he became world champion in frozen desserts. While he already excels in Bayonne and Anglet, what this creative pastry chef lacked was an intense venue close to the sea. Here, you can enjoy cakes, chocolates... as well as the brand's famous ice creams. Bamas is also a dessert school, where you can share the chef's expertise and impress your guests by learning or perfecting your technique. All levels.

For more than 100 years, LAFITTE has maintained the excellence and know-how of Landes gastronomy. Exclusive partner of the Club of Chefs of State throughout the world, it is recognized for the superior quality of its products. The traditional fattened ducks are raised for a minimum of 102 days and fattened on whole grain corn, in accordance with the Label Rouge and IGP Landes (Protected Geographical Indication) specifications. Discover the gastronomic world of Foie Gras, confit, magret des Landes, a whole range of products around the duck.

Le Pastis d'Amélie is a pastry that pays homage to the traditional Béarn cake. The story begins with the love affair between Pierre Larquier, a cabinet-maker from the Landes region, and Marie-Amélie Baradat, a talented Béarnaise cook. Jean-Louis Larquier, Amélie's grandson, rediscovered the recipe and spent ten years rediscovering the authentic flavors of yesteryear. Making pastis requires over 48 hours' work and meticulous attention to detail. Peio Larquier, Jean-Louis' successor, invites visitors to sample this delicacy at his bakery in Mazerolles or under Les Halles in Pau, accompanied by a custard and a regional wine.

Located in Nousty, in the Béarn region of France, Maison Cassandrine has been perpetuating an age-old tradition since 1980: the traditional manufacture of jams. This artisanal jam maker distinguishes itself by creating top-of-the-range gourmet jams. This Maison Cassandrine offers a wide range of sweet treats, from traditional flavors to original creations, all made with the utmost respect for fruit and quality raw materials. Using traditional manufacturing methods, the fruit is preserved with sugar in small cauldrons, to create artisanal jams with the authentic taste of yesteryear.

Mahatsa is a wine and beer cellar dedicated to epicureans of taste. Our committed wine merchant offers a wide range of wines from France and beyond! With over 300 references in organic, biodynamic and natural wines, spirits and bubbles from small regional producers, Adrien, a Basque-Burgundian vintner and defender of taste and a job well done, offers us... Mahatsa is also a meeting place, with exhibitions by painters and a monthly oenology "school" over a plate of food.

The capital of the Basque Country has also been the French City of Chocolate since the 17th century. L'Atelier du Chocolat, since 1951, has been one of its prestigious ambassadors, renowned for its rigorous selection of the world's finest beans, and for its recognized expertise in handcrafted creations. This Bayonne boutique, like the 5 others in the Basque Country, offers all the expertise of master craftsmen. Bouquets de Chocolat®, chocolate spreads, boxes of chocolates for special occasions, organic chocolates to treat yourself too!

Irina Pasta is first and foremost two friends from the Basque Country, passionate about gastronomy and... pasta, who decided to create their own collection of ravioli, gnocchi, pasta and lasagne from their laboratory. You can find them all year long at the markets of St-Jean-de-Luz, Bidart, Quintaou in Anglet and in the fine grocery stores of the region. With Basque-style recipes such as Ossau-Iraty sheep's cheese and Bayonne ham ravioles, Piperade vegetable ravioles with Espelette pepper, Bayonne ham ravioles, blue cheese and roasted walnuts... The excellence of the products !

The initiatives of this national brand to promote our terroir are to be applauded. In Villefranque, between Bayonne and Ustaritz, as in other towns in the Basque Country, Patricia and Fabrice, friendly local business professionals, select the best seasonal produce all year round. This village mini-market offers fresh vegetables, fruit, cured meats from small producers, a creamery, traditional groceries and wines. Don't hesitate to order the roast chicken and the famous oysters.

Cave et fromages, a dual concept for pairing. A cellar for a selection of wines from the terroir and beyond, champagnes and spirits with a hundred or so references, and mature cheeses with fine signatures and the result of a rigorous, gourmet selection. La Cave à Fromages invites discovery with exceptional products to suit all budgets. And let's not forget the delicatessen, which also reproduces the know-how of the region and beyond.

Domaine Bayard perfectly combines a passion for wine and the art of entertaining. As a producer of Jurançon wines, it stands out for its expertise and commitment to excellence. Carefully cultivated vines and traditional winemaking techniques produce exceptional wines. Enthusiasts can taste these wines in a dedicated area, discovering the full richness of Petit Manseng and Gros Manseng grape varieties. Tours of the estate and winery are also available. In addition to its viticulture, Domaine Bayard offers a magnificent function room ideal for private and professional events.

In the heart of Anglet's Pontots business park, this is the place to go for a gourmet lunch break. With its sheltered patio and plancha (in season), its space dedicated to bistronomic catering, on the spot or to take away, and the product showcase. From speciality breads, viennoiseries and cakes to savoury pies of generous proportions, XXL burgers, mixed salads (Landaise, Basque, Caesar...), sandwiches and more. All made on the premises by a team of professionals.

WE: 2 artisan chocolatier-biscuit maker-glazier-cook... for 10 years! Mathilde and Guillaume, 2 enthusiasts of taste and chocolate, combine their know-how to create dark and milk chocolate bars, P'tit Basque praline-hazelnut bites, caramel spreads, marshmallow bear paws, etc., from their Arcangues lab, to the delight of gourmets/gourmands. And grandmother's jams, apricot and strawberry. You can also try the house specialty, iced Basque cake, all from their little boutique-counter in Biarritz.

How can you imagine a brioche, a biscotte, a toast without a layer of homemade jam? We all dream of it, and Eva, with "La Petite Cueillette", has done it! Modern, singular jams with exquisite tastes and original, seasonal combinations, without colorants or additives, the store offers blends of the most common fruits to the most daring. Banana-cocoa, raspberry-tonka-lime, kiwi-orange-ginger... The fruit is magnified and reasonably selected according to the season, and picked when ripe. All day long, the intoxicating aromas waft into the street around the store, along with the tantalizing smell of jams simmering.

Two minutes from the beach of Port Vieux, you will appreciate a stop at Noisette Pâtisserie, which also serves as a tea room in a cosy and luminous setting. Already a very popular supplier to professionals in the Basque Country, you will succumb to the sweet (and savory) treats where hazelnuts have found their letters of nobility. Signature recipes and variations made in the store's laboratory but also in Iraty. Equally generous pastries, financiers, cakes for a snack on the go. Thank you Sandy and Mathieu, this talented duo.

The specialities of the Basque Country are not only Basque cake, chilli, chocolate and ham, but also sangria, which is produced and enjoyed on both sides of the border. Mainly in Ayherre in the Basque Country, a sparkling sangria called Loreak "the flowers" (in Basque) is produced by hand from natural wines, juices and flavors, in three flavors with a maximum alcohol content of 8% by volume. Available in white, pink and red, they are the perfect accompaniment to summer aperitifs and evening parties.

Opposite Les Halles de Bayonne, this cellar has a refined, well-lit setting to showcase the wines, with over 1,000 references. Wines are presented by region: Rhône, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux and more. From French wines to regional wines to world wines. You'll also discover a fine showcase of vintage Armagnacs, old rums, whiskies, eaux-de-vie, champagnes, cognacs, local Patxaran... Tasting evenings and introductory courses are offered.

In the heart of the village, Jean-Baptiste and Maïté's farm shows its differences. the farm produces 4,000 hams aged between 20 and 24 months. The quality of their production and the selection of their pigs (Large White and Landrace crosses) are essential to them. You'll find plenty of surprises on sale and in many local shops. In addition to IGP Bayonne ham, the farm also produces cured meats with evocative names, as well as fresh produce and homemade preserves: cooked dishes and preserves with typically Basque recipes...

We can't resist this delicious cake, with its pastry cream bursting with choux pastry. A delight for young and old alike, resurrected here thanks to the expertise of our young Master Craftsman. An institutional address which has recently been taken over and which also offers other "homemade" pastries, sandwiches, special breads... Created by the famous Parisian pastry chef Chiboust in 1840, he gave the name to the street where his business was located.

Here are two scientists who have found an appropriate reconversion! Pauline (spirits specialist) and Gauthier (oenology specialist) created in 2022 a very nice concept between a wine and spirits cellar of the world and a tasting area / wine bar. Trained and passionate about wine and spirits, these two globetrotters take you on their travels and their wine stories! We love listening to them talk about the vineyards they discovered, the winemakers they met or the cocktail recipes they put forward! Very nice, personalized welcome and the possibility of nibbling on a board in the cosy tasting area.

Jean-Baptiste Grangé is a very successful pastry chef: European Bakery Champion 2019, French Bakery Champion 2019, Gold Medal for the brioche category at the World Cup of Apprentices 2012, Silver Medal with the French Bakery Team at the World Cup of Apprentices 2012, Best Young Baker in France 2011, Silver Medal at the Olympiades des métiers in Bordeaux in the Pastry category and Gold Medal in the Bakery category. His titles are reflected in his store with a beautiful range of pastries and very good bread!

Welcome to La Cave de Gan - Jurançon, a veritable paradise for lovers of wine and gastronomic delights. Located in the picturesque commune of Gan, in the heart of the Jurançon vineyards, this winery is a must for discovering the region's wine treasures. You'll find an exquisite selection of Jurançon wines, renowned for their unique character and exceptional quality. Whether you're a novice or a connoisseur, the passionate team at La Cave de Gan will be delighted to guide you in your choice and share their expertise with you. You'll find bottles of sweet and dry Jurançon, red and rosé Béarn and a range of gift sets.

Viandes du Haut-Béarn, founded by 2 friends from the Vallée d'Aspe and Vallée d'Ossau seven years ago, opened its first store in Oloron-Sainte-Marie. Established in Pau in 2021, the brand has become a must for lovers of quality meat. With an unwavering commitment to freshness and local provenance, this butcher's shop offers an exceptional selection of tasty, carefully prepared meats. Their passionate butchers are renowned for their expert cuts and attentive service. Their pride and joy is to showcase the Blonde d'Aquitaine, emblematic of their terroir.

Who better than Peio to talk so enthusiastically, knowledgeably and passionately about his poultry, sausages, boudins, racks of pork, lamb mice and so many other fine signatures? It's fair to say that our talented charcutier-rôtisseur-traiteur-restaurateur, caviste (!) has many strings to his bow. Opened 2 years ago, this triple-concept food and beverage store is still going strong in this square of new homes. At lunchtime, you can even dine on large tables or enjoy a freshly baked poultry dish on the terrace: tip: make a reservation!

Cédrine can be proud of her establishment, ideally located on the Avenue de Bayonne, close to other fine food shops. The circle is complete, for all that was missing was a quality cheese dairy to complete the range already on offer. Building on a successful experience in Paris with a master creamer (official supplier to the Elysée Palace), she showcases over 130 varieties of cheese from carefully selected small-scale producers (over 1,000 varieties in France). She also makes platters and compositions to order.

Chocolaterie Laia has opened its^2nd boutique in Ossès, which already boasts a number of fine local artisanal brands. It is one of the last artisanal chocolate factories in the region, working the cocoa bean to master every stage of its transformation into chocolate, from roasting to grinding and conching. The production of chocolate bars - from Peru, Ecuador...-, ballotins, bite-sized chocolates, spreads... Exceptional chocolates with no added oil. Rendezvous atfor a chocolate break, or sample our homemade ice creams in summer.

In the Saint-Esprit district, which is definitely regaining its former splendor, with quality food shops, artisans and restaurants, you'll find Fromagerie artisanale Assimans, proudly represented by Kevin, who is passionate about farmhouse cheeses, mainly local, seasonal and made from raw milk. The presentation is perfect, classified by origin and type. Our artisan doesn't hesitate to cross borders to select and bring back cheese "nuggets" to his boutique! He also prepares custom-made dinner platters.

This cellar and tasting room looks great on the forecourt of this bright, residential neighborhood. A beautiful exhibition and above all a beautiful cellar with the expert and professional advice of François, an epicurean as it should be! Wines from near and far, and a surprising collection of Portuguese wines, rare in the Basque country. One of the cellar's specialties is a selection of local charcuterie boards, prepared for tasting and discovery evenings.

It's this recipe, with its secrets of crunchy cabbage topped with a light, airy cream, developed throughout the day, that has made the Dunes Blanches "success story". Combined with raspberry, pistachio, strawberry and other flavors, this light cabbage can be enjoyed at any time of day. This sweet treat can be enjoyed in Bayonne, Paris, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Cap Ferret, Biarritz and... Saint-Jean-de-Luz. And ephemeral versions with limited-edition seasonal fruits.

The madeleine of your childhood... Maison Teulier has recreated it! And many other madeleines are made here, as well as breads of all kinds and with different flours (rye, corn, etc.), "homemade" viennoiseries, plump croissants and chocolatines (pains au chocolat for some), muffins, brioches and so many other sweet treats. Pastries include seasonal fruit tarts, maxi-baba au rhum, paris-brest, tiramisù and mille-feuille. Savoury break too, with cold snacks and daily and seasonal dishes.

The world of beer has undergone a silent but delicious revolution in recent decades. In Pau, La Craft-Pyrénées emerged in 2022 and offers a menu focused on quality, taste and craftsmanship. The brewery likes to propose compositions with unusual ingredients, special yeasts, and unique brewing processes to create beers that are out of the ordinary. From hoppy stouts to exotic fruit beers, nothing is out of the ordinary! A selection that has won over the many palates of Palais beer lovers! To be enjoyed in the restaurant, on the terrace under the arcades of Place Gramont, or to take home.

This charming 5 hectare estate, located in the Pyrenean foothills not far from Pau, is owned by the Arraou family. With a production that has recently left the Jurançon appellation, these talented winegrowers have taken their biodynamic approach and have launched a pure vinification without any input. In this eco-responsible winery, new experiments are developed such as the ovoid vat made of limestone and clay inspired by the ancient Roman jars and which allows an optimal micro-oxygenation. Sweet, mellow, dry, maceration or natural sparkling white wines are produced... With a particular focus on the Argile cuvée, which has already seduced the world's greatest tables.

Avenue de Verdun in Biarritz is gradually becoming the avenue for gourmets and other gourmands! Fromagerie Les Affinées, now established, is part of the seraglio. José Luis and his team of professionals offer cheese favourites of the moment and French nuggets to whet your taste buds. More than 100 local products and artisanal skills are on display, not forgetting the inevitable charcuterie such as Iberian ham, and regional wines to accompany your "apéro plage" plate or your mixed platter to share.

Michel Goicoechea is part of a gourmet route that passes through this exceptional Aldudes valley. A visit to the fish farm in this wild setting is a must. Fed on fishmeal-based feed, the trout grow harmoniously. From troutelle to portion or large trout, the beautiful ones are known as "rainbows". Visit and buy in the superb boutique, and find them cooked on the best tables in the Basque Country. Smoked trout, rillettes, terrines, coulis... All original recipes!

In this precious cellar, you'll discover almost 1,000 references of wines and spirits. Whatever your budget, you'll find a quality wine. Armagnacs, cognacs, whiskies, rums and eaux-de-vie take pride of place in a dedicated area. Discover the various wine-growing regions of France and even abroad, since Vins de Vincent has several references. Passionate winemakers are regularly invited. Organic and biodynamic wines and a selection of beers are on offer, some of them rare. 4 wineries in the Basque Country.

The village of Nousty in the Béarn region is home to the oldest jam factory in the French Pyrenees. Founded in 1980, Maison Cassandrine is a traditional company specializing in the production of top-of-the-range, gourmet homemade jams. The owners, Marc Coumes and Benoît Prat, have been passionate about fruit since 2003, and now run the jam factory. Their aim is to share their passion by preparing unique products from the South-West region of France. La Maison Cassandrine uses unique know-how to prepare its traditional homemade jams and other sweets. From traditional flavors to more original creations, Maison Cassandrine offers a wide range of products. Whether for traditional jams or special orders, Maison Cassandrine is ready to meet any request. They can also create customized jam jars on request. Please do not hesitate to contact this traditional jam factory for any requests or customized orders.

Aguicheuse, greater, refined and even playful… This is how you can describe this beautiful showcase in the cellar of Irouléguy. And she is surprised to surprise with a large round bar of wine tasting, wonderful lit box, drapes of all colours. It also exposes itself to wine bricks, attractive door door door door, to the colours of the vineyard, further afield, around columns of stone, barrels waiting for the curious who would like to start at the beginning of the tasting, thanks to a smell organ, elsewhere it is a little corner, we see, not far from there. glass, tubs them enlightened. The opportunity, if curiosity is accentuated by this first discovery to decide to offer the tour circuit, from vine to glass.

This craftsman, whose workshops can be visited in Espelette, perpetuates a chocolate-making tradition that began over 400 years ago in the Basque country. Since then, Espelette chillies, cherries, Izarra Vert and Salies-de-Béarn salt have been blended with pure cocoa butter chocolate to create new flavours. Chocolate is treated with exceptional care, combined with the aromas of the South-West region. Here, it's all made-to-measure, as you can compose your own ballotin or "paniers garnis"... Intensity and authenticity make Maison Antton an address not to be missed!

Born at the end of 2022, Maison Gramont is a small delicatessen and tea room where Inès welcomes you with her big smile! You can taste or buy loose French tea (a nice selection for all tastes), enjoy a coffee roasted in Bayonne, indulge yourself with a piece of cake while admiring the breathtaking view of the castle of Pau or discover a small wine library with a selection of French wines. Nestled under the arcades of the Place Gramont - a place that is well worth a visit - this house of the same name is worth a stop and a chat with Inès!

This master pastry chef and chocolatier has set up an elegant space in his store that showcases his products, his profession and his personality. Franck Mendivé is a passionate person, who admits to "intellectualizing everything, having fun while working to the point of gourmet delirium... sometimes". Many delicacies come out of his laboratory, pastries, chocolates, tubes of gourmandise, chocolate almonds, bars, bites, touron.... He is also a renowned caterer of both savory and sweet dishes.

Galeries de Garazi is a department store located in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port. They offer a variety of services, such as in-store shopping and in-store pick-up.

This patisserie-tea room, with Guillaume, will make you succumb to its many sweet nuggets to the delight of your taste buds. In a short space of time, and after an initiatory journey with MOFs, starred chefs in the Basque Country and abroad, our pastry chef has made a name for himself as a craftsman, skillfully reinventing gourmet flavors with refined textures from around the world. Exotic cheesecakes, seasonal tarts, viennoiseries (made with PDO butter and local flour), savoury dishes such as lasagne, burrata salad, savoury waffles...

In the store of the Harizkazuia Farm, you can buy the products of the house, all kinds of honeys of course: chestnut honey, acacia honey, honey with 2 flowers, borage honey, Erika heather honey, Espelette pepper honey, honey and salt, cinnamon honey, pollen, propolis, with recipes, but also candles, sweets, soaps, etc. And it is important to know that all the products come from local, wild and spontaneous flowerings, thus respecting the conditions necessary to the respect of the specifications of the organic beekeeping.

A family-run business since 1749, it now houses a delicatessen offering a fine range of products from the Basque Country (north and south), other regions of France and also Italy and Spain. Isabelle selects honeys from Isturitz and... Greece, sweets from the Pariès house, Egiazki liqueurs, Lizarnoa sparkling wines from the Luxiaenia farm, Lolea sangria, sage-infused olive oil by Kalios and Makila cookies. And also organic cosmetics, decorative objects, tableware, mugs, plates and lots of gift ideas.

Maison Antton, artisan chocolatier, has its workshop in Espelette. The chocolate is made using traditional methods, combining the aromas of the South-West region. To delight your taste buds, you'll find a wide range of ganaches, pralines, tablettes and a selection of cookies in the Urrugne boutique. Discover chocolates that sing of the South-West: with Espelette chilli, Izarra, Salies-de-Béarn salt... Tailor-made, with a wide choice of boxes, gift sets and gourmet baskets to choose from. Simply irresistible!

Magnificent store, the Cotinière is a fishmonger's shop impossible to circumvent in Pau whose mother house is on the island of Oléron. The fish and all the seafood come from Charente-Maritime and the variety is amazing. Sole, haddock, pollack, hake, salted cod... but also many seafoods and shellfish with a fish tank in the center of the space where crab and lobsters frolic. With many salesmen behind the stall, you will be served quickly and well advised according to your projects in the kitchen, cooking times or preparation methods.

This small open-air market is all about conviviality. It's conveniently located in downtown Lescar. You can park easily. Whatever the season, strolling through the aisles is a feast for the eyes, and guarantees a moment of authenticity in direct contact with the producers.

With this weekly event, the local authority is demonstrating its commitment to supporting the dynamism of small local businesses. It's a helping hand for producers, who are often put in a perilous position by mass retailers. It's a chance for everyone to find what they're looking for, to take the time to enjoy life, and to treat themselves to quality products.

Same image, in the boutique at Les Docks de Biarritz as in Bayonne, the parent company. On sale, excellent products from their lab. Not forgetting those from local producers. This superb range is rounded off by the sale of Kintoa PDO fresh pork, the only one of its kind in the region and in France to offer the famous Aldudes pork. Quality and consistency are the watchwords here. Whether it's Kintoa or Bayonne ham, charcuterie and cured meats, artisanal preserves or ready-made meals, Aubard, 3 generations of know-how in cured meats.

The Uhartia farm welcomes lovers of foie gras and duck products that have made the reputation of the South West. Patricia and Cathy will open the doors of their traditional farm to you: whole foie gras, preserved or semi-cooked, smoked duck breast, confit, rillettes... And they will share with you their know-how and experience in this specialist work. The ducks, raised in the open air and fed on the farm's cereals, are processed according to the family's know-how and the recipes are prepared without colouring agents, additives or preservatives.