Gourmet products local specialties and wines Aude

There are ice cream parlors and ice cream parlors and this one is in the category of super ice cream parlors. Located in front of the town hall square, this artisan ice cream maker offers his 100% homemade creations made from organic milk, organic fruits and organic sugar, in short, pure nature in your cone. It is on the floor above the store that everything is prepared, 12 flavors ranging from the most classic: vanilla-pecan, chocolate sorbet, pistachio, mango, to the most original: lavender-honey with berries, "detox" sorbet kiwi, cucumber and lime. Not to be missed!

It is impossible to stroll, stay or reside here without tasting the "Tarte Gruissanaise", a local speciality made with puff pastry, frangipane, meringue and pine nuts, made by Alain Bernard. We also fell in love with the "Narbonnaise" with rum-soaked grapes, as well as the homemade "Croustade". A pure delight that we enjoyed intensely. Very good traditional or more original breads are also sold here, as well as very good pure butter pastries and a wide range of beautiful pastries of all sizes, which appealed to our sweet tooth.

Unquestionably the finest showcase for Minervois wines, with over 1,000 references from 140 cellars and estates at cellar prices. You can rely on our highly professional staff to help you make your choice, or you can rely on the whim of the moment. Futé, discovery boxes and subscriptions to receive your surprise bottles every month. Visit their website to shop and make sure you don't miss any of the "rendez-vous vignerons" organized during the summer.

Bebelle saw big and he did well! After the restaurant where the Belzons family proposes to taste on the spot beautiful plates of meat (beef brochettes, tripe, magret...), Johanna, the sister, took in hand the stall next door to sell you directly the products. You like good meat and excellent charcuterie? Go to the butcher's shop at Bebelle, the butcher François is not stingy with good advice and it's a very appreciable little extra. Don't hesitate to order the best pieces, especially during the Christmas and Easter periods.

Located in the heart of Narbonne, this wine merchant is first and foremost a passionate connoisseur of fine wines and French cinema, and his wife is a decorator. That's why here you're bound to find the unusual object or pretty bottle to buy. We appreciate the selection of wines exclusively from the region, rums, craft beers and gourmet preserves for aperitifs. In terms of decoration, 2022 was marked by the success of the wrought-iron emus, and Gilles has promised us other strange beasts for 2023... A warm welcome and sound advice.

At Planche et Tire-bouchon, you'll be drawn in by the delicious smells emanating from the tables. From Tuesday to Sunday, as early as 8 a.m., you can enjoy thin slices of "Pata Negra de Jabugo" or Serrano ham, chorizo or soubressade. You'll want it all! Most of the bottles are locally produced and priced at the caveau. Stéphanie's selection is perfect to accompany your charcuterie tasting. Don't forget to order your platters for your aperitif dinners, guaranteed success!

A few kilometers from Narbonne lies a breathtaking Cistercian jewel: the Abbey of Fontfroide. The vines as well as the land are immutable witnesses of past centuries: heir of a monastic viticultural work, installed at the edge of the scrubland, the 12 references of Fontfroide wines are at the same time complex, fruity, racy and tannic. Wines, rich in aromas in the spirit of the Corbières, that we invite you to discover and to test absolutely at the Caveau de l'Abbaye! Take the opportunity to see the regional products selected for you.

The Maison Escudier was founded a century ago, and the know-how handed down from generation to generation takes on its full meaning here. Taste what has made the town's reputation: cassoulet, the real thing, the one that simmers for hours. You can order and take it away fresh, ready to put in the oven, or stock up on jars for the year. Discover other house products such as local ham, dried duck breast, foie gras, ready-made meals... Discover our new store in the ZI d'En Meric and our online boutique

Here is an exceptional site for the Salt which produces about 40,000 tons of white gold per year, and the salt makers, strong of an ancestral tradition, concoct for us a salt which received in 2018, the eco-label Natural Regional Park Value Natural! Come and discover it in this shop of local products, just like the bath salts with essential oils and different virtues (energizing, toning or relaxing). At the back of the shop, take a look at the salt ecomuseum (free entrance), an invitation to relive the salt harvest at the beginning of the 20th century.

On Thursday mornings, greengrocers, butchers, shellfish, olive and other succulent products are sold in the Cours Mirabeau. That same day the flower market is next door, quai Victor Hugo, with plants and cut flowers. Non-food products are sold on the Promenade des Barques and Cours Mirabeau on Thursday and Sunday mornings. On Tuesday mornings, the "fripe" and Saturday mornings the organic market offering meats, breads, poultry, honeys, cheeses, wines, fruits and vegetables are held Cours Mirabeau. Do not miss: the big festive market in August in the heart of the city.

A newcomer to Narbonne, Stéphanie Asco's highly attractive shop is a concentrate of good taste and gourmet delights, and it's because she doesn't want to be like everyone else that you'll find everything here that you won't find anywhere else. First of all, you'll discover a fine selection of wines from the region and beyond, all organic or biodynamic, but also spirits, gins, rums, digestifs... And what can we say about the selection of gourmet products such as Kalios smoked olive oil! A bit of literature and the very enlightened advice of Fanny the epicurean.

Brioche du Moulin is a bakery which is located at Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, within walking distance from the historical monuments. Here, bread is a passion but also a family story: the owners are former millers of Castelnaudary, now flour traders! Their daughters welcome you in the bakery to offer you various breads (with chestnut flour, with cereals, with figs, with whole wheat, in rustic way, etc), Viennese pastries but also some pastries and salted pleasures: sandwich, croque-monsieur, pizza... Then, for the breakfast, between two shops or simply to enjoy good bread, go to Brioche du Moulin!

Gilles Bourguignon, former rugby player of RCNM, has become a proven businessman but still keen on well-done job.  His company is one of the success stories of Narbonne. In his bakery, Gilles bakes bread, Viennese pastries and pastries found in his eight Aude stores under the brands L'Epi d'Ovalie and Le Fournil de Gilles. Here, the breads are baked in an oven heated by wood and worked in the baker tradition: sourdough bread, maize, organic, sliced, cereals and especially the unmissable spelt bread! You will also find, at any time of the day, Viennese pastries, pastries, salty and sweet pies, sandwiches, pizzas, slices of bread, wraps.... And for our greatest pleasure, there are the products from the region: Galette Occitane, Pignes de la Garrigue without forgetting the fabulous Narbonnaise! If you stop at Le Fournil, Route d'Espagne, you will find a small bar that is fitted out as well as a small terrace near the car park. The sandwiches are generous and the fish fresh, ideal for a short break as you leave work or on holiday route!

The Bubble café is a veritable institution in the heart of Saint-Pierre, where you can enjoy the sunny terrace facing the sea and the market in all seasons. You can enjoy cocktails, drinks and crêpes, as well as homemade waffles and bubble waffles, and smoothies made with ice cream and fresh fruit. It's worth noting that the quality ice cream is homemade and made on site. Enjoy it here or take it away. We love the warm welcome and family-friendly, even festive, atmosphere!

In the heart of Narbonne, Le Temps du Chocolat offers a tasty journey around chocolate. Dark chocolate? Milk chocolate? We've fallen for Carré Or, 100% grand cru from the Dominican Republic. You'll find chocolate creations, gourmet baskets, themed chocolates (for the holidays), ballotins of all sizes... François Bodelle also offers delicious homemade macaroons with 68% chocolate, lime, Costa Rican milk chocolate praline and passion fruit. In fine weather, homemade ice creams are available.

Here's a temple to wine that's a dream come true, with its wide choice of products and attractive presentation. This cooperative cellar brings together 45 passionate winegrowers on 280 ha, all of whom have put their grape varieties on the map: Les Pujots, Les Vignerons, le Grussius, IGP Les Sens de la Garrigue, IGP Les Sens des Etangs and AOP La Clape Alta Vinha. You'll also find liqueur wines such as Muscat and Cartagène. The site's motto, by Leonardo da Vinci, pays tribute to the winemakers: "Happiness comes to men who are born where good wine is found."

Rucher de l'Ours was founded in 1975. Today, Philippe Weibel runs 300 hives in the Pyrenees, producing around 10 tonnes of a wide variety of honeys every year. Within a 100 km radius of the honey house, the bees find a wide variety of resources in a pollution-free environment. Among the products on offer here are some twenty honeys, such as dandelion honey, with its pronounced taste slightly attenuated by the taste of wild cherry, very bitter arbutus honey, woodruff honey...

Gruissan is well known for its salt flats and its Fleur de Sel. On site, take a guided tour of the salt flats on foot or on an electric scooter to discover the secrets of this product and its know-how, without forgetting a visit to the eco-museum. If you want to bring back a souvenir, you have the choice: find the salt bar where you can choose between 24 varieties of large flavored salts in bulk, or head to the grocery store where you will find salt shakers and even a cosmetic section, with bath salts made in Gruissan!

Catherine's jams have been delighting visitors to the Hôtel du Pont Vieux for some years now, and now that they've opened the grocery store, a whole space is dedicated to gourmet delights! L'Echoppe, located right next to the hotel, not only sells Les Confitures de la Cité®, but also wines, charcuterie, cheeses, preserves and cookies, mainly from the region. As for jams, there's always the staple: salted butter caramel, apple jelly with spices, kiwi from Cuxac d'Aude... and new products regularly!

The first vines of Château Capitoul, were planted in the ^14th century. It was recognized and elevated to the rank of Cru La Clape in 2015. The wines harvested on the 92.4 ha of the estate have the High Environmental Value label and are part of prestigious appellations. These are the ones you can taste at the cellar or at the restaurants of the Château.

It was in 1938 that the winegrowers of Ventenac, grouped in a cooperative, acquired this winegrowing "folly". When you enter the cellar, you will discover a place full of history, as well as vintages representative of the richness of the Minervois region and of the organic labeling. At the foot of the castle, you can admire "La Marie-Thérèse", the only "boss's boat" still existing in Europe. Built in Toulouse in 1855, it was used to transport goods and wine on the Canal du Midi until 1960.

For more than 20 years, right in the center of Les Halles, the Maison Lopez has been delighting its regular customers and tourists with its certified organic tapenades. Go there and like us, you will fall for the classic tapenade made with green or black olives, unless the green one with peppers or the one with Espelette peppers tickles your fancy. You will also find candied garlic and candied tomato. We also like olive oil in half-liter, liter or five-liter cans. You can taste the tapenades and other spreads before buying.

Stéphane and Anna Barbera's grocery store isn't just pretty, it's gourmet too! After a long career in the restaurant business, Stéphane and his daughter have made a dream come true: to open their own gourmet shop. Here you'll find an attractive cheese stall with around a hundred references, as well as charcuterie by the slice and in the form of aperitif platters (to order). You'll also find canning products from Castelnaudary, and spreads made in Gruissan. In short, savoury, sweet and for the thirsty, wines, champagne and spirits.

Amandine has taken over the reins of the estate and creates magnificent terroir wines, imbued with the salinity of Peyriac de Mer's maritime soils. A visit to her new cellar in the medieval streets of the historic village center is a must! As you taste the wines, you'll hear all about the Corbières, the Mediterranean grape varieties, the history of the area, the influence of the ponds, the winds and the sun... Not to be missed!

The domain of Auzines owes its name to persistent oaks whose acorns and small leaves are agitated over the vineyards. All grapes harvested on the field are typical of the Corbières: Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, and Bruno Bernet, the enologist and winemaker of the domain, he focuses on improving the quality of its red vintages, thus; he enhance the soil and limits production to the best mature grapes. Fleurs de Garrigues is the main vintage of the domain, its cassis and blackberry flavors perfectly blends with rosemary, thyme, lavender and broom, which are typical of the surrounding scrubland. The domain offers a warm welcome, and the tasting of their AOC is a pure delight.

Here, for four generations, the work of the vine is guided by the same objective, a quality of the grapes at the harvest so that the material testifies in the glass of the specificity of the soil. A superb underground cellar has been dug for barrel breeding. You can visit it, as is the property museum that belongs to the Gualco family for a good century. The pond did indeed exist: Two centuries ago, he was the favourite place of fishing of the archbishops of Narbonne, before leaving to beautiful vineyards. You will discover a wide range of wines reflecting the Corbières appellation. The Gris des Doves, very fruity in mouth, a summer wine par excellence, or the sweet wine with taste of honey and jam, nuts with a very good length in mouth, it is divine with foie gras or roquefort.

After having made the Montpellier oenology school, Sophie started in 2000 in the great Vigneronne adventure. It works with respect for the environment, fits into a "bio" logic, planted trees, stocked nest, sheep of passage… and is inspired by traditional methods of wine development. So each wine is inspired by exciting wines: " Les Terrassettes "assembly of several varieties," Les Dimanches "marriage of carignan and Grenache… and there are those of Vincent, Sarah and" Les Others "which bears the names of all the friends! This is a great opportunity to immerse itself with the serenity of the place, to discover unique wines, where Sophie's work has the first role!

Château Pech-Latt is one of France's pioneering organic winegrowing estates, dating back to the ^8th century, in a landlocked area nestled in the Corbières mountains. Pech-Latt, Occitan for "top of a wide hill", is named after the rolling hills on which the estate stretches. The jewel of the Corbières, with 160 hectares of organic vines and rich, voluptuous wines, in a land of sun and wind, Pech-Latt stands for the authenticity of committed wines, expressing the passion and respect of men for their terroir!

Since the 80's, the Greuzard family dreamed of making wine. This was done in 1987 with the purchase of parcels of carignan in Sallèles-d'Aude. The development of the farm continued in 2001 with the purchase of the Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte. On their land, the winegrowers produce in a reasoned and environmentally friendly way. It is also at the Domaine de l'Herbe Sainte that 4 superb, spacious and well appointed gites are offered, facing the beautiful swimming pool.

Just a stone's throw from the Collégiale de Montréal, Marc Pagès and Stéphanie Fargues offer some twenty red, white and rosé wines matured at the Domaine, which benefits from an exceptional climate. The Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Grenache and Chardonnay grape varieties produce prestigious, award-winning cuvées. Domaine Le Fort red is a full-bodied wine, with pronounced tannins and intense aromas. Don't miss Stéphanie's oenological workshops, designed to awaken both the olfactory and gustatory senses.

Built in 1620, the family estates of the Château de Pennautier covering 200 ha are rich in history linked to the recognition of its wines, long served at the court. Thanks to Nicolas and Miren de Lorgeril, this Cabardès has a deep garnet color, a black currant and garrigue nose, both powerful and deep. The cellar combines modern winemaking techniques with the naturalness of a winemaker's architecture. The store offers many local products, and you can also discover the wines of the property during a tasting.

The Domaine J. Laurens, with its exceptional and even confidential vintages, never ceases to exalt the senses through the chenin, chardonnay, pinot noir and mauzac grape varieties that make up their blanquettes and crémants de Limoux. Jacques Calvel at the head of the company, remains modest about the shower of medals that crown his superb vintages, the fine connoisseurs are not mistaken, taste quickly "le clos des demoiselles", "le moulin" or "la rose n°7" with notes of lemon, mandarin, almond and brioche, for a unique sparkling experience!

The cooperative has 130 members and a vineyard of 1100 ha. Its modern winery produces H.V.E-certified AOP Fitou, Corbières, Muscat de Rivesaltes, Rivesaltes and vins de pays. Thanks to its seaside vineyards on sun-drenched hillsides, the Leucat terroir produces wines that combine tradition and modernity. Don't hesitate to discover their different vintages and local products over a tasting session in one of their cellars in Leucate Village and Port Leucate, or during events if you come across their Wine-Truck

Séverine and Gilles Contrepois have been working on a magnificent schist terroir exclusively on hillsides for the past ten years. They have chosen organic farming and, without a doubt, with good reason. Recently, the couple broke away from the Fitou, Corbières and Rivesaltes appellations to label their wines "vin de France" in order to obtain more creative and ethical freedom. Ingenuity allows to create wines that are different because they are fine, fresh, elegant, complex, harmonious. They are the reflection of the terroir.

They have been close to bees for twenty years. The friendly Oulès couple today has 220 hives, which is more than ten million winged and very dedicated workers who work to transform the nectar and the honeydew of plants in honey of scrubland, flowers of sunflower, mountain, rosemary, chestnust tree, bush, heather and many other perfumes. They are all character honey. Carole and Armand also sell gingerbreads, honey sweets, hazelnut confits, almond comfit with honey, as well as chestnut cream.

If you want to discover the products of the Aude region, while being sure of their quality, their origin and their production methods, welcome to the Pays d'Oc Farm! Located in the heart of town, opposite the tourist office, this showcase of excellence in Chaurian crafts and food products will let you discover the best of the Aude region. Here, the emphasis is on short circuits, since this delicatessen is a grouping of local producers and craftsmen, who put forward ancestral know-how in a concern for traceability and total quality.

It would be a mistake not to try Audeline's ewe's milk ice creams! In addition to the classic flavors, Carine and Félix offer seasonal ice creams such as fig, walnut or chestnut, but they also have some surprises in store for you with ice creams flavored with violets, Pyrenean honey, gingerbread, almond milk or even the fig-walnut marble with honey! Don't leave without some curds, fresh cheeses or yoghurts with natural flavors, they are real delights! We welcome you on appointment for a nice tasting.

La Miellerie des Clauses isn't just a producer's store, it's also an invitation to discover the life of bees through the eyes of passionate beekeepers. Through an observatory, Laurent explains the life of bees in a specially dedicated workshop, and the beekeeper won't hesitate to open a hive full of bees, which you can observe in complete safety behind a bay window. Our production, which is being converted to organic farming, regularly wins awards in competitions. Summer workshops for young and old.

For more than thirty years, this couple has been raising goats. A great success, since they are now at the head of 60 goats, 20 ewes, and a beautiful production of cheese. If you feel hungry, Catherine will be happy to set up a table and a few chairs on her large plot of land next to the sheepfold. You will be able to admire a magnificent panorama while enjoying a homemade goat cheese pie and a good glass of wine. Think to warn in advance: either the day before, or before starting the walk.

Welcome to the historic Nougalet boutique! Until 2022, this was where the company and its manufacturing workshops were based, but following growing success and Éric Monterrat's desire to offer his customers a new gourmet experience, the factory moved to the 6,000 m² site just outside Carcassonne, in Trèbes. Rest assured, the Luc-sur-Aude store remains a superb showcase for Nougalet's expertise, where you'll find chocolates, bonbons, caramels, macoranias and lollipops, all served individually or in boxes.

A veritable Limoux institution since 1936, Maison Bor perpetuates ancestral know-how in the manufacture of nougat and chocolates. Let yourself be tempted by their specialty, the Tap de Limos, a small chocolate made with chardonnay marc in the shape of a champagne cork, or by the unrivalled creaminess of their nougats, made in copper cauldrons. The range of nougats is as varied as the packaging, sold individually, in boxes or in sachets. All our specialties are made with local, high-quality raw materials.

This ancient fruit blessed by the gods has no more secrets for Jean-Laurent Pideil. This "Oliveraie des copains" is teeming with ideas, constantly evolving on the possibilities of manufacturing and collaborations, we discover high quality products with exalted gustatory virtues. Lucques, picholines, bouteillan in organic conversion, which mature slowly on the Limoux soil. These varieties offer a range of exceptional products, as well as a range of local cosmetics.

This is the story of Fanny who, having grown up in the family bakery in Sallèles d'Aude, decided to "return to the roots ", to the place where her father acquired the trade. And she was right to do so, delighting us with her traditional or special breads, chocolatines, butter or plain croissants, almond loaves and other viennoiseries. As for pastries, it's Barbara who pampers us with a host of homemade delights, including pine nut tarts, a traditional Aude speciality made with cream and almonds, and the famous Paris Vinassan.

For three generations, the Canguilhem family has been growing market garden produce in Coursan, in the lower plain of the Aude. Renowned for its famous black and gold stamped Charentais melons, it also offers, for direct sale in its store, asparagus, artichokes, squash, tomatoes, eggplants, strawberries and grapes from the farm. Other seasonal fruits and vegetables and local groceries, including homemade olive oil, complete the picture. Practicing a reasoned agriculture, the farm is certified HVE3, guarantee of food quality.

Located in Roquefeuil, in the Aude Pyrenees, GAEC des Bordes is a livestock farm specializing in the direct sale of beef and veal. The animals are raised with respect for tradition and ethics, in compliance with current regulations. The herd of Gascony cows from the Pyrenees is fed quality feed, with hay and cereals produced on the farm. In summer, the cows graze in the farm's meadows and in the summer pastures. In addition to meat, the GAEC des Bordes also sells potatoes grown on site. You'll have the opportunity to sample these products and many others (such as home-made charcuterie), by booking a meal in the old natural stone barn, converted into a reception room. It's at the heart of the farm, above the cutting room where they process all their produce. The farm's products are highly appreciated for their quality, and are available for sale on site or for delivery. The GAEC des Bordes also takes part in markets and fairs to showcase its products. For lovers of quality meat, a visit to the GAEC des Bordes farm is highly recommended.

Family property since 1804, this castle was built by the Viscounts of Narbonne in the ^12th century. On the 32 hectares of stony or clay-limestone soil, exposed on the south-eastern slopes of the Corbières maritime massif, we find the characteristic grape varieties of the Languedoc: syrah, grenache noir, carignan and mourvèdre. These soils produce wines of excellence, with low yields. Proof of this is the AOP Corbières Ermengarde, the flagship of the estate, which regularly wins awards, including two stars and the "coup de coeur" in the Hachette guide 2021.

Did you know that the best mozzarella in France is a mozzarella made in Corbières? Edoardo pampers his beautiful buffalos and they give him the best quality milk. The mozzarellas are made with fresh milk... and have a unique taste! With the success of the mozzarella, Edoardo also offers pressed tomatoes, cooked and uncooked, lactic cheeses made from buffalo milk and ice cream to die for. The Antonini family also offers a gourmet table to discover their 100% home-made Italian cuisine

In Gruissan, we know the white gold, but since a few years, the red gold is also produced there. TheCrocus Sativus has found in these Aude lands the ideal climatic conditions to bloom and offer a quality saffron. Marjorie and Cheick cultivate it on a small plot of land in an artisanal and reasoned way, without pesticides or fertilizers. To discover the secrets of saffron, visit them in the fall, you may witness the harvest that must be done at dawn, before the flower opens. Point of sale at the Cave du Baroudeur or online.

Here is an address which will fill with happiness many people. Located on the small port of La Redorte, Le Spot combines a restaurant, a wine bar and a cellar-grocery store offering no less than 240 references of wines, spirits, beers of the region and local products at producer prices. You can taste on the spot ? choose your bottle and add 5 € of corkage fee, the wine by the glass is of course proposed. Many events are organized, whether festive or gourmet, you will spend a unique and rewarding moment.