Gourmet products local specialties and wines Hérault

In the main square of Ganges, as well as in the Halles, lively markets are held for several mornings, on Tuesdays and Fridays in particular. Every day, producers and merchants set up shop, bringing a little more life to the town. The biggest market takes place on Friday mornings, with some 250 stallholders. The stalls are brimming with local colors and scents, especially in summer with the multitude of fruits and vegetables available. You'll love strolling through the aisles to admire the treasures of the Cévennes and the whole department!

In the heart of the Salins district, this cookie factory and tea room offers its cookies with almonds, lemon, figs, fresh butter and, of course, the unavoidable local specialty: the Zezette de Sète. There is also a collection of salted aperitif cookies, including those with anchovies from Collioure or tiellettes. In the delicatessen section, you can fill your basket with honey, olive oil or local fruit juices, which you can choose by the piece or in gift boxes.

Raphaël, a former sommelier and epicurean at heart, has just taken over this cellar, offering a wide selection of wines (300 references) from Languedoc, Côtes-du-Rhône, Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Loire, as well as foreign wines. A few favorites include Domaine Jeff Carrel's Les Darons, a red AOP Languedoc wine, a blend of several terroirs from very old vines. A concentrated, mineral wine with fine tannins. Also biodynamic wines. Wide choice of whiskies, rums, world beers and rare spirits (200 references). Thursday afterwork tastings. Oenology courses and taste workshops by prior arrangement. Free pick-up of orders with the Drive in front of the store.

Promoting local products while respecting an organic charter is what the Biocoop chain of stores offers. You will find on its shelves products from local and responsible productions. The store is in direct contact with producers and processors, who are rarely more than 150 km from the point of sale. Among them are Le domaine Roquemale (Villeveyrac), l'Arbre à pains (Faugères) or the farm Le colibri (Vias).

More than a hundred years old, the Centrales central Halles, built in the «Baltard» style, are the ideal place to provide daily products. Here you can buy the freshest products of the market. ', butchers, bakers, fine grocery stores, cheeses, fruit and vegetables, everything is there to revive tradition without spending a fortune. On Tuesday and Sunday from 7 a. m. to 13 p. m. other stalls complete the offer on the outskirts of the apartments.

Bruno Lessieur's refrigerators and windows are full of red, white, sausages and other meats. Not a part of the animal is missing the call. You can order the eyes closed, the provenance of the meat is indicated, the guarantee of seriousness. The pressés and gourmets will appreciate the catering party whose small dishes fill the whole shop.

In this pedestrian street, friendly and lively - known as "des prisons" - the "Cave au Vin Vivant" is a meeting place for fine people where you can find a nugget of wine, share a glass, chat with regulars, and enjoy a concert that livens up the evening. We appreciate the nice selection of organic, biodynamic and natural wines, the friendly and no-fuss atmosphere, the table that fills up with glasses and good things to nibble with friends at aperitif time. An address where it is good to come back for new gustatory discoveries and simple moments.

It's hard to imagine that vines grow in the middle of the city... And yet, they are still there because the city has sprouted around them, bypassing them to preserve them. In 2003, the Lacombe family took over the family property, which had been owned since 1813. Their meticulous work on the vines and on the grape varieties has allowed the production of a wine appreciated by all, whether it be through the Lucentum, Pont de Vassal, Las Pillas, Merlot l'Enchanteur or their Vone cuvée. Since 2020: possibility to rent the castle for receptions and other events.

The discreet store doesn't attract much attention, but we immediately knew it was a good address! The stars here are charcuterie and Lacaune cheeses, accompanied by delicious prepared dishes such as stuffed mini peppers, homemade tapenade and ratatouille. There are also hams, honey-melted ribs and free-range chickens with tender flesh and crispy skin, plus a fine selection of wines. For added convenience, delicious sandwiches are available to enjoy on the terrace or on the beach.

From the fauna and flora of the garrigues to the tasting of honeys through the work of the bees, you can discover in Saint-Gély, a beekeeping operation that works exclusively with solar energy. On the farm, you will discover 12 to 14 different varieties of honey (Agréé mountain honey, forest honey, Cévennes honey, Causses honey, garrigue honey, thyme honey, rosemary honey, lavender honey, chestnut tree honey, white heather honey, acacia honey), royal jelly, gingerbread and honey sweets.

Leave Montpellier and follow the Larzac foothills into the heart of the Hérault valley. A pleasant path leads to the terraced vineyards of Montpeyroux, a village-castle nestled in unspoilt garrigue. It's here that the renowned wines of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, Languedocs d'altitude, Terrasses-du-Larzac and Montpeyroux have been produced since 1950. These wines have long had the ambition of obtaining "cru communal" status, supported by the region's 21 cooperative wineries.

For lovers of fresh and local produce, the Villeveyrac summer night market is a must-see event. Composed exclusively of farm producers and craftsmen, you are in direct contact with the producers. Every Monday from the beginning of July and for four to six weeks, this market spreads the typical scents and flavors of Villeveyrac and its surroundings. A beautiful Mediterranean market.

In the world of tielle, a delicious local specialty that is absolutely unmissable, there are Giulietta tielles. Made in the purest artisanal tradition, spiced just right, they can be bought on avenue Victor Hugo or in the Halles. For events, it is possible to order in large quantities. Also to be tasted: an eggplant pie sprinkled with parmesan, but also variations of tielles with mozzarella, cheese or anchovy pizzas. You can complete your gourmet basket with Azaïs Polito products and Zézettes de Sète.

Domaine de Roquemale, which means "bad rock" in Occitan, covers thirteen hectares. Here, Valérie and Dominique Ibanez work with a smile and passion on a clay-limestone terroir for a small production, all organic. Among the wines of the Grès de Montpellier appellation, the Cuvée Mâle is a wine with beautiful aromas on the palate. Both powerful and sweet, this pretty nectar finishes on a fresh note. Le Méli-Mélo" is a thirst-quenching wine just the way we like it. Overall, the nine cuvées produced here are as sweet as they are good.

Michel Mas is known for his love of the land. A winemaker handed down from father to son for four generations, in 2006 he created his own 7-hectare estate at the foot of the family château. Viognier, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon make up his work. Respect for nature is another of the estate's hallmarks. Based on Organic Farming, the Organic Forestry method and Biodynamics, Michel Mas offers wines characterized by terroir aromas. Gourmet, elegant and rich in fruit, these are fine wines to discover!

Chantal and Olivier Cozon grow fruit and vegetables all year round on the Mauguio plain. They grow and harvest lettuces, onions, tomatoes, zucchinis, eggplants, melons... The good news is that they offer basket deliveries of their harvest. A few partner growers round out the shopping with grapes, nectarines, raspberries or bunches of mint. You do your shopping online and in three clicks you choose your delivery point.

The road between Bessan and Pézenas has an unsuspected treasure. This plantation of about 60 hectares of olive trees markets its own olives - lucques, picholine and ascolana - and has a mill which enables it to produce beautiful oils. They are available in natural or aromatic versions, so you can vary your pleasures. But not only that! In the shop and online, you will find various items for sale as well as olive paste, cosmetics, care oils and olive-based soaps. Visits to the estate are possible.

Founded in 1963, this Sétoise cannery has now been awarded the "Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant" (Living Heritage Company) label. Here, seafood is treated with experience and respect. A true institution between terroir and gastronomy: fish soups, octopus rouille and marinades, mussels, stuffed squid, brandades... The Collège Culinaire de France has even recognized it as a "Producteur Artisan De Qualité". You can also come and visit the company and taste its tasty products!

This craft brewery is a friendly place full of character, created by a beer-loving duo: Jean-Baptiste and Numa. After travelling and working in breweries, notably in New Zealand, these hop enthusiasts came up with Zoobrew. This address is both a craft brewery and a bar where you can taste their creations on weekends. It attracts connoisseurs, the curious and those who simply want to refresh themselves with original craft beers. Beers are also on sale in the boutique.

When an Australian man meets an Irish woman while making wine in New Zealand, the butterfly effect gives birth a few years later to two beautiful children and a wine estate in Faugères. This is the story of Isla and Paul, a winemaking couple who let themselves be guided by their love of nature and terroir. A love of schist and a combination of young and old vines, all wrapped up in organic viticulture from foot to glass: this is the philosophy of this endearing couple. We love their cuvées as much as their avant-garde spirit!

Founded in 1989 in Balaruc, this small company has become internationally famous thanks to its meteoric rise. The brand's boutique-workshop and head office are now housed in the town's former railway station. Cookies, chocolates, confectionery, cakes, madeleines and regional sweet specialties fill the old-fashioned shop-like shelves. This cookie and chocolate factory offers tours of the workshop. Gourmets can leave with their arms full of treats to sweeten their cupboards or offer as gift boxes.

From Port Marianne, you can stroll along the river to the huge Marché du Lez with its halles. This trendy industrial hub is home to restaurants, producers, retailers and craftspeople. There's an abundance of food on offer, with plenty of places to nibble on the go or share a brunch, sample local and international dishes, sip a cocktail, toast with an IPA or shop and enjoy DJ entertainment, all in a lively, dressed-up atmosphere!

The specialty of Sète is the Tielle, which came with the first Italian immigrants from Gaëte to the Bay of Naples in 1850. If you are passing through Sète, you must absolutely taste it. At this address, one of the undisputed masters of the tielle displays this small (or large) orange-red pie whose soft dough, worked with olive oil, contains a filling of octopus, tomato and spices... a delight! You can also find mussel turnovers, seafood cocas and excellent pizzas or pissaladières.

Emblematic monument of the Écusson, the Halles Castellane had lost their superb in recent years. After several requests for renovation, they have undergone in the summer of 2019 extensive improvements. In the same way as the Halles Laissac and those of the four seasons, the building is now more pleasant, brighter and more practical. Now the old dark ceiling that was the wart of the place has been replaced by a Mediterranean blue sky that blends beautifully with the cast iron and glass architecture of the market.

Thanks to a meticulous elaboration, the Frontignan Muscat cellar - an emblematic place of the city created in 1904 - offers wines produced from the muscat à petits grains grape variety, also called the "golden muscat". The range of wines is wide and includes dry muscat, very pleasant as an aperitif, 20 year old muscat de Frontignan AOC, rich and aromatic, as well as the muscat Clos du Château de Peyssonnie, balanced and fruity. As a bonus, the store allows you to order your bottles online and have them delivered.

For three generations, the Boudet family has kept its confectionery recipes. Alongside the thirty or so multicoloured berlingots, the other specialities of the house are enthroned: Frontignan muscat chocolate and nougatine. Winter is the time for milk pralines and vanilla-scented almond pralines, while summer is the time for the fruity scents of the berlingots: cherry, tangerine, caramel or even pine nut. Great craftsmen of taste with a very friendly welcome. A visit that will delight children and all gourmets!

the Château de Flaugergues, the "Montpellier folly" of the Millénaire-Grammont district, is one of the city's green lungs. This impressive historical monument and its restaurant are worth a visit. But what makes the reputation of the place more is its vineyard! With a surface area of 28 hectares, it is located in the heart of the AOC Languedoc. A range of grape varieties creates a balance of flavors and allows the production of eight high quality vintages. Pierre de Colbert has been at the helm since 2006 and combines tradition and technology.

Voted the third most beautiful halles in Occitanie, they are the ambassadors of Sétoise's gastronomic reputation. The old building, dating from the 70s, has been replaced by a beautiful edifice designed by architect François Fontès. Open every morning, it houses 75 enthusiastic traders. Here, you can discover, taste and enjoy local specialities, while chatting with producers proud to share their treasures. Butchers, bakers, cheesemongers, fishmongers, market gardeners, wine merchants, caterers: it's all there for you to enjoy.

Established in the port of Marseillan for over 150 years, the famous Maison Noilly Prat offers exclusive access to its heritage and the know-how of its cellar master. On the program: discovery of the House of Noilly Prat through guided tours, tasting of the different productions, initiation to the art of cocktails... You will discover impressive oak tuns, a museum where the brass of the machines of yesteryear shine, the "secrets room" where the final stage of maceration and blending takes shape...

Here, in the city centre, you will find everything. Le Monoprix du Polygone took root in the gallery of the Polygone on two floors. At first, it provides yourself in clothing and clothing for everyone, fashion accessories, cosmetics, hygiene of the house, we tells yourself with the press area, one renews his trinkets with space house with its rays tableware and decorative items, and you finally bought eat thanks to the wide range of food, including the added bonus of a bakery pastry and a fish shop. First prize with the brand Monoprix low price, the shop is well-stocked and very practical, although a little expensive.

Since their installation at the entrance of the city in 1978, the Gigliano and Cours families have been selling their own productions of Bouzigues oysters and mussels from the open sea or the pond. They are of an unequalled freshness and quality. In the fish tank, you can also find scallops, violets, almonds, tellins, whelks, cockles and other clams of very first choice. Lobsters, shrimps and lobsters in season complete the display. But the other interest is its tasting corner. You can also buy a nice seafood platter to take away.

The culinary emblem of the Thau Archipelago, tielle is undoubtedly one of the region's most popular gourmet specialties. This pastry pie, filled with octopus cooked with tomatoes, spices and herbs, has traditionally been the fishermen's lunch. The Dassé family has been making it for 4 generations. From individual portions to "giga" formats, you'll find your meal here in local colors. Savoury tarts and typical local dishes are also on offer: rouille à la sétoise, stuffed mussels...

Created from the merger of the Agde and Marseillan cooperative wineries, these wineries bring together hundreds of winegrowers. They are renowned for their dry white wines and rosés de terrasse. Among the various sales outlets, La Perle de Thau in Marseillan is a large cellar offering over 250 product references from all over the Occitanie region. An unusual feature is the use of pumps to dispense bulk wine. The winery also offers a wide range of wine-tourism activities, including a "grape tour" of the cellar, workshops and walks...

The traditional market: held every Saturday, this market welcomes around 120 traders throughout the day. Whether food or non-food, all products are of the highest quality, bringing color and freshness to downtown Pézenas. If Saturdays are public holidays, the market is held on Thursdays instead.

Organic market: for the past seven years, a market has been held every Saturday morning, bringing together organic and biodynamic producers from the Pézenas area. To revitalize the town center, traders are now present in the Square du Poilu.

Franck Piget holds this artisan bakery with his wife in the heart of the medieval centre of Balaruc. The whole range of pastries and pastries is present as well as excellent breads. We fougasse, local speciality, is prepared according to an ancient recipe that includes bread, we and spices… the rest is at the discretion of the master bakes! The product was awarded by the Hérault Gourmand 2013 competition. It also offers its services for weddings, baptisms and communions.

This bee farm, created in 1960 by Charles Rouquette, became one of the most important in the region in the 1980s. Throughout the year, you can taste all the products of the hive: honey in all sauces (thyme, lavender, thistle, chestnut, rosemary), royal jelly, gingerbread, honey, honey vinegar, nougats... Charles Rouquette also organizes visits lasting 1h30 to discover the activity of beekeeping, it ends with a tasting.

A true jewel of the department and the region, the Château de l'Engarran is one of these founding figures. A wine estate since 1632, it was acquired by the Bertrand/Grill family in 1923. Held by women for three generations, it is now managed by Diane Losfelt. As part of a sustainable and reasoned approach, the estate celebrates its land and tries to preserve its environment. Buying at the cellar will allow you to discover the beauty of this vineyard and its 18th century "Folie", classified as a historical monument.

Jean Guizard and his team continue this address's tradition as a wine and spirits store. From 60-year-old vintage Armagnacs to whiskies, rums and beers, the store is well worth a visit. These enthusiasts present the very best of France's vineyards. From Languedoc with Chemin des Rêves in Pic-Saint-Loup, Mas d'Agamas in Terrasses du Larzac, to wines from the Loire Valley, Alsace, Provence, Côtes du Rhône and Champagne. Over a thousand references to discover.

This large surface is largely provided, regardless of the radius. Once the promotion area of the month, and the one of leisure - bringing together TV, DVD, CD, books… - you enter the heart of the beast and its thousand and one reference: fresh, canned, pasta, cakes, meat, frozen, household and household products. Two special entries shall be awarded: the remarkable health and beauty area, which includes parapharmacie products. The second quality element: the wine cellar, which offers some very good references. Also note, at the bottom of the store, the presence of a discount shop, pleasant for the wallet. Throughout the year, many commercial animations show customers the world's cuisines - from Réunion, African - and can even be converted to ethical consumption by buying bio. Please note that the Galerie trade area gallery (around Auchan) offers a multitude of services and facilities for the individual. Shoes, jewelry, table art, ready-to-wear, confectionery, optical, dry, everything is. It is easy to enjoy the time not always pleasant for shopping with the pleasure of shopping. Note that there is a Auchan Drive service in Perols, a practice if you lack time or if you have reduced mobility.

Every day, from 8.30 am, a direct fish sale is organised with the small trades of Cap d'Agde on the Quai de l'Estacade.

Also, every summer (from June to September), Cap d'Agde hosts several convivial markets.

Two traditional markets :

Au Mail de Rochelongue - Monday morning

At the Gévaudan car park - Saturday morning

Three food markets:

At the Old Port, Quai de l'Estacade - Tuesday morning

On the Barbecue Square - Wednesday morning

On the Place du Môle - Friday and Sunday morning

As well as a local produce fair (in July and August, Tuesdays from 7am to 3pm).

The cooperative winery offers a unique experience combining nature, heritage, art and conviviality. Its range of Languedoc wines is extensive, and its 700 m² mural, created by internationally renowned street artist Jace, is impressive. Visitors can play at finding the "gouzous", little characters hidden in the fresco, and enjoy Cazouline rides and oyster tastings. An enriching experience for all, let yourself be tempted..

Discover the delights of Charcuterie Cabrol, where quality products are prepared with passion and genuine expertise. Hams are air-dried and matured for 18 months, revealing their exceptional flavor. The establishment offers a wide range of homemade specialties, from pâté de campagne to dry sausage, to tantalize the taste buds right from the start. The silver medal in the 2019 Hérault gourmand competition was awarded to the pure pork filet dry sausage, while the dry-cured superior salt ham received a bronze medal.

Store of artisan ice-cream maker, manufacturer and creator, we taste here all year long ice creams in cones or small pots, ice cream sundaes to be savoured on the spot in a comfortable tea room, with a multitude of flavours to choose from. Everything is homemade, with flavors ranging from the most classic to the most original. There are also tempting frozen pastries, cakes and gourmet cookies. Waffles are offered on cooler days. For parties and events, there are logs and assortments to compose to delight the whole family.

Just a stone's throw from St-Roch church, this address is a real favorite! On the terrace or in front of the shop window, gourmets flock to discover the original, authentic flavors. The ice creams and sorbets are all prepared in the on-site laboratory, behind the scenes. This know-how enables the team to renew their proposals according to the season and inspiration. Among the most surprising flavors are chocolate-chili, basil, ginger, lavender, rose... There are plenty of satisfied customers: you'll just have to be patient to order your delight.

On the edge of the Place Aristide Briand, you can smell the scent of freshly roasted coffee coming out of this sweet address. At the same time a coffee roaster, but also a tea bar, a lunch room and a gourmet place for snacks: Café Lulu is a small multifunctional cocoon. In a calm and cosy atmosphere, the welcome is warm and caring. You come to fill up on coffee for the house, you stay to nibble on a seasonal vegetable pie or a small dish of the day, and you take away some soft madeleines for your snack.

To do your shopping at the open air markets of Gigean, you can meet on Tuesdays on the market place and on Saturdays on the public garden place. On the friendly and varied stalls, you will discover local products grown on the shores of the Thau archipelago. The merchants are local producers who come to sell their fresh vegetables and fruits as well as local specialties. Going to the market is always an opportunity to take part in the life of the village, to discover the local life, to stroll around, to discover new aromas and accents.

Tuesday: Big market.

It is a traditional market that livens up all year round in Marseillan-Ville and from mid-June to mid-September in Marseillan-Plage. The friendly and varied stals offer food with local producers who come to sell their vegetable and fruit products and local specialties, but there are also flowers from street vendors and all kinds of items to be hunted in the markets. It is also a great place to discover local life, stroll, discover flavors and new tastes.

Daily market.

This small market is a true treasure, you can find there all kinds of fresh products, a treat for lucky local residents and tourists. It is held throughout the year, under the covered markets of Marseillan-Ville, every Friday and Saturday morning. During the summer season, the market is held daily on Place du Marché of Marseillan-Plage.

Night markets.

In July and August, a craft market is held every Thursday from 7pm to midnight on the harbor of Marseillan-Ville. The traditional market is located on Place du Marché of Marseillan-Plage from 7pm to midnight.

Located at the foot of the Saint-Clément aqueduct, the Arceaux market is a must in the city. With its many stalls and lively atmosphere, it is one of the city's main markets. Every Tuesday and Saturday, thousands of customers flock there to discover what the 80 or so exhibitors have prepared for them. The exhibitors cover a wide range of goods, from food to literature to crafts. There are many local products (market gardeners, cheesemakers, bakers, etc.), often organically grown.

This is a beautiful pastry bakery, with its beautiful colours that dellanegra the walls and the impressive choice that is available to us, especially the festive wand, the "flavor of the year", the category stick in 2007 and 2008. Campaign breads or cereals are simply excellent, coming from a Red Label flour for the most or Moulins de Sauret. The pastry shows great creativity and the same, made-up chocolates, it is true that it is Daniel Lallemand, pastry pastry and chocolate maker already well known in downtown. Beautiful address where you often press at noon, well known for amateurs, wide choice and easy access.

"Domaine de la Dourbie" receives throughout the year of visitors discover the cellars and taste the wines from the estate. It is also a place where organises various festivals (rock, jazz, gypsy...) as for walks gastronomic theme and picnics in the park.