Gourmet products local specialties and wines Hautes-Pyrénées

Located at an altitude of 1,000 m, the Ferme des Cascades processes the milk of its animals, produces veal, kid and lamb meat and even tanned skins. The milk of the cows gives cream and butter, the 70 ewes, in good Pyrenean style, provide milk for tommes, and the goat's milk is made into fresh cheeses, soft cheeses, puff pastries, yoghurts and "Pyrenean fondue". For an active holiday, from a few days to 2 weeks, you can come with your sleeping bag and slippers. There you will learn everything about the fascinating life of the shepherds.

Denis Sost invites you to share the past, discover the present and imagine the future… In the farmhouse of the upper Barousse valley, you will be able to discover with its herd, discover the manufacture of cheese, of trafficking in the cellar, until tasting. Sheep and lambs, cows and small calves welcome you winter, warm, and the good hay of spring in autumn. In summer, you can visit them on their daily journey from the farm to the mountain pastures with their shepherds. The farm's reception room offers its tasting of cheese (cow, sheep, mixed) of Barousse, matoun (boiled small milk), pork charcuterie and other farm products.

Gisèle and Alain have taken the best from the richness of the region and condensed all the gourmet treasures that the department has to offer in the well-stocked shelves of this small store. Preserves and fresh products stand out, selected from the best producers. Pacherenc and Madiran, honey from the Pyrenees, spit cake, foie gras, poultry, lamb, black pork, Tarbais beans, condiments, preserves, garbures and even some specialties from the Basque Country are a delight for the eyes and the taste buds. To be offered as a gift basket.

Historically, the Roche family is without a doubt the most epicurean family in Tarbes. Established since 1835, their knowledge of the region's most famous terroirs and vintages is undisputed. Impossible to resist this pretty store where all the nectars are crowded, one next to the other. This cellar presents a very beautiful and rich collection of regional wines, Madiran in the first place, but also wines from all over France. The second speciality of the house is whisky, with a varied choice of references, both in origin and in price.

Since 1976, Ballot-Flurin has been developing care, beauty and hygiene products from the hive, 100% natural and certified organic. Pioneer of organic beekeeping and creator of the Apiculture DOUCE®, the company was born from a conviction: a beautiful nature favors a beautiful humanity. The preparations are on sale at the store: propolis spray, care balms, soaps, creams, royal jelly, honeys... You can also enjoy the spa and soon the care in the bee room.

In the heart of Lourdes, Les Halles offers an immersion in local gastronomy, with the finest Pyrenean produce and expert advice from producers. On Thursdays and Saturdays, an outdoor market extends the offer. This large market offers a veritable palette of colors and flavors, with stalls of local cheeses, Bigorre black pork charcuterie, traditional pastries and fresh fruit and vegetables. The merchants' Pyrenean accents, bright colors and mouth-watering flavors promise an unforgettable gourmet experience in Lourdes.

Unavoidable, the market of Luz-Saint-Sauveur is a place of life where everyone appreciates the good products of the stalls. On Mondays, market day, the alleys around the fortified square are at their liveliest. You will find here fruits and vegetables, stalls with the famous madiran and pacherenc wines, cakes, but also caterers, cheeses, olives... The Friday summer market is a meeting with the producers and craftsmen of the valley.

Located in the village's former priory, the Maison des Vins is a haven for wine enthusiasts. Adjacent to the Eglise Sainte-Marie, it offers weekly tastings and sales of over 80 wines. Here, discover the evolution of Madiran and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh wines, the legacy of ten centuries of viticulture. Taste the renowned reds of Madiran and the confidential nuggets of Pacherenc. The definition of terroir takes on its full meaning here, between soil, climate and unique know-how.

Since 1972, pigs have been bred in Gardères. With the help of a team of enthusiasts, Cathy and Francis Curbet offer you quality charcuterie, family-style preserves and farm-fresh meat all year round. You'll find these products in the farm store, or at the Tarbes and Argelès-Gazost markets. An online farm drive is also available for you to order. Farm visits and charcuterie tastings can be arranged by appointment.

The warmth of Patricia's welcome is unequalled... A strong point of this salon is its wide range of teas, the Palais des Thés. With 42 references, fans of flavors of character, distant and fragrant, are in heaven. Served with fine cookies or cakes, the beverage is prepared according to the rules of the art, respecting the degree of boiling and duration of infusion. Around the round tables that give the place a retro feel or in the comfortable armchairs, you can pet two adorable kittens to prolong the relaxation and serenity of the place.

Beautiful pyrene is a place dedicated to the marketing of the products of the former co-operative created in 1982 by local and regional artisans. In the preserved radius, the cooked dishes of black pork and the tarbais beans are the feast and the Charcuterie products are unavoidable. For sausages, ask Annick or Fernand, you will not be disappointed. You will also find a large range of country wines as well as cheeses with sheep and/or goat milk. To enjoy it, go to the radius of gâteaux cakes and while you will be filled with honey, jams, liqueurs and mountain aperitifs. A dépannage meat, fruit and vegetables range. It's like the supermarket, except that here, everything is artisan!

Louis Sepet founded the house in 1912. The house prospered for decades and today the address is a must for shopping trips in Cauterets. He wanted to promote wines and regional products to tourists who were seriously interested in the Pyrenees. The cellar proposes a very nice selection of French wines as well as delicatessen products. You will find the local beer Excelsa. The Cave Sepet delivers to professionals as well as individuals in Cauterets and in the neighboring valleys.

Grown naturally without fertilizers or pesticides, saffron draws its precious aromas from the 900 m altitude. If the fields of flowers of the saffron field are incredible, the farmers will tell you the history of this atypical spice and especially the thousand and one ways to enjoy it. Whatever your recipe, remember to infuse it in water, wine or cream... one day before cooking, these purists and lovers of the land will explain. A visit as playful as it is instructive. And we end the visit with the shop and its many products.

This summer market is a great opportunity to see the sun decline on a charming scene. The producers of the valley meet on Wednesday afternoons in the center of the village to offer their most authentic products. Louron cheeses, honey, saffron, soaps and even raspberry sparkling wine are the combined result of a generous nature and the know-how of the producers, at the origin of a generous and tasty gastronomy. In summer, market on Tuesday afternoon in Loudenvielle and on Sunday morning in Bordères-Louron.

Clos Fardet is the oldest winery in the village of Madiran, which gives it a little extra soul. In 1998, Pascal Savoret took over the reins of this family business. He lovingly watches over his great-grandfather's vat-press, a rarity not found elsewhere. With this manual tool from 1923, he continues to make the main part of his wine making. This is perhaps the secret of his wines, which regularly win prizes and medals in agricultural competitions. The winemaker added white to his range in 2018.

Maurice Guillaume and Patrick Lesgards have been transforming fruits and berries into jams and jellies for 20 years. Blueberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blackberries are their favorites, but they have extended their range and know-how to many other fruits. They have also made a specialty of daring chutneys, to accompany foie gras, cheeses and grilled meats. The "apricot and cumin madness" accompanies cheeses with a bloomy rind, while you can opt for the "cranberry-red fruit" on a fresh cheese, or the "black cherry and licorice" on a sheep's milk cheese.

This pastry shop is a real good surprise. The setting is modern, the team welcoming. Rony knows how to successfully revisit the great classic desserts. You can enjoy these classics: the Russian, the éclair, the mille-feuille, the baba au rhum, but also the fruit tarts and the cream cakes. The house specialties are the rose des sables (with chocolate) and the all black. In the bread department, the excellence is the same and the specials are to be discovered like the baguette with seven cereals or the Aztec with six seeds.

The opening hours leave no doubt about the freshness of the bread and pastries offered by Eric Salvignol. His organic flours come from the Moulin de la Ribère, an old-fashioned mill, where the grains are crushed with a stone millstone. The raw milk is delivered by the farm every morning, the fruits come from the surrounding orchards... as you can see, Eric does not compromise with quality and buys directly from the best local producers. A delightful treat!

This brightly colored store on the outskirts of the Sanctuary is a real treat for the eyes. The shelves are overflowing with sweets, cakes and cookies. The specialty is the traditionally made shortbread and filled cookies with chocolate chips, fruit, or caramel. The navettes simply flavored with orange blossom are irresistible, but they are closely rivaled by nougats and caramels, in papillotes or squares. Marshmallows, caramelized almonds, organic spreads and meringues complete the range.

In the rays it's easy, you'll find almost everything but (especially!) not everywhere: only the producers and artisans of the art of Des have the right to quoted in the Mountagnou… and in all honesty, this selection is pleasing to us! It must be said that level know-how, the Baronnies have a clean talent and a little tour in this particular boutique shows this very quickly. Ceramics, knives, jewellery, paintings, sculpted cabins and crockery: beautiful, functional, decorative, these unique objects and pieces make great memories to bring back to his loved ones or to himself. Even eclecticism when it comes to the delicacies of the farm. Rare herbal teas, country jams, cheeses, sausages, biscuits, blocks, preserves, honey and even vegetables, attention the site is attractive and the products frankly good. Wine tastings and meetings with producers are sometimes programmed, cool moments to discover who works behind these delights because sharing their land and connecting is a priesthood at the Mountagnou! That we love, obviously.

If the mushrooms are from Paris, the first farm in France to produce them organically is in Madiran! With more than 700 kilos per week, the workers of this medico-social establishment, for people with disabilities, have green thumbs! The first to have put the mushrooms of the ASEI association on his menu is the triple starred Landes chef Michel Guérard. This reassures on the excellent gustatory quality of these buttons of mould which bloom on a natural compost, without chemical fertilizers, in the cellars naturally maintained at 17°.

Founded in 1926 by Jean-Marie Ader and renowned for the exceptional flavor of its products, this family-run business is now run by his great-grandchildren, Hervé and Lionel. For four generations, quality has been at the heart of their approach, insisting on the rigorous selection of local meats. Whether it's farm-raised pork from the South-West or organic pork, each meat has its own unique flavor... The secret? Controlled seasoning, slow cooking and respect for home-made traditions. Tasty!

Welcome to Maison Lagrue, a family-run bakery and patisserie where passion and know-how have been passed down through four generations. Sophie, Sébastien and their team welcome you in a warm atmosphere. Immerse yourself in their gourmet world and succumb to the temptation of "Adrienne's Pastis", a traditional recipe that has been delighting palates for 72 years. Taste our homemade viennoiserie, including the famous chocolatine, crowned world champion in 2019. A true family affair, Maison Lagrue has been delighting taste buds since 1949.

Located at the foot of the Pyrenees in the heart of the village, Chez Madiran is a wine cellar and concierge service that brings together 20 independent winemakers who are passionate about local grape varieties, notably the famous tannat. They also cultivate gros and petit manseng grapes for dry and sweet white wines. Vanessa, the instigator of this project, has marveled at Madiran for 12 years. She cherishes the winemakers for their differences and the stories they tell. Her mission? To help you discover their cuvée and show you what she sees.

In the heart of the village of On, this supermarket offers you all the essentials, but also local products: cheese, honey, jams, terrine and other preserves. The Petit Casino d'On grocery store favours short circuits and offers a variety of local products. A convenient place where prices are fair. The young owners, Anita and Yann, are living with great dedication to this small, close trade. Human contact is one of their trademark. The Petit Casino has become a place of life and passage that strengthens the vitality and attractiveness of the village. The grocery store is open every day, even on Sunday morning. A good example of the development of our mountains!

Karine and Évelyne had the good idea of installing a fresh bread dispenser open 24 hours a day, with three different types of bread on sale. This bakery with character offers a wide choice of breads, including multigrain, wholemeal, miche, grand siècle baguette and pain du berger... As for pastries, the cakes are to die for: forêt noire, fruit tarts including the unmissable blueberry, strawberry, Basque cake, not forgetting local specialties such as gâteau à la broche and béret noir.

Le Coin Basque au Marché is a butcher's shop located in Tarbes' Halle Brauhauban. It offers a wide selection of Basque products, such as Saucisson des Aldudes, Jambon du Kintoa and Saucisse Sèche au Piment. You'll also find typical Basque dishes, such as piperade and veal Axoa with sweet peppers. Owner Florent AUTHENAC is passionate about Basque products, and offers them with respect and passion.

Sylvain took over his parents' butcher shop after a solid training. The regular clientele is the sign of a quality house. You will find an old-fashioned presentation and enlightened advice: local meat and charcuterie, poultry, local pork, sausages, merguez and chorizo to be cooked at home, lamb, but also cheeses, yoghurts, farm products and raw milk from the farm, homemade dishes... The meat comes directly from the producer, for a guaranteed traceability.

In barely 5 years, Quentin has succeeded in building a loyal clientele. La Nestoise is now an essential brand of beer that comes in a dozen specialties. Take organic hops from Alsace or England, a 100% Pyrenean know-how and you get a local brewery with a growing number of loyal customers. Brown, blond, amber and white, with distinct flavors and bitterness quench your thirst in all seasons. The Hivern'ale, for example, is brewed with 5 different malts, which give it taste and heaviness.

Ferme du Porc Sain, a family-run business for over 50 years, raises pigs on straw, guaranteeing their well-being and feeding them their own cereals. Everything is processed on site, with no added colorants, preservatives or nitrites. Françoise happily took over her parents' farm in 1997, and Audrey joined her in 2012, driving a dynamic development of direct sales, first seasonal then annual. Combining rigorous hygiene standards with traditional know-how, the farm combines tradition and modernity.

Clear and bright, this store is committed to the quality and origin of the products it sells and will seduce you right away. The welcome is really warm and the shelves are overflowing with organic or fair trade products. The local production and the short circuit are privileged. From chocolates to strawberries and asparagus from Sombrun, including products from Ballot Flurin, the Pyrenean trout range, saffron, charcuterie or Adourées chips, this grocery store is a magnificent showcase of know-how that respects authentic flavors.

Jean chose the Toy country to raise his bees and two very specific sites house his hives: one in Lourdes for the production of chestnut honey and the other in the Luz valley for four typical honeys: heather, mountain wildflower, lime and rhododendron. The beekeeper will show you around his honey house. From the hive to the jar, you will learn everything about the honey circuit. It is instructive and fun, thanks to the exhibition of a hive visible through a glass window. Meet Jean on the markets of Luz, Monday and Friday.

La Marmotte delicatessen offers you an exquisite choice of regional products selected for their authenticity. The boutique favors items prepared by hand by passionate producers. It also offers a variety of decorative items, plush toys and children's books. Take advantage of our gourmet and birth gift sets. The boutique, fitted out with wooden furniture, has a warm, family atmosphere. A must in Cauterets! Discover its world by browsing the online catalog.

Founded in 1729, the Pailhasson chocolate factory, France's oldest chocolate house, delights cocoa lovers. Its history is marked by the service of prestigious customers such as Pope Leo XIII and Empress Eugénie. High-quality cocoa beans are rigorously selected and processed to bring out their full flavour. The team offers a wide range of traditional fine chocolates, plaquettes, coffee-break assortments and other delights. Innovation and quality are the cornerstones of this historic chocolate factory.

At Berlingot Marinette, all the flavor of the candies of the past is declined through fruity or chocolate recipes which make the happiness of the children and the adults. In the store, you will discover no less than 25 flavors: from blackcurrant to licorice, passing by pine sap, chestnut, cola or salted butter caramel: one does not know where to turn! The "crotte d'isard" is a confectionery that Eric will make you discover! This chocolate-covered almond is perfectly in line with the sweets for which we run, indeed!

This group of breeders and craftsmen have managed to keep the Black Pork of Bigorre industry alive. With their love of the trade and through a natural breeding, reasoned and respectful of the animal, they allowed the Black Ham of Bigorre to be recognized among the greatest European hams. This ham requires a specific know-how and a great perseverance in the work, because its soft and long taste in mouth is related to the natural conditions of temperature and humidity. Visit the website to discover all the points of sale in France.

Inter Caves is a wine shop located in Tarbes. Their website offers a wide selection of wines, champagnes and spirits for all occasions. Whether for a convivial dinner with friends or to celebrate a special event, Inter Caves offers must-have vintages as well as nuggets at low prices. Their product range includes organic wines, reds, whites and rosés, as well as cognacs, calvados, armagnacs, rums, whiskies, gins, vodkas and champagnes. They showcase wine regions from France and around the world, offering a wide variety of flavors and colors. Their customer service is available to answer any questions you may have, and they also offer fast delivery. Please note that the sale of alcohol is forbidden to minors and that it is recommended to consume in moderation.

Malou, a passionate beekeeper, takes care of her bees with love, as they gather wild flowers in the mountain pastures of Bordères-Louron. She not only produces honey with an incomparable taste, but also organic honey jams, gingerbread, and black nougat. Malou has also recently taken care of several hens that will provide you with fresh eggs. Don't hesitate to make a detour, this visit is really worth it, as much for the quality of the gourmet products as for what you learn. You can also find Malou at the market of Arreau on Thursday morning.

In the heart of the Pyrenees, the site dedicated to livestock farming offers farmhouse pork, poultry, fattened duck in winter and veal once a month. Ventrèche, sausage and ham will make you melt and don't hesitate to taste the ancestral specialities such as meat pudding, hure or loaves. The farmer can explain her know-how during the visit. All the animals are raised on the site and it is a nice opportunity to discover the work of Nathalie who works in a real family atmosphere with her mother Gisèle.

A member of the Biocoop network, the Tarbes branch offers the most famous brands in the grocery, cosmetics, cleaning products and even pet supplies sections. The self-service section is very complete and the bulk section has been enlarged due to its success. In the fresh produce section, local production is favored. Meat, cold cuts and cheese are organically produced. A close partnership with local producers has been strengthened and the best of the region awaits you in a revamped site.

The Vic-en-Bigorre market is one of the most popular in the department! Labeled a Marché de Pays, it invites you to experience the region's magnificent market hall. The market is brimming with local treasures, featuring delicacies such as Pyrenean pies, black pork charcuterie, pata negra, as well as fruit, vegetables, honey and meats from the Pyrenees. The merchants are numerous and varied. The market is a superb showcase for the Pyrenees, offering a unique experience on every visit.

Every Wednesday, the market enlivens the Place du Château, extending into the surrounding streets and the Halle aux Légumes. Bringing together local and neighboring producers, the market grows in scope in summer, with over 100 stalls offering a variety of goods: local produce, handicrafts and more. Despite lower attendance in winter, the municipal team strives to maintain its dynamism, strategically connecting various key points in the village. A true beating heart of the town, this market is a place to discover local produce and crafts.

La Ferme des Pendelles perpetuates the art of artisanal pastry-making. Their specialty, the spit-roasted cake, is baked over a wood fire, each golden layer a testament to the craftsmanship of their hands. In addition to this delicacy, the farm offers a variety of pies: plain, blueberry, morello cherry or chocolate chip. For gourmets who prefer savoury dishes, the red label Tarbais beans, cooked in goose fat with bacon and vegetable stock, are a typical regional treat. All carefully packed in charming red-and-white-checkered jars.

Discover the Tarbais Bean through this cooperative created by farmers and their online store. Thanks to their commitment and their love for the product, the Tarbais bean is the first white bean to have obtained a PGI and a Label Rouge. Today, it is still picked by hand and is praised for its good nutritional values. The producers' tip for successful recipes: never forget to soak them for 12 hours in cold water!

The Pyrenean trout is the focus of this river fish, from its breeding to its tasting. The leisure park, the Lutin Pêcheur, welcomes young and old for fishing parties. The equipment is provided free of charge, all you have to do is throw the cork. The visit to the store concludes the experience. The traceability is clear since 50 years in this family business which provides a quality fish. Velouté, trout crumbs, terrine, rillettes, the products full of originality to discover are numerous. It is possible to order online.

Isabelle Marret-Desconet cultivates a chestnut grove of about four hectares near her farm and concocts in her laboratory delicious chestnut creams with vanilla, chestnut flour, natural chestnuts, etc. She also produces honey, including a delicious chestnut honey and an original honey flavoured with orange blossom that delights children. Also on the shelves, donkey milk and chestnut soaps. An excellent house and excellent products that can be found at local fairs and markets.

After a visit to Pitou, goat cheese, its manufacture etc… will have no secrets for you. Mrs. and Mr. Touchard-Pariselle offer visits of their chèvrerie, the Pitou, only from 18 h and on reservation for the groups because before they have to take care of the beasts! From the chèvrerie you can access the traffic room. The program is comprehensive and rich. Not only do you have the opportunity to purchase products on-site, but you are also offered tastings and a small summary of everything you need to know about the Pyrenees chain with the presentation of the average mountain in 16 panels to know everything about wildlife, flora, the environment and heritage. The Pitou is not only a gourmande visit, it is also an instructive visit. Your children will love you too.

This store is a real paradise for local and visiting gourmets. In Bagnères, the Ali Baba cave is called Gailhou-Durdos! All the specialities of the South-West await you in different forms and packaging: by the unit, in a basket of assortments or in a box if you wish to offer them. We also offer you foie gras, Gascon specialties, wines, spirits and local sweets. If you are on vacation, don't hesitate to stock up. You will see, your suitcase will fill itself.

10 minutes from Argelès-Gazost, Marie-Christine and Stéphane are happy to welcome you in their traditional cannery. They will explain you their recipes, drawn from a gourmet repertoire turned to duck. Confits, foies gras, stuffed neck, stuffed duck breast, cassoulet, garbure will make your mouth water. If you wish to please your friends, gourmet boxes are available. You can have them sent to your home. You can find these products on sale in Argelès.

This family house where brother and sister work hand in hand, will make you rediscover the true taste of chocolate. This artisan chocolate maker offers you a specialty that will make you melt: come and taste the famous flake! This fine dark chocolate praline, coated with soft meringue, speaks volumes about Dino's know-how. Here, the original combinations are seductive: the Béret Bigourdan, a ganache with blueberry alcohol and a touch of Espelette pepper; the pearls of Aure with blueberry pulp and milk chocolate...