The best grocery stores Sarthe

Behind the new Leclerc Drive, or Hyperburo, the new address for exotic and Asian products in Le Mans is here. At attractive prices (lower than supermarket prices). Chillies, bean sprouts, flours, teas, cookies, drinks, rice, sauces, nori leaves and many other products are available on the shelves. But the most impressive is the frozen food section, with lots of fish, but also desserts, smoked meat, samousas and Reunion corks. The products come mainly from Asia, but also from Africa and the West Indies. The sales area is around 300^m2, enough to add a touch of the exotic to your dishes so that your guests won't be able to resist, and to whom you'll be happy to pass on the address. The young owner Xin Lin is very friendly and it's not uncommon to hear Ni hao, which undeniably adds to the exoticism of this store. And if the northern zone doesn't tempt you, there's the same in the city center!

In 2014, Pierre Raimbault, aka Pedro, moved into the premises recently vacated by the legendary Bulle bookshop. In the heart of the Plantagenet town, the stone vaults no longer house comic books, but precious bottles of all origins. More than just a wine cellar, this address has already become a must for lovers of fine bottles. The choice is certainly not plethoric, but it's pretty darn sharp. Quality rather than quantity. Pedro knows the history of each cuvée inside out, and will guide you to the right bottle for the meal or aperitif ahead. Great wines and friends' wines, a fine selection of Loire and even Sarthe crus (Ah! Jasnières des Maisons Rouges)! Hand-picked spirits from France and around the world await the connoisseur, not far from some thirty-five different craft beers. Tasting evenings are held throughout the week, by reservation only.

Mr. and Mrs. Dubois open their bergerie to visitors and you will be able to leave with specialities from the cru. They offer tasting and sale of homemade apple juice and cider. Prices vary depending on the quantities, the vintages and the vintages. The best thing is to go. Mr. and Mrs. Dubois are members of Welcome to the Farm. A guarantee of good quality.

Right in the center of town, a traditional delicatessen par excellence. L'Épicerie Buissonnière prides itself on selling the best of the French gastronomic tradition, as well as Italian, Greek, English and Spanish products: Kusmea Tea, gingerbread, calissons, terrines, wine, nougat, fruit jellies, jams, spices, fruit juices... and a few organic products. All are traditional and respect a certain art of living. Depending on the season or time of year, you'll find certain products: fresh truffles, Alsatian pretzels, Basque cakes, fresh foie gras, and so on. A little further down the store, there's a small display case with a few goodies for you to sample. And if you're on the lookout, there's sometimes a good bottle of liqueur right next to it. What's more, the welcome is excellent. An address to keep if you want to stock up on good products.