Gourmet products local specialties and wines Alpes-Maritimes

THE iconic Maitre Glacier in Vieux Nice since 1966, a must for locals and tourists alike. Their workshop in the hills above Nice has preserved the traditional techniques of ice-cream making, using only the finest ingredients. The ice creams and sorbets on offer come in almost a hundred flavors, ranging from the more classic to the more regional, such as tomato basil, chard pie, violet and orange blossom. If you're a tourist, there's a second address on rue de la Poissonnerie, 5 minutes away.

The house motto: "Create, taste, share". This playful, convivial venue celebrates the local produce of Nice, both to eat and to drink, and is dedicated to the world of aperitifs. 4 distinct areas make up this establishment: the cellar (wines, spirits, rare beers...), the grocery (antipasti, olives, breads...), the cheese shop (regional cheeses) and the charcuterie (Parma and Bayonne hams, sausages, verrines...). The boutique even offers cocktail sets, shakers and all the equipment you need for a successful aperitif!

Housed in a precious case reminiscent of a doll's house, this patisserie offers handcrafted local specialties: Niçois macaroons with almonds and fruit hearts, or with ganache and natural flavors, "Les Coquettes" flower candy pearls, chocolate sardines, crystallized flower brioche and candied fruit, not forgetting the surprising MaGlagla, a giant macaroon filled with ice cream... Just a few of the sweet treats you can carry under your arm. The orchestration is perfect, the expertise impeccable and the welcome charming.

The reputation of Florian confectionery is well established: it has become such an institution that it has become a museum of confectionery in the hinterland of Nice. But it's in the store on Nice's port side that the candied fruit, jams, flower preserves, caramels, nougats, calissons, fruit gels, sour sweets, crystallized flowers and homemade chocolate are made, all of which have made Florian's reputation. Take the opportunity to treat yourself! The workshop is open to visitors free of charge, except at weekends. A must-see!

An address that will make all ice cream lovers melt with pleasure! The brand stands out for its artisanal ice creams and sorbets with 45 flavors! The recipe for success? Good fruits, sugar and quality milk. Try the Bubble Teas, the sweet or savory crepes, and the famous Soft Ice from Italy. The name "Glacier du Pin" is a double tribute to the eponymous square nearby and to the Antarctic glacier, threatened with extinction due to global warming. And the cherry on your ice cream? The owner is really nice!

The owner, originally from Lyon, shares his delicious finds in this delicatessen and wine cellar. You will find some of the finest French and Italian gastronomy. Epicureans will appreciate specialties such as Lyon and Iberian charcuterie, smoked salmon fillet, cheeses matured by Mother Richard, exceptional burrata and mozzarella, and sublime oils from Provence. As for wines, the choice is exceptional (more than 400 references) and wine lovers will delight in the expert advice.

The lemon in Menton, it is an emblem but in this family workshop-boutique, pioneer of the genre, it is above all a story of passion. You can discover in a modern space, the famous lemon Menton IGP, which is declined in all its forms, from the traditional Limoncello through the citrus wines, jams, canardises or the amazing vodka. The store also offers a nice collection of wellness references. The products offered are all manufactured in an artisanal way. It is possible to order via the website.

Created in 1896, the Saint Michel oil mill is a family business, which selects its oils in France and Italy to package them according to processes that combine tradition and modernity. Scented oils are derived from the infusion of fresh plants in virgin olive oil, without additives or preservatives. It is possible to order directly.

In this bakery held from father to son since 1924, one comes as much to see Jean-Paul Veziano, a very sympathetic and colorful character, as to buy his delicious traditional bread. In addition to the bread he created in the shape of a chalice, there is a wide choice of varieties (walnut, olive, or spelt, among others). Don't miss the local sweet and savory specialties: pissaladière, breadsticks, chard pie and orange blossom fougassettes.

This epicurean bakery has nothing ordinary. Certified 100% organic by Ecocert, the choice of the suppliers is done on producers working according to the principles of a responsible agriculture. The raw materials are seasonal, the flours of grinding stone are resulting from French organic wheat, the AOP butter and salt come from Guérande. Here, the flours are diversified (wheat, German wheat, khorasan, buckwheat, corn, rye and rice) accompanied by flax seeds, pumpkin, sunflower and sesame. Just like their composition, the presentation of the products is neat. The bakery also offers some snacks for the students and has a small organic delicatessen with the sale of flours, teas, compotes and artisanal fruit juice manufactured in an organic farmhouse. Inspired by their experiments abroad and in France, Celine and Bastien manufacture original products: bread with cocoa for the gourmands, Norwegian bread with seeds and fruits for the curious ones... More classical but also delicious, the gingerbread and the Vendean braided brioche. Quality and flavour guaranteed for a fashionable bakery!

Édith and Pascal chose this small corner of France to get back to nature and learned the hard work of caring for a goat herd. A few horses, ponies and donkeys complete a herd that will delight children who love guided walks. You can choose a family walk followed by a picnic that will end with a tasting of fresh cheeses with multiple flavors. The discovery day, fun and educational, allows you to participate in the farm's activities. Various cheeses and other dairy products for sale at the farm

This store, which opened its doors thanks to the initiative of an association federating nearly 28 local producers, aims to maintain small-scale farms on a human scale, while offering quality products. Run by farmers in turn, the idea is to buy directly from the producer to the consumer, limiting margins in the process and encouraging direct exchange. You'll find everything to fill your gourmet basket: meats, fruit and vegetables, groceries, Bellet wine, cheese, eggs, flowers and plants, and olive products.

For fans of sweet treats, two stores are better than one! In these establishments, a profusion of sweets awaits you: mignardises, macaroons, cakes, pastries, chocolates... Each creation is a symphony of flavors, where simple ingredients blend harmoniously with shimmering colors. This family-run business relies on surprising textures, aromas and shapes to stand out from the crowd. Enjoy these creations on the terrace.

Here is a beautiful shop held by Audrey, which abounds in local and/or organic products. Honey, jams, syrups, cookies, cereals, olive paste, tea, wine, poichichade, gingerbread... enough to bring back some souvenirs of the Vesubian gastronomy in your suitcases. Le Petit Futé was tempted by an aperitif made with wine and elderflowers, produced by the farm Le Mérinos in Utelle. You will also find essential oils, cosmetics and local crafts. Moreover, Audrey serves you coffees, teas and cold drinks on the terrace.

The Cours Saleya is one of Nice's hottest spots, not least for the markets that run its length. The flower market, classified as an exceptional market in France by the Conseil National des Arts Culinaires, is a must-see, with its stalls of colorful, fragrant flowers under striped hangings. The more traditional fruit and vegetable market offers excellent local produce. The flea market and night craft market feature vintage items, bargains, rarities and a wide range of expertise.

Just an hour from Nice, head for the medieval village of Beuil les Launes. Before or after your visit to the honey house, take the opportunity to walk around and try to see marmots. In the store next to the extraction and transformation workshops, you can taste the different kinds of honey (mountain, Provence, lavender, bramble, thyme...) as well as the derived specialties: nougats, gingerbread or beeswax candles. Products to be found on the market of Valberg all year long.

The brand innovates while offering to his customers in only one and single shop of 2,500 m² an impressive product range of 100% Italian on one side and 100% organic on the other side. Find all transalpine culinary know-how. Pasta, tomato sauces, jars, grissinos or hams and fresh cheeses are declined with originality and delicacy for our greatest pleasure. On the other side of this supermarket E. Leclerc not like the others, organic products reigns as a master with more than 9,000 references proposed: teas, coffees and dried vegetables are sold by weight or in sachets. Without forgetting the fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products, condiments, starchy foods and cereals. Discover also the organic rays fully dedicated to wellness: hygiene, beauty care, beauty products, pro-biotic... A surprising concept which already has its regulars. 

Without a doubt one of the region's must-see places, the Confiserie Florian, in the Gorges du Loup, specializes in the production of sweets and chocolates using traditional techniques and tools. Dedicated to local products, the confectionery sublimates the citrus fruits of the French Riviera and the flowers of Provence (rose, jasmine, violet) then transformed into delicacies in the same way for more than half a century, for the greatest pleasure of the sweet tooth. Guided tour of the workshops and sale on site. Possibility to buy online too.