The best local producers Alpes-Maritimes

André Giauffret has been growing quails since 1992 for his olives, which he transforms into oil, paste and table olives, all certified AOP de Nice. But at La Sirole, you can also put your feet under the table of the family restaurant to taste these local products directly. An authentic Nissarde cuisine which gives pride of place to the olives from the estate. Taste the real pissaladière, the pan bagnat or the salad niçoise seasoned with André's olive oil. And there, under the shady arbour lined with olive trees, time stands still...

Near the village's main square, Boucan celebrates ceramics and beekeeping. In her workshop, Eléonore has created a warm and friendly atmosphere for her pieces. Cups, bowls, plates and vases fit perfectly into a decor where wood and stone blend harmoniously. These pieces stand out for their originality and will easily dress up any table. Don't miss the honey from Robert, her father, whose beehives are located in the commune. A beautiful store that combines craftsmanship and the environment.

Georges Rasse, the winemaker, believes in the importance of sunlight in wine production, and lets his (organic) wines age for several months in tanks on the cellar's terraces. The result is surprisingly delicious. The estate also offers camping on the farm, with 6 tent pitches in the shade of olive trees and a gypsy caravan. Every year, new labels are created based on the paintings of painter Rémy Rasse, Georges' brother. The colors of the labels reflect the intensity of the vintage. For wine lovers in search of a unique experience, the Vignoble Saint Jeannet - Domaine des Hautes Collines is a must-see when visiting Saint-Jeannet.

Domaine de la Source is a 7-hectare family-run organic vineyard nestled in the hills around Nice, producing rare AOC Bellet wines since 1941. It is one of the smallest vineyards in France. Their unique grape varieties, Rolle, Braquet and Folle Noire/Grenache, reflect the spirit of the Nice terroir. Certified organic and biodynamic, their wines are the fruit of traditional know-how combined with a love of the vine. Open for tastings and individual and group visits, the estate welcomes 80% of international tourists, a testament to its renown.

Maison Gannac is the spearhead of citrus growing in Menton. Laurent, the father, in the orchards, where he cultivates organically, and Adrien, the son, in the processing workshop, where he develops the range of delicatessen products, ingredients for the food trade and cosmetics. Menton Lemon IGP Limoncello, jams, spreads, lemonade, syrups, beers, hydrolat... What's your favorite recipe? Free tasting.

Les Roses d'Antibes is a florist offering a wide range of services such as in-store shopping, in-store collection and delivery. Les Roses d'Antibes offers a variety of rose bouquets, with the option of choosing the quantity of roses required. In addition to bouquets, the florist also offers floral arrangements, rose products, mini-roses, accessories and other flowers. Customers can also visit the farm's greenhouses and pick up their bouquets on the spot.

In the heart of the Préalpes d'Azur park, only a short walk away, this farm offers refined palates an exceptional product: saffron. Grown naturally and harvested by hand, this red gold can be discovered and tasted during open days. Emmanuelle will be delighted to talk to you and help you discover this spice. Jas des Rochers saffron won the gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole de Paris in 2023. Tours of the premises are free of charge, but must be booked in advance.

Annette and Erwann Le Négrate run the 5-hectare Domaine du Piéchal olive grove. They use organic growing methods that respect their land. Situated on the "Route des Oliviers" in the 06, the estate boasts the Appellation d'Origine Protégée Nice olive oil and Nice olive paste and olives. On site, the couple offer a tasting session and a few explanations. In particular, leave with a fruity green olive oil. For your aperitifs, try our olive paste with caillette lemon.

Located on the Route des Oliviers, l'Oli D'aqui is the pride and joy of Jean-Philippe Frère, a talented olive grower who has won numerous medals at the Concours Général, notably for his AOC Nice black olives. It's enough to convince you to come and visit the orchard, taste its sun-drenched local products and, of course, leave with some olive oil and other olive pastes to share as an aperitif. You can also find this range of products at the Marché des collines, just a stone's throw from the farm.

Famous producer, miller and selector of olive oils since 1868, Nicolas Alziari is located in the hills of Nice. Fortunately, his second store is located in the heart of the old town. Nicely decorated with its huge olive oil barrels, it offers a wide choice of the unavoidable house products (original vintages, great vintages, flavored oils), a beautiful range of gift boxes but also excellent condiments, jams, honeys, spices, sweets, soups, wines and spirits... In addition, the welcome is friendly.

Émile Tihy welcomes you with a big smile in his farm and his old oil mill and initiates you to the secrets of the making of olive oil, olive paste and other delicious tapenades. After the visit, it is good to taste and buy the olive products, but also jams, preserves and other essences of wild lavender house. In addition to the sales organized in the farm, you can find these products in various organic supermarkets (such as Biocoop) as well as on the markets, or fairs..