Gourmet products local specialties and wines Bouches-Du-Rhône

Did you know "The Horses Whisperer"? Here is "the man who whispers to his olive trees", Franck Crouzet. A man who also tried the actor's job during his spare time. The man, from n Paluds-de-Noves, is starred in the feature-length "Avis de mistral", produced in 2014 by his cousin, the screenwriter Roselyne Bosch. In this dramatic comedy set between Alpilles and Camargue, Franck Crouzet is acting opposite Jean Reno, the headliner, in the role of a Provence inhabitant who talks with its olive trees. Obviously, he ressembles... If Franck Crouzet likes to deal with his trees, it is to encourage them. A little as a sporting team's trainer. "Each time I gain a competition, I will tell them " we've got the medals! " "It should be said that this former nurseryman, who converted himself in the olive business fifteen years ago, accumulates the rewards. Until the most prestigious, the Excellence Award in the general agricultural contest in 2014 and 2015. The AOC Provence oil he produces from the fruit of its 4,000 trees, that he planted one by one, is a "must".

This greengrocer offers local fruit and vegetables, presented on barrels: zucchini from Fontvieille, melons from the Gard, clementines from Corsica... Owner Richard Gendre makes a point of knowing all the producers he works with. This guarantee of quality also enables him to charge reasonable prices. We tried the old-fashioned tomatoes, white zucchinis and yellow melons: all delicious! You'll also find charcuterie, Camargue rice, eggs, jams, wine, cheeses, fruit juices... all local, of course.

A welcoming, well-organized structure, fresh, well-displayed products, an exceptional butcher's department... this Intermarché Contact is to be recommended. There's also a well-stocked organic section. The stalls showcase local produce, preferably bought from local producers. The staff are pleasant and always ready to help. In short, this store, involved in village life, offers a genuine local service. Added to this is the fact that waiting times at the checkout are kept to an absolute minimum.

Labelled Blason prestige, this artisanal butcher's shop located in Le Tholonet is a precious address for lovers of beautiful products. On the stall, you can choose and only quality meats selected by the butcher, farm meats from the Limousin, poultry from a breeder in the Lower Alps, meat from around the world and matured and Kobe beef, a tender, marbled and tasty meat, the only ones in Aix to offer it. Large catering department also with ready-made meals, stews, lasagna, gratins, pies, terrines to help you out or on order for your receptions. We also recommend that you sit at the restaurant side. The concept is successful, it is better to book.

This vast estate represents a unique space of nearly 200 hectares that is both a wine production and an art and architecture museum. Heir to a long history, illustrated by the presence of Gallo-Roman paved paths and other vestiges of an ancient irrigation system, the wine estate offers organic wines certified Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence and IGP des Portes de Méditerranée. At Château la Coste, you can visit the cellars designed by Jean Nouvel, discover artists' installations or sit down in one of the estate's restaurants.

The estate is located on a former Templar commandery, but its name is inspired by the witches(lei masco in Provençal) who used to come here to gather medicinal plants. 25 hectares of vines on a magnificent estate of some 145 hectares and wines with personality. There is also a green olive oil with an artichoke taste. Organic products to be discovered at the domain or in some wine shops or delicatessens and at the table of many good restaurants. Guided tour by appointment in the majestic setting of the Cengle plateau.

In the mill built in 2002, Catherine and Jean-Benoit Hugues combine know-how, passion and all their sensitivity as olive growers to produce high-potency oils every year. 10 olive oils are produced, as well as 6 natural aromatic oils. This year, they're offering a convivial tasting in the mill courtyard under the olive trees. Visit, taste, stroll and liberate your senses. Contemplate the site too, thanks to an ingenious QR code system presenting the olive-growing profession.

This traditional cookie factory is an institution. Adeline Wendzinski perpetuates traditional, artisanal production of Provençal specialties. During production in the adjoining lab, croquants and navettes, plain or flavored, as well as croissants with pine nuts and other cookies (whose fragrances), hint at the flavors to come. As Christmas approaches, you'll find gibassiers and oil pumps. And old-fashioned pastries like Jalousie and Conversation.

The first glacier of Les Saintes and certainly the best! For over 35 years, Pierre Morère has been refining the recipes for his ice creams and sorbets, all home-made, made with fresh fruit and the best products (pistachio from Sicily, fruit from the islands, Camargue alcohol...). That's about sixty different flavours! Like its famous Camargue ice cream (with Camargue alcohol, puffed rice and milk jam) or the lemon-ginger-green or blood orange-pepper flavour! In addition, all the ice creams are made during the day.

This delicatessen in the St-Julien neighborhood is well known to Marseilles residents. Founded in 2012, this family business does not limit itself to Sicilian products, as the name of the place might imply, but rather to all the delights of the Botte: wines, cold cuts, cheeses, antipasti, cookies and delicatessen, pleasantly arranged in a space that is both modern and steeped in tradition. On-site catering at lunchtime, including a terrace under a pergola. The welcome is warm, the cuisine authentic and generous.

It's great to see the reappearance of local food shops in the pedestrianized town center! This new brand - butcher, delicatessen and caterer - offers only the finest products, exceptional French meats, matured meats, free-range poultry and artisanal charcuterie. The delicatessen dishes are prepared on site in the adjoining lab, and change with the seasons. Lucile's team is professional and attentive to your needs, whether it's for boning or trimming meat, ordering for a reception, or advice on cooking. The stall is a real invitation to cook if you're a gourmet.

A visit to Ma Ferme is a real moment of pleasure, we go there for the beautiful fruits and vegetables and the local products well presented in the dedicated space and also for the nursery and the garden center under greenhouse. 3 spaces in one and fresh, local, healthy! because as their slogan says From producer to consumer, there is only one step. The fresh produce departments follow the seasons, and when the weather is fine, you can come and pick your own vegetables, grown on the farm in sustainable agriculture. If you have a vegetable garden, you will be spoilt for choice.

A beautiful cooperative cellar nestled in the heart of the winery, ideal for tasting a wide range of rosé wines, but also whites and reds, some vintages in organic farming. The offer is mainly regional. On the way to your vacations, a nice gourmet shopping stop, with moderation of course. A favorite of two young organic wine growers with the Génération'elles vintage, the white (Rolle, Colombard) was awarded a medal at the Concours agricole de Paris 2023.

The place to be for food lovers. Right in the heart of Marseille's Carré d'Or district, L'Épicerie Maison Gourmande passionately selects the finest gourmet groceries, cheeses and charcuterie. You can complement your purchases with wines, champagnes and spirits. Some of the most famous names in the world, such as Petrossian Caviars and Salmon, La Tour d'Argent and some of the finest vintages, are also present. Lunch available every lunchtime. A gourmet reference address in Marseille to whet your appetite.

Shanty cookies is a crazy and humorous idea that crossed the mind of an Aixoise of Indian origin: to decline small messages on pure butter cookies. Since the very beginning, first in her apartment and now in her manufacturing premises in Vitrolles, Shanty has been producing her pure butter cookies in an artisanal way, plain or with different flavors such as lemon, chocolate, hazelnut... From the dough to the parcel sent by her, she does it all! Give her your message to print, a logo, a drawing: our favorites: "mommy is busy, sweetheart", "looking for a rich brown guy" or "I declare you my laziness"... and now in mini format for a funny aperitif!

The famous Italian grocery store, opened more than 20 years ago, is THE reference for transalpine gastronomy and catering. Fiorentina offers a wide range of fresh pasta and ravioli that make the house famous, antipasti, cold cuts, cheeses, wines... For lunch, home-made snacks on the go are offered during the week. A must-see address in the pleasant Endoume district, that you can't miss: it's open every day. Smiling welcome and good advice. Still highly recommended by the Petit Futé.