Gourmet products local specialties and wines Ardèche

The estate of Château des Amoureuses changed hands in 2011 and was taken over by Jean-Pierre and Florence Bedel to produce exceptional wines. The estate, located on the right bank of the Rhône, south of Bourg-Saint-Andéol, their hometown, has been undergoing a wind of renewal ever since. Jean-Michel Novelle, international consultant oenologist, is part of the adventure. The trio has rethought everything, from the 58-hectare vineyard to the winery. In the cellar, they have surrounded themselves with two young oenologists, Kristin Basson, originally from South Africa, and Claudia Gomez, originally from Chile.

The reins of the Balthazar estate passed from father René to his son Franck in 2002, but the estate has kept its reputation as a producer of an authentic cornas. The 2 hectares of the estate have been in the family since the First World War, but the current plan has been a gradual expansion with about ten hectares planted over a five-year period. Despite everything, Franck keeps the traditional side of his father: here, no new barrels! It is a wine that needs to be forgotten in the cellar to flourish for a few years. Excellent quality/price ratio, particularly the 1999 vintage, which still remains one of the references. It's better to call before you come by.

Since 1952, in Largentière, in the Cévennes region of Ardèche, Debroas, who was one of the most ardent defenders of the creation of the Ardèche PGI, has been making its sausages in the peasant butchery tradition, according to the original recipe cited in the Gazetin du comestible as early as the 18th century. The Boutique des Saucissons, the factory store of this gourmet brand, sells about forty sausages and specialties. There are flavored, chorizo, mini and large sausages, dry sausages and even downgraded sausages as good as the others but less expensive!

This former estate, taken over in 2017 by Benjamin Levère and Cyril Chamontin, will delight epicureans. Since March 2024, the entire estate has gone organic, and we continue to grow the grape varieties typical of the region: syrah, serine, merlot, grenache, cabernet-sauvignon, viognier and chardonnay. Cinsault, in a rosé blend, is particularly appreciated during the hot summers of southern Ardèche! In high season, tastings are available at the cellar every day.

You'll also find a selection of local products on the shelves.

Today, her vineyard is one of the pillars of the Seyssuel vineyard and spreads over 10 hectares, bringing out the best in Syrah. Caroline's Prestige cuvée, a selection of old vines, aged in oak barrels, is a delight. Domaine Chèze has even been making Condrieu for a few years. True to its origins, Louis Chèze also offers apricot nectar thanks to the few trees that escaped being uprooted. So if you are passing through the heights of the Rhone Valley, stop and fill up on the wine: a good choice awaits you.

This house has double-level cellars dating from 1736. Stéphan is the sixth generation of winegrowers. The vines of Saint-Péray - 8 ha - and Côtes-du-Rhône are located on clayey-limestone soils, the cornas is located on granite hillsides. The surface area of the property is 13 ha. Stéphan offers no less than six vintages of Saint-Péray, including three still wines and four using the Champagne method. All the vintages are vinified and aged in vats. Legend even has it that the first bottle of sparkling Saint-Péray was vinified here in the middle of the 19th century. Here one is welcomed with patience and - above all - passion!

Laurent and Sandy's Coffee Shop in Lamastre takes you on a journey to Ethiopia, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, Colombia, Mexico, Peru... The shop offers organic chocolates and a selection of quality teas. We also sell a wide range of products for coffee lovers, including Italian coffee makers, coffee mugs and, for those with a sweet tooth, cookies to accompany your hot drinks. And why a goat as this roaster's emblem? In fact, the edibility and properties of coffee were discovered by monks who noticed that goats eating the cherries of a certain tree (the coffee tree) became very excited... This is where lovers of excellent coffee like to meet. A warm welcome awaits you. On sunny days, a small terrace awaits you. The cosy atmosphere is reserved for the cooler seasons, when the intimacy of a "home from home" is appreciated. Come and see for yourself...

Although Maison Latour has remained a family-run business since it was founded in 1797, it is nonetheless world-renowned. Originally based in Burgundy, the company has played a major role in the success of Ardèche wines and in the birth of the Grand Ardèche appellation, accompanying the rise in quality of the vineyards, particularly the Chardonnay grape variety. Maison Latour buys grapes from around a hundred winegrowers and processes them using high-tech equipment. The tasting cellar is located in the heart of the vineyards.

At the Pisse Renard farm, a family-run business with a funny nickname, over 10 hectares of chestnut trees are farmed organically and with Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée certification, using traditional methods. The fruit is sold fresh on site in season, or in the form of various products made on site: chestnut cream, flour, syrup, glazed chestnuts, etc.

The farm also has a small flock of Velay black ewes, which play an active role in the upkeep of the grounds, and a small fruit orchard.

Wine is a mole on the cheek of intelligence (Omar Khayyam, Persian poet, ^11th century). The website gives the recipe straight away! The estate has been in the Thibon family since 1670, when it was converted from a hunting lodge and gentilhommière into a peasant farm. Today, the vineyard is run by Hélène using organic and biodynamic methods, with the help of a draught horse. We love her joie de vivre and her wines for pleasure, Vin de Pétanque, which you can drink with friends without any fuss, Bout d'Z*n. We fall under his spell.

Saint-Péray is a town in the Ardèche region of France. For anyone who needs ice, Glaçons Services is the ideal supplier. They offer a wide range of products, such as aperitif ice cubes, ice bars and crushed ice. What's more, they also offer rental services for isothermal trucks and trailers. The Saint-Péray branch is located in Rue du Petit Blanc - Zone Pôle 2000.

It is a pretty organic farm, in the heart of the Salavas plain. But before this land became a farm, it took a few months of hard work! The wasteland had been abandoned for more than 15 years, overgrown with brambles. In the spring of 2010, beautiful plots of land finally took shape: 4.5 hectares are dedicated to market gardening with 3,000 m² of greenhouses and a 7,000 m² orchard with 300 fruit trees. In addition, there is a henhouse with 350 laying hens which enlivens the farm. Christophe and Carole Avignon manage all this with happiness.

This very friendly grocery store with its poetic name on the side of the main road offers products from around fifty local producers. The project was born of a group of market gardeners who, after meeting up at the markets, decided to embark on the adventure of a cooperative store. The associative structure has 200^m2 of premises and favors bulk distribution. On the shelves are mainly local and organic products: local apricot jam and crisp salad, nettle tea and royal jelly, chestnuts, etc.

In 2007, the producers of the Bas-Vivarais fruit cooperative set up the first producers' village store in the commune of Saint-Sernin. In 2011, they opened a second outlet in Aubenas, and in 2017 another in Ruoms. Self-service or by the slice: Ardèche charcuterie and cheeses, farmhouse meats, poultry, seasonal fruit and vegetables, jams, soups, 5 or 10 kilo flours, pâté, beer, wine, as well as a frozen food section.

Ah his seasonal strawberry tarts! This patissier delights us with his entremets, cakes, ice creams, macaroons and Ardèche specialties. Add to this his collection of classic fine chocolates. These include Délice de l'Eyrieux (almond cookie, vine peach mousse, apricot mousse and coulis, diced peaches), Ardèche (almond cookie, chestnut mousse and blueberry coulis), lemon meringue, walnut and pear tarts. But also chocolate bars, drinks, sweet and savoury petits fours, pâté en croûte, pan-bagnat, focaccia, salads...

Set in an exceptional terroir, the estate is now run by Sylvie and Philippe Desbos. It was created in 1960, in the middle of the countryside. Grapes are pressed the old-fashioned way, using a mechanical press. Here, the draught horse is back in action, ploughing with respect for the soil. The passion that drives them and the success that has forged their reputation. The estate produces renowned Saint-Joseph wines and, on a daily basis, a red wine from France.

The talented Guillaume Cerdini has made a name for himself in chocolate. This is his second boutique - the first is in Vals-les-Bains - run by his wife Élodie. The selection of chocolates is just as comprehensive as in Vals, and you'll find all the products that come out of the spa town's workshop. Chocolates, macaroons, vacherins, as well as seasonal specialties for the festive season. In summer, tables are placed outside to enjoy the delicious ice creams.

A microbrewery from Ardèche that is not lacking in energy. Basically, a friendship. Philippe and Laurent decided one day to change their lives and settle in Ardèche where they set up a craft brewery after having made their debut in a large brewery in Lorraine. Here, with malt, spices, water and a lot of passion, they brew blond, white and amber foams. Clever: if you don't know how to match beer and food, they will be happy to help you.

Shoppers will discover a selection of artisanal products and fresh items from local producers. It is not very big but you can find the essentials. As in all the small markets, there is a good atmosphere where all the generations mix. Further down, the banks are frequented by fishermen, hikers, jousters in the summer, and boat rowers. So, after shopping at the market, why not continue south of the bridge to stroll along the large car park where sometimes there are fun activities?

A lovely initiative born in 2006, based on solidarity and natural, healthy produce. On a 10-hectare plot of land in the commune of Cruas, Le Terreau grows organic vegetables and produces baskets of various sizes, which the association distributes on a weekly basis as its truck makes the rounds. Le Terreau's produce can also be found in local organic stores and in the catering trade. Part of the harvest is also donated to associations.

Barbara and Frank Lami are two young beekeepers from Alboussière who have specialized in the difficult task of extracting "royal jelly". This extremely rich substance is known for its revitalizing action in the fight against stress and fatigue. In mid-season, it naturally boosts the immune system. This very active couple are passionate about beekeeping, and will tell you all about its benefits for the environment. A refresher course!

A winery founded in 1939, with a sales cellar opened in the 1990s. In a 170^m2 building, you'll discover a fine collection of wines that reveal their Ardèche character around specific grape varieties, with a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir for the reds. Rosés feature Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet. For whites, special mention goes to Just le blanc. A dedicated children's area allows adults to concentrate on discovering wine. Seminars, theme evenings and group events can be organized on request...

It is in the Ardèche mountains that Baptistine and Xavier brew for you a range of artisanal beers of character, elaborated in a natural way. There is a beautiful collection: the Asociale, the Chourmette... You can find it on the spot, in bars and restaurants. And for your events, we offer it in cask and we even lend you a tapping machine. During the summer season, these beer makers open La Taverne, a bar that welcomes you on Friday evenings. In summer, guided tours of the brewery on Mondays and Thursdays at 4.30 pm (bookings at the tourist office).

This ice cream parlour occupies a small old house in the center of the village, which houses the sales outlet, the production laboratory and a tasting room. Cuto uses the creamy milk from the Faromaggio farm's Jersey cows to make ice cream, butter and whipped cream... Sheep's milk is used to make cheese, yoghurt and ricotta. The ice creams are flavored with chestnuts and fruit from Ardèche, hazelnuts from Piedmont, pistachios from Bronte and vanilla from Madagascar. Also hot drinks, smoothies, fresh fruit juices, crêpes...

Brown wood frontage for this downtown alternative wine shop, offering a wide selection of natural wines in white, rosé, red, orange and sparkling, featuring some fifty local and international winemakers, as well as a collection of craft beers. Carafons organizes gourmet evenings around dishes and bottles, participates in events and hosts special occasions. Carafons also offers in-home tastings to discover natural wines. Parking nearby.

At the beginning of the pedestrian street of Tournon-sur-Rhône, under the vault as its name indicates, this traditional butcher's shop plays the card of the soil by defending the Fin Gras de Mézenc, an exceptional Ardèche PDO meat coming from bovine herds grazing on the Mezenc mountain, known for its savor and its marbling. This meat, produced by a hundred or so farmers in the Ardèche and Haute-Loire regions, is distributed to some forty local butchers. You will also find Label Rouge poultry and other local meats on the shelves.

With her 1,000 olive trees, from different varieties, Florence Cheyrezy harvests each year nearly 6 tons of olives transformed into four single variety oils, fruité vert or fruité mûr. In addition, there is an oil from an old orchard whose variety has not been determined. You can visit the facility and the olive grove of the Fontaine du Muletier estate. You can also bring your own olives to have your oil pressed (from 50 kg).

Every Wednesday morning, the Joyeuse market is one of the most popular in the region for locals and tourists alike. You'll find the usual array of fruit, vegetables, cheeses, breads and other fresh produce, as well as clothes, books, local crafts and souvenirs. Out of season, this market is already a respectable size even in the depths of winter. In July and August, it's at its peak. At this time of year, we recommend parking outside the village and walking to the market.

Alicia Delorme with her mobile grocery truck travels the small roads around Le Cheylard to reach the isolated villages and allow the inhabitants to stock up on Ardéchois products, mainly organic and in bulk. From Monday to Friday, it stops in Saint-Jean-Chambre, St-Michel-d'Aurance, delivers to Mariac, then goes on the road to Châteauneuf-de-Vernoux, Saint-Prix, St-Basile-Lapras, Silhac and finally Saint-Victor. 170 references thanks to the involvement of a network of market gardeners, cereal growers, beet growers, vinegar makers..

Yannick loves a job well done, and makes tasty breads, delicious viennoiseries and all kinds of sweets. In fact, it's quite simple: Yannick works to order. Everyone here knows this, and they even call ahead to reserve their baguette! Depending on the vegetables available in his garden and his mood at the time, he can also whip up savoury delights, like his speciality, tarte-tatouille. You'll be welcomed in the workshop itself, attached to his house in the middle of nowhere. No credit card.

Located in the supermarket parking lot at the very bottom of town, this producers' store offers delicious produce from farms in the Cévennes, Plateau, Coiron and Gras regions of southern Ardèche. Chestnut-based pâtés, caillettes and other sausages will delight your guests at the aperitif. In case you're wondering, the name is an anagram of cochons bourrus, the name of the founding group of the meat-processing workshop in Rosières, whose creation gave rise to the direct sales project.

Lamastre's unmissable Tuesday market brings together a host of producers from all over the region, selling their tasty, authentic local produce, as well as numerous fairground vendors (clothing, hardware, etc.). A market is also held on Saturday mornings. Also not to be missed, at the end of August, is the Marché de la Création, showcasing the region's artisans. The atmosphere is typical of the area, and the arrival of the Mastrou helps to bring to life the great hours of this place where many producers meet.

More than a hundred shopkeepers, craftsmen and producers meet there. It is one of the largest markets in Drôme Ardèche, with fruit and vegetables, cheese, fish, olives, breads... as well as many delicious meats (poultry, beef, veal, lamb, pork from the region) and delicatessen presented by craftsmen from all over the department. A very friendly market where you are spoilt for choice. It's a good place to stroll around and get inspired by the day's menu for your enjoyment.

The Place Saléon Terras comes alive every Wednesday morning. The local producers present the fruits of their labour to the faithful customers who do not miss this essential weekly meeting because it creates links between all. Almost everything is there. In July and August, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 7 pm in the town centre, the seasonal market is the attraction in the village. The times indicated depend on the seasonality and especially on the weather of the moment. There are many other markets in the area on different days.

The weekly market of Bourg-Saint-Andéol is held every Wednesday morning, on the quays of the Rhone, in summer, and on the large square of the Champ-de-Mars, the rest of the year. Green markets" are also held on Saturday mornings at the same locations. These see the local producers of early fruits and vegetables unpack their sunny fruits and vegetables. Let's add, for the bargain hunters, the flea market every first Saturday of the month. So many lively meetings to fill your basket and find the best deals.

Although modest in size, the town of Vals-les-Bains remains one of the region's urban centers, and has long been a center of trade for the surrounding rural communities. So it's only natural that the town's streets were home to a number of markets, which still exist today and offer a chance to get to know the local culture while shopping for fresh produce direct from the producers. Every Thursday and Sunday morning on rue Jean-Jaurès, and every Thursday evening in summer in the spa district.

A store of local producers and craftsmen with an organic grocery section, Biasso is run by the producers themselves. On the shelves, sourdough bread, ceramics, soaps, jams, fruit juices, meat, cheese, pasta, fruit and vegetables, textiles, leather, wool, honey, eggs, essential oils, medicinal plants, beer... So many products in a short circuit, respectful of the environment, in a self-managed collective sales point. Producers' shop and farm shop as an alternative to the big supermarkets... In addition, there are some basic grocery products.

Presles' farm has been passed down from father to son for generations. Nathaël Reboullet and his partner Audrey have taken up the torch and produce tasty goat's milk cheeses, PDO picodons made in the ancestral tradition. Nathaël and Audrey also produce: picotins, sweet curd, fourme, cheekbones, vivarais. All these delicious AB certified cheeses can be found at fairs in the region, at the Lamastre market but also in various shops in Lamastre, Valence, Grenoble and even Paris.

A pioneer in organic farming, this producer has been certified organic since 1978. This family business collaborates in the development of this organic cheese production with passion. A complementary collection of organic milk allows the Val d'Ormèze cheese dairy to offer a whole range of organic cheeses made in the traditional way. These are soft cheeses made by ladling from lactic curds.

These beekeepers run a family business committed to organic farming, which began in 1973 with the father Maurice Belval. The bees are happy to forage in the unspoilt nature of the Cévennes of the Ardèche. Transhumant between scrubland and mid-mountain, the hives produce honeys of different origins and flavors: chestnut, lavender, forest, acacia, heather, scrub, mountain, fir, thyme ... and propolis, royal jelly, gingerbread, mead, candles, wax ...

There's no need to advertise picodon, the fine-tasting goat's cheese from the Ardèche. But have you heard of chevreton? Smaller, creamier, milder and less mature, it's ideal for cooking with goat's cheese. The Sagne-Rousseyre farm produces and sells these local specialties, as well as goat tommes and tommettes. Their herd of around 50 goats roams freely in the pastures of the Ardèche plateau. Direct farm sales in summer. Online sales also available.

Sanofruit is an organic food store located in Lachapelle-Sous-Aubenas, in the Ardèche region of France. For over 30 years, Sanofruit has offered a wide range of quality products, all organically grown. The store specializes in fruit and vegetable products, with a particular focus on chestnut-based specialties, a local specialty. Customers can find compotes, fruit desserts, jams, jellies, 100% fruit purées, juices, nectars, organic vegetable preparations and much more. Sanofruit emphasizes the incomparable flavor of its products, using quality ingredients and avoiding the addition of sugar. The store also offers marrons glacés with AOC chestnuts, a real delicacy.

Based in a village at the gateway to the Haute-Loire, at an altitude of 1,000 metres, this producer is a good fairy. Monique Lempereur is a gleaner who wanders through the nature of the Vivarais region to pick hawthorn, nettle, wild thyme, pine buds, lime tree... In all, she has about thirty varieties that she dries and puts into bags for sale in the short circuit. In addition to herbal teas, she concocts ointments, care oils, jellies, liqueurs and syrups. But her best-seller is a syrup and a jelly made from mid-mountain hay. A delight with goat cheese!

Sandra and Mathieu decided to settle on the plateau des Grads as farmers to raise pigs and cows. The pigs are Gascon and the cows Highland. In their organic farm, they transform a fatty and marbled meat into rillettes, black puddings, pork confit, filet mignon, ribs in the spine, chipolatas, sausages... In other words, a healthy and tasty country-style charcuterie. And an organic beekeeper of Privas puts hives on the spot for honey of scrubland.

Owner and harvester Stéphane Robert is a rigorous and conscientious winemaker who produces top-quality vins de pays d'Ardèche. The estate's name comes from the acquisition of a parcel of land in Saint-Péray, beneath which lies a 300 m-long disused railway tunnel. A range of white, rosé (in season) and red wines of different gustatory qualities, elaborated with research and great finesse. We can't recommend that you go and taste the wines, as you won't leave empty-handed. Their advice is invaluable in helping you make the right choice of white and red wines, the best food pairings and vice versa. Stéphane and Sandrine Robert founded their domaine in 1994, and have mastered their subject. You'll find cornas, saint-joseph, saint-péray, among other AOC wines from the area.

There are more vines than inhabitants in this village of Châteaubourg! Here the Courbis brothers, Laurent and Dominique, make very nice wines to taste and discover. Their annual production of 160,000 bottles is divided between St-Joseph, Cornas, Crozes-Hermitage, St-Péray and IGP Syrah. The maturation in oak barrels gives the juices a particular personality. The wines are excellent and the prices high but... justified. They have no equal when it comes to giving you useful advice because they know their trade well and that is appreciated.

Domaine de Mermès is a winery located in Gras. It offers tours and tastings of its wines, as well as a gîte for visitors wishing to extend their stay. The gîte, called "Gîte des Muriers", can accommodate up to 6 people and has 3 bedrooms. It is located in the heart of the family estate's vineyards and lavender fields. The owners, Séverine and Patrice, are passionate about wine and will be delighted to share their expertise with visitors. This is an ideal opportunity to discover the wines of Domaine de Mermès and enjoy the beauty of the Ardèche region.

With its 18 hectares of hillside vineyards, it offers a magnificent setting in which to discover and taste their wines. In addition, the estate also offers bed & breakfast and stone gîtes, close to the swimming pool. Romantics can even stay in a roulotte in the heart of the vineyards. Visitors can enjoy the tranquility of this place and relax while appreciating the beauty of the surrounding countryside.

Domaine Vallet Anthony offers a selection of wines including Saint-Joseph Meribets, Saint-Joseph Muletiers, Saint-Joseph Secret d'Antoine, Syrah Ritou and Viognier Ritou.