Gourmet products local specialties and wines France

Every Thursday and Saturday morning, producers, traders and shoppers set up shop in the Saint-Clar market hall. People come from the surrounding hamlets and villages to stock up on fresh produce: vegetables, fruit, poultry... In summer, the procession of hawkers joins the battalion of producers. They liven up the village center in a cheerful, friendly atmosphere. The market is in full swing during the garlic festival in early August. Producers of Lomagne white garlic show off their braids of garlic heads, to take home as souvenirs.

Alain Brumont had the merit in his early days of creating a strong image for Madiran and Tannat, the appellation's king grape variety. For over thirty years, this winemaker of undisputed stature has been developing his 280-hectare estate, with an undeniable flair for communication. The underground winery built in 1988 is the first of its kind in the South-West. With 19 different wines, including the famous Montus and Château Bouscassé, Brumont covers the whole range of the region's wines: Madiran, Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh, Côtes-de-Gascogne and even chardonnay and pinot noir.

Located on a promontory surrounded by vines, Jean-Marc Laffitte's cellar stands out in the landscape just like his wine on the big tables. Here the production is ensured in family because the wine grower is accompanied by his children, Ericka and Joris. Multiple awards and laudatory articles in the specialized press have made this production famous. Three types of Madiran and two types of Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh are produced every year, with an excellent quality-price ratio for each one, which is the reason for their recognition in oenology magazines.

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This vineyard, which covers 29 hectares, produces organic wines with unique flavors. The Domaine d'Entras is also a great name in floc and armagnac, which is a must for your tasting book. Its diversified range of wines is suitable for both small and large occasions and the brandies are shared. The Maestrojuan family's beverages have won numerous awards and medals in agricultural competitions. And if alcohol doesn't appeal to you, you can always leave with homemade mustard.

Aurian has been a distiller and wine and armagnac merchant since 1880. In his bottling cellar, Philippe Aurian, the fourth of the name, offers wonderfully smooth armagnacs. This master liqueur maker distributes his artisanal productions throughout France: blackberry and blackcurrant liqueur with armagnac, vine peach liqueur, wild strawberry liqueur, orange armagnac liqueur, to name but a few. He also makes aperitif wines, sweets and prunes with armagnac, delights with the flavors of yesteryear.

Roseline and Jérôme recently took over the Perotto family's traditional farm. Breeders and feeders of fattened ducks, Jérôme brought to the farm the organic breeding of Black Pigs, in the open air. They are delighted to welcome visitors to the farm to share their passion for their profession and to let them discover their products prepared with love and in the tradition. You will find preserves and various home-made delicatessen products as well as foie gras, confits, pâtés and many cooked dishes, guaranteed without coloring nor OMG.

Nestled in the heart of the Côtes de Gascogne vineyards, the Château de Mons en Armagnac hotel-restaurant is an enchanting place to get away from it all. Built in 1285, this place steeped in history combines Gascon charm and modernity. In addition to its restaurant serving tasty local cuisine, the winery invites you to discover its 129 grape varieties and barrel-aged Armagnac. Ideal for family stays or business meetings, it's close to heritage gems such as La Romieu and Flaran Abbey. It's the ideal place to savor the authenticity of the Gers.

After having crossed a huge alley lined with vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see (hundreds and hundreds of hectares), a pretty Gascon residence imposes itself to you in all its splendor: it is the castle of Tariquet. The Grassa family has owned it since 1912. It is one of those Armagnac producers who have chosen to maintain the folle-blanche grape variety, the oldest in the region. They also successfully revived the Côte-de-Gascogne appellation in the 1980s, offering a range of high quality whites at low prices.

Château de Millet offers tastings and sales of its armagnacs, floc and wines in an enchanting environment. Cuvées and vintages are regularly awarded prizes in renowned competitions or quoted in specialist magazines and guides. The château also has a gîte for 6 people to rent. It is installed in the old dovecote of the domain. Do not hesitate to walk to the pond, which is a Natura 2000 site and shelters an exceptional fauna and flora (cistude turtles, cormorants, herons...).

The market is held twice a week. The Rue des Thermes is pedestrianized on Wednesday mornings in Barbotan, while the Place de l'Eglise is taken over by producers on Friday mornings in Cazaubon. An open-air market, it's mainly devoted to food, but you'll also come across a few producers of armagnac and micro-production beers. The region's flagship products abound on the stalls, including the inevitable foie gras, but also delicious organic farmhouse cheeses. Lovers of fine produce won't want to miss these events!

This is a pastry bakery, opened by Mr. Montpellier, who will delight the most greedy of Saint John! Everything is made on the spot in a brand new laboratory by the refined bakeries and greedy pastry pastry confectioners! Here you will find all kinds of fine cakes and special breads, good baguettes sorties and pastries and sandwiches. Be aware that the Bread shop is catering and can take part in the organisation of your lunches and cold buffets!

For more than 10 centuries, the farmers of Revel have been setting up their stalls in the beautiful Revel market hall to sell their local products directly: charcuterie, fruit and vegetables, meat from the Lauragais farms... There are nearly 300 of them! And in the great tradition of the southwest, from November to March, the market becomes "fat". That is to say that you will find plump geese and ducks to prepare your confits and cassoulets! Don't miss to visit it, this market is classified among the 100 most beautiful markets of France.

Two markets animate the city of Muret. The most important one occupies the whole city center on Saturday morning. It brings together more than one hundred and twenty merchants and producers from all over the Muret area, to the delight of visitors, as you can find all the local products. Various parking lots allow you to park your car. The smart idea: a shuttle can also take you there if you are not motorized. More modest, the second market remains nevertheless lively since it welcomes about sixty merchants in the square Maïmat, on Tuesday morning.

It is the union of 4 historical cellars of the region all producing red and rosé wines from the négrette grape. The Fronton appellation area extends over 20 communes established on stony terraces between the Tarn and Garonne. Fronton is the first producer of rosé wine in the South-West of France and was awarded the title of "best rosé in the world" in 2016. Come and discover this precious heritage, its values and its know-how. Perfect to bring back the sun of Toulouse in your luggage.

In a direct circuit, here we consume local products sold by six producers themselves who take turns in this store with their 24 Alsatian partners. Dairy products straight from the farm, meat, fruit and vegetables, bakery, craft beers, jams, herbal teas and other local produce are on sale in this beautiful, modern and welcoming store. Entertainment is often organized (coffee tastings, candles, Advent wreaths, etc.). Don't forget to stop in - it's packed with local delights and treasures.

Les Douceurs de Rohan will make your life easier! The range of proposals is important. Homemade marshmallows with fruit flavors such as yuzu, citron, but also tiramisu, tonka beans, you'll have trouble deciding! For the fruit pastes, it's the same dilemma... The marshmallows have been coated with an excellent chocolate coating, the chocolate meringues are light and crunchy, and to brighten up your toast or your desserts, opt for the caramel spreads. The merchant site has other sweets that will delight you.

Located at the foot of Château-Châlon, this family-run winery has it all. The welcome is always smiling, and above all, the wines are excellent! Tastings provide an introduction to the subtleties of local wines. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. You'll find bottles that offer good value for money. Note that the Robelin family also meet their customers at the Les Rousses resort market every Friday morning in July and August, and during the ski season.

Welcome to L'Abeille Savonneuse, artisanal soap maker and beekeeper. We offer gourmet and cosmetic products that make excellent gift ideas. Everything you will find in this Alibaba cave of a thousand fragrances is made from organic raw materials and according to environmentally friendly manufacturing processes. Thanks to its 350 colonies of bees, it offers you honeys from exceptional floral varieties. L'Abeille Savonneuse is also a family business of passionate beekeepers, father and son.

Located in the Ateliers du Château, this community grocery store boasts a bright, welcoming space where you can buy products from local producers: fresh fruit and vegetables, flours, breads, herbal teas, honeys, oils, fruit juices, eggs, chicken, cheeses, wines, beers... There's also a weekly delivery of "dry" groceries such as pasta and gluten-free products. A space is reserved for meetings: Café Philo, conferences, craft exhibitions... A dynamic place for sharing!

In the beautiful setting of the covered market, not far from the bus station, the Vergers Tellier store, a well-known brand in the North, has recently opened. Here, priority is given to local products, from the area. You can find a lot of fruits and vegetables from Cambrai, but also many references of beers, delicacies and other chocolates from the North. It is also possible to buy many cheeses or to make gift baskets, all with a smile!

Do you only know Sechuan pepper? You will discover, in the elegant setting of the Company on the charming Place de Furstenberg, that pepper can be green, white, black, red; that, depending on its origins, its aromas are fruity, woody, flowery... Here, you travel, you smell, you taste. All the products (peppers, salts, herbs, curries, spices...) are the result of a responsible and excellent approach, guaranteeing traceability and quality. Great gift ideas!

Maison Lepetit is a brand of choice for tasting the specialities of the South West. It has been defending traditional know-how for over 35 years and pays attention to the conditions in which the animals are raised. Present in several shops in France and associated with restaurateurs, it offers foie gras and foie gras specialities, pâtés, terrines, confits and cooked dishes, truffles, fresh duck breasts and some delicatessen products. The online shop is practical to please yourself and others with gift boxes.

A superb establishment in Rue Lazema, the patisserie-tea room opened by Lauralou, Matthieu and Morgan is a real success. Big window, green façade, classic chic furniture. Matthieu and Morgan, talented pastry artists, will cure all ills with prescriptions of chocolate, lemon meringues and other sweets that do so much good to the body and mind... Their creations bear names, a little outdated but so charming.

Buoyed by the success of her brand (By Davonn) and her tasting workshops, Davonn Choquet recently opened her own catering boutique. Light, balanced and inventive, her cuisine is rich in infinite flavors. Let yourself be surprised by his Secret Bowls or SushRolls, small bites that revisit typical Thai dishes. And don't forget his incredible sauces, with their astonishing flavours (chilli essence, fragrant rice powder). On the spot or to take away, let Davonn take you on an unforgettable culinary journey.

Le Pastis d'Amélie is a pastry that pays homage to the traditional Béarn cake. The story begins with the love affair between Pierre Larquier, a cabinet-maker from the Landes region, and Marie-Amélie Baradat, a talented Béarnaise cook. Jean-Louis Larquier, Amélie's grandson, rediscovered the recipe and spent ten years rediscovering the authentic flavors of yesteryear. Making pastis requires over 48 hours' work and meticulous attention to detail. Peio Larquier, Jean-Louis' successor, invites visitors to sample this delicacy at his bakery in Mazerolles or under Les Halles in Pau, accompanied by a custard and a regional wine.

Located in Nousty, in the Béarn region of France, Maison Cassandrine has been perpetuating an age-old tradition since 1980: the traditional manufacture of jams. This artisanal jam maker distinguishes itself by creating top-of-the-range gourmet jams. This Maison Cassandrine offers a wide range of sweet treats, from traditional flavors to original creations, all made with the utmost respect for fruit and quality raw materials. Using traditional manufacturing methods, the fruit is preserved with sugar in small cauldrons, to create artisanal jams with the authentic taste of yesteryear.

Oh what a great find! In her refined store, Marie-Anne welcomes gourmets with a smile. The eyes in the windows, one hesitates among hundreds of cheeses which make the beautiful part of the raw milk. Cow, ewe, creamy, soft, truffled... We discover local delicacies but not only and we melt on the passage on a lump of butter. Who says that cheese is before dessert? You can also find apple and Saint-Félicien pie, fiadone, Chaource pie, pears, honey and nuts... Shelves of delicatessen come to complete the stalls.

With the arrival of this young address, Sète can also boast of having a nice urban wine cellar. It is noticeable by its frontage with three colorful letters (UVA). Inside are the press, the vats and the amphorae used to produce the first vintages of Mathilde, Pablo and Gauthier. Natural wines finely concocted with organically grown grapes, harvested by hand, with natural yeasts, without any added input. In bottle or in bulk, we discover here tastes and an atypical place, sometimes animated, and we love it!

When you love your country as much as Vincent Ney does, it's no surprise that his products have a distinctly local flavour. His craft brewery offers classic beers, but that's not all: there's a whole range to match the finest gastronomy. You'll have the choice of flavors from Jura grape varieties, as well as coffee and cocoa. It's essential to discover this brasserie and have this enthusiast explain his philosophy and creations to you. The only risk is that you'll get a taste for it... in moderation.

It is a good smell of pastry which welcomes you in this artisanal cookie factory which declines croissants and brioches, saint-genix and pognes, dry cookies, salted or sweetened shortbread. You hesitate? Try the daisy! In addition to the classics, let's mention the chocolate chip pogne, the walnut shortbread, the apér'olives, salted olive shortbread, made from black olive paste, green olive paste, almonds and Provencal herbs, a must for shortbread. You can also stock up on roasted almonds and whole pralines.

Hidden in the middle of the Passage du Dauphin, Honorine's patisserie is a modern address, sober in its decoration, and colorful for the taste buds. Granddaughter of a baker and pastry chef, Honorine offers here very gourmet creations. The welcome is soft and smiling. The pastries are made with care, know-how and fresh products, according to the seasons. You can enjoy chocolate-raspberry or lime-basil hearts, fig-rhubarb or apricot-pistachio tarts, pavlovas, brioches, chocolate domes... Excellent!

Ongi etorri Euskal Herrira! Christophe Fontès is a lover of the Basque Country. He had regaled us in his restaurant in Ax-les-Thermes, specialized in the flavors of this country. He opened a specialized store under the roof of Mirepoix and proposes cheeses, delicatessen and emblematic dishes of the Basque Country, accompanied by wines from Irouleguy, Eguzki beers and of course the famous Espelette pepper. You can also enjoy on the large terrace, sandwiches, burgers, mixed platters of cold meats and cheeses, all made with Basque products.

On the quai de la Résistance, there are often people lining up in this little pocket bakery where you can fill up on sweet and savory baked goods. Under its yellow and red frontage, the window attracts us with its big cookies, shortbread with pine nuts, small macaroons, shortbread with strawberries and other pleasures at snack time. To eat on the go, you can find baguette sandwiches, quiches or pizzas, but also pastries. You can also come to get your bread, pastries and cakes for all events.

Created in 2012 in Joux-la-Ville, the Biscuiterie de Bourgogne (which also has a store in Vézelay, and since a few months in Avallon) has just set up store in the heart of Auxerre, opposite the statue of Cadet-Roussel. Discover the famous home-made financiers, but also meringues, macaroons and other sweets from the Chopard chocolate factory and the Tour des Terroirs brand which offers local products. And if you are fond of these products, you should know that an online store will allow you to order at a distance all year long!

La Vigne Vagabonde is the very first travelling wine cellar in Alsace! Each season, we introduce you to new local producers, attached to their land and in love with their wines. On markets, at home for tasting workshops or on certain events in the region, you will never be disappointed with La Vigne Vagabonde, which also offers a private wine bar! Sarah de Boistel, sommelier-cavist at the head of this establishment, is not stingy with good advice and will guide you in your food and wine pairing.

Mahatsa is a wine and beer cellar dedicated to epicureans of taste. Our committed wine merchant offers a wide range of wines from France and beyond! With over 300 references in organic, biodynamic and natural wines, spirits and bubbles from small regional producers, Adrien, a Basque-Burgundian vintner and defender of taste and a job well done, offers us... Mahatsa is also a meeting place, with exhibitions by painters and a monthly oenology "school" over a plate of food.

Between Bastille and Nation lies this up-and-coming patisserie, which is slowly becoming a neighbourhood staple. The secret? An incredible mastery that allows the place to offer revisited classics, or original creations that are not lacking in flavour. The millefeuille is as creamy as you could wish for, the strawberry tart as airy as you could wish for, and the Paris-Brest, one of the house's must-tries, is to die for. Last but not least, Magnolia also offers excellent sandwiches, which are also a new departure.

Less than half an hour from Nantes, Château de la Ragotière is located in the heart of the Nantes vineyards. It is in this atypical location, steeped in history, that you are invited to taste the estate's cuvées. Today, Amélie and Vincent, the 7th generation of the Couillaud family, have brought all their sensitivity and know-how to bear on the elaboration of cuvées combining finesse and elegance. Château de La Ragotière wines feature the 3 emblematic grape varieties of the Nantes vineyards: Muscadet, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. What's more, the Couillaud brothers had the brilliant idea of bringing grape varieties from other regions and planting them in the Loire. Soil and climate different from their region of origin give them an astonishing typicity... Let yourself be surprised by their Riesling, Viognier or Petit Manseng. Note that the estate will be converting to organic farming in 2019. Great discoveries to be made in a magical place! Among the estate's favorites: Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie Cuvée Amélie 2018. An atypical cuvée imagined by boss Amélie! A wine that combines smoothness and freshness, with notes of candied fruit and honey. A surprising creation that invites you to go beyond the traditional seafood & Muscadet pairing.

Lovingly born in Nantes, that's what you can read about the rice pudding of its creator Yann le Corre, a promise proudly inscribed on his scooter that travels around Nantes! Rice pudding, that smooth and comforting sweetness engraved in the depths of our memory... Well, you won't believe it, but we found the time machine! Aboard his BeeOne scooter with its midnight blue dress (as in a dream), Yann has been inviting us since 2018 to rediscover the taste of our childhood. This former commercial director of the famous Maison Pradier has chosen to give a new direction to his professional life (a sort of return to his roots as a tribute to his grandparents' dairy farm in Brittany), by devoting himself to the most emblematic dessert, rice pudding. But not just any dessert! Indeed, he focuses on quality: certified organic artisanal, with milk from the Savenay area, rice from the Camargue, natural and seasonal products, without additives, colourings or preservatives and with 30% less sugar. Because its particularity is to offer a range of 80 different flavors. You can taste the classic Bourbon vanilla from Madagascar, salted butter caramel, or the most original, cinnamon lime rum, yerba maté, vanilla apple compote or Caribbean chocolate... Special attention is paid to respect for the environment: short circuits are preferred and the containers are compostable and biodegradable. Yann welcomes you during the day on Wednesday in front of the Nantes University Hospital, and in the morning on the market of Talensac on Friday, and Vertou on Saturday and Sunday. You can find his creations in some organic shops and all the good creameries. You can also order online for a fresh delivery in France.

This estate, created in 1942, was the precursor of whites with character and single-varietal reds. The Rolet estate is constituted in AOC Arbois, as well as under the appellations Château-Chalon, Etoile and Côtes du Jura. The harvest is done by hand to preserve the terroir as much as possible. A wine library with old vintages will allow you to acquire some beautiful bottles. A successful transmission, in the respect of those who have worked the vineyard throughout these decades to make this estate become what it is today: a reference.

This cheese dairy, which is over a hundred years old, produces cheeses that are regularly awarded medals. 470 tons annually, of which 4,500 wheels of cheese are matured and sold on site. You will also find: raclette, morbier, tome du Jura, the Delight of Chalain, the Little Hedgehog made in winter, the Serrat and the cottage cheese. An audiovisual gallery with interactive terminals allows you to discover all the stages of production, from milking to maturing. But you can also watch the cheese maker at work. A shop is located in Beaune (21). A very good cheese dairy.

Cheese, the specialty of Morbier, is another of the commune's assets, even if its cheese factory disappeared until 1997. It is now associated with Grande-Rivière. The sales area is as welcoming as it is bright. You'll immediately be drawn to the cheesemakers hard at work behind the large bay windows. Their workshop is worth a visit! You can also leave with Comté, Tomme, Raclette and other gourmet regional products.

Jean-Yves Vapillon remains the only independent winegrower in Rouget de Lisle. His vineyards are in fact spread over three localities. His father was a winegrower in the Beaujolais. Starting with 50 ares in 1994, his estate now has 7 hectares, where the Chardonnay grape is at its best. The wines grow in the depths of the cellars of an imposing winegrower's house. Since 1995, the vines have been cultivated in the most traditional way: cultivated soil, manual harvesting, control of yields.

On these soils, which saw the first chenins grow more than a thousand years ago, the Ogereau family cultivates delicious coteaux-du-layon as well as quarts-de-chaume and cabernet d'Anjou. The estate extends over ten clos and lieux-dits, which offers these winegrowers a variety of soils, from clay rich in quartz to sand and schist, and sunny exposures for remarkable and unique crops. This estate is renowned for its great dry whites, for which the Revue des vins de France has awarded them a star in 2021.

Monique Laroche planted her first vineyard in 1974 on land that has been cultivated since the Middle Ages. Her daughter converted the vineyard to organic farming in 2009. The vines are ideally planted at the top of a hillside bordering the Loire, sheltered from the north winds in winter and cooled in summer by the west winds. The estate is planted exclusively with chenin, on the Roche aux Moines. You can taste savennières with a powerful nose, mineral, warm, with golden colours. The place is simply breathtaking with its airs of Tuscany of the Loire.

On these 45 hectares of soil made of schist, carboniferous sandstone and spilite (a volcanic rock), Les Papin work without chemicals. This approach to the AOC is fascinating: the master winemaker, a geology enthusiast, will explain the interactions between soil and plants where natural chemistry allows minerals to be transformed into sap, as well as the need to control water and nitrogen flowing up the vines in order to know the parcels and their specificities. Come and discover their Clos de Coulaine or their Roche-aux-Moines and their unique flavors.

For more than 20 years, this vineyard has been worked in organic agriculture. The grape variety grown is Cabernet Franc and the wines produced from it have names that are original, to say the least. The flagship wine of the Manor is called Bagatelle! It develops aromas of red fruits which make it an original and lively wine, for one of the best quality/price ratios in the region. The Free mousse Pet Nat is a sparkling wine with redcurrant aromas. Recently, a few vines of Pineau d'Aunis, not very developed in Anjou, have been added to the production.