Gourmet products local specialties and wines France

Christine and Jérôme Menarello open their small grocery store next to their bar restaurant every day from 5pm. Bread depot, there are naturally many essential products, but also many local products of the best quality such as cheeses and yoghurts from Origny sur Seine, or organic lentils from Sainte-Colombe-sur-Seine among others.

Boris, a passionate young market gardener, has a triple objective: to grow healthy, certified organic vegetables and fruit in Sigean, close to the point of sale and accessible to all pocketbooks. A total of 32 species of vegetables are harvested in the field on the 1.5 ha he cultivates in summer and winter. Freshness is guaranteed by the fact that harvesting is followed by direct sale, with no "cold room" stage. Among these vegetables, two varieties are customer favorites: ogen melon and mini watermelons.

History: It is the oldest French biscuit factory. Founded in 1756, in Reims, it is known for producing the famous pink biscuit, its flagship product, developed by a baker from Reims in 1691. This biscuit was traditionally exported with champagne as a refined festive biscuit. Since then, other specialities have been added to the house's range: pastry biscuits (croquignoles, macaroons...), dry biscuits (Charles VII, Déjeuner de Reims...), puff pastry biscuits (Reims salted, chocolate puffs, palm trees).

Visit: The factory can be visited. To do this, you must book by phone (visit on Wednesday morning). You will discover the fabulous history of Fossier cookies by watching a very interesting documentary. Visitors are then invited to taste the house's creations. This is followed by a gourmet guided tour to learn about the secrets of manufacturing in accordance with tradition. The visitor can find the Fossier cookies in the factory store next to the cookie factory.

Products: We will focus on the pink biscuit always associated with champagne and festive symbol. Nowadays used in many recipes, it is appreciated for its pink colour, but also for its crunchy and melting texture. Be aware that the "real" pink biscuits, the emblems of Reims, weigh 100 g by the dozen. You can buy them in bundles, cans, collector's boxes and even in powder form in vending machines, such as sugar... The factory store allows you to stock up on cookies directly from the oven. Other pink shops, including one near the cathedral and one in the Mac Arthur Glen factory outlet centre in Reims.

Smart: with its collector pink box "Reims 1914-1918", Fossier supports the restoration of the city's cathedral (0.50 euros donated to each box sold).

News: In 2016, Maison Fossier celebrated its 260th anniversary and obtained the label "entrepreneurs plus engagés", in addition to the label "entrepris du patrimoine vivant" already obtained in 2008.

How about taking time out for a Swedish coffee break on Place Viarme? Sophie, Mathieu and Victorine, three friends who graduated from the Nicolas Appert hotel school, have embarked on a homemade adventure. Foccacia salmon avocado, tomato tart... great flavors on the savory side as well as for sweet breaks. Pastries are designed according to the seasons. You'll love the raspberry heart brioche, the lemon pavlova, the buckwheat choco tart or the typically Swedish cinnamon cake, the aptly named "Kanelbullar". Hot chocolates, craft beers, fruit juices and iced tea enhance the choice of beverages. An elegantly decorated place for a refined break in this pretty patisserie-tea room.

Close to the town center, in the attractive, family-friendly neighborhood of the same name, the semi-covered Victor Hugo market is a popular institution, a meeting place for the stalls of 80 merchants, craftsmen and producers.

Diversified, affordable and on a human scale, it is enthroned in the heart of the square, around which cafés, a school and small local shops extend the intergenerational dynamic of the place.

Throughout the seasons, you'll find fresh, quality produce and passionate merchants who invite you to indulge in gastronomy.

Sarah, a native of Lyon and a Bayonnais at heart, welcomes you to her Food Sentimentale coffee shop, an independent concept store dedicated to the vegan lifestyle. More than a philosophy, it's a way of life that favors natural, certified organic or gluten-free products. In concrete terms, this translates into a rigorous selection of made-in-France frozen, cosmetic and hygiene products, and a grocery section that has nothing to envy the national brands... You'll love the HotDog, bowls, mountain burgers and homemade sandwiches.

In the heart of the village of Nasbinals, this shop with its authentic decor fulfils all desires, whether gourmet or cosmetic. You will find a jumble of soaps, balms, perfumes, chocolate paving stones, shortbread, marshmallows, meringues and even an aperitif... All these products have one ingredient in common: Aubrac tea or Calament à grandes fleurs, a local plant that grows wild. They can be tasted on the spot, in the tea room area of the shop, where a warm welcome is guaranteed in season.

You want to know everything about olive oil, almond, lavender and lavandin and immortelle? Françoise Jaubert and her son Alex perpetuate with passion a family know-how from 4 generations. Come and taste their products: olive oil produced in organic farming, almonds, artisanal chocolates, lavender honey, fruit pulp vinegar, Pastinades de Valensole, essential oils of lavender and lavandin, 100% natural soaps, lavender flowers... A gourmet step in the flavors and scents of Provence and a beautiful moment of sharing.

It is the unavoidable appointment on Saturday morning, for the amateurs of the kind, as for the professionals: the market of the producers, on the square of the Min (Market of national interest), it is the guarantee to buy fresh and seasonal products, directly from the producer to the consumers (there are no resellers, only local farmers). Moreover, the prices are very interesting and you can fill up on vegetables and fruits. This is where the Petit Futé finds the best strawberries in the area. Good for the morale as well as for the health.

From its base in Loudéac, the know-how of the restaurant La Bisquine and the good dishes of its master-restaurateur Laurent Nicolas are transported to the place of your choice for the greatest pleasure of your guests. Whether it's a family event (baptism, wedding, birthday…) or professional (reception, cocktail cocktail, business lunches), consult with this catering service that will adapt to your needs with a single watchword: the wonder of the papillae! Wide choice of entrance, dishes and desserts to guide you in the design of your event.

Jérôme Blochet produces a honey that you will tell us about. It must be said that this beekeeper offers a varied range of products to satisfy all tastes: those who like strong honeys as well as those who like milder honeys. If Jérôme Blochet takes his hives to Haute-Ardèche and Tain-l'Hermitage, he can find enough to make sublime rosemary and Alpilles flower honeys. For his lavender honey, the bees go to the violet flowers of Drôme Provençale, and for the sunflower honey, the great suns of Lauragais.

Fabrice is driven by a love of the land passed on to him by his father, André, which naturally led him to the practice of organic farming (his certification dates back to 1998). If the 30 hectares of vineyards of the Costebonne estate are located in Eygalières, the family also owns 13 hectares in Orgon (Val de l'Oule estate) and 24 hectares in Saint-Rémy (mas de Longchamp). Three domains, three appellations: AOC Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence, IGP Alpilles, and vin de Pays des Alpilles. You can find them at the Cave de Longchamp.

Every Wednesday morning, at the foot of the magnificent Notre-Dame-de-Toutes-Aides church, a family market is held with a village atmosphere. It's the ideal place to stock up on fresh provisions with about fifteen merchants who take the time to chat and let you taste their quality products: fruits, vegetables, new arrivals, pancakes and cakes, pizzas, cheese, dairy products, cold cuts, fish and also organic products. You will also find flowers and textile articles, but also shoes and other fashion accessories, for your greatest pleasure! To discover absolutely.

Here, we work the wine since... 1585! A family estate managed from father to son since then. Practicing a traditional vinification, 9 wines are proposed here to the choice of the connoisseurs, distributed on the four appellations of Chablis: Le Petit Chablis "La terre de mon père", Le Chablis, Le Chablis Vieilles Vignes. With three Premiers Crus and three Grands Crus. Do not hesitate to go and taste them, the welcome is always friendly and passionate.

What a pleasant surprise to discover this brand-new, beautiful store near Carquefou town hall! After two years of nurturing this lovely project, Manuel and Xavier, greengrocers by trade, opened this 300 m² store entirely dedicated to local and organic produce at the beginning of October 2019. And to do so, they work directly with around a hundred producers. You're sure to find what you're looking for: fruit and vegetables, groceries, fresh produce, meat, wine cellar, beers and arranged rums, artisan breads.. Try fruit juices and soups from Ferme Fruitière de la Hautière, honey from Isabelle and Jean-Louis Gaudin, beekeepers in Puceul, products from Isabelle Clérot's Jardin des Confitures in Vallons de l'Erdre, bread from Binoches in Petit Mars or Panisfaire in Grandchamps des Fontaines, fish rillettes from La Sablaise, products from Ferme des Coteaux de la Divatte, cakes from Maison du Biscuit, tea and coffee from Un Grain une Feuille, beers from 14 brewers in Loire-Atlantique, soap from Havre des Sens in Oudon and Kelpi wooden toys from Bretagne. Nature de chêne offers a range of re-used products: coffee filters, washable sanitary towels... what a great zero-waste initiative! What's more, it's open every day. So don't miss out!

A must for testing new coffees and teas. We like to stop there to fill up on coffees from the four corners of the planet, grown in a way that respects the environment and a peasant culture. Green tea, black tea, white tea, from China, from Sri Lanka, there is also a large choice. The delicatessen presents some products from the region. Not to mention the accessories that allow you to prepare and enjoy your beverage. Arbol Torréfacteur is also on rue des Halles to extend the pleasure to the Vieux-Tours.

Created in 1982 by the town's mayor, Roger Lagrange, the Maison des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise is a showcase for the winegrowers of this part of Burgundy. Each year, a jury of professionals, chefs and wine lovers selects the 144 best wines (whites, reds and crémants) to be sold at the same price as direct sales. Tastings, cellar articles, carafes and local products are all good reasons to stop by.

Le Chardon Bleu, more than 30 years of gourmet food in Grenoble, and its elegant Espace Gourmet invite us to lunch with a cooked dish of the day, a salad or a sandwich made with good products. At any time of the day, even early in the morning, this Gourmet Space invites you to savour a good home-roasted coffee, a hot chocolate or a Dammann tea accompanied by a home-made pastry. In the middle of a shopping session, you can refresh yourself with a fruit juice and regain your strength with a delicious pastry. At the counter, you will find the specialities of the Chardon Bleu and other good things to offer yourself or to give as a gift: champagne, regional specialities and gourmet boxes to compose.

"French, local and family production" is the motto of the Mijoteurs, Sacha and Basile. In 2020, they set up this new project with the idea of "making accessible to everyone dishes that normally take a long time to prepare at home". The result: good simmered dishes - rabbit legolette with mustard, pork sauté, coq au vin, beef sauté from Aubrac and many other recipes put in pretty jars. They favour short circuits and authenticity. In addition to this range of cooked dishes, they also make pâtés, foie gras, rillettes...

If it dominates the Midour valley, the small village of Aignan is also at the top of the list for gourmet events. With its many farms, organic produce, merchants and proximity to the Saint-Mont hillsides, the village has everything that's good about the area. On Monday mornings, you can discover all the regional specialities in the village square. Cheeses, pastries, fruit and vegetables, preserves, foie gras, meats, wines and armagnac: this fine showcase of the Gers region's bon-vivre and gastronomic savoir-faire is a must.

As many people know, the Butte-aux-Cailles is one of the liveliest neighborhoods in the capital, thanks in particular to its wealth of bistros and wine and beer offerings. The Biérocratie, also very lively, welcomes in all conviviality the amateurs of foam. Craft beers from all over the world are offered on the menu and regularly highlighted during various events: beer and cheese evenings, selections of the month... Here, initiatives are developed, like these "collaborations" with various breweries.

Les Domaines Qui Montent in Boulogne-Billancourt is a wine shop offering a selection of wines and delicatessen products. You can buy in-store, pick up products on site or have them delivered. Axel and his team offer a warm welcome and are available to advise you on your choices. The boutique's website also features news on available products, as well as information on upcoming tastings and events.

At Caves et Domaines, you'll find a boutique dedicated to wines from all regions, with a wide choice to suit all pockets and all types of connoisseur. Local wines at just a few Euros a bottle rub shoulders with grands crus and champagnes. There are also whiskies, rums, beers and gourmet products. The house also acts as a relay for farmers' baskets filled with vegetables direct from the grower. A must for lovers of fine wine and local produce! Enjoy your tasting!

The viennoiseries here are authentic and have the taste of childhood. However, they're not the same size, as they're now 3 times bigger! Breads and pastries are varied. The master baker and his wife are always very welcoming. It's also a grocery store where you'll find basic necessities as well as local produce, charcuterie and cheese by the slice. Snacks are also available. A smart address, to be recommended! 1st prize in the 2024 departmental galette et coque des rois competition.

The Caves Cédivins are a family business. The story goes back to 1899 when Edmond Roussel set up shop in rue Jules Barni. The different generations then joined him to develop the business. Today two cellars offer a wide choice, in Dury and Glisy. The teams are very good at giving advice, especially to those who are new to the business. The Caves Cédivins also offer a fine selection of spirits: whiskies, rums, armagnacs, cognacs, etc., as well as various beers in cask and bottle. Their references are listed on the website.

Chef Éric Gallet opened this establishment just a stone's throw from his restaurant Le Bourgogne, and offers a catering service with top-of-the-range takeaway meals (individual or family portions) as well as cooking classes. For the latter, the dates and times can be consulted on the establishment's website, with different themes according to the season. Of course, each participant leaves with the meal and his or her own recipe. An excellent address.

On the road to Montauban, at the foot of the hills. For the little history, the construction of the large surface was delayed at the time for excavations following the discovery of a Gallo-Roman site. Obviously, the hypermarket (the only one on the department) has its own drive, a commercial gallery, and an adjacent brewery, the brasserie Launay, owned by the famous agenais roasted of the same name. So it's nice to take a little coffee there. An original and unique initiative in the region: the installation on the parking of a «réco» (récompensé) unit, a plastic empty bottle collector, which then provides advantages on the store loyalty card. Playful and responsible.

The gustative quality of Christophe Lopez's caramel is recognized by all fine palates. Available as a spread or in soft caramel candies, it is not the only delicacy, as you will find in his shops, chocolates, marshmallows, homemade nougat and macaroons with multiple tastes and colours (pistachio, praline, champagne, rose, tangerine, blackcurrant, violet). Other shops are located in Les Herbiers, Les Halles des Sables-d'Olonne, Fontenay-le-Comte, Challans.

Two Chavanne for the price of one? Grégory and Olivier's family business is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! The boutique is very elegant and honours the selected products. Specialities from all over the world are submitted to your greed. The credo of the place: quality and discovery. A team of refineurs and advisers will be pleased to guide you to satisfy your taste buds: wine pairing, recipes, storage instructions... Something to enjoy!

Since 1946, the company has continued to diversify. In 2013, for example, Labeyrie launched a prestigious limited-edition collection of Foie Gras IGP Sud-Ouest and NJORD smoked salmon; authentic Norwegian salmon prepared according to Norwegian tradition. At the factory entrance, you'll find a complete collection of local products (truffles, oils, wild scallops, foie gras heart and spices, etc.). And don't forget foie gras, raw, semi-cooked or cooked! Discovery workshops by appointment from Easter to the end of September.

Mixt Market City is located north of Les Minimes, after the Barrière de Paris. A supermarket frequented mainly by Slavic people from Toulouse, where you can find a lot of traditional products coming directly from the Balkans, Russia or various countries of Central Europe. In addition to the classic food products, you can also buy folkloric trinkets and other unusual items for the home. Vodka, caviar, salmon, bream fillets, adjika, raspberry tea, gruzdi, Russian sweets, kvass... The only drawback: the labels are in Cyrillic! A good opportunity all the same to perfect his language skills... на здоровье! (To your health!)

One of the city's leading chocolate makers, Alain Batt has been offering his creations for over 40 years. Present in four regions of France (Alsace, Brittany, Burgundy, Lorraine), he has seized the best of each. Macarons and bergamotes de Nancy, mirabelles, caramels, bonbons and chocolates! Ballottins, boxes, confectionery... we're crazy about his palm-oil-free spreads and original moldings like Sophie the giraffe in chocolate. The boutique in the heart of Strasbourg's city center opens up its possibilities with online ordering.

For twenty years now, Denise has been devoting herself to her great passion: making jams and artisanal products. The idea is to create tasty, healthy products, just like our grandmothers did, in a traditional copper basin. Her jams and jellies are mostly made with fruit from her own orchard. While all the must-haves are present, you can also indulge in lesser-known and surprising flavors.

The CAVAVIN wine cellar in Guérande is a French chain distributing estate wines, champagnes, spirits and gift boxes. It offers a wide selection of white, red and rosé wines from winemakers. There is no on-site dining or takeaway service.

A national chain where you will find a wide range of wines for all your family events. Wines, strong spirits, but also champagne. Good location.

At the Caveau de Saint-Gengoux-le-National, an authentic wine cellar attached to the Cave des Vignerons de Buxy since 1976, you'll discover the Côte Chalonnaise AOCs at a very good price/pleasure ratio: Côte Chalonnaise, Montagny, Rully, Mercurey, Givry, not forgetting Crémant de Bourgogne or Mâcon Saint-Gengoux-le-National. The cellar also organizes events: Les Gourmanziks in June, Les Apéritifs en Goguette in summer, and La Randole, an autumn heritage walk/tasting event to be held on October 20, 2024.

Overlooking the Place du Palais, the shop is a must. With its hundred-year-old façade, its old-fashioned decor and its very wide range of regional products. On the shelves, cantal entre-deux, sweets, local honey, gentian salers, liqueurs, blond lentils from Saint-Flour, salted meats from Auvergne, jars of tripoux or petit salé, crunchy biscuits. As a bonus, some information, such as the different ways of making gentian liqueur. The welcome is in the image of the house to the point that the owner has become a character in a novel.

The Crèmerie des Lacs is located in the shopping street of Saint-Flour. The owner is the daughter of farmers and cheese producers. She knows what she is talking about! The Sanflorains buy their cheeses and local products there. The range is very large with of course the AOP of Auvergne: cantal, salers, saint-nectaire and blue. Don't hesitate to ask for cantal in between. But you will also find delicious mountain tomes or goat cheese. A beautiful store that promotes local know-how.

Oh, what a brilliant play on words! Over 400 references of natural wines, with a wide selection of magnums. All our wines are organically grown. They are selected with care and passion. The wines are stored and aged peacefully in a natural cellar. The house offers tastings to help you make your choice, and guides you according to your tastes and the food you are preparing. The wines are reasonably priced, starting at €10.

Located in the Espaluns shopping zone in La Valette-du-Var, Cavavin specializes in the sale of estate wines, champagnes, spirits and gift boxes. Customers can rely on the expert advice of Cavavin's wine merchants to help them choose the right wine for their tastes and budget. Cavavin works primarily with independent winemakers, guaranteeing wines made with passion. In addition to in-store sales, Cavavin also offers a delivery service. Wine lovers can also discover the unique "Signe oenologique" concept, which enables them to find the wine that matches their taste sensibilities. For wine enthusiasts, tastings and other events are organized on a regular basis.

Fontenay-le-Comte offers wine lovers an address not to be missed: CAVAVIN. This wine shop offers a wide selection of wines, champagnes and spirits. The cellar works primarily with independent winegrowers, guaranteeing wines made with passion. Wine merchant Jean Luc ANGIBAUD will be delighted to advise you and help you make your choice.

France's leading franchised network of local wine shops, with over 150 franchisees, Cavavin was founded in 1985 by Michel Bourel in La Baule, France, with the opening of a first wine cellar and the creation of a partnership with other wine shops, before becoming a franchisee in 1996. There are now two of the group's wine shops in the greater Paris area, one in Le Mans and another in Arnage. In Le Mans, Emmanuel Caillaud welcomes you and advises you on your choice from a range of wines, champagnes and spirits (900 references). Tastings, gift ideas, chilled bottles, bag-in-box... Enjoy in moderation, of course! Cool recipes on the website.

This cellar, a subsidiary of the Cavavin franchise, offers wines from all regions, a wide range of BIBs and gift boxes. The reception is very professional.

Saint-Herblain, a town in the Loire-Atlantique département, is home to a wine cellar called Cavavin. This French retail chain offers a wide range of estate wines, champagnes, spirits and gift sets. Wine lovers will find what they're looking for among the products available in store. Cavavin Saint-Herblain also offers services such as delivery and themed tasting evenings. Cavavin's cellarman, Alain Le May, will be delighted to advise you and help you make the right choices.

The Cave des Ducs, led by Stéphane Gilloury, is a shop specialising in trade in wines and other alcoholic beverages. You will find a large selection of drinks and an ultra-competent staff to advise you, especially when accompanied by a meal. Wines are offered in a wide range of prices, suitable for all awards. So do not hesitate to cross the threshold of this shop for beautiful discoveries.

The Cavavin wine cellar in Illkirch-Graffenstaden is a must for wine and spirits lovers. It offers a wide selection of French estate wines, including those from Alsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Côtes du Rhône, Loire, Sud-Ouest, Languedoc-Roussillon, Jura, Savoie and Champagne. World wines are also available, from Argentina, Australia, Chile, California, South Africa, Lebanon, Morocco, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Hungary and Bulgaria. The cellar also offers spirits, aperitifs, accessories and gift ideas.