The best grocery stores France

The Vignécoise Farm is at the same time breeding, workshop of transformation and canning. To visit the Coustalat house in Vignec is to discover the real products of the soil in situ. Here, the black pig of Bigorre snorts in the nature to be transformed into terrines, sausages, ventrèches, hams, confits... All the products are sold in the store along with cooked dishes such as garbure or daube or fattened duck specialties from the neighboring Gers. Everything is excellent and you will not leave here without some souvenir jars.

Ô Local is a tearoom/cantine/designer boutique on the banks of the Loire. Émilie and Morgane, epicureans, wanted to promote organic and local products, well-being and living together by creating this unusual place, fitted out in a spirit of recovery and a cosy atmosphere. Here, you can take a snack break, dine on gourmet cuisine at lunchtime, or enjoy a drink while admiring the Loire River. You're sure to fall for one of the creations in the pretty boutique, or a piece of clothing from the second-hand shop. A place full of life, delicacies and sweets!

Located in a pretty Corbières village on the route to the Cathar castles, discover this Coup de Coeur Épicure and Gourmet Sélection grocery store. A member of the Collège Culinaire de France and a true ambassador for his region and for rural delicatessens, Aurélien offers you a wide choice of local products: charcuterie, cheeses, beers, artisanal ice creams, wines at cellar prices, specialities from elsewhere... The store also stocks bread, fruit, vegetables and organic produce. Futé: compose your own local snack, to eat in or take away.

Thocaven has been the benchmark for regional Quercy products since 1983! Our free-range ducks are fed and force-fed in the purest tradition. Here you'll find foie gras, duck breast, tournedos with foie gras, duck sausages, figs, prunes, apricots stuffed with foie gras, local aperitifs and wines, traditional preserves ranging from cassoulet to duck stew and stuffed necks... The establishment also offers a full range of delicatessen products.

We make good food when we are driven by passion. This is the case of Bruno, an excellent craftsman of taste passionate about the region, and his wife Hélène. In their gourmet store in the main street of Embrun, these two enthusiasts offer us the best regional products: delicious tourtons from Champsaur, jams from Briançon, a fine selection of local wines or delicatessen, olive oils, cold cuts, but also cheeses from here and elsewhere. If you don't want to cook, Bruno (caterer) can do it for you.

A meeting full of meaning and of terroir with Nathalie Le Blanc who has launched herself into the adventure of entrepreneurship with enthusiasm and passion! She wants to create bridges between agriculture and our baskets, to educate about taste, to consume less but consume better, to make people want to live in this pretty village. In her rural grocery store, you can find beautiful baskets filled with jams, syrups, pasta, flour... Soon, you will also find everyday products (vinegar, eggs, milk...) and well-being products. All organic!

Founded in 1927, Carles is a family business, and Delphine, the illustrious third-generation representative of the village's master craftswoman, is its guardian. Carles Roquefort is made entirely by hand, using time-honored know-how. The cubed curds are stirred to prepare the texture of the paste. The grains thus formed are then placed in molds, then sprinkled with the powder of a Roqueforti penicillium grown as in the past on rye and wheat bread. Then comes the draining and, finally, the maturing in natural caves. The latest addition, Roquefort Carles Elégance, is the softest and smoothest, a true delight.

At Vanessa Brard-Guignard, eating well is sacred! In her beautiful grocery store, you'll find everything you need to cook like a great chef. And rest assured, Vanessa has the recipe to select gourmet and refined products. With a healthy dose of good humor and not a little expertise, she'll help you discover her library of spices, salts, peppers, spreads, wines, syrups, teas... You can grab salads and sandwiches to take away, or enjoy in her souplex thanks to her catering offer. In a word: "from shelf to plate"!

L'Épicerie du goût is a real gustatory and historical tour of Lorraine proposed by Marie De Metz-Noblat and her niece Bénédicte. Here, more than 1,500 products and 300 carefully selected producers from Lorraine are presented. There is everything for the sweet tooth, such as macaroons, madeleines, brimbelles and of course mirabelles, but also savory products: spices, terrines, Lorraine cheeses or smoked meats. Marie, president of the Club des Buveuses de bière à talons aiguilles de Lorraine, works with small producers and selects the best nectars.

A special mention for this address, with its gourmet 100% organic offerings. With passion and good humor, Isabelle, Sylvain and Camille, certified "Artisans de qualité", cultivate raspberries, strawberries, redcurrants, cherries and blackcurrants from Burgundy. Specializing in products processed on site, they offer jams, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, creams, butters and fruit jellies. Visits are commented on with equal passion. Numerous national awards for their blackcurrant nectars and creams.

If you're a gourmet, this is the place for you! This delicatessen is undoubtedly one of the best in town. We come here for the quality of the products selected, whether from the region or elsewhere. Local wines and beers, crémants and blanquettes de Limoux, champagnes and spirits to make your mouth water! And when it comes to good food, you'll love the cheeses from Chez Xavier (MOF), the artisanal charcuterie, the exceptional Iberian hams, the cakes and other gourmet preserves, and the ever-wise advice from the team.

Hélice is the boutique of Karine Obriot, who has a passion for snails and whose main supplier is Maison Billot, specialists in Burgundy snails since 1796. The Helix pomatia are harvested and the parsley is prepared with butter from Normandy, pink garlic from Lautrec and salt from the Camargue. Here, they can be enjoyed fresh at any time of day: a dozen served with a glass of Chablis - enjoy! In shell, fresh, frozen, cooked, everything is excellent.

Cyril Pansard and Adrien Talbot have opened a first-of-its-kind grocery store in La Rochelle, offering only bulk products! Located just a few steps from the market, the pretty store is sure to attract the locals. The concept? Everything in bulk! The aim is clearly to limit the impact of consumption on the environment, reduce waste and packaging, and give pride of place to local producers. As you enter, let yourself be seduced by the old-fashioned charm of the place, with its large jars containing spices (sweet paprika, turmeric, cloves), organic herbal teas with evocative names (Joie de vivre) and, for those with a sweet tooth, organic chocolate, hazelnut praline, nougat and gingerbread. The products are organic or from sustainable agriculture, as evidenced by the flours: green lentils, chickpeas, spelt... You'll even find washing powder, stain remover, dishwashing liquid... And don't forget to bring your own containers so you can pour in the quantities you need. This grocery store is more than an alternative to the distribution networks, it's an attempt to change lifestyles.

Near his childhood home, chef Olivier Roellinger has set up La Maison du Voyageur, a research and production facility for spice, herb and aromatic powders. Sourced from the four corners of the globe, the raw spices are dried, steamed, roasted, crushed and ground before being packaged. Baptized with names that evoke the exotic, they have been designed to marry with specific preparations, giving rise to beautiful recipes. A world of flavors awaits you! Coffrets, infusions, rums and chocolates will also seduce you.

The Maison Dauba is a magnificent surprise. The best of the sweet gastronomy is there with: local delicacies like the pebbles of the Gave, original chocolates like the sparkling pearls, but also the favols, jams to accompany the cheeses. On the savory side, you will find balsamic vinegar pearls with truffles, rare oils, rillettes of the sea, chestnut veloutés, cold cuts and risottos... Wines, beers and daring aperitifs also stand out.

Behind the new Leclerc Drive, or Hyperburo, the new address for exotic and Asian products in Le Mans is here. At attractive prices (lower than supermarket prices). Chillies, bean sprouts, flours, teas, cookies, drinks, rice, sauces, nori leaves and many other products are available on the shelves. But the most impressive is the frozen food section, with lots of fish, but also desserts, smoked meat, samousas and Reunion corks. The products come mainly from Asia, but also from Africa and the West Indies. The sales area is around 300^m2, enough to add a touch of the exotic to your dishes so that your guests won't be able to resist, and to whom you'll be happy to pass on the address. The young owner Xin Lin is very friendly and it's not uncommon to hear Ni hao, which undeniably adds to the exoticism of this store. And if the northern zone doesn't tempt you, there's the same in the city center!

Magazzino is this glass building near the Leclerc store in Beaune. An innovative concept created by Joël and Christine Bertrand. On the first floor, an Italian grocery store of 750 m² with a fast-food bar-restaurant of Italian specialties and a vast restaurant on the first floor. The shelves are full of transalpine specialties, cold cuts, cheeses, pizzas, dry products for aperitif, grocery products, wines, preserves... the best to compose a special O sole mio menu! You can also sit down at the bar for a quick lunch.

Le Comptoir des Matins Bleus is Sandrine Béliveau's declaration of love for her terroir. In her small grocery store, she shares her passion for good products from here and elsewhere: vinegars from Laguinelle, peppers and spices from around the world, Greek feta, exceptional small goats' cheeses, Iberian ham, wines and beers from the region, organic coffees, teas and herbal teas, surprising syrups... An address that hides a multitude of little nuggets of all kinds

If a list of the most beautiful shops existed, Les Bocaux d'Ana would get gold hands down! A mixture of past and modernity floats in this bulk grocery store: the layout, in pastel tones, plunges us both into the antique grocery stores of our childhood and into a very 21st century decor. If you are not yet familiar with bulk, enter the shop and you will immediately succumb to it. Very educational and simple pictograms will lead you there, and you will find all the containers you need to get started.

The house motto: "Create, taste, share". This playful, convivial venue celebrates the local produce of Nice, both to eat and to drink, and is dedicated to the world of aperitifs. 4 distinct areas make up this establishment: the cellar (wines, spirits, rare beers...), the grocery (antipasti, olives, breads...), the cheese shop (regional cheeses) and the charcuterie (Parma and Bayonne hams, sausages, verrines...). The boutique even offers cocktail sets, shakers and all the equipment you need for a successful aperitif!

On this road to the end of the world, which leads to one of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the Mediterranean, the Maison Méditerranéenne des Vins offers you a very wide range: 15,000 products, including 3,000 wine references alone. Here, wine merchants can advise you on hundreds of products from the Mediterranean arc. You'll also find crafts and local products such as delicate, fruity olive oils, honeys, fleur de sel, Camargue rice...

For the past 13 years, Doubs Direct has been highlighting local produce and know-how, promoting short circuits and the local economy. Convinced of the importance of promoting local products in short circuits, the founders created a meeting place for consumers and local producers. Now nicknamed "la boutique des vaches", Doubs Direct is brimming with gastronomic treasures, from charcuterie to cheeses and wines. With its warm, friendly atmosphere, this establishment has become a meeting place for lovers of local products from the Franche-Comté region.

Already installed opposite the aquarium, Comptoir Charentais has decided to take up residence right in the center of town. Just a stone's throw from the town hall, this delicatessen draws the eye of the stroller with its attractive window display. As you enter, you'll enjoy a warm welcome from smiling staff who will guide you through this world dedicated to local produce. In this delicatessen, you'll find a wide range of top-quality products: the inevitable fleur de sel, the famous iron tins for preserving cakes, beers, cognac and pineau, and even clothes! It's a great place to fill your shopping bag or find a gift idea.

What a great address! Gourmets know how to go there with their eyes closed. Located next to the old church in the heart of the old town, the tearoom is the perfect place to sample spiced chocolate, chocolate oysters and so many other delicacies: strawberry almond, Cancale rocher, large praline macaroon, pistachio paris-cancale... The vanilla mille-feuille will melt your heart, while the chocolate caramel tart is irresistible. You'll also find Les Maisons de Bricourt breads baked in the wood-fired oven at Château Richeux. Delicious!

The famous Breton chef Olivier Roellinger has hung up his apron, but not his desire for exoticism. This spice enthusiast opened this Parisian shop with his wife where, as in Cancale and Saint-Malo, the two other shops, he brings to life scents and flavours from all over the world: spices, chillies, peppers, vanillies, sea flowers, oils and condiments, as well as a few sweets. The proposed mixtures sublimate the meats, fishes and vegetables to which they can be subtly associated. The website offers everything that can be found in the shop. It's absolutely fabulous, and you'll be surprised to find that combining spices is a real art of living.

La Botiga of Maison Pélégris in Sarlat is both a delicatessen and a tasting place. One comes to taste the famous croustous, to share, between friends, a plate of the products which proposes the store: duck breasts, semi-cooked foie gras, rillettes, dried duck breasts with foie gras, saltings, preserves, etc. As the market takes place just in front of the store, we enjoy ourselves. The opportunity to enjoy a truffle or cep brouillade with a small glass of wine.

The Fumoir de Saint-Cast is above all the story of a man who is passionate about cooking, but especially about smoked fish and shellfish, namely Wilfrid Quinveros. The specialty of the house? Scallops smoked with beechwood sawdust and oak chips from Scotch whisky barrels. There are also haddock smoked at low temperature, semi-cooked smoked mackerel, smoked trout from the Pyrenees, salmon from Scotland, Isigny and Cherbourg. The chef works with fishermen from the port of Saint-Cast and has his own workshop in Hénanbihen. We love it!

Although the boutique moved to a new location in 2023, the grocery-herbalist store has retained the same spirit. It cultivates proximity and offers gourmet products (cookies, honeys, jams, meads, beers...) as well as an area dedicated to medicinal plants in the form of herbal teas, where you can have your own personalized blend made. You'll also find essential oils, soaps and a whole range of dehydrated aromatic herbs. Auriella organizes plant walks where you can learn to recognize edible and medicinal plants.

This delicatessen, a stone's throw from the cathedral, showcases local and artisanal products. Sens beer, spices, Yonne chocolate, artisanal oils, but also terrines and sweets. Without forgetting the "Sénonettes", delicious hazelnut flaky sweets! The decoration is superb and contributes to the pleasure of the visit. In short, "Rose et Léon" is typically the shop where you enter without any idea in mind and where you come out in awe thanks to the quality of the advice and all the beautiful discoveries that you could make!

These different weekend stays formulas are punctuated by unforgettable events. The one dedicated to truffles opens with a welcome aperitif and a gastronomic dinner on Friday. On Saturday, after the visit of the Périgueux market, the walk continues to the truffle museum of Sorges with a lunch at the inn. The afternoon is studious: learning truffle-based recipes with the chef. Again, dinner tasting. On Sundays, a little exercise with a hike in the truffle fields and the search for the rare pearl. Come on, one more lunch... and you'll have the week to eliminate! A comparable formula exists for duck cooking. Another program is dedicated to the discovery of wines, also over a weekend, it is possible to visit (with a driver) the vineyards of Saint-Emilion or Bergerac and to taste different Grand Crus in the company of an oenologist. Finally, a 7-day training course allows you to discover with Pierre Corre a good part of his know-how, fish and pastry in addition.

The company, founded by the Rolland family, began in 1998 with the artisanal production of génépi liqueur, then expanded over the years to create other plant- and fruit-based liqueurs. On-site, the Les Clarines store sells the spirits produced by the liqueur factory, as well as artisanal products from the Pays de Savoie region, such as jams, charcuterie, cheeses and honeys.

A friendly team welcomes you in a Zen atmosphere, which goes with the spirit of the store. If the words boulgour, brown, tofu or millet are somewhat abstract for you, do not hesitate to ask for advice from the staff, we will be happy to answer you. They are all passionate and willing to share their approach with you. Here you will find many products, always in organic version, obviously since the Bread Tree is part of the Whole network: food products (fresh, vacuum, bulk, frozen, cut), but also cosmetics, hygiene, maintenance, ecological and eco-habitat products. Don't miss the book book on organic culture… ideal for walking and learning. One corner of the store is designed for children.

Every year, the first weekend of September, the eco-biological Fair in Aurillac.

A real institution in Calvi, Annie Traiteur is the fruit of a family project born in 1992. Initially at the head of the shop, Annie and her husband passed on their know-how to their daughter to take over and transform it into a fine grocery store, neat and of quality. Thus, tourists and locals rush there to find all the flavours of the Corsican soil. In the delicatessen section, you can try the antipasti savoury tarts or the Corsican veal sauté. On the grocery side, the shop offers a wide range of carefully selected local products.

In Aline's shop, you will find as much good advice as good products: delicious cheeses from the ripener Philippe Olivier, unusual and sulphite-free wines, champagnes from biodynamic agriculture, a special box for discovering local winegrowers, but also pâtés, jams, spices, honeys and preserves... enough to satisfy every palate! As well as good food, it is also good to sit down to taste Aline's latest favourites. The ideal place to have a drink, accompanied by a nice plate of cheese and cold meats.

During the summer of 2022, the unmissable Salaisons du Sancy was taken over by Michael Vaufrey. Coming from a family of pork butchers and a professional in the retail sector, he has completely redesigned and expanded the store. There is a grocery section, home-made charcuterie offered by the pork butcher Pascal Tournadre, ready-made meals, a special wine, beer and liquor section. The faithful customers can be reassured, the salting remains the main activity and the quality is always present. Tastings and open days will be organized.

Gourmet herself, Karine opened this store dedicated to sweets only: chocolate, candied fruits, old fashioned XXL meringues, calissons, nougats, orangettes, fruit jellies and dragees from Doucet. Everything is made in the region, artisanal, even the syrups made in Mane in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Depending on the season, you can be tempted by pretty chocolate creations: handbags, pumps, eggs and chickens at Easter. Karine is at your service, in winter she will offer you a coffee and an orangette if outside the weather is crazy.

Run by the bubbly Lola, the vegan boutique offers non-animal products that respect the environment: dairy-free ice creams, vegetarian sausages, chicken-style aiguillettes, pastries... In short, a range of egg- and butter-free foods that enable you to live in balance with your vegan diet. In short, a range of egg- and butter-free foods that enable you to live in balance with your vegan diet. The star product? Beyond meat, a vegan steak made from pea protein that you won't find anywhere else in Rennes. You'll also find organic, French and zero-waste cosmetics, and even vegan condoms. New: the fresh corner for quiches, buns and plant-based pastries created by local artisans, such as Kalamos cookies.

What if we could consume better tomorrow? That's the challenge facing this network of stores made in Breizh. Bérangère De Clerck, former manager of Mamie Mesure, has set up shop on rue d'Antrain. Same concept: a zero-waste lifestyle for a more virtuous future. Grab your jars and stock up on spices, pasta, cereals, coffee, cookies, flour... All made to measure and mostly local! The grocery store also offers organic fruit and vegetables, fresh produce and a fine selection of hygiene and cleaning products. The place is warm and bubbly, just like Bérangère, Claire and Camille. A smart initiative: anti-gaspi baskets are available every day at low prices!

With the arrival of spring, we wanted to add some sunshine to your tastings. We discovered this new Italian delicatessen, which has awakened our taste buds. Cooking enthusiast Edgar invites you to enjoy a slice of pizza, arancini, fresh pasta or lasagne. Real homemade preparations made daily on site. A wide choice of products awaits you, including coffee beans, olive oil, sauces and wine, as well as cheese and charcuterie platters.

Immerse yourself in the gourmet world of Marie-Laure, a delicatessen that celebrates the riches of the French terroir. From tapenade to artisanal cookies and homemade jams, let yourself be transported by a symphony of authentic tastes. You'll appreciate the quality and freshness of food sourced locally. On Saturdays, Marie-Laure invites you to a tasting session to delight your taste buds! Treat yourself to a gustatory journey in this delicatessen and discover new flavors and gourmet surprises.

A visit to the Château de Commarin plunges us into 900 years of history. This beautiful property, still owned by the same family for twenty-six generations. Listed as a Historic Monument between stone, water and garden, this castle is a treasure to be discovered. You come to visit it, walk in its gardens or simply have a drink on the terrace or stroll in its shop. A bookshop area with a beautiful collection of books by and about Henri Vincenot, an author to discover when visiting the Côte-d'Or. As for delicacies, some emblematic wines of the region that you can take away or taste on the spot. The Café du Château offers a magnificent terrace overlooking the castle to eat local products. Ideal for families with a beautiful space of freedom for children.

Les Vieux Fourneaux is not just a convivial place to enjoy a snack, a coffee or a drink with friends, or to spend a festive evening. It's also the village's indispensable grocery store, just as it was in days gone by. And it's a formula that's a big hit with old and young alike. Stéphane Guenin and his small family have remarkably revived the building of an old inn with real old-world charm. For the basket, all the essentials are present, so there's no need to go to town when your grocer is looking after you.

It's always a pleasure to enter this beautiful boutique to (re)discover the Basque terroir. A wide selection of local products at producer prices is on offer, including Bipia and its range of preserves made from Espelette chillies, Arnabar and duck, bottles from the Cave d'Irouléguy, honeys and jams. In the fresh produce section: hams, sausages... Also high-quality Basque linen: a range of tablecloths, aprons, tea towels, bathroom linen and handmade cosmetics and soaps. Always with a warm welcome and a desire to return!

When you think of Malleval in Lyon, you think of high-quality food and drink. A veritable gourmet treasure trove for 155 years, Malleval is home to many treasures. To discover them, let yourself be guided by smiling and efficient experts who will explain the origin of the products, their composition and all the ways to use them. The oldest and finest cellar in Lyon, with over 5,000 bottles - wines, spirits and beer - Malleval presents delicious artisanal products in all categories: an excellent selection of olive oils, beautiful non-alcoholic bottles, from condiments to fruit juices, from condiments to Mariage Frères teas. Pleasures to share.

Chez Fanch is a well-known address for the people of Rennes, who have become accustomed to tasting boards at the former cheese bar. Now, just a few meters away on Place Saint-Sauveur, the Petit Marché has been reinvented. Of course, you'll find good cheeses here, but also charcuterie, spreads, organic fruit and vegetables, wine, beer and even bread. If you can't have an aperitif on the premises, you can order well-stocked boxes from the boutique. It's a great way of concocting a famous meal with good produce. Fanch's cheeses can also be found in several Rennes bistros and at the Grand Marché Vrac north of Rennes.

Ambassadors of southwestern products, especially foie gras and gourmet duck specialties, Armelle and Benoît have imagined a gourmet concept store around eating well. The store is well thought out and offers a range of artisanal recipes in savory, sweet, wines and spirits. The extra idea: to open their products to tasting on the spot with a catering service around the "Rou-Lot", where they cook you a magret-frites or a confit-frites. The tasting menu is extensive and is enhanced by small sweets, wines and coffee. A special address.