The best specialty grocery stores France

As organic as it gets, this grocery store on the Grande Rue will supply you exclusively with ethical but also aesthetic products, no doubt a nod to the village's artistic past. Depending on the season, you'll find organic and local fruit and vegetables, as well as a range of home furnishings made from recycled or natural materials (cotton, wood, linen, wicker...) to give your home a Bohemian feel. As for everyday products, there's a wide choice: organic toothpaste, bamboo toothbrushes, 100% natural soap, solid shampoo..

Founded in 1996 in the heart of Provence, Oliviers & Co has been so successful that other stores are springing up all over France. Set up in Sens in September 2023, it offers the very best in olive oils, sourced from carefully selected, demanding producers. A sustainable approach that anchors the brand, and applies to vinegars, delicatessen products, aperitif preparations and sweet treats such as Provençal nougat and spreads. When the Mediterranean sets up shop right next to Senon's cathedral, the sun is guaranteed to shine!

Saffron has been grown in Quercy since the Middle Ages. Between the ^15th and ^18th centuries, it was everywhere, before being somewhat forgotten and rediscovered a few centuries later. Growing it requires patience and attention to detail. To find out more, Saveurs et Safran has a small museum dedicated to this spice, also known as red gold. In the store, you'll discover all its facets: in powder or pistils, but also through processed products (oil, condiments, etc.). The boutique also offers other delicious flavours!

In 2010, Mélanie and Christophe moved to the village to grow saffron at an altitude of 1000 m. The farm, which also includes plots of vegetables and red fruits, is entirely organic. Their meticulous work allows them to harvest the precious pistils of this violet flower, which can be found on the finest tables in the region, such as the Louis XV in Monaco. They also offer fresh or dried mountain mushrooms (ceps, chanterelles, morels), fresh eggs and homemade jams.

At Balme, truffles are a family affair that began over a century ago in the Vaucluse region. Maison Balme was created in 2013 when Thomas Balme and Mikel Poueyts decided to combine Provençal truffles with Basque gastronomy. In Dax, as in Biarritz, Anglet or Bordeaux, push open the doors of Les Halles to discover all the specialties of Maison Balme. Fresh truffles, truffle charcuterie, truffle condiments, truffle preserves... There's even a duck corner and lots of gift ideas! You can eat on site.

This beautiful brand is located just a few metres from Notre-Dame. It has two floors: on the ground floor you will find medicines, homeopathy, cosmetics, herbal medicine and a space dedicated to promotions on the first floor of orthopaedics, contention, footwear and a care room for hearing and dressing of external breast prostheses. If the pharmacy does not have the medication you want, they can order it under 24 h.

ELSAIL was born of a consuming passion for black garlic. Its benefits seduced Florence Marco, who wanted to share them with others. Considered a super food and a super ali-cament, its production is meticulously managed. Black garlic is obtained after 45 days of ripening, followed by 30 days of maturing of Label Rouge Lautrec pink garlic. She recommends regular cures of one to three months, twice a year.

This is the reference address in the region for all lovers of fine local produce. The Marcaggi family, breeders, processors and pork butchers in Bocognano, offer the finest in Corsican charcuterie, which has won numerous awards over the decades. The sight of sausages and hams hanging from the ceiling is in itself quite extraordinary. And then you have to linger in each aisle to discover the full diversity of products rigorously selected for their quality: olive oil, honey, liqueurs, wines...

The haute couture of Italian charcuterie in a restaurant-boutique concept: that's what Bottega Renzini has to offer! From coffee to get the day off toaperitivo with friends and lunch, there's something for everyone. Selected cured meats, a variety of mature cheeses, antipasti, fine wines and groceries: you can take it all home with you! On the spot, you'll enjoy tasty, inventive pasta recipes that are a refreshing change from what you're used to finding in Italian restaurants.

Precursor and reference of the organic in Corsica, La Roulotte was born in 1988 in San Giuliano with a real caravan... and more than 30 years later it is three organic supermarkets where you can find, over 10 000 references, a wide range of products: fruits and vegetables, bulk in sweet and salted, wines and beers, infusions, cosmetics, food supplements with advice, cheeses, gluten-free, ecological household products ... what to find good for yourself and for the planet in the pure spirit of a consistent family sincerely committed

It smells like Italy! Caterer Lorenzo Guisciglio treats his customers. If the pizza is quite appetizing, you can also find many other Italian specialties in this store. On sunny days, original salads are available. Gnocchi, baked pasta: connoisseurs of transalpine cuisine will find their reference points here. Lorenzo's arancini lovers will be delighted to cook them and he also distributes them in many establishments. And to complete the picture, some grocery products. Treat yourself!

For the past fifteen years, Jean Didier has been running the delicatessen created by his parents. He was initiated into the business by his father, who passed on to him his expertise in researching and selecting top-of-the-range raw materials. With exceptional craftsmanship, he makes authentic traditional pasta and original stuffed pasta (ravioles with porcini mushrooms). Also on offer are charcuterie and a wide choice of quality products such as wine and balsamic vinegar, all from Italy of course. Don't hesitate to order.

Artisanal company created by two passionate former restaurant owners. Corinne and Laurent make in their workshop a whole range of condiments to brighten up your dishes. You will find the real mustard of Cerdanya, but also a whole range of vinegars, spices, herbs for grills and condiments, table salts, homemade ketchup, olivades or even muscatel or Banyuls jams, black olive jam and the very surprising cep powder. Surprise your friends, bring back a souvenir from Cerdanya of the Pyrenees Legend!

Shopping "day by day" for fair consumption. A pioneer in the zero-waste lifestyle, this anti-waste grocery store, run by Coralie, offers you everyday products on demand, without packaging. It's up to you to bring your own jars, bottles or storage boxes! This allows you to buy products according to your needs. 1000 product references, including 70% French production and 20% organic. 60% of products come from small producers who practice sustainable agriculture. You'll also find gluten-free and non-food products (hygiene, drugstore, maintenance, etc.). So you can do your bit for the environment!

The concept born in Mélesse has come a long way. Created in 2008, Nous anti-gaspi is the first of its kind to offer supermarket rejects at knock-down prices (on average 20% cheaper): fruit, vegetables, meat, beauty products, cleaning products... In short, a bent product, stained packaging, poorly-printed packaging, or a product that's close to its sell-by date will still be perfectly consumable! So when you consider that an average of 30 kg of products are wasted every year by the French, it's a good idea to try and do something about it... The good news: since 2022, the brand has also been present in Rennes city center, in addition to its 28 other outlets.

A citizen's initiative gave birth to Graoucoop, a collective grocery store. The principle: you join the cooperative and become a member, you have a vote for the decisions; you participate for 3 consecutive hours every 4 weeks and you benefit from organic and local products cheaper than in the classic distribution networks. Moreover, the producers are better paid... A system where ethics and transparency are at the heart of the association. Note that it is mandatory to join to be able to consume but rest assured, the amount remains fair. A new way to rethink our relationship to consumption while recreating the link ...

Restaurant Zéphirine offers on-site dining and takeaway, but does not offer a delivery service. To get to the restaurant, you can walk from Place Gambetta down Rue Judaïque, or take bus lines 2, 3, 4, 12 and 15 from Place Gambetta, or lines 1 and 16 from Gambetta-Meriadeck. Parking lots are also available nearby, such as Parking Gambetta and Parking Clémenceau.

Anareda, a recent creation just a stone's throw from the Bonaparte house in the heart of the historic centre, is a 100% bulk grocery store that advocates by example for Corsica without packaging and without waste. By taking only the amount you need, you don't store or throw away unnecessarily. The whole range of dry food, a beautiful selection of cleaning products always in bulk that you can take with you in your own container or returnable. Liquid or solid hygiene products and vegetables from small market gardeners, organic Cuttoli eggs, tea, spices, oils, vinegars. Good and virtuous!

Cass'Dale is a grocery store run by local producers: pork and poultry are prepared on the premises, as are walnut oil and fruit juices, all of which carry the AB label. Neighboring producers offer duck, Quercy lamb, dairy products (goat, cow)... Organic products also feature prominently: herbal teas and herbs, wines, spreads, soups, sauces, vegetables from Elogie et Julien in Bétaille or the GAEC du stade in Souillac. The beer section is also well represented, with Brasserie Paysanne and Bières de Julien.

Pharmacie Mutualiste in Roubaix is a healthcare establishment that provides its customers with a team of competent, attentive professionals. It offers a wide range of services and pharmaceutical specialties. Whether you need advice or need to send in a prescription, the pharmacy team is on hand to answer all your questions. To find an on-call pharmacy, please contact Pharmacie Mutualiste.

A 100% artisanal, 100% Italian grocery, caterer and bar, this is in a nutshell the profile of Auguri Alimentari - translate lucky charm - which opened its doors in 2020 in Vannes. Since then, Nicolas Sfintescu and Cécile Helleu (restaurant L'Amarré), in association with Parisian boutique Paisano Alimentari "to source the products", have been offering a gustatory voyage to the heart of Italy. Charcuterie, cheeses, fresh pasta, dried pasta, preserves, freshly-made pizzas, hot focaccia sandwiches, homemade pastaboxes - Italy comes to us.

Welcome to Alexis and Maxime! This beautiful eco-responsible grocery store is located downtown: local products are king here. Retail or in bulk, the choice is of quality: savoury groceries, meat from farmers, cheeses, fruits and vegetables, drinks, preserves but also hygiene and cleaning products. The passion for goodness, quality and friendship combined makes this place a must in the area. You also have the possibility to subscribe to the delivery service: ask beforehand!

This brand-new Lebanese grocery store will delight those who want to try their hand at recipes from this fabulous country. You'll find everything you need to make a success of your dishes and impress your guests. Thanks to invaluable advice, you won't be lost even if you're a novice. From discovery to discovery, you'll be guided according to your desires, so you can dare to try new flavors, new spices, sometimes even rare ones. Our opening hours are very flexible, and we even open on Sundays - ideal for improvisation!

Super Asie is an Asian grocery store where you can find everything. Let's start with rice: here, it comes in a multitude of varieties and packagings for dinners for two as well as for huge tables. Then there are the pastas and sauces without which Chinese cuisine would not be what it is. Thanks to their variety, from the most classic to the most secretive, you'll be able to spice up any dish. Fresh meats, fish, fruit and vegetables, and even accessories complete the picture.

Below the Place de la Victoire, Isulana brings you the finest products, direct from the Isle of Beauty. Small craftsmen and producers who practice sustainable or organic farming are given pride of place. The shelves of this Corsican delicatessen include, of course, "nustrale" pork charcuterie, a selection of wines and beers, cheeses and sweets such as handmade canistrelli. A range of natural cosmetics is also available, to take advantage of the virtues of immortelle, the island's emblematic flower.

Chez Popol is a delicatessen specializing in Provencal flavors. Since 1977, they have been offering a wide range of quality artisanal products. Their new online sales site makes shopping easier with a clear design and improved categorization. Customers can also choose the size of their choice on the same product page. The Popol team wants to offer its customers complete satisfaction, and invites them to visit their online store or one of their stores, also located at Les Halles de Toulon.

Hélène Papaïlias sees her grocery store as a link between her two countries of origin: France and Greece. With all the products she selects directly from small producers, she can help you discover the earthy cuisine she loves so much. Florina peppers, gigantes beans, pistachios, mountain herbs and teas, Kalamon olives, Nemea wine, sheep's milk cheese, extra virgin olive oils... Lots of recipe ideas are available online. The store opens on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. from April to December. Greek meals to take away.

If you like healthy, environmentally-friendly products, BAZPLA is the place for you! This eco-friendly grocery store in Baziège offers a vast selection of organic and local fruit and vegetables, as well as cheeses, wines, craft beers and a multitude of bulk products. Whether you're looking for dairy products, fresh meats or natural cosmetics, you're sure to find what you're looking for. The friendly, enthusiastic team will guide you through your purchases. It's the ideal place to consume responsibly without giving up pleasure!

Located in Haut Bugey, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, "LA MAIN DANS LE VRAC" is a grocery store dedicated to bulk sales (food, cosmetics, household products, etc.). It offers a wide range of products, most of them organically grown. It also offers a range of zero-waste items and accessories.

With 4 stores in the capital, Champs Libres is beginning to set the standard for good eating. The store on boulevard Voltaire is just like the others, with a grocery store offering only the finest, the best, and products that respect the environment and animal welfare. You'll also find delicious dishes prepared by our chefs, again with a focus on flavours and values. Last but not least, the boutique also features a coffee shop where you can savour the finest vintages.

Sainte-Luce-sur-Loire is a town full of good addresses, including the specialized ÉPİCES grocery store. This grocery store offers a wide selection of spices and quality products. They'll be delighted to help you.

First Biocoop store in Corsica! 100% organic, fair trade and local products on the shelves. In-season fruit and vegetables, all kinds of groceries, a wide selection of bulk products, a large fresh produce section, a variety of cheeses by the slice, dietary supplements, cosmetics and cleaning products for better ecology and environmentally-friendly consumption. Whether you're just passing through Ajaccio or live here all year round, this is the place to go for your day-to-day shopping.