Gourmet products local specialties and wines Guadeloupe

Established since 1996 in Guadeloupe at Côte-sous-la-Vent, which remains a large fishing spot (particularly high seas fish), the Caribbean Fumés company has created the Cap Créole brand. Its geographical location allows them to get supplied with marlins, thazards, tuna and sea bream from the fishermen of the island. Specialized in the production of smoked Caribbean fish and chilled dishes in unrefrigerated trays, the shop, adjoining the house for smoking fish, offers a range of seafood products recognized for its taste and distributed in supermarket: sea rilettes, smoked fish, accras dough… Their product range is also available in local supermarket. It is now found on the menu of the restaurateurs of the island.

This family-run, artisanal distillery is committed to an eco-responsible policy. Gwadinina rum is a blend of white agricultural rums distilled at an average of 65°, selected according to the tastes of the cellar master. A stick of cane is added to the bottle to bring out natural flavors and aromas. The distillery also offers a rum aged in oak barrels containing various alcohols (bourbon, port, cognac, armagnac, wine, etc.). The 3-year-old rum won a gold medal at the Spirits Selection in Brussels in 2022.

This little boutique full of delicacies to delight even the hungriest of taste buds welcomes you to its new address. The sweets are inspired by traditional Guadeloupe recipes. They combine expertise, creativity and gourmandise, and are prepared in the traditional way with flavors derived from 100% local products: coconut sugars, bananarhum, doucelettes and fruit jellies. The Confi'Truck, the food-truck for sweet tooths, makes a stop every Saturday near Jardiland de Convenance in Baie-Mahault from 9am to 7pm.

Tony Prudent, originally from Martinique and now a native of Marie-Galante, offers direct sales of beehive products (royal jelly, honey, propolis, pollen, mead, candles). Her honey has the authentic flavor of honey produced and harvested on the island of Marie-Galante. It has already earned him a gold medal at the Concours Général Agricole de la Foire de Paris in 2015 for Campêche honey in the light tropical honey category. Tours and workshops are available for groups, but must be booked in advance.

The brand is produced at the Domaine de Séverin in Sainte-Rose. It offers a range of original and tasty mustards, flavoured cane vinegars, spicy purees, preparations for cod or ouassous pasta, banana or coconut fritters, or spices for desserts... To test: their spicy sauces to spice up your dishes, including one, for the most sensitive, which has the flavour of chilli without the spiciness. You will find these products in grocery stores and supermarkets on the island in the local produce section.

This is one of the city's oldest markets, also known as the Marché Saint-Antoine, which housed market gardeners in a wooden hall that was destroyed by fire in 1871. The new metal halls date from 1874. The atmosphere is colorful and fragrant with the fruits and spices on display. You'll also find punches, basketry and love potions... Some of the merchants still wear the traditional headdress. It is advisable to ask permission before taking a photo.

Ice cream, pastry and chocolate maker, Fabienne Youyoutte excels in creations that she renews very regularly. She offers succulent home-made ice cream in cones, jars or by the litre, in flavours ranging from the most classic to the most surprising (sweet potato, gingerbread, chodo, breadfruit, sugar cane, etc.). In addition to ice cream, chocolates, confectionery, ice cakes and pastries are also available. Its watchword: the promotion of local products.

The Demain Saint-François association has set up a market on Tuesday from 5pm on the Boulevard de l'Europe. The producers of the commune come to sell their fruit and vegetables directly. You will also find locally made punches, ready-made meals to take away.... Part of the market welcomes local craftsmen who offer seed jewellery, dolls, sculptures, gourds, coconut objects and various objects and souvenirs. Often the market is accompanied by musical entertainment.

This Bonifieur from Guadeloupe is directly linked to the importation of coffee plants in 1720-1721. A roaster and exporter since 1900, the Chaulet coffee company offers a selection of the finest Arabicas after hand-picking, wet processing and natural sun-drying for a year... You can buy Chaulet coffee online! And if you're a Parisian, head to Christian de Montaguere's delicatessen, L'Art de vivre aux Caraïbes, at 20, rue de l'Abbé Grégoire, in the ^6th arrondissement.

This is the Damoiseau Rum shop which is on the same site as the distillery which houses a windmill dating from the 18th century. On site, a varied selection of rums (including cubed rum), of course, but also drum syrup, recipe books, customised glasses... and many other local products, as the shop has expanded and offers more and more choices of souvenirs to take back with you from your stay. You can taste the different rums (white, amber, old, punch...) before making your choice.

The old hall dates from 1928. It was built by the architect Ali Tur after the devastating cyclone of 1928. It became dilapidated many decades later and was demolished to make way for a new 300^m2 space. You will find fruits, vegetables and spices (cinnamon, saffron, colombo mix, star anise, cloves, green pepper...) to accompany grilled meats, seeds of roucou which perfume and color the oil for fish broths... Do not hesitate to ask the saleswomen for advice on your purchases.

Aline and Philip make you discover their brewery with passion, through its history and the manufacturing processes of Karett beer. The three artisanal beers, unfiltered, based on natural ingredients: the lager (barley malt, cane sugar), the white (wheat malt, lime and bitter orange peel, coriander), the amber (barley malt, Guadeloupe coffee). If you're passing through in June or July, you might be lucky enough to taste the blonde Éphémère d'été, made from caramelized malts with delicate accents of coriander seeds.

This "jadin peyi ti bou" is a real market with a multitude of local products. It welcomes more and more locals who have become accustomed to this meeting place to stock up on all kinds of local products. You can walk around, in a friendly atmosphere, between the stalls of fruits and vegetables of the farmers of the surroundings, the butcher's truck whose craftsman proposes only local meat, a stand of syrups, punches, crafts... The parking lot is located at the traffic circle of Montebello, near the beach of Viard.

A colorful market with farmers who come to sell their production of fruits and vegetables but also sellers of spices, jewelry, clothing ... The Mouliens come to do their shopping and meet the visitors for friendly exchanges. A great opportunity to discover authentic flavors and products unknown in France, such as local oranges which are green, apple bananas, land crabs during Easter... The visit is done to the rhythm of Gwo Ka if you arrive around 7pm.

The evening fruit and vegetable market next to the municipal stadium is a real local event. Fruit and vegetable growers come directly to offer their produce at attractive prices. You can also enjoy a selection of dishes and desserts to take away. The commune is home to a large number of regular visitors to its many gites and vacation homes, the majority of whom are retirees, and it's not uncommon to meet both residents and tourists in a very pleasant atmosphere.

A young woman from Brittany offers you the chance to discover Peyi fresh fruit juices and excellent coconut sorbets in her white van set up on the beach. She prepares smoothies, milkshakes, over 20 flavors of ice cream and non-alcoholic cocktails right in front of you. Juices are made to order to retain maximum freshness and vitamins. Fruit is local and in season. You'll also find sandwiches prepared on demand, for emergency use (ham and cheese, tuna and mayonnaise, cod).

This market is not the most popular with tourists, but it is one of the largest in Pointe-à-Pitre. It's popular with locals for the food on offer, as prices are very attractive indeed: small producers come to present the fruits of their daily labours. The stalls are numerous and varied, with fruits, spices, local vegetables and freshly caught fish. It's an excellent opportunity to eat locally without breaking the bank, while promoting local production.

A unique concept that combines the expertise of Guadeloupe's artisans and producers with the creativity of local artists and designers in a small delicatessen. You'll find local products from the most classic to the most eclectic, such as foie gras 100% made in Guadeloupe. The boutique, which also doubles as an art gallery, organizes "Factory Afterworks" featuring tastings of various local products, exhibitions, and occasionally transforms itself into a literary café. Vinyl records are available for you to make your own playlist.

If you feel guilty about your overindulgence, this store is for you because it is the only glycemic index controlled pastry on the island. The traditional white sugar is replaced by coconut blossom sugar and maltitol, a sugar derived from cereals. You'll find pastries, cookies, various low-sugar chocolates and groceries, including homemade multigrain bread used for sandwiches. So, even if you suffer from diabetes, you can enjoy the delicacies of your choice.