The best grocery stores Corsica

A nice little hut, priceless, just at the exit of Sagone, on the road of Bonifacio. A good small street offering a good selection of Corsicans products and a selection of fruit and vegetables. Some small tables in the shade to nibble on site some planches house boards or farm based on charcuterie, cheese and jam.

In a cosy and refined setting, l'Empreinte Caviste mixes leather and wood tones with the subtle colors of Corsican wines and spirits with more than 1,500 references. In the heart of its three stores in Bastia, Furiani, and Vescovato, local delicatessen products and exceptional products are multiplied: Corsican macaroons by Anne Marchetti, truffles and other delicacies line the shelves. Oenology courses are regularly given by a sommelier. Watch for the next dates on the website, the Facebook page or by contacting them.

John the Baptist's motto is: "To sow happiness, to reap it... ». Organic vegetable grower from the beginning and baker, you will find in his shop, where the family gardens were located, his seasonal vegetables, the organic fruits of Mr. Laurent and Labbé, his elaborate products such as jams, canistrelli sweetened with white wine or chocolate chips and salted with the flavors of the maquis. Its bakery, with on-site production, uses only sourdough and baking on a wood fire: buckwheat, rye, small spelt (to be tried urgently if you are intolerant to bad gluten) and to take away quiches, bruschettas, bakery pastries such as brioches, sandwich bread, raisin bread, blanks..., and finally the organic wine of the region and the olive oil from its production. At the entrance of the city from Santa Manza, a pretty shop for health and good mood.

A pretty Corsican grocery store in the middle of the quays of Propriano. The carefully decorated shop offers a judicious choice of the best island producers. We will buy without fear a 24-month-old farmhouse ham from Bastien Agostini, the whole range of coppa, lonzo, salamu, panzetta... Beautiful selections of refined farmhouse cheeses made with milk from the Casgiu Casanu Association and of course the whole range of wines, jams, honeys, olive oils and liqueurs... The little something extra: from November to February, the essential fresh seasonal products, not available in summer: figatellu, sausage, sausages. One advice, one advice, remember to book them! Tasting and shipping on request.

Since 2008, Jean-Philippe has been running a small shop selling Corsican products located just opposite the Hotel Le Royal in the upper town of Bonifacio. He will be able to advise you on your purchases of local products or to give you ideas for gifts. Corsican pork meats, ewe's milk cheese from Bonifacio or elsewhere, Corsican pork terrines with chestnuts, nepita, figatelli, Raphaëlle's tapenades, melon liqueurs (original and delicious), myrtle, chestnuts... soaps, flavoured mustards and the famous canistrelli from Sartene. A pleasant and zen welcome!

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...

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

In one of the town's oldest regional produce stores, immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of Corsica by discovering local products. Selected charcuterie from Castagniccia, farmhouse cheeses, candied citron, liqueurs with the aroma of the maquis and, of course, PDO Oliu di Corsica olive oil. In particular, you'll find the green gold of Domaine Oltremonti, which produces one of the hundred best olive oils in the world. A tasting of coppa, lonzu, prizzutu and sausage is also recommended, to ensure you make the right choice.

Well-known to a loyal clientele, this gourmet spot occupies a very small cellar and offers Antoine Fuchs' Sant'Antone cheese. People flock here during the brocciu season to enjoy the exclusive local specialty, brocciu made from goat's milk. His mother and grandmother make the famous brocciu turnovers every day, fresh and tasty. There are a few other local products and you can enjoy cheese and sausage platters. A few steps away, there is La Voûte, the father's restaurant where you can enjoy traditional dishes.

Mattei, famous for having invented Cap Corse, the island's emblematic aperitif, over 150 years ago, is now a concept store offering a wide range of products from the island and around the world. In addition to Mattei alcohols, you'll find a cellar brimming with wines and spirits, delicatessen products and designer items in this superb historic building listed as a French heritage site. There's also a large bar where you can sample the house's delicacies during a visit or on festive occasions.

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!

Jean-Marie Ghionga is one of the most photographed grocers in Corsica. His colorful store occupies a small house in the old town, near the church of the Annunciation, and is full of local products. A real cave of Corsican flavors. A selection of the best local producers is lined up on the period shelves: delicatessen from Castagniccia, liqueurs, honeys, jams, terrines, fruits and vegetables, all in a joyful mess. A timeless store and a great character. You will not resist!

L'Oriu di Chera is a delicatessen that offers both on-site and takeaway meals. Here, you can enjoy artisanal sandwiches made with local cured meats and cheeses, accompanied by a drizzle of olive oil. We also love the delicious eggplants à la bonifacienne. The restaurant has a cosy interior and a warm welcome. The quality of the products on offer and the good value for money make this a popular address for travelers looking for an authentic culinary experience in Bonifacio!

A Piazzetta is located opposite the town hall entrance, a few steps down. They also make their own products: arbouse, fig, clementine-hazelnut, orange, orange-hazelnut jams, myrtle jelly, citron, chestnut or traditional canistrelli in classic flavors or rarer ones like myrtle or fig. You'll also find a selection of wines mainly from Corse-du-Sud, terrines, infusions, and of course charcuterie, cheeses, honey, liqueurs, sweets and all the products made in Corsica with love.

A passionate about exceptional products at the bottom of Madame Mère Boulevard, who will be able to describe the discoveries of her pretty shop to you because she tracks them down and selects them carefully to give you the best. A wide range of top-of-the-range raw or cooked products, from here and far away, found on the spot by Mrs Ferrero: from real balsamic vinegar to pata negra ham, from rare spices to cooked and original soups, from salted or sweet biscuits to grand cru chocolate, it is also a cellar of selected wines, beers, whiskies and champagnes and a place of discovery like a wonderful cave, a trap for the fine mouths that will leave with their hands full. An excellent idea also to offer gifts of taste, surprise and be sure to please!

The Chez Colomba grocery store also offers an in-store shopping service. Please note that this information is based on available data and may be subject to change.

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.