Gourmet products local specialties and wines Midi-Pyrénées

Rue Bayard, Chez Jeannot, is the must-see scale of the pink city. The house, which recently underwent a small facelift, has been established here since 1960! At Jeannot, it is a renowned restaurant, but it is also an impressive scaling bench where you can come and get your seafood supplies. In a rock-star position: the oyster, of course! Fines de Claire, special of Isigny gillardeau or Marennes Oléron, you have the choice, so do not hesitate to ask for advice. Of course, you can also stock up on mussels, clams, clams, shrimps and even lobster, or have a tray made for your gourmet feasts.

This former district wine cellar was completely relookée in December 2004. Small tasting lounge, club chairs and especially good wines! Here the opening is: 15 countries represented and small producers. With no less than 200 references, the thermometer uncovers you with very pleasant wines by going directly to the producers. Tasting evenings are organised for groups of 10 people. The main idea of the Thermometer is to develop the senses, also you will find regional, Asian and handicraft products.

Croustade Mirandaise is so famous that it has already been featured on the midday news. Christophe Pérès perpetuates the tradition of croustade, tourte and tourteau in his factory. Fans come from Tarbes and Pau to bite into this typically Gers pastry, made by piling thin sheets of buttered pastry on slices of melting apple. There are variations with prune, pear-chocolate or even foie gras, but purists prefer it drizzled with Armagnac.

For 30 years, the Cave Spirituelle has been inviting us to discover wines and spirits from the four corners of the wine-growing world with the same communicative enthusiasm. Do you have any questions? They have the answers! Like any passionate cellar, the search for local products is also an increased motivation, especially in the spirits department. Apart from magnificent armagnacs and sumptuous cognacs, the whisky card is the French touch, sometimes with a stamp made in Occitania! The racks change with the harvest and the winemaking process. Organic is more and more present, to drink good and healthy... in moderation, of course!

La Boutique des Vins celebrated its fortieth anniversary in 2022. Forty years of family history, but above all forty years of loyalty on the part of Toulousians for a store that is naturally established in the most gourmet of neighborhoods. All the vineyards of France are represented, with a fine selection of organic wines, including champagnes. Many other territories far from our borders can also be discovered and enjoyed.

Cognacs, armagnacs, sherries and rums are selected here in the same demanding and expert way as wines and champagnes! Keep up to date with the latest news on our networks, so you don't miss a thing... or rather a drop!

Since April 2006, a small corner of paradise has emerged in the heart of Toulouse. If your senses were lacking in authentic, local products and finesse, they will be filled! Here the master words are taste and quality. Moreover, the semi-baked foie gras received two medals in the agricultural general competition, 2004 and 2006. You can quickly understand why after scraping a piece. Because in this hamlet we taste everything: foie gras to morels, cocoa, yes! , nettles, saffron conflict, with a little glass of aperitif Hypocrate medieval drinks. You no longer know where to give your head and papilla! The reception is warm and the most, you can lunch. Here's our new canteen and an appointment for gourmets and gourmets.

The world can be found in this boutique, which brings exotic flavors to your kitchen. From the Caribbean to Asia, from North America to South America, this is the supply point for flavors from elsewhere. Looking for spices for your cooking pots? You're spoilt for choice. On the shelves, you'll find Caresse antillaise juice, Neisson rum, dried hibiscus flowers and açai. On the fresh side, manioc, christophines and plantain bananas. Beyond the islands, a few oriental nuggets: babaganoush, tahina sesame cream, rose water. A well-stocked cosmetics department. Nou ka alè!

La Brûlerie Victor Hugo is the ideal place to enjoy a small black coffee in the morning or after lunch, but also to stock up all year round. Because much more than a simple coffee bar, it is a real roaster. The sweet perfume that escapes from the shop is a testament to this.... You can choose from a wide range of carefully prepared blends from Mexico, Brazil or Nicaragua. You can also discover a beautiful range of teas, natural or flavoured, served in bulk. Finally, find here everything that goes with a particularly successful breakfast: jams, cookies... and even chocolate!

In the family of historic Toulouse houses, I ask for .... the roaster! Bacquié created his own house near the Victor Hugo market in 1896! Since then, its success has never wavered. It is one of the city's fine delicatessens. You can tell by the delicate aroma of freshly roasted coffee. In addition to coffee and tea, you can find here preserves, quality regional products to accompany refined wines, gourmet products that make you want to taste everything! Don't hesitate to ask for advice: the house knows its stuff!

Manufacturer of dried fruit for aperitifs for 35 years for the attention of shops and individuals, one minute from the church of the least. In Toulouse, it is one of the rare specialists in dry fruit, dry vegetables and spices, more than 60 varieties. They are also used in pastry products, sugar, aromas, fondants, glucose, coolers, chocolates, pralins, hazelnuts, candied fruits, almond paste, etc. and accessories, decorations, fuss, gâteaux, plicate, etc., A wealth that passers-by does not always occur because of the absence of windows.

The Galeries Lafayette is in the heart of the pink city an incomparable offer of quality products and services! Their elegant and elegant décor has lost nothing of its old charm! On the ground floor, the leather leather space offers upscale products and luxury brands such as Sonia Rykiel, Chloé, Burberry, Thierry Mugler, Gérard Darel, Longchamp, Lancel, Marc by Marc Jacobs, but also beautiful leather leather with Enseignes, Lancaster, Lamarthe… The brightly aesthetic perfume radius offers cosmetics, perfumes, cosmetics and cosmetics of major brands such as Dior, Chanel, Clinique… The optical ray offers a wide choice of luxury sunglasses and trends. The women's loan covers two floors with brands such as Morgan, Kookaï, Desigual, Gypsy, Agnès B., Levi's, The Time of Cherries, Diesel, Les Comptoir des Cotton… Men, who also own their own space, are not forgotten either, with brands like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Lacoste… The store also has a radius for children and adolescents, and a stationery, music, video games and DVD. But the Galeries Lafayette is also a "boutique shop" area with a variety of products and always beautifully arranged, in the image of this great store, an essential part of Toulouse, which evokes with pleasure and nostalgia the Happiness of the Ladies! Not forgetting the restaurant on the last floor…

With 600 wine references in total, between 20 and 30 references per region of France, the vinothek carries its name. It is one of the largest wineries in Toulouse! Without forgetting the many wine riches of our beautiful country, the Vinothek team chose to highlight the authenticity of wines from the South, Mediterranean and Pyrenean. With passion for forgotten grape varieties, their credo is to find "pleasure" wines in France and Spain for all budgets. 15 years later, adventures in discovery; they arrived in San Lucas, south of the Iberian peninsula. Along the way, friendships linked with Spanish winemakers of 63 "denominacion de origen" and they tasted for us 73 endemic varieties. Soil, authentic aromas to return to the honor in your glasses, for you also to leave your palate in the discovery of new flavours. In this incredible place, the experience of tastes and colours will leave you stunned, finally, between two glasses!

This ancient fruit blessed by the gods has no more secrets for Jean-Laurent Pideil. This "Oliveraie des copains" is teeming with ideas, constantly evolving on the possibilities of manufacturing and collaborations, we discover high quality products with exalted gustatory virtues. Lucques, picholines, bouteillan in organic conversion, which mature slowly on the Limoux soil. These varieties offer a range of exceptional products, as well as a range of local cosmetics.

It is in the heart of the garrigue that Lydie and Yolande raise a hundred goats. Most of them are Rove goats, a rustic breed well known near the creeks of Marseille. They are also recognizable by their beautiful horns that curl around themselves. The rest of the herd is composed of alpine goats with a buff color. Grazing in the middle of nature, the herd maintains the spaces and helps to fight against the fires. A healthy, natural and varied diet that gives a special flavor to the cheese.

Camille is a chestnut producer in the Cévennes Lozère. Les Saveurs du Castanet is a family farm, in organic agriculture, which perpetuates a heritage, a know-how and the history of the Cevennes. In the chestnut grove, Camille confides to us that some trees are nearly 200 years old! We find different varieties in the plantation, including Pellegrines, Figarettes, Dauphines and Comballes. The fruits of the breadfruit tree, now holders of the PDO "Châtaigne de Cévennes", are transformed into jam or flour.

The estate's 60 hectares are farmed with respect for the land and the life it generates, and are HVE-certified. Clos Saint-Georges is one of the few estates in the Roussillon where you can find old vintages of still red wines. As Claude confirms: "You have to let the wine rest and evolve. Last but not least, the Ortal family are simple, welcoming people who love to share and exchange. They regularly organize events around wine and culture. We especially like the superb 4 épis gite and its swimming pool.

This is the story of Fanny who, having grown up in the family bakery in Sallèles d'Aude, decided to "return to the roots ", to the place where her father acquired the trade. And she was right to do so, delighting us with her traditional or special breads, chocolatines, butter or plain croissants, almond loaves and other viennoiseries. As for pastries, it's Barbara who pampers us with a host of homemade delights, including pine nut tarts, a traditional Aude speciality made with cream and almonds, and the famous Paris Vinassan.

Close to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, La Ferme de Létou raises Alpine goats in the open air in the middle of a green forest for the production of Rocamadour cheese. The Valette family invites you to come and take a tour of the farm, and to attend the milking at 6pm. You will be able to visit the cheese factory, where you will be able to discover all the stages of production, but also all the delights produced on the spot and proposed in the store: AOP Rocamadour, fresh cheese with spices or fruits but also yoghurt with goat's milk and faisselle.

In the heart of the Vallon, just 20 minutes from Rodez, a small village also organizes its night market of local producers! An event that has become very popular over the years, where locals and visitors come together for a convivial evening of local produce and festive music. Fill your baskets, but above all enjoy the local produce served directly to your plate by the producers on large tables.

Yohan and Cyril embarked on their adventure by opening their ice cream parlour in Sommières in 2018. These two brothers, originally from Alès, offer a wide variety of ice creams, smoothies and milkshakes for you to enjoy. Choose from several bases (yogurt, cow's milk, sheep's milk, plant milk) and flavors (fig, blackberry, mango, raspberry). Let the frérots guide you to the best combinations. Their truck also travels to regional events, so don't miss them near you!

Founded in 1990, the association brings together local restaurateurs and artisans with a passion for gastronomy, to promote their trade and expertise, and to highlight local produce and French cuisine. Every two years, the association also produces a guide to good food, highlighting member establishments and their chefs. Then there's "Sunday in the Country", a convivial event organized to mark the guide's release.

At Cochons du Mont Lozère, the breeding is that of free-range pigs, but also of oxen, which take advantage of the greenery of the slopes of the Mont Lozère! The Limousin cows are raised on hay and grass, as are the pigs, which graze in the same conditions. The meat is cut up on the spot by Marie and Olivier, in an approved workshop. A short circuit sale, deliveries in Lozère and in the Gard. Meat is sold at the Génolhac producers' store.

Ferme de Mourènes, in the heart of the Cévennes National Park, is home to a chestnut plantation with organic certification, A.O.P. since 2023 and Esprit Parc National des Cévennes. Harvested and processed on site, chestnuts reveal their full flavor in chestnut cream and jam with pieces, in purée and flour, and in many other products. Chestnut syrup is another specialty we recommend for seasoning desserts and plain yoghurts. Chestnut growing is a culinary heritage rooted in the land.

Settled in the heart of the high Cevennes, Melissa Brun and Nicolas Boutin took over the family farm in 2013. Castaneiculturists in organic farming, their chestnut groves are located around the village. They grow exclusively traditional varieties, namely figarettes, pellegrines, rabairaises. These are registered in the specifications of the PDO Chestnuts of the Cevennes. The chestnut harvest is sold fresh, but also in jams, flours and Castane products (alliance of a group of independent Cévennes chestnut growers).

At the Valbonne farm, everything is a question of trees and passion. It is in Saint-André de Majencoules that Michel Levesque opens the doors of his farm and his chestnut grove. In the heart of the Cevennes, Michel produces and transforms biodynamically grown chestnuts on site. To come, buy at the farm or by mail order, you can enjoy a wide range of chestnut jams and chestnut creams. Fresh chestnuts, flour or the home-made creation, the chestnut breakfast, energizing and delicious.

For three generations, the Canguilhem family has been growing market garden produce in Coursan, in the lower plain of the Aude. Renowned for its famous black and gold stamped Charentais melons, it also offers, for direct sale in its store, asparagus, artichokes, squash, tomatoes, eggplants, strawberries and grapes from the farm. Other seasonal fruits and vegetables and local groceries, including homemade olive oil, complete the picture. Practicing a reasoned agriculture, the farm is certified HVE3, guarantee of food quality.

Created in 2015 under the impetus of five Michelin-starred chefs from the Gard region, the Gard aux chefs association brings together thirty gastronomic players, chefs and producers, taste artisans and winemakers. All passionate about their terroir, they have joined forces to share and promote their know-how and local culinary identity. The association represents the Gard region at events such as the Salon de l'Agriculture and the Piano Piano festival in New York.

Located in Roquefeuil, in the Aude Pyrenees, GAEC des Bordes is a livestock farm specializing in the direct sale of beef and veal. The animals are raised with respect for tradition and ethics, in compliance with current regulations. The herd of Gascony cows from the Pyrenees is fed quality feed, with hay and cereals produced on the farm. In summer, the cows graze in the farm's meadows and in the summer pastures. In addition to meat, the GAEC des Bordes also sells potatoes grown on site. You'll have the opportunity to sample these products and many others (such as home-made charcuterie), by booking a meal in the old natural stone barn, converted into a reception room. It's at the heart of the farm, above the cutting room where they process all their produce. The farm's products are highly appreciated for their quality, and are available for sale on site or for delivery. The GAEC des Bordes also takes part in markets and fairs to showcase its products. For lovers of quality meat, a visit to the GAEC des Bordes farm is highly recommended.

In the commune of Beaucaire, Domaine du Capitaine is a winery offering products from the region's winemaking traditions. Domaine du Capitaine is renowned for its quality wines and Armagnac, which reflect the accent of the Gascon sun. Take advantage of your visit to discover the labels and awards obtained by Domaine du Capitaine, testifying to the quality of their products.

Family property since 1804, this castle was built by the Viscounts of Narbonne in the ^12th century. On the 32 hectares of stony or clay-limestone soil, exposed on the south-eastern slopes of the Corbières maritime massif, we find the characteristic grape varieties of the Languedoc: syrah, grenache noir, carignan and mourvèdre. These soils produce wines of excellence, with low yields. Proof of this is the AOP Corbières Ermengarde, the flagship of the estate, which regularly wins awards, including two stars and the "coup de coeur" in the Hachette guide 2021.

Since 2013, the Toulouse à table! association has set itself a challenge: to encourage and create social ties around the table. It enables partner actors, professionals and citizens, to communicate, gather and share around Occitanie's gastronomic heritage, regional products and values aimed at the general public. The association organizes events for the general public throughout the year, based on the values of conviviality, generosity and sharing, including the famous Toulouse à table! festival.

Arnaud, a farmer-brewer, offers you his organic craft beers made on his farm in Garrigues, from organically grown cereals and hops. There's Cascade blonde, Pic de Nore brown, a brown with cocoa and coffee aromas, Nuit noire, Pépite IPA, Grésigne white and other ephemerals. A new activity, since 2019, for this family of farmers who have been producing wheat, barley, soya, lentils and chickpeas for three generations, and who also cultivate 5 ha of vines.

In the Hérault region of France, this family caviar business was born from an innovative idea by François René: to take sturgeon eggs by caesarean section, with respect for the animal and the environment. With his son Frédéric, the two lovers of gastronomy and quality products are launching in 2019 the production of caviar by applying this new technique. They feed the fish organically, produce and refine the caviar themselves. Do not hesitate to visit them in their fish farm to discover more and taste their products.

The Oppidum Brewery offers organic and artisanal beers to take away or to taste on site, all proudly rooted in their region. The Oppidum offers a range of 5 classic beers with a Blonde, a Blanche, an Indian Pale Ale (IPA), an Amber and a Pale Ale. The brewery also offers creations according to the seasons and a more original range, with their Point of Entry beer, a smooth brown ale with coffee, chocolate and caramel flavors but also the Harvest, a beer with fresh hops, 100% Occitan.

Alaryk beers are handcrafted in Béziers. Organic and additive-free, they contain only water, malt, hops and yeast. With respect for traditional know-how, our specialty beers are both rich in flavor and pleasant to drink, tasty and elegant, all inspired by the Languedoc wine-growing region. The brewery's doors are open to you by reservation to discover their production methods, but you can also taste their beers at wine merchants in the Hérault region or at Comptoir Alaryk in Montpellier.

Friday mornings are a hive of activity on Rue Nationale, the artery running through the town from one end to the other. Merchants take over the street, and you'll find everything from local produce and clothing to upholsterers, plants, carpets and mattresses... In summer, the market expands, joined by street hawkers to meet tourist demand. On Sunday mornings, local producers take over the cathedral square. These include the famous Lectoure melon. The flea market and garage sale calendar is online.

Close to Millau, the Brasserie du Larzac has made a place for itself in the field of beer. This micro-brewery created by Rémi and Camille offers unfiltered and unpasteurized organic craft beers, with a choice between Blonde, Blanche, Ambrée, Indian Pale Ale, Triple as well as ephemeral brews such as the Gardarem, the East Causse and the Imperial Blaque IPA. They favour local suppliers and short circuits, so you can buy their beers directly at the brewery or in organic stores in Aveyron and Hérault.

In their brewery in Decazeville, Azeb and Regis only use raw materials from organic farming for their craft beers. They are produced by infusion and without filtration or pasteurization, which gives them a unique taste. In the store, you will find a Blanche, a Honey Blonde, an Amber Red Ale, a Blonde Pale Ale, a Rye IPA and a Brown Porter, all available in 30L kegs with beer pumps or in 33cl and 75cl bottles.

At the foot of the cathedral and around the "Halle aux Herbes", one of the most beautiful markets of the department gives you an appointment on Saturday morning. Producers from all over the region come to share the fruit of their labor and their know-how. Scents, colors and flavors never fail to seduce those who come to stroll there. On Thursday mornings, it is at the Halle Verdier and on the banks of the Gers that you should go. On Tuesday mornings, the small market of Garros animates the Place de la Fontaine with its organic producers, also present on Wednesday afternoon.

Every Monday morning, the central square of Mauvezin is transformed. Its large and superb 14th century market hall and the arcades welcome the merchants. This is an opportunity for the faithful regulars or passing shoppers to fill their baskets with good products. It is also the opportunity to discover the city in a lively and commercial atmosphere which makes it all the more warm. This brings us back to the time when supermarkets did not exist and when these open-air gatherings were an essential part of the social link.

In Gimont, come and enjoy the "Grasse Matinée" on Sunday mornings at the Halle au Gras! Between October and March, amateurs and professionals gather around carcasses displayed on long tables, cleaned but whole, with the exception of the liver, which is sold separately. The products are inspected by the veterinary services. The market, which complies with current sanitary standards, starts with a whistle, and the most seasoned bidders snap up the finest products. Toulouse restaurateurs flock to this first-rate source.

There are two weekly markets in the shade of the large plane trees in the heart of Nogaro: the small food market on Wednesday mornings, where regular customers come to buy fruit, vegetables, cheese and meat, and the traditional Saturday market, where food products are joined by many other items: clothes, local specialities... In a beautiful atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to stroll between the stalls to stock up or find a few souvenirs to take home.

Did you know that the best mozzarella in France is a mozzarella made in Corbières? Edoardo pampers his beautiful buffalos and they give him the best quality milk. The mozzarellas are made with fresh milk... and have a unique taste! With the success of the mozzarella, Edoardo also offers pressed tomatoes, cooked and uncooked, lactic cheeses made from buffalo milk and ice cream to die for. The Antonini family also offers a gourmet table to discover their 100% home-made Italian cuisine

At the Valence-sur-Baïse market, you can choose, negotiate and buy the best of Gers flavors in a friendly atmosphere. In addition to fresh fruit and vegetables, you'll find all kinds of quality local produce. Pastries, breads, preserves, wines and a wide range of cheeses are displayed on the colorful stalls of producers and merchants. From April to October, the market goes even longer, with 100% organic producers on hand from 5pm to 8pm.

It is necessary to climb to arrive at the farm of the Origan of Belaye. But it is worth the detour! You will find various organic products of good quality: meat parcels, eggs or vegetables, but also some fruits. Maïlys and Jean-Baptiste Mouly have at heart to respect nature, the seasons, the animals, and to propose to their customers the best that the Lot Valley can produce. They are also present on the markets of Cahors and Prayssac. Their welcome and their passion are warm: do not hesitate to go and meet them!

Does Cacao Fages ring a bell? It's probably because you already know the store in the Quartier St-Cyp. Here, the appointment is with Place Saint-Georges. Previously occupied by the Castan chocolatier, the boutique is part of a fine story of continuity. A palace of delights using the same codes as the parent company, l'Estrapade: a gallery of large-format sculptures made entirely of... chocolate! Animals, characters, nature - there's no shortage of inspiration. A wonderful second life for out-of-date chocolates. But most of all, you'll come for the delicious cocoa puffs and hot chocolate. So let yourself be tempted, guilt-free!

In a typical old barn that has been refurbished is the workshop where Lucifèves d'Aubrac chocolate bars and boxes are made. Inspired by the lights of the Aubrac plateau, the company wants to make an exceptional product in an artisanal way: from the sorting of the beans that they receive directly from their land of origin, to the roasting, conching, and molding. Enjoy a unique experience at one of their chocolate making workshops, where you can experience their daily life as creative craftsmen.

Maison Vivante is for the bon vivants of this world and there are many epicureans in the area! Run by Lucie, who worked for a long time in the large caterers of Toulouse, the store is a hybrid place, between a delicatessen, a tea room, a cellar and a craft store. Everything is homemade, with organic and local products, and the recipes are as inventive as they are tasty. Take away or delivery for lunch break, on order for your events, the services are numerous. Also table d'hôtes, you can come and have lunch in a cosy corner and enjoy the dishes on the menu. A nice address !

The spit cake is one of the best specialties of Aveyron! Maison Alibert makes you discover this authentic traditional pastry. Each cake is unique, with its own weight, its own shape and its own cooking because it is made by hand: the dough is poured by hand, layer by layer, on the rotating mold in front of the wood fire, for several hours. Don't hesitate to stop by the store for a free tour of the factory and a tasting!