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Château Fonrazade is just a stone's throw from the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, in the heart of a prestigious, thousand-year-old terroir classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Open for visits and tastings, this beautiful property adjoins the Premier Grand Cru Classé Château Angélus and produces a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2015. Our oenologists tasted it: "The nose is bursting with fresh red fruit and oriental spices that bring warmth. On the palate, the attack is sustained with crisp, fruity tannins. Lots of freshness.

Apricot and lemon verbena sorbet, figs from Provence, white peach from the Rhone Valley and basil from the garden... Flavors that keep their promise. Behind these delicacies with an incomparable taste: Delphine, member of the great family of the National Confederation of Glaciers of France, who makes with love artisanal recipes that are constantly renewed. Everything is homemade and local: from charlottes and iced cupcakes to cones and cookies. We especially like the natural yogurt ice cream made with milk from the Baren de la Matte farm.

Inspired by the old magazine La semaine de Suzette, this superb 1900s grocery store & bistro is sure to catch your eye. The storefront, the terrace... Séverine and Patrick have a taste for the finer things of yesteryear. The interior is just as charming. In addition to the patio, a few tables stand amidst general groceries. We share plates of charcuterie/cheese, oysters from Brittany and dishes from the Maison Voisine artisanal charcuterie in Auros. Raclette evenings in winter, belote contests, homemade gin... We love it!

Who better than Peio to talk so enthusiastically, knowledgeably and passionately about his poultry, sausages, boudins, racks of pork, lamb mice and so many other fine signatures? It's fair to say that our talented charcutier-rôtisseur-traiteur-restaurateur, caviste (!) has many strings to his bow. Opened 2 years ago, this triple-concept food and beverage store is still going strong in this square of new homes. At lunchtime, you can even dine on large tables or enjoy a freshly baked poultry dish on the terrace: tip: make a reservation!

Cédrine can be proud of her establishment, ideally located on the Avenue de Bayonne, close to other fine food shops. The circle is complete, for all that was missing was a quality cheese dairy to complete the range already on offer. Building on a successful experience in Paris with a master creamer (official supplier to the Elysée Palace), she showcases over 130 varieties of cheese from carefully selected small-scale producers (over 1,000 varieties in France). She also makes platters and compositions to order.

At the gateway to the bastide town, the Maison des Vins de Cadillac is home to a Best of Wine Tourism award-winning eco-museum. Discover the history of the vineyard, the origins of the AOC wines (Cadillac, Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and Premières Côtes de Bordeaux), the different stages of production... An olfactory piano will also introduce you to the different aromas. The Maison des Vins also offers grape variety tastings (at a cost for 5 wines) and a whole host of workshops.

L'Aire du Temps is housed in a restored farmhouse on a typical Landes airial. More than a store, it's a regional, artisanal and gourmet space. What's more, the site is easily accessible by bike from the Léon/Moliets cycle path. Delicatessen, wines and aperitifs from the South-West, household linen, foutas and beach bags, local products (foie gras, Espelette chilli pepper)... Not forgetting genuine berets, espadrilles and resin-pot candles! Here, you can be sure to stock up on souvenirs for the whole family.

Anna Escalere and Toarii Cojan have opened Pépin & Pépite, where Anna's great-grandmother and grandmother used to run a hair salon. For the young couple, it will be more wine and gourmet products. But Pépin & Pépite is not a wine cellar like the others. Let's say that it is more intuitive with a shelf completely focused on food and wine pairing (fish, veggie, cheese & dessert...), or even occasions (aperitif). In a nod to Toarii's origins, there are also products from Tahiti. In summer, the cellar opens from 4pm on weekdays.

Homemade ice creams, traditional sorbets, crêpes, waffles, homemade churros, fresh fruit smoothies, Sicilian brioche... At Izots, everything is homemade (and on site). From morning to night, Ghislaine, Philippe and the whole team see a host of gourmands come and go. The service is fast, efficient, smiling and always in a good mood. That, too, is the secret of this artisan ice cream parlour on the seafront! Pasteurization, fruit preparation, mixing, cone-making... With no artificial coloring or flavoring, the ice creams are the hallmark of the Maison.

Oyster farmers and producers, Yoan and Chloé Godichaud are based in the oyster village of Cap Ferret. Here, buy oysters direct to take away: Cap Ferret oysters bred on the shores of the Presqu'île, Banc d'Arguin oysters bred at the ocean's edge in deep water... With a higher meat content, the special oysters, matured in "balancelles" bags, won a silver medal at the Concours Général de Paris 2019. To be tasted on the Mimbeau conche, facing the Pilat Dune, every day during school vacations.

Fabrice Rondeau is now just 5 minutes from Place de Verdun. As you enter, you'll be seduced not only by the convivial atmosphere, but also by the ever-warm welcome of the owner. A native of La Rochelle - he studied at the Lycée Hôtelier - Fabrice will be delighted to guide you through this world of wines, with no fewer than 800 references! His advice on wines is invaluable, but you can also take part in a whiskies world tour, a fun way to discover a few nuggets.

The latest addition to the Barajas Primeurs family is in Dax, managed by Stéphanie and Stéphane Fouchet! And good news, it's the biggest of the 3 stores. The drive-through is not yet on the menu, but you will be able to stock up on all the good products you usually find, including Folk sauces (Landes), Pikoka hummus... There's also a rich assortment of organic sourdough bread and a canning cabinet with local fresh produce preserves. Take advantage of a 10% discount on Tuesdays.

This address had been on our radar for years, but we'd never set foot in it... Tifenn and Mathias' Chalet Gourmand is a veritable Ali Baba's cave of products from the Bassin and the surrounding area. Souvenirs, decorative objects, crockery, delicatessen, cellar (local beers, aperitifs...), café tchanqué... And in this bric-a-brac decor? A small canteen with a lunch menu (choice of sandwich with homemade bread + salad and dessert of the day)! In fact, everything can be eaten, drunk or bought. The welcome is cheerful.

Chocolaterie Laia has opened its^2nd boutique in Ossès, which already boasts a number of fine local artisanal brands. It is one of the last artisanal chocolate factories in the region, working the cocoa bean to master every stage of its transformation into chocolate, from roasting to grinding and conching. The production of chocolate bars - from Peru, Ecuador...-, ballotins, bite-sized chocolates, spreads... Exceptional chocolates with no added oil. Rendezvous atfor a chocolate break, or sample our homemade ice creams in summer.

In the Saint-Esprit district, which is definitely regaining its former splendor, with quality food shops, artisans and restaurants, you'll find Fromagerie artisanale Assimans, proudly represented by Kevin, who is passionate about farmhouse cheeses, mainly local, seasonal and made from raw milk. The presentation is perfect, classified by origin and type. Our artisan doesn't hesitate to cross borders to select and bring back cheese "nuggets" to his boutique! He also prepares custom-made dinner platters.

The property has abandoned conventional viticulture to turn to bioviticulture since 1996, under the impetus of Xavier Planty. Thus, the estate has been awarded several times by the Best Of Wine Tourism contest in the categories of "Wine tourism promotion of environmental practices", but also in "Event organization" and "Catering at the estate". For more than 30 years, the public has been welcomed to the property via the ancient Gallo-Roman road; a majestic alley bordered by 181 plane trees.

On Saturday mornings, there are those who lounge under the comforter, those who put on their sneakers and those who go to the market. With your basket under your arm, head for the Place Bonnet to meet the producers who will be there until 2pm. If the Charente attracts the walker irresistibly, you have to leave it to fill your shopping bag. It's a good thing, many merchants are present: fruits and vegetables but also meat, delicatessen, organic products. During the summer season, a summer market takes place on Tuesday and Sunday mornings.

Chollet Caterer offers you a range of services to choose according to your needs and budget for your receptions, weddings or business events. Together you can define the composition of themed buffets around regional products or exotic specialities. All these ingredients are prepared by cooks, who, from the dumping to the pastry maker, express a real passion for their profession. They can also provide for you, a babysitter, a specific table catering, a disc jockey, a photographer or a video maker and even order the flowers. They are present at your side throughout the evening and also do the cleaning of the room rented for you, the top!

Jean-Yves and Anne Chaignaud keep the secret of the recipe for their liqueur and raspberry liqueur, which has been spreading for generations. Many times rewarded with medals, you can enjoy the liqueur in the form of a checkerboard, but also why not stick to your vanilla ice. Property, shop point, but always the possibility to buy a few bottles. The sale is not done on site but through the shops. If you have the chance to go to Jacquiot, please call before you arrive very good.

On the banks of the Tardoire, at the foot of the Château de La Rochefoucauld, the Chocolaterie d'Antan is a place that transports you into a flood of colors and fragrances around chocolate. On the one hand, fancy boxes, mugs and cups, and on the other, the power of chocolate in all its forms. Here, chocolate is worked raw, 100% pure cocoa butter with 72% concentration of beans. In the boutique, you'll find both the great classics and original creations. The passion and expertise of these artisan chocolatiers have made them a name in the industry.

For almost 20 years now, Sandy has been welcoming you to his cellar, just a stone's throw from Les Halles. Here, you'll meet an experienced sommelier who will guide you through the world of wine. Selected directly with the producers, the wines come from France and beyond, with a preference for those from Languedoc and Burgundy. You'll also find a range of spirits, Cognac and Pineau, beers and Champagne.

The Un air de thé tea house boasts over 270 products, including grand cru, premium and organic teas from the finest origins, as well as naturally scented teas, rooibos, herbal teas and infusions. It organizes events and tasting workshops around tea: the 6 colors of tea, green tea, Oolong tea, or more surprisingly, the marriage of tea and cheese. Un air de thé is also a school that trains tea-testers. The idea is to taste teas in the same way as oenologists, in order to improve or transform them.

This cellar and tasting room looks great on the forecourt of this bright, residential neighborhood. A beautiful exhibition and above all a beautiful cellar with the expert and professional advice of François, an epicurean as it should be! Wines from near and far, and a surprising collection of Portuguese wines, rare in the Basque country. One of the cellar's specialties is a selection of local charcuterie boards, prepared for tasting and discovery evenings.

It's this recipe, with its secrets of crunchy cabbage topped with a light, airy cream, developed throughout the day, that has made the Dunes Blanches "success story". Combined with raspberry, pistachio, strawberry and other flavors, this light cabbage can be enjoyed at any time of day. This sweet treat can be enjoyed in Bayonne, Paris, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Cap Ferret, Biarritz and... Saint-Jean-de-Luz. And ephemeral versions with limited-edition seasonal fruits.

A 2017 winner of Réseau Entreprendre Aquitaine, Oven Heaven is a collective of artisans founded by two brothers, one a pastry chef and the other a roaster. While the workshop is in Bègles, the store is in Bordeaux. We used to come here for the specialty coffees and superbly flaky viennoiseries. But since September 2022, the name and decor have changed to make way for Goûtu, a new hype address on the Cours de la Marne. It's a great place to enjoy a sandwich or a slice of pie, and a pastry of course! And always with a good cup of coffee, of course!

The madeleine of your childhood... Maison Teulier has recreated it! And many other madeleines are made here, as well as breads of all kinds and with different flours (rye, corn, etc.), "homemade" viennoiseries, plump croissants and chocolatines (pains au chocolat for some), muffins, brioches and so many other sweet treats. Pastries include seasonal fruit tarts, maxi-baba au rhum, paris-brest, tiramisù and mille-feuille. Savoury break too, with cold snacks and daily and seasonal dishes.

The world of beer has undergone a silent but delicious revolution in recent decades. In Pau, La Craft-Pyrénées emerged in 2022 and offers a menu focused on quality, taste and craftsmanship. The brewery likes to propose compositions with unusual ingredients, special yeasts, and unique brewing processes to create beers that are out of the ordinary. From hoppy stouts to exotic fruit beers, nothing is out of the ordinary! A selection that has won over the many palates of Palais beer lovers! To be enjoyed in the restaurant, on the terrace under the arcades of Place Gramont, or to take home.

Attention all chocolate lovers! Hugues Gaudet has not one, but 2 boutiques, or rather a 100% chocolate workshop. Here, you won't find any pastries, but chocolates in bulk or in boxes, snacks, beggars and numerous chocolate bars, including for diabetics. You'll love the chocolate ball that melts in contact with hot milk, releasing a marshmallow teddy bear, the Dax bullring medal to take home as a souvenir, and the P'tit Landais ball cone. Snacks are also available.

This is the story of an artisan bakery-pastry shop specializing in tourtières made with Armagnac (formerly Pastis Gascons). With apples, prunes, raspberries and blueberries, pears and chocolate... Pâtissier Gascon tourtières can be plain or filled with a variety of fruits. Something for every gourmet! Flour from the regional Gers Farine mill, Armagnac from the Samalens distillery in Laujuzan, red fruit from the Les Framboises du Tursan producer in Bahus Soubiran... Here, everything is homemade with local produce.

This charming 5 hectare estate, located in the Pyrenean foothills not far from Pau, is owned by the Arraou family. With a production that has recently left the Jurançon appellation, these talented winegrowers have taken their biodynamic approach and have launched a pure vinification without any input. In this eco-responsible winery, new experiments are developed such as the ovoid vat made of limestone and clay inspired by the ancient Roman jars and which allows an optimal micro-oxygenation. Sweet, mellow, dry, maceration or natural sparkling white wines are produced... With a particular focus on the Argile cuvée, which has already seduced the world's greatest tables.

Avenue de Verdun in Biarritz is gradually becoming the avenue for gourmets and other gourmands! Fromagerie Les Affinées, now established, is part of the seraglio. José Luis and his team of professionals offer cheese favourites of the moment and French nuggets to whet your taste buds. More than 100 local products and artisanal skills are on display, not forgetting the inevitable charcuterie such as Iberian ham, and regional wines to accompany your "apéro plage" plate or your mixed platter to share.

La Cave des Rochers de Recoux is a wine shop located in Soyaux, Charente. It offers a wide selection of wines and spirits from different wine-growing regions such as Bordeaux, Burgundy, Côtes du Rhône, Loire, Beaujolais, Languedoc Roussillon and Champagne. Wine lovers can discover both classic and surprising nuggets. The owner, Valérie Patarin, has carefully selected these products based on her encounters with winegrowers. La Cave des Rochers offers a range of services, including in-store shopping, in-store collection and delivery.

Le CEP DE VIGNE is a wine shop located in the city. It offers a wide selection of quality wines from different wine-growing regions. Wine lovers will find red, white and rosé wines, as well as champagnes and spirits. The wine shop also offers tastings and personalized advice to help customers choose the wine that best suits their tastes and needs. Wine lovers can therefore take advantage of this place to discover new bottles and enrich their cellar.

Michel Goicoechea is part of a gourmet route that passes through this exceptional Aldudes valley. A visit to the fish farm in this wild setting is a must. Fed on fishmeal-based feed, the trout grow harmoniously. From troutelle to portion or large trout, the beautiful ones are known as "rainbows". Visit and buy in the superb boutique, and find them cooked on the best tables in the Basque Country. Smoked trout, rillettes, terrines, coulis... All original recipes!

A new caterer in Vienna to spoil you! Bare and Jackson organize all kinds of receptions in your place! Whether for an evening with a family or an associative meal, Les Delights des Papilles made your menus and book your home. For example, three menus are offered from 25 € to 50 € per person. You can find the fatty liver with pears, the pheasant stuffed with the trumpets, and the log that is much appreciated by all. Their cuisine is original, inventive and delicious. Here we are in quality, not in the "wholesale". Everything remains fine and our desires are listened to and éxaucées!

Custom roasting, equipment sales and rental, demonstrations... La tasse qui fume... fume! Under the arcades of the Place de la Prévôté, regulars come to stock up on green, black, white, dark or red tea. Mais aussi de tisanes, de cafés moulus ou en grains, de capsules format Nespresso et autres petites gourmandises à piocher sur les étals. Always with the good advice of the house! Il est également possible de profiter de la terrasse et du petit salon climatisé pour déguster les produits de cet artisan torréfacteur.

La Clef des Champs, located in the rapidly expanding Bessines business park, is a spacious and pleasant organic store. Moreover, it is practical and well-stocked with more than 14,000 products, including 5,000 natural care products. Well organized and tidy, you can easily find your way among the many organic fresh products, organic grocery products, natural care products, ecological cleaning products and the culture and well-being section. The store also has an organic tea room to relax in, as well as a treatment room where speakers come.

The owner has selected the production of a few winegrowers, wines that he defends with passion. Famous ones and others that gain from being known. You are in good hands for advice that is as close as possible to your tastes and your budget. A small counter functions as a wine bar for subtle tastings over tapas, and in the same way, a tea room with three coffees and five teas in great vintages. Also on offer is a choice of 70 beers from 19 different countries.

Lucas bakeries and patisseries in the Landes region and in Bayonne in the Basque Country are enjoying well-deserved success, thanks to the quality of their products and their warm welcome. This store, close to the lake, is a must. Some thirty different breads, a dozen viennoiseries, tourtières, croustades, Basque cakes... There are over 70 kinds of cakes and other specialties. Delicious new products: Lucas dessert creams!

In this precious cellar, you'll discover almost 1,000 references of wines and spirits. Whatever your budget, you'll find a quality wine. Armagnacs, cognacs, whiskies, rums and eaux-de-vie take pride of place in a dedicated area. Discover the various wine-growing regions of France and even abroad, since Vins de Vincent has several references. Passionate winemakers are regularly invited. Organic and biodynamic wines and a selection of beers are on offer, some of them rare. 4 wineries in the Basque Country.

Ttotte (pronounced "tiotié", Joseph in Basque) and Stéphanie run this pretty chocolate shop under the arcades of the Splendid. The Maître Artisan Chocolatier, who cut his teeth at the prestigious Maison Pariès, has even opened a second store, La Fabrique de Ttotte, in Saint-Geours-de-Maremne. Specialities include: peanut tuiles, orangettes, chocolate chouchous, croq'maïs... And l'Or de Ttotte, a dark chocolate made from a blend of beans from Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela, combined with the texture of South American brown sugar.