Gourmet products local specialties and wines New Aquitaine

This family estate has been producing walnuts, truffles and, for some years now, Domme wine for four generations. All these products can be found in the shop, which also sells well selected local products. In season, every Monday from 7pm, night market at the farm. In winter, stays on the theme of truffles are organized by Nicolas Rauzet. The truffle collection is followed by a gastronomic truffle meal. The family has a gîte in Bouzic.

Chéri Bibi is a natural cellar and wine bar featuring exceptional products and tasty market cuisine based on fresh produce. Every day brings new dishes inspired by the chef's creativity and the market. It's also an excellent wine cellar, offering and advising on natural wines, but not only that: local nuggets such as txakoli and Basque cider await you. You'll also find wines from every region. Gaston Leroux, author of the famous novel of the same name, would fit right in at the counter!

Pau Exotic in Pau is a specialty grocery store that celebrates culinary diversity! Whether you're an experienced cook in search of rare ingredients or simply curious about tasting flavors from around the world, this boutique offers an exciting experience. It's a place where the boundaries of cooking become blurred, where the discovery of culinary cultures becomes an adventure, and where every shelf is an invitation to a gustatory journey. Exotic sauces, fresh vegetables, tropical fruits... An exotic visit that's akin to a trip around the world without leaving Pau, there's no doubt that this place will awaken your senses and broaden your culinary horizons.

Aña offers beautiful local products from short circuits; a store that highlights farm products, all authentic in their production. Organic fruit and vegetables, poultry, duck breasts, sausages, smoked trout, local and farmhouse cheeses. Not forgetting foie gras, duck breast and aiguillettes, apple juice, cider, local wines and an organic bulk section. For celebrations and other family events, gift boxes are designed to suit budgets and can be shipped. This little boutique is a concentrate of local produce.

Hélène welcomes you to her troglodytic delicatessen at the top of the village. She has selected, with taste and high standards, quality products from the region or the world. She offers a beautiful cellar of wines from the Côtes de Gascogne, the Lot or the Bergerac region, spirits and several craft beers. You can find foie gras, pâtés, confits and honey from the Périgord, but also great coffee beans, emblematic teas, olive oils from Provence and Greece, spices... You can travel and stock up on exceptional products

In the heart of the typical village of Guéthary, between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz, La Maison du Fronton is a local grocery-boutique dedicated to showcasing Basque products through a rigorous selection process. From crockery and linen to gastronomy, Caroline and Nicole welcome you and prepare delicious salads, succulent "homemade" sandwiches and, on request, no less tasty tarts and quiches, all made to order with fresh produce. You'll find Ossau-Iraty PDO cheeses, Bellota hams...

Diriart Etxemendybeheria Farm, ("the house at the bottom of the hill") is a beautiful example of authenticity, with respect for traditions in animal husbandry. Respect for hygiene, quality, the environment and the customer. It is in this ancestral farm that the taste for know-how is transmitted, with animals that are born, live and spend the summer in the mountain pastures, and are warm in winter. Maïder and Dominique claim the title of farmers! You must come and taste and take away the beef stews, blanquettes, and other delicacies.

Succeeding his parents, Olivier Dandieu is at the head of this poultry company, which was founded in Brassempouy over 50 years ago. The site includes a slaughterhouse, a cutting room, a production unit for processed and preserved products, and a boutique. Poultry raised in the open air in the Landes and neighbouring départements are processed here: poulardes, guinea fowl, ducks... Not forgetting the star of the show: chicken. Gourmet specialties include pâté Chalossais (30% foie gras), guitteline (duck breast stuffed with foie gras) and duck axoa.

François Delage offers his current catch for direct sale and tasting: sea bream, sole, sea bass and more. His motto: from boat to plate, there are no middlemen. The menu is very short, with only the freshest fish cooked to perfection, but as simply as possible, a la plancha or cut into carpaccio. All dishes are accompanied by a baked potato topped with herb whipped cream and green salad. The tasting room is located on the harbor, with a lovely view of this corner of the basin.

The Basque Country on your plate in the heart of Biarritz with Nathalie and Camille, who know what they're talking about, because this isn't just a store where you buy... You can taste hams, cured meats, appellation cheeses and other local products. There's also a large area devoted to Basque wines, spirits, beers and ciders... From Basque terrines with their jars of peppers to Basque cakes, from tastings with local producers to the making of mixed platters. A colorful grocery store just the way you like it.

Located in the heart of Bayonne, Maïtena, who makes the pastries, and Joëlle, who serves them, offer a range of "homemade" pastries, including the timeless Pavlova, Paris-Brest, Saint-Honoré, mille-feuilles and other tarts of the moment, because here, we work with seasonal fruit, and also ice creams in summer, with a dozen flavors. On the tearoom side, breakfasts and lunch formulas can be enjoyed on the terrace or inside at lunchtime. And on the catering side, hot and cold savory and sweet dishes. An artisanal gourmet address not to be missed in Bayonne.

The monks of Ligugé share with the Carmelite sisters of Niort a recipe whose ingredients (sugar, cream, eggs, flour and almonds) have formed the name of this specialty: the SCOFA. It is a mille-feuille with sheets of meringue pastry, on which cream and chopped almonds are placed. A delightful treat. Made in a square shape and in many formats, its composition seems rich, but it contains only 300 calories per 100 grams. You can find it in the store of the abbey of Ligugé, in the Carmel of Niort, as well as on certain markets.

If you're a fan of Italian cuisine, this is one trattoria you won't want to miss! Take advantage of a stroll through the city center to stop in. It's located under the arcades just a few steps from the Old Port. The welcome is always pleasant, and the shop window is terribly tempting. It's hard to walk past without wanting to go inside. You have two choices: have lunch on site on the small terrace or in the dining room, or take away sandwiches and pasta salads. And don't miss out on the lasagne, homemade focaccia or speck rigatoni! You'll find all these specialties at Chez Basilico in Lagord.

If you're a fan of organic products, this is the address to remember! This store has the double advantage of being located in the heart of town, but also of representing a brand that recently celebrated its 45th anniversary. It's not a very big place, but the shelves are full of products: fruit and vegetables, fresh produce, groceries, drinks... By buying here, you're obviously doing something for the environment, but also for a brand that campaigns " for a happy organic lifestyle, based on thefreedom of each individual to live their own way ". And that's exactly what you'll find in this boutique, with its smiling staff and good advice, as well as value-for-money products.

This patisserie will not leave you indifferent. We invite you to sample our homemade sweets. Pantxika and Stéphane create their own little jewels. Fine apple tarts, Basque cakes, coffee eclairs, lemon meringue tarts, Russe, Saint-honoré... A wide choice of individual or shared pastries, and creations such as the famous Croquembouche or the 10-level pièce montée, designed for weddings, christenings or simply to treat yourself. Aimed at real taste lovers, and a far cry from industrial pastries.

More than 200 m² are dedicated to the discovery of Domaine Brana's eaux-de-vie, liqueurs and wines. And over 1,500 m² dedicated to the distillery with its copper stills. Martine Brana and her brother Jean have designed this sales, tasting and promotion area, with their fruit-based products, including the famous pear, plum and raspberry eaux-de-vie, Espelette pepper gin, organic clementine and citron eaux-de-vie.

Since 1957, this institution has seen 3 generations of the same family pass on their know-how. Fish and shellfish arrive on Thursdays from the La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-de-Luz auctions. On display are tuna, hake, sole, sardines and other fish competing for freshness, as well as shellfish and even snails ready to cook, and lobsters, lobsters and lobster in the tanks... Not forgetting oysters from Marennes and Ile de Ré. New: a delicatessen and counter service for seafood dishes to share.

Antoine Gillet's butchery, delicatessen and delicatessen are all products of controlled origin from the terroir, transformed with talent by Antoine Gillet, who is one of the ambassadors of taste and know-how from his butchery, delicatessen and delicatessen. Here, you'll be captivated by the aromas, presentation and freshness of the meat cuts and ready-cooked dishes produced in the back room. This year, our craftsman, along with his bakery and butcher colleagues, is relaunching the famous Big Benat, a colorful sandwich made in the Basque Country using local produce, to provide a friendly counterpoint to MC Do's Big Mac!

The catering boutique by Marine et Christophe de Citrus has opened its doors to the delight of gourmets! Enjoy the gourmet cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Christophe Grosjean at the CV de prestige... at home. He prepares refined, highly creative, seasonal dishes using fresh, local produce: a choice of starters, main courses and sweet treats; or opt for the Formule with the pan of the day and a dessert. And for a special event (birthday, wedding...), you can also take advantage of his tailor-made service at home or elsewhere.

This community grocery store works with some forty local producers. The aim of the association "Des idées à La boutique d'à côté" is to encourage local, rural, artisanal and cultural development, and to create a place where people can meet and exchange ideas, as well as offering quality products. In this former upholsterer's store, you'll find seasonal fruit and vegetables, bread, honey, jams, cheeses, beer, wine, meat, eggs, a few cosmetics... Local goodness!

Viennoiseries, pastries, snacks... Under the leadership of chef Olivier Ponnou, Ramuntcho has opened Boutique Cho just 40 meters away! This genuine gourmet address, whose reputation was already well established, is run by his wife Pauline. A delicatessen and bakery, Boutique Cho offers classic breads, as well as speciality breads and delicious local pastries. Not to mention a tempting range of puff pastries, tapas and pintxos. One thing's for sure, the colorful display will make your mouth water.

Marc, Anne-Marie, Bruno and Guy, the 4 "Copains des champs", created the shops in Eysines and La Teste-de-Buch with the aim of developing direct sales, short circuits, total traceability of origin and the promotion of the know-how of small producers in the region and sometimes a little further afield. You can buy butchery, charcuterie and poultry as well as trout, vegetables and seasonal fruit, dairy products, groceries, ready-made meals, preserves, wines, fruit juices, etc.

This old wine storehouse from the ^17th century is not only a wine cellar. Behind its window hides a place that we would describe today as vintage, authentic and atypical with its incomparable furniture. Kevin, a born epicurean, has developed a boutique in the warehouse with a wine tasting area, enriched by a delicatessen. Le Sang des Vignes houses more than 500 references of natural French and Spanish wines, with our South-West ambassador who knows each of the vineyards and winemakers directly. Themed wine tasting evenings are organized there.

Marie-Hélène and Christian have been producing delicious farmhouse cheeses for 4 generations, made from raw and whole milk, from the milking of the 22 cows and 300 ewes to the maturing process. They are sold directly at the farm and at the markets of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. Don't hesitate to leave the main road towards the lake to turn right - signposted - and discover this beautiful farm in a green setting. They welcome you at home to taste and buy the white cow's milk cheeses.

Maison Susperregui is an institution in Ascain (1880). Raw materials come from the surrounding area: salt from Salies-de-Béarn, Herriko-labeled flour from the Peyrehorade and Mauléon mills, and the know-how of Alain and his team of artisan bakers. Breads, viennoiseries and pastries are baked every day, not forgetting the unmissable Basque cherry or cream cake. For those with a sweet tooth, don't miss the large doughnuts and many other sweet and savory treats.

For over 16 years, Emilie and Pierre have been raising, processing and producing over 6 tonnes of farmhouse raw-milk cheeses from their 120 goats and 400 ewes. The cheeses are made entirely by hand, using natural products and no additives or preservatives. The cheeses are made and matured on site in approved premises. On the farm, in the store and at local markets, you'll enjoy tasting our tommes, fresh cheeses, plain or flavored with Espelette chili, shallots, crottins, logs or faisselle. 100% local.

You can bring your strawberry back and flip your pear in front of all the delights of Philippe and Angélique, here we speak fruit and reinvent them to leisure! They are mainly derived from local agriculture, without adding sugar or preservatives, and they are used for the development of a particularly inspired craftsman. Fruit juice and compotes, of course, but also jams, frozen, chutneys and fruit pasta await you and are exceptional. Without exaggeration, we love bold, exquisite and rare mixtures like the honey-pumpkin compote and green tomatoes, nashis purée, apple pear, chutney apples, dried apricots, P 'tites Béarnaises to exotic fruit or ginger… to vegetables! The food truck is well known for Palois. In the castle park, his creations are tasted in the afternoon with waffles and home pancakes, handcrafted cookies, ice cream and a good coffee or tea. A gourmet break that we advise you, if only to discover the second life of these fruits that delight the papillae. A great success that the opening of the shop in December should reinforce!

Nicolas, a native of Arcangues, trained with some of the best, from Paris at La Table de Pierre aux Platanes with Arnaud Daguin (Michelin-starred) to Biarritz via the Moulin d'Alotz (also starred)! His CV is glowing, and rather than open a restaurant, he preferred to deploy his talent as a caterer in Ascain. He also caters for family events such as christenings, weddings and themed evenings in the region, offering tailor-made services.

Crèmerie Laminak is the place to be for gourmets-gourmands. With cheeses from the four corners of France and a focus on local producers. Here, there's no room for the industrial; it's all about authentic products made according to the rules of the art. Raw-milk ewe's milk, farmhouse Ossau-Iraty AOP from Saint-Pée, organic Ossau-Iraty, raw-milk tomme from Arradoy, farmhouse Basque camembert made from raw ewe's milk, goat's crottin, farmhouse blue cheese, and more. And order a mixed charcuterie-cheese platter to share with friends or family.

Oyster growers for five generations, Maison Ancelin is renowned for its range of five special, top-of-the-range oysters: the Royale, the Généreuse - very fleshy -, the Gourmande - firm and crunchy -, the Délicate - smaller and more delicate - and the Cocktail - the event favorite. These shellfish can be enjoyed in a variety of ways: raw with a drizzle of lemon or a few shallots, accompanied by a crépinette or hot.

Daniel's specialty? Pork from Gascony and raised in the open air, thank you! In the small processing workshop, the meat gives rise to specialties based on the recipes of yesteryear: cured meats, charcuterie, preserves and fresh meat are available for direct sale either in the store in Salies-de-Béarn or at the farm, which you can visit. A 100% natural production which includes confits, liver pâté, blood sausages, confit sausages, gure amatxi, stuffed pork shank... The ham is the noble piece, its quality is exceptional with a softness and a subtle flavor of hazelnut, it reflects perfectly the gustatory qualities of the Gascon pig.

Ready to embark on a surprising journey? Welcome to Avenue de la Plage, in this movie set where an old boat has run aground. This is where three funny pirates have decided to stop and brew beers with evocative names: Diabolito, Jolly Roger, Bourre-pif... These guys are not kidding when it comes to selecting the ingredients and they have a lot of imagination to create original recipes. To fully appreciate the flavor of these beers, you must meet the crew and visit the brewery. So, let's get to it!

La Laiterie Paloise is a temple to the Béarn cheese-making tradition and the production of high-quality dairy products. This artisanal dairy perpetuates the region's gastronomic heritage, producing cheeses and yogurts to delight every palate. From "Tomme de chèvre made in Pau" to "Etivaz" (a cousin of Swiss Gruyère) and "Crottin de chèvre", the passion and know-how surrounding cheese make this a must-visit destination for lovers of dairy products and those wishing to discover the richness of local flavors. A visit to Laiterie Paloise is an opportunity to taste authenticity made in Béarn.

Authenticity, flavors... Virginie is the inspiration! A welcome that reflects her passion for chili and its variations. She explains with simplicity and legitimacy (she is a producer and knows the subject) all the production chain, from planting to harvesting, from drying and grinding to obtaining Espelette chilli powder. An impressive range of pure and derived products, including organic ones. Also local productions: honey, Basque cookies, foie gras, Irouléguy wines and a beautiful range of coffees, teas, herbal teas.

Created in 1999, SICA Bio Pays Landais brings together over 60 certified organic fruit and vegetable producers from Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées. Opened in December 2016, Panier Biologique is a drive that lets you pick up your order. All you have to do is create an account, then choose your basket according to the season: "basket of the week", "gratin" (sweet potatoes, potatoes, cauliflower...), "baby", etc. Vegetables are billed by the bunch, unit or weight. You'll also find grocery products!

Maison Saint-Jean, a traditional cookie factory located in Ibarron, just outside Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, has become an institution thanks to its biscuit-making expertise. Since 2010, Valéry and his pastry chef have been making ever more Basque Country cookies. Savoury and sweet versions are produced in-house and on site, as the workshop is adjacent to the store. You can taste and buy these cookies directly from the workshop.

In the orchards of the Monein region, it grows and flourishes in the sun of the Jurançon region, which gives it a beautiful intense yellow color: the Roussanne peach is a real treasure and you absolutely must taste it! Today it is one of the emblems of the local terroir and at the cooperative dedicated to it, you will find the best of the productions of about fifteen members. Sold in trays, it colors the summer and inspires the recipes because, on the spot, it is declined in compotes, jams, nectar of peach or even oreillons in syrup.

With an estate of 60 hectares of Fins Bois and Petite Champagne vines, bordered by the Charente river and cradled by a family history, it's a pleasure to discover the Moisans distillery, its 12 stills, its ageing cellars and the mansion where visitors are welcomed.

They sell their signature cognacs on site or online: DEAU Cognac, Roland Bru Cognac and Cognac Moisans. Their expertise also extends to blending and maturing spirits, and their wine list includes pineau and a range of cocktails.

Brunch includes savory dishes, pastries and sweet treats, all homemade. Advance reservations are recommended.

The world-famous brand has always inspired emulation! And it's in the Basque Country that we find this refreshing drink, Euskola, the Basque and artisanal version, much less sweet than the international version, thanks to a recipe developed to obtain a cola based on natural aromas. Euskola is available in several sizes, as well as in a sugar-free version. This local cola is best served chilled, with citrus slices and ice cubes...

The Sagaspe family has been raising ducks, calves and chickens on their farm near Mauléon for 3 generations. A very cosy and attractive boutique, with over 50 duck products: foie gras, confits, magrets, sublime foie gras pâtés and ready-made meals. All guaranteed free from preservatives, colorants and additives. You'll also find jams, wines and other local specialities. Present at markets in Mauléon, Tardets and Navarrenx. 100% Basque know-how, with Sylvie and Céline offering you a warm welcome.

Lovers of traditional breads and gourmet pastries? Laure and Nicolas, a four-handed duo, express artisan know-how. Their success has been confirmed by the number of visitors. The bakery offers 20 types of bread, including cereal, rye and old-fashioned, as well as viennoiseries, cookies... and snacks such as croque-monsieur, quiches and daily pizzas. In the pastry department, Basque cakes, XXL meringues, multiple verrines and confectionery, all homemade goodness!

In addition to his apprenticeship in the family patisserie, David Lemée has almost 20 years' experience. After Granville, Rennes, Valence and Saint-Sever, he set up his laboratory in Serres-Gaston en Chalosse. Here, he works with Valrhona chocolate, particularly the grands crus. In the area, he doesn't go unnoticed. For chef Michel Guérard, he created an armagnac-verbena-lime chocolate. Ballotins, bars, spreads and ice creams can be found at the main markets, farmers' markets, Christmas markets and in various retail outlets.

La Tour des Vinsin Urrugne is a simply and modestly exceptional wine cellar! Don't hesitate to ask Sébastien for his expert advice. The guardian of this treasure trove, he is a true expert guide to taste and the skilful alchemy between food and wine, champagnes and spirits. His knowledge of the products, sourced directly and without intermediaries from local and national producers, is also exceptional. The store is very well organized and laid out to facilitate your choice. A true paradise for wine lovers!

This ^16th-century building is set in exceptional surroundings just a stone's throw from the heart of Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry. There's nothing to miss except the ocean, which remains within easy reach. Hills, meadows, pastures and ancestral farms nearby: a real picture postcard, with the added welcome and friendliness of Peio and Sandrine and their adorable little daughters. And their expertise in making ewe's milk cheese, black pudding and Basque pâté. The farm store is an integral part of your stay. An ideal location for a farm stay.