Gourmet products local specialties and wines Provence-Alpes-Côte D'Azur

Mélanie and Thibaut's exclusive specialty is a brillat-savarin with pansy flower. You can order your own cheese platters, with superb decoration to boot. By the way, our cheesemongers came second in the national competition for the most beautiful platter! You'll find cheeses from all over France and the region, farmhouse-made and matured in traditional natural cellars, an ancestral savoir-faire. By reservation, you can enjoy a private tasting, accompanied by wine. You'll also find delicious jellies and confits!

A family affair above all. Emma and Christophe's grandfather bought the land in 1900. Following a fire, he initially focused on growing medicinal plants, before opting in 2002 to grow 2,500 olive trees. The main varieties you'll find here: aglandau, then picholine and also bouteillan, an old tree of the cayane variety. In terms of production, olive oil changes every year depending on the harvest. They also make olive oil-based soaps and Provencal herbal teas. Today, Emma and Christophe run the estate with their children, at the foot of the Garlaban, in the heart of the Aubagne region, a true brand of terroir.

For several centuries, farmers have developed a pastoral activity essentially oriented towards cheese production. All stages of production are carried out in the mountain cheese dairies. In the Dorgane district, several farms are located, notably that of Annie and Gérard Sic who raise goats and dairy sheep. The road stops at 600 m from the farm. Finish on foot! On the spot you can buy all the products of the farm: tommes and cheeses, eggs, vegetables, fruits and jams.

Created by two epicureans who were fed up with bland, carbon-intensive aperitifs, Kif is a new kind of grocery store. You'll find a whole range of aperitif products, spreads and crackers, as well as local wines and beers, to spice up the start of your evening. The approach is zero-waste, with reusable packaging, and eco-friendly in the sense that all the products sold here are regional, sourced within 250 km of the city of Marseille. No more boring aperitifs, with Kif you can simply have them delivered.

The perfumes and fragrances that emanate from this place are simply an invitation to indulge; the products displayed on the shelves: a crime-buster. But if only that were enough! Indeed, when you enter the store, it's an enchantment. A veritable village dedicated to cookies. Regressive and gourmet, you find yourself in the streets of a pretty Provencal village, with its fountain and even its little troquet where you can enjoy a coffee or a chocolate served by the ever-pleasant staff. Delicious and unmissable!

Chez Ninou is the story of Olivier, a cheese enthusiast who converted from the world of transport to open this charming cheese shop in the heart of the Saint-Barnabé shopping district. It's a delightful store with a whiff of the terroir, the biquette and the green pastures. Nearly a hundred references in a rather large space that few cheese dairies in Marseille can boast. Expert, smiling advice from the owner. The loyal clientele since 2021 is not mistaken. Scrupulously selected French and foreign cheeses.

As soon as you enter, your eyes are drawn to the magnificent chocolate fountain. The chocolates on offer are accompanied by a fine selection of teas, original recipes for homemade chocolates and specialities such as chocolate sausages, not forgetting fruit jellies, candied fruits, macaroons... In summer, ice creams and sorbets take over. The master chocolatier likes to share his passion and the origins of his cocoa flavours in workshops and manufacturing courses.

Bruno and Ellen Seignez, joined today by their children Arthur and Laure, welcome you to their vineyard built on an old field where sheep used to graze. In a natural and authentic environment, this passionate couple has chosen sustainable agriculture. Today, a new valley of twelve hectares, "Les pierres blanches", planted with vines and olive trees, has been added to the domain, hosting numerous beehives that produce excellent mountain and lavender honeys, to be discovered at the cellar at the same time as the wines.

Located in the heart of the Saint-Barnabé district, this new patisserie is run by Céline and Christopher, who are as passionate as they are friendly. A duo driven by a passion for doing things well and giving pleasure, you can feel it when you meet them or taste one of the pastries on offer here. Carefully crafted, light, low-sugar cakes without buttercream. Around 8 varieties of pastry to choose from. More on weekends. The choice will be made according to the 100% home-made production. The local clientele is already responding to the light-hearted talent of the house. With the use of fish gelatin, the cakes are suitable for all faiths. A superb address, generous, promising and talented.

Domaine de l'Allamande is a 115-hectare family estate located in Cuers, in the golden triangle of the Côtes de Provence. Taken over by the Quiroga family in 2013, the estate produces authentic, elegant wines with respect for the environment, as evidenced by its ongoing conversion to organic farming. Vincent Quiroga, the 8th generation of young winemakers, is committed to perpetuating the family winegrowing tradition. The wines express the estate's different terroirs, from the schists of Pierrefeu to the slopes of Allamande. It's the ideal place to find terroir wines full of value.

The estate, created in 1974, located at the gateway to the Verdon National Park, extends its 200-hectare vineyard in a sumptuous natural cirque. Developed by the Dieudonné family in the 2000s, it has become the largest estate in the AOC Coteaux Varois appellation in Provence. In 2017, Pascal Debon took over and invested in state-of-the-art equipment to make gourmet and delicate wines. Since July 2019, the estate has been home to the Cantarelle distillery, a Provence gin made exclusively from Provence grapes.

A favorite of Michelin-starred restaurants for over 30 years, this establishment is neither lacking in style nor taste. It offers a wide selection of high-quality goat's, cow's and ewe's milk cheeses. And the gourmet delights don't stop there, as the delicatessen offers a range of delicacies to accompany your cheese finds: charcuterie, salts, foie gras, caviar - everything you need to rediscover the terroir and indulge (or indulge) yourself. Special mention for the warm, smiling welcome. Another boutique is located in the Libération district, at 1 rue Raiberti in Nice.

The elegant Damande boutique is one of the city's most charming stores. A true gourmet concept-store, it offers all kinds of quality products to delight the taste buds, which you can taste on the spot! On the sweet side, cookies, chocolates, chocolate-covered almonds and nougats; on the savory side, olive oils, Camargue rice and salt, and bullfighting terrines. A thousand reasons to indulge! You'll find many regional references, like the famous Petit Duc calissons. The welcome is also exquisite! A delicious address!

Endoume's new ice cream parlour has just arrived, to the delight of young and old alike! First of all, we like the look of the store, with its sleek, modern and inspiring interior. A fine choice of flavors, including buffalo milk ice creams and "full-fruit" sorbets. Milk strawberry, vanilla pecan, caramellia, mint choco or pistachio, sorbets such as green apple, blood orange, mango, white peach or passion fruit. Handcrafted ice creams, sundaes and amazing 6 or 12 scoop boxes to take home. Quality and aesthetics, the kind of address that's been missing in this seaside neighborhood.

Fassy's fougasses are famous in the whole region! Salted with olives, grattons... or sweetened, orange blossom, chocolate, anise, lemon... we love them all! You will also find sacristains, tuiles, oreillettes, navettes, all the sweets of Provence. It is now 6 generations that are transmitted from father to son, the knowledge, the taste of things well done and good ingredients to offer the best. The bakery also offers a large choice of breads and in the summer the home-made ice creams are delicious.

While madeleines originated in Commercy in eastern France, where Madeleine Paulmier invented the recipe in the ^18th century, in the Luberon region of France Émeline has been making hundreds of handmade madeleines every day since 2021, to the delight of gourmets. Crunchy and soft, not too sweet, plain, with chocolate, preserved lemon or almonds, they are shaped like a scallop shell. Émeline sells them at the La Tour d'Aigues and Pertuis markets, but they can also be ordered via her La Luberonnaise website.

The name "BACHO Brewery" comes from the Amerindian language. Loup" is in fact "Bacho", in reference to the Loup river, which flows through the commune where this craft brewery is located. BACHO beers are aimed at all palates, connoisseurs and amateurs alike, and are presented to you in this 160 m² space which includes the boutique, the brewing workshop and the bar for tastings. It's a great opportunity not only to discover production on site, but also to immerse yourself in the creation of a craft beer from A to Z. Nibbles are also available.

Lovers of olive oil will find what they are looking for here: a very pretty shop, superbly decorated, with an incredible choice of quality products, a really pleasant welcome and a particularly instructive visit of the place. On the shelves, you will find olive oils, of course, but also a whole range of derived products, such as culinary preparations, aperitif biscuits or even jams, which are original to say the least. And, of course, it is possible to taste before you decide, but in the end, you fill your basket.

Honey is a family affair with the Browns. No less than five generations have succeeded one another at the helm of this small business that produces a honey that is simply divine. It must be said that the concern for good and local production is pushed to the extreme here: no imports, no cutting... only the product processed on the spot. We're not going to lie to each other, it will be difficult to find better. A piece of advice, before going to the honey house, it is better to make a phone call, because the family is as much as possible on the field to pamper the foragers.

This mill owes its name to its location. In the heart of the land, the Cravenco Mill, literally "daughter of the Crau" in Provencal, has an exceptional terroir. Its oils, regularly awarded: A.O.P. Vallée des Baux silver medal in 2017, A.O.C. Provence gold medal at the agricultural competition in Paris the same year, will always find their place on your table or in your kitchen. In addition to an oil "taste to the old" that he develops for several years, the mill also produces table olives of French origin, tapenades.

These farmers are developing very good olive oil from their harvest. They also sell excellent apples, pears and juices.

A nice bakery on Victor-Hugo Avenue. You will find there, apart from the traditional breads, many special breads. Figura, Miura, Sevillian,Andalusian, sourdough, cereal, wholemeal, flavored with basil or olive oil. Savory or sweet focaccia. A catering bank offers a variety of appetizing sandwiches. Numerous pastries, Viennese pastries, and Marseilles shuttles complete the choice. Finally, there is a grocery and beverage section that can provide many services. No hesitation.

It is here (and not at the abbey) that Frigolet liqueur has been made for nearly 150 years. Taken over by the Inisan family, the distillery produces more than 30,000 bottles per year. The secret lies in the right mix of thirty or so plants that have been macerated in alcohol and the addition of a honey-based syrup. In the small adjoining shop, you will also find pastry specialities made from this liqueur. During the season the distillery can be visited by appointment.

It is a beautiful wine estate that produces gourmet wines, but also quality olive oils. Planted on a hill and bordered by the via Domitia, Dalmeran is a magnificent property, on which Grenache, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cinsault are happily grown. The welcome by the owners is pleasant. They are obviously passionate people who like to share their passion and of course the product of their work. Same thing for the olive oils, declined in green and black. A nice visit in perspective.

It has been nearly half a century since Francis Honoré and his wife, Jacqueline, planted the first trees in their huge fig orchard. At Mas de Luquet, on 12 hectares, dozens of varieties of figs are grown. While Jacqueline concocts sweet and savoury recipes, makes jams and condiments (vinegar, mustard...), Francis uses his baguette to convince amateurs to succumb to the temptation. A couple to meet urgently.

At the very bottom of the rue d'Aubagne, in the part of the Noailles district that is the most dynamic in terms of shops, a brand new ice cream shop has opened, bringing a sweet touch that was missing in the surrounding streets. Born from the adventure of three associates, Mahboule plays with the meeting between good ice cream and the Mediterranean. Like the flavors offered, pistacchiosa, caramel salt of Camargue, hazelnut of Piedmont or stracciatella ... The ice creams are from the Tuscan house Casalini. A treat! In addition to ice cream, delicious waffles and pancakes in winter. Nice place, clear and elegant with a grocery corner. It remains to be seen if the clientele of the neighborhood will respond but the project is beautiful.

Sylvie Thillet offers delicious local products. Starting with dairy products: raw milk, yoghurts and cow's milk cheeses sold directly from the farm. With her son Anthony, she also offers terrines and cold cuts from the farm's pigs. Sale of potatoes produced on the farm as well as all the ingredients to make a delicious raclette. From the producer to our plates, with always as much good mood and pleasure. Sale also at the producer's store of the Carrefour Market of Briançon.

You'll find tasty pastries that follow the seasons, from apple and pear tarts to chestnut pavlova in autumn. Le Futé has fallen in love with the strawberry, raspberry and red fruit pavlova, which you can choose small or large to suit your sweet tooth. Special mention also goes to the marvellous chocolate cake. Everything is homemade, made and processed on site, and the products are fresh and local.

The old Rossignol oil mill, which dates back to 1760, has kept its granite millstones over the years. Today, they stand next to a sophisticated modern machine which ensures the pressing. Only 80 kilos of fruit are needed to leave with the oil. Homemade olive paste and preserves are available on the mill's shelves. Interested individual visitors can ask for a guided tour. The production is on sale in the shop: olive oils, and all the products derived from the olive, including the olive preserve, a home-made recipe...

This must-see place offers a selection of local products and quality cured meats, made in the pure Piedmontese tradition: raw milk cheese, rigatello, reblochon, whole milk yogurt or fresh cheese. La Vacherie prepares your raclette platter and even lends you the machine! The most curious can visit the production workshop and discover the milking of the cows and the feeding of the calves. In summer, you can also find the heifers and calves of the breeder in Mollières, in the Mercantour park.

Christiane has become a beekeeper and harvester, by passion, on the heights of Colmar-les-Alpes. It is better to call her to be sure to find her. On the spot you will have the choice between a sweet mountain honey with floral and fruity flavours, and a lavender honey, one of the jewels in the crown of the range produced on this territory, known for its power and its bouquet. Both are harvested in the hives of the valley, and are a testimony to the richness of a preserved environment.

Voted best cellar in France in 2020 by the RVF, La Part des Anges combines three activities in one place: wine cellar, bistro at lunchtime, and wine bar. The store, which specializes in "natural" and organic wines, lists nearly 300 wines. The sympathetic owner of the place gives his advice and new finds. A few tables are set up at the back of the store so that you can enjoy your wine with a plate of cheese. A delicatessen section also offers olive oils, vinegars, peppers and salts.

You enter this store like a museum, where the minimalist, modern decor plays with wood and metal. Meticulously-crafted shelves display all kinds of olive oils and by-products, inspiring gift ideas and the creation of custom-made baskets. The brand has a proven track record dating back to 1822, when the first olive oil was produced by this house. Since then, the company has come a long way, and the charm of the premises and the quality of the products make it a pleasure to browse in any store (Grasse or Nice).

A new bakery and pastry shop in the heart of Aix between Cours Mirabeau and Place d'Albertas, a challenge today? Lionel, pastry chef for 27 years in a gastronomic restaurant, opens here with his wife Martina a boutique of artisanal products; organic breads, artisanal pastries, quality snacks, everything is made from sustainable and controlled agriculture, that is to say, as local as possible and paid at its fair price. A requirement of ethics and taste without counting the heat of the reception and the service for the more particular orders. Do not hesitate, everything will always be very good and very original. We love it and we run there!

This oil mill built in 1850 has been passed down from generation to generation. Today it is managed by Roselyne, the founder's granddaughter, assisted by her nephew Jean-Luc. As harvesting owners, they run a local olive grove and produce a great PDO oil that has been awarded several times. A small museum shows the flour mill of yesteryear and a video film retraces the stages of the oil mill. In the store, you can taste and buy olive products. Make an appointment to visit: Roselyne can't be at the mill!

Like hotcakes, the number of good cookie spots in the city is on the rise. One of the latest is nestled between rue Paradis and rue Saint-Férreol, in a pretty, modern setting, where the cookies are elegantly presented in the window. From the most classic to the most original, even salted, they are fleshy, greedy and tasty. These sweet treats, baked on the premises, can be taken away for a snack or a treat. The adventure began with delivery and click&collect in the ^8th arrondissement, and now continues with this central boutique accessible to all.

Covering an area of 15 ha, Domaine Les Mûriers is planted with AOP Côteaux Varois en Provence vines. The first rosé wine was produced in 2021, and since 2022, rosé and white wines have been available. Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Rolle grapes are used for the rosés, while the white is 100% single-varietal Rolle. The domaine's wines are full of character. The rosé is almost gastronomic on the palate, while the white is lively and taut. Alexis, who works on the estate, is studying for an oenology certificate at the Université du Vin in Suze-la-Rousse, Vaucluse.

For over 25 years, the Maison des Vins has offered a selection of almost 400 wines in a pleasant boutique. Here you'll find many of the ten appellations that make up the Cassis AOC (Domaine Bodin, Clos d'Albizzi, Domaine de la Dona Tigana...). Wines from Provence (Bandol, Côtes-de-Provence, Coteaux d'Aix) and many other regions of France, as well as a few foreign wines, complete the store's wide selection. You'll also find spirits, beer and local products (delicatessen).

The markets of Provence, with their colorful accents, their flowery smells, and the gossip of the shopkeepers, are all clichés that attract thousands of tourists every year. The market of Eygalières is no exception. It is a very small market, but so typical that one can walk there by simple pleasure. Of course, it will be the occasion to fill up with fruits and vegetables of season proposed by the local producers. You can also find clothes, flowers and lots of gourmet ideas.

The Maillane market is held every Thursday morning on the Place de l'Église. It is a very small market, but so typical that it is worth a visit, if only because it is held in the village where Frédéric Mistral was born. It is mainly food products, sold by local producers, but also clothing and some other non-food products. There are not many exhibitors and the atmosphere is particularly friendly, a bit like the markets of yesteryear. The shadow of Mistral still hangs over it.

This estate includes a 90-hectare vineyard that produces wines of various grape varieties, classified as IGP Alpilles or AOP Coteaux-d'Aix-en-Provence. Nineteen grape varieties perfectly adapted to the stony soils are cultivated. All the wines are certified organic. The cellar is equipped with two concrete egg-shaped vats to perfect the maturation of the exceptional Ludovic Dacla white and rosé wines. His 30-hectare olive grove, also cultivated organically, allows the production of the different varieties of the AOP Vallée-des-Baux-de-Provence.

The AOC Palette is one of the most confidential in France (40 ha in total).The vineyard of Château Crémade extends over 9 ha, at the foot of the Sainte-Victoire mountain. The wines express the richness of the terroir and the know-how of this winegrower, in organic culture. The red and the rosé are made from a blend of grenache, syrah, cabernet-sauvignon, durif, castet, brown fourcat... There are 16 grape varieties in the red and 10 in the white, which is unique in France. Some of these varieties have even disappeared elsewhere. The wines are regularly awarded gold medals.

Opened in 1830, the Brémond confectionery is Aix's first and oldest calisson factory, located at the time on Cours Mirabeau. Brémond calissons are distinguished by their aromas and textures: candied melon, crushed almonds, candied orange and lemon, and the melting/cracking properties of powdered sugar. The company also produces other sweets, including the famous olivettes, chocolate almonds, candied fruits and marrons glacés, as well as savoury products, oils and tapenades. A treasure trove of local gifts!

Every Tuesday from 14 am to 19 pm on the place du Rattle.