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

Make Saint-Pierre de Méjans your wine tourism stopover in the Luberon, where viticulture has a long tradition. Jean-Marc and Wendy Gobbi, the new owners, have restored this fortified ^12th-century Benedictine priory to its former glory by developing the 13-hectare vineyard. The wines - which have won medals at competitions in San Francisco and Houston - come in powerful reds, lively rosés and delicate whites. Honey, olive oil and lavender are available on site.

Situated on the southern slopes of the pre-Alps, between 438 and 580 metres above sea level, the 253 hectares of the estate benefit from a privileged location. All unnecessary chemical treatments are excluded and different varieties of olives are present on the estate. The olives are harvested in rotation to produce an oil, l'Or de Taurenne, AOP Provence. Six other oils are also produced: four monovarietal (bouteillan, petit ribier, aglandau and frantoio), one "old-fashioned taste" oil and one oil flavoured with lemon.

Isabelle's oils are just like her: full of vigour and very fruity! It must be said that she pampers her 4,000 olive trees of the Aglandau and Bouteillan varieties: reasoned treatments and olive picking with a feeler. Since 2006, she has her own mill in order to fully control her production of unfiltered PDO Haute-Provence, which gives it an incomparable texture. Her olive oil has already won a gold medal at the Concours National des Huiles de France in Nyons. Call early in the morning at the mill to be sure of its presence!

Located outside the village, Moulin de la Coquille presents exclusively the produces of the estate. On the 35 hectares property, the olives are crushed during 24 hours after their harvest. It results in an unfiltered olive oil of protected designation of origin of Vallée des Baux-de-Provence. It is sold in can or in bottle, whose rather retro label will inevitably seduce you. And for a unique experience, the mill offers you to collect the olives and leave with "your" oil under your arm.

Created in 1910, the Hameau des Vignerons is the third largest cooperative winery in the Var, with some 600 hectares of vines, including no less than 460 in AOC Côtes-de-Provence and some 200 hectares in Vin de Pays. A range of aromatic wines, in the three colors (white, rosé, red), reveals a great wealth of flavors. The Boutique du Hameau welcomes the public for wine tasting and sales. This is the ideal place to learn about the wines of the area!

Les Délices de La Ciotat is a top-quality delicatessen where every product has been meticulously selected by the owner, a true enthusiast for good, and even very good, food. Local spirits and rums (Maison Ferroni, Les Canailles, Manikou...) are particularly worth discovering, as are bulk coffees, roasted in La Ciotat, and a whole range of preserves and spices from around the world. You'll also find superb gift boxes and, of course, local wines and craft beers to wash down your victuals.

A nice little grocery store in the heart of the village offering all the best products of the region. Recently taken over, it has been redesigned and the farm products are well highlighted. Vegetables from local producers, cheeses, honeys, cookies, artisanal beers and olive oil. Everything you find here is of high quality, ideal to fill your basket before leaving the region or simply for your lunches on the go while walking in the gorges. The manager herself produces products that she sells here.

With two locations in the Panier district, the Vanille Noire ice cream parlour has been a sensation in Marseille for some years now. With its original creations (Beyrouth night, incredible), creaminess and genuine originality, we highly recommend a stopover. The value for money is excellent, and the ice creams and sorbets are handcrafted with passion. An adventure that began during a trip to New York for the creator of Vanille Noire, and continued in Marseille, much to our delight!

Since 1957, Coquillages Henry has been delighting Marseillais with seafood, shellfish and crustaceans of impeccable quality and freshness! Here's one of Marseilles' specialists in "open" take-away platters. Bouzigues and Bouchot mussels, Gillardeau and Isigny special oysters, as well as oysters from Ireland, a beautiful product with guaranteed freshness. In season, clams, sea urchins, razor clams, violets, clams, whelks, crabs, as well as cooked or live lobsters and lobsters to order. We also offer delicatessen seafood and luxury canned goods. On-site tasting of seafood platters and specialties.

Aux Tours du Goût is a sign that announces its color by proclaiming itself as a "quality house". Here, we work with products with an established reputation such as farm lamb from the Pays d'Oc or Blason Prestige Limousin beef. Run by a young team (the owner is less than thirty years old), as friendly as dynamic, this store also offers home-made charcuterie, ready-made meals and other special butcher's preparations that can be ordered directly by telephone. There is a very nice catering department.

For fans of sweet treats, two stores are better than one! In these establishments, a profusion of sweets awaits you: mignardises, macaroons, cakes, pastries, chocolates... Each creation is a symphony of flavors, where simple ingredients blend harmoniously with shimmering colors. This family-run business relies on surprising textures, aromas and shapes to stand out from the crowd. Enjoy these creations on the terrace.

Former sommelier, then restaurant manager, Jocelyn Desbands knows the world of gastronomy and wine well. After 13 years at the head of the Nicolas boutique in Saint-Raphaël, he has been working on his own since spring 2012. He offers a range of carefully selected products and provides personalized advice. His expertise translates into a permanent search for nested products, discovered during trips to meet atypical and renowned winemakers. He also organizes numerous wine evenings.

This little store on the Quai des Sardiniers sells products from Lou Mujou, the Provençal name for the muge (or mullet). Anchoïade, monkfish liver confit, rouille, pistounade and, of course, the company's emblem, poutargue, the Provencal caviar made from mullet roe... all made on site. The managers are happy to offer advice on how to prepare it. And to discover the different stages of production, the young couple open the doors of their cannery once a month, from July to September.

Here is a beautiful shop held by Audrey, which abounds in local and/or organic products. Honey, jams, syrups, cookies, cereals, olive paste, tea, wine, poichichade, gingerbread... enough to bring back some souvenirs of the Vesubian gastronomy in your suitcases. Le Petit Futé was tempted by an aperitif made with wine and elderflowers, produced by the farm Le Mérinos in Utelle. You will also find essential oils, cosmetics and local crafts. Moreover, Audrey serves you coffees, teas and cold drinks on the terrace.

Here is a very pretty store, in the heart of a 12th century troglodyte site where you will be given many tips to naturally cure all your ailments. Thanks to a rigorous selection of essential oils, vegetable oils, candles, incense and feng shui decorations, you will find your well-being and your zenitude. Among the new features, the soothing power of Bach flowers, but also a room dedicated to spirituality, with its relaxing fountains. A place full of serenity for nature and medicinal plants lovers!

Since 1958, this cheese factory has been making and selling the famous Banon, a PDO cheese, as well as a wide range of fresh and mature goat's cheeses. The milk is collected, the cheeses are made and matured by the masters of the place, in order to preserve the authenticity, the subtlety and the flavour of yesteryear. It is this know-how that you will come here, in the middle of nowhere on the road to Apt, to share and why not learn how to fold the famous Banon cheese in its chestnut leaf case. On the spot a film will explain you the manufacture of cheeses.

Come to La Cavale to discover the Luberon through organic wines, olive oils and honey, reflecting the vision of Paul Dubrule, its owner. In the magnificent cellar, you will have the possibility of tasting the wines or of taking a guided tour of the cellar. You will be able to stroll through the store, offering a diverse range of wine and spirits from around the world. You will also have the possibility to have a drink on the terrace in the heart of the Luberon accompanied by local sweet or savory specialties.

The distillery has been based on Barthelasse Island, in the heart of the orchards, since 1957. Renowned for its Williams pear eau-de-vie, the company perpetuates the tradition of trapped pears, hanging thousands of carafes in the pear trees between mid-May and mid-July every year. Since 2011, Emmanuel and Béatrice have been at the helm of Manguin; while continuing to enhance the house's expertise, they have created new spirits: Caraxès - a blend of pear eau-de-vie and old Caribbean rums - Bourbon Barrel, Oli Vodka and Pastis d'Avignon.

This new wine cellar arrived unexpectedly in December 2022, but once you've stepped through the door, it lives up to all its promises. At the helm is Maxime Agostini, a young wine enthusiast who left the region for a few years to work in the capital, where he honed his wine knowledge, and returned to Marseille to realize his dream of opening his own wine cellar. The advice is expert, with a pleasantly relaxed tone. A fine selection of regional, French and foreign wines. In an unusual move for Marseille, Maxime Agostini sells quite a few Greek wines, having specialized in the field for several years. An opportunity to make new discoveries. As well as wine, spirits and champagne.

Olive oil, its history and its production are a matter of passion. It is even a family history. The welcome is pleasant, the place is really worth a look: an old Provencal farmhouse planted in the middle of Alphonse Daudet's country. Of course, the oils from the mill are made from the four varieties of olives that make up the Vallée des Baux-de-Provence PDO. You can visit the mill and take part in tasting workshops.

For 3 generations, the Laiterie du Col Bayard has been offering the very best our mountains have to offer, with an incredible choice of over 120 artisanal cheeses, 40 of which are produced in-house. We start with home-made cheeses, made from cow's, goat's, ewe's or mixed milk. For a real taste of the region's finest products, gourmets can head to the restaurant for its famous cheese cart or delicious tourtons du Champsaur. One of the region's most gourmet stops.

Thierry Yernaux is a goat breeder and cheese producer with raw milk of stamped chèvre AOC, but also tommes and even svon to goat milk. You can find the operation on the old RN 100 between Mane and St Michel the Observatory at the level of Château de Sauvan, at 1,5 km of track.

Since 1877, this factory has been reproducing the ancestral gestures of making an Arles sausage with an inimitable taste and flavour thanks to its recipe composed of lean pork and beef meat mixed with pork fat, sausage meat, Provencal herbs and spices, to which a dose of red wine is added. And in the delicatessen you can choose the drying process that suits you best. You can no longer visit the workshop, but a DVD is on sale and will give you an overview of the different operations required to make it.

In summer, the streets of Arles can turn into a real furnace. So what better way to beat the heat than with a sorbet made from fresh fruit? Gourmandise and lightness are Soleileils' winning formula. Ideally located near the Place du Forum, this ice cream parlour offers a wide choice of ice creams and sorbets, with something for everyone! Not to be outdone, the flavors change with the seasons. And all served with a smile! Vanilla and melon!

The Cours Saleya is one of Nice's hottest spots, not least for the markets that run its length. The flower market, classified as an exceptional market in France by the Conseil National des Arts Culinaires, is a must-see, with its stalls of colorful, fragrant flowers under striped hangings. The more traditional fruit and vegetable market offers excellent local produce. The flea market and night craft market feature vintage items, bargains, rarities and a wide range of expertise.

It is a very beautiful cellar, located in a place full of history. Château Romanin produces a wine of character unanimously acclaimed, in white, red and rosé. But, in addition to the product, the discovery of the place is also worth it. You can feel the passion of the staff and their enthusiasm is felt throughout the visit. Of course, tastings and explanations are on the program and the store, perfectly staged, is at your disposal to make your purchases. Last but not least, the wine is raised in biodynamic culture.

A true Carpentrassian institution, the Jouvaud house opened its doors in 1948! A longevity that is no stranger to this family passion - 3 generations in succession - for quality, inventiveness... and gourmet food! Over the years, the range has grown and diversified, from macaroons to rocailles (sublime meringues with roasted hazelnuts caramelized inside). The decorative objects selected by Nicole and her daughter Maïe find a nice resonance with the sweetness of father and son.

A sincere wine activist, adept at gentle winemaking and resolutely against traumatic methods, Marcel Richaud makes his wines with as much talent as passion. Wines of pleasure worked with the greatest respect. The estate's flagship cuvée remains L'Ebrescade, named after a high hillside. This wine, at once elegant, powerful, silky, with aromas of ripe fruit, pepper and spices, has great ageing potential. Other vintages are available, including one, in a nod to his other passion, the delta plane: the Terre d'Aigles.

"We don't spread our jam, we eat it with a spoon". At Maison Octave, jams are made the old-fashioned way, in large copper cauldrons. A know-how that earned José-Christophe Fernandez the title of best jam maker in France. No less than fifteen varieties are offered, including the famous pink apricot of Provence. You can also taste sublime orange-lemon marmalades, and candied apricots during the festive season, at Christmas and Easter. And beware, the shop closes at 5pm, it would be a shame to find the door closed.

Created in 1897, the Cave de Visan brings together 120 members, all winegrowers in the heart of the Enclave of the Popes in the northern part of the southern Rhône Valley. A space is dedicated to the tasting of wines, Côtes-du-Rhône and Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Visan. The range includes ten or so cuvées, very aromatic white and rosé wines, very fine reds and a range of organically grown wines; the emblematic cuvée Notre-Dame des Vignes.

Located in Correns, the^first organic village in France, the Latz family estate covers 32 hectares of vines with an average age of 17 years. Certified Ecocert since 1995, the organic wines respect the environmental biodiversity. The estate is composed of several types of soil, a complexity that allows us to offer three vintages in the three colors, Licorne in Côtes de Provence PDO, Les Trois Frères in Côtes de Provence PDO and A Lisa in Vin de Pays du Var PGI. A cuvée "Si, fines bulles rosé" is also vinified in traditional method.

The estate stretches over 4 km, along the coast, with 68 hectares of vines and 23 hectares of olive trees. The rosé, red and white wines are pure gourmet moments. As for the olive oils, they are of great clarity, aromatic and persistent in the mouth. Be sure, the majestic shop will not leave you indifferent. From the Easter holidays onwards, Café Léoube, located on the Pellegrin beach, offers a beautiful Mediterranean cuisine, mostly made from organic products and vegetables from the garden.

Just an hour from Nice, head for the medieval village of Beuil les Launes. Before or after your visit to the honey house, take the opportunity to walk around and try to see marmots. In the store next to the extraction and transformation workshops, you can taste the different kinds of honey (mountain, Provence, lavender, bramble, thyme...) as well as the derived specialties: nougats, gingerbread or beeswax candles. Products to be found on the market of Valberg all year long.

Established in 1983, Jean-Philippe Mandard handed over the keys to the hive in 2022 to Jean, who continues the work of his mentor (who is never far away). Little has changed in the artisanal production, which is as rich as ever, with 3 Label Rouge varieties: lavender, fine lavender and Provence all-flower. In all, 13 honeys, the quality of which is the culmination of artisanal know-how handed down through several generations of beekeepers. The website is fascinating, with images showing the different stages in the production process.

Just 5 minutes from the city centre, opposite Avignon and in the enchanting rural setting of the Barthelasse Island with a sublime view of the Doms rock and the Avignon bridge, Bernard Cappeau's farm offers you seasonal produce grown on site all year round. Strawberries, apricots, peaches, pears, apples, melons and plums. Vegetables of yesterday and today, nearly ten varieties of tomatoes, zucchini flowers on request, and even thanks to some agreements with other local farmers, eggs, goat's cheese..

12 km north of Aix-en-Provence, on the road to Luberon, the Château du Seuil, built in the 13th and 17th centuries, is one of the most beautiful architectural achievements in this region. With a surface area of about 50 hectares and entirely located in the AOP Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence area, the Château du Seuil's vineyard spreads over the southern slopes of Trevaresse between 350 and 450 m in altitude. It thus benefits from a lot of sunshine and the Mistral that promotes the good health of the vines. All the wines of the estate are available for tasting and commented by a team of professionals every day of the week in a unique and welcoming setting.

This pretty little wine-growing estate in Lorraine worked with the family produces quality Provence wines in rosé, white and red to discover in the cellar.

The vineyard of Jean and Patricia Laponche, producers and harvesters, extends over 30 hectares of sandy-stony soil made up of rhyolite pebbles, on the edge of the Esterel, a terroir that enhances the taste and specificity of the wines. Their wines, in all three colors, are renowned and regularly win medals at the Concours Général de Paris. You can find them in the store. A reception room, the old stone sheepfold, with a 350^m2 terrace at the foot of the vineyards, is at your disposal for the organization of your events.

Graziella welcomes us to discover Olivier Beltramini's creations, such as the chocolate cake made with homemade spread and coconut. It must be said that for 30 years this tea room, pastry shop, ice-cream parlour, chocolate maker has no longer had its regulars. Who hasn't tasted its Sisteronese brioche, chocolates, pure butter pastries, panettone and home-made ice creams? All homemade with rigorously selected products. Don't leave without a jam like the one with lemon-fennel or pumpkin spices. What a pleasure!

Le Mas de Cayol is a boutique located in Les Baux-de-Provence. They offer a wide range of Provencal products such as olive oils, olives and spreads, cosmetics, local produce, olive wood and wines. They also offer a drive-through and delivery service.