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The lemon in Menton, it is an emblem but in this family workshop-boutique, pioneer of the genre, it is above all a story of passion. You can discover in a modern space, the famous lemon Menton IGP, which is declined in all its forms, from the traditional Limoncello through the citrus wines, jams, canardises or the amazing vodka. The store also offers a nice collection of wellness references. The products offered are all manufactured in an artisanal way. It is possible to order via the website.

Right in the centre of the village, a mill and a very pretty shop adjoining which shelters small treasures. Starting with 100% extra virgin olive oil from the Vaucluse, extracted from hand-picked olives from the village, verdale de Carpentras, also known as aglandau. A natural oil, without preservatives or fruity colouring. On the shelves, traditional Provencal products - fabrics, olive wood, jams, tapenades... - give the replica of the berlingots of Carpentras, liqueur de Frigolet, soaps and other pottery: a host of gift ideas.

This beautiful house of local products gathers the know-how of about forty producers, craftsmen and local artists. You will find gourmet products: honey, chestnut cream, nougats, berlingots, olive oil, beer, wines, farm cheeses, pâtés, tapenades... As for shopping, there is no lack of choice: leather goods, porteries, books, turned wood, santons... Finally, essential oils, wild herbs, floral waters and aromatherapy will delight the amateurs.

This is a very active cooperative with more than a hundred members - cereal growers, market gardeners, breeders - and it also exists in Manosque and Valensole. No intermediaries, ultra-fresh products and flawless traceability at the same price as the producer. Demanding or committed customers can find seasonal fruit and vegetables, dairy and farm products, cold cuts and meats all year round. The approach being also locavore, nothing is produced more than 160 km away. In the fish section, sea bream, sea bass and tuna from La Seyne-sur-Mer are sold vacuum-packed to guarantee the freshness of the product. Practical and well-stocked, the grocery section offers honey, tapenades, olive oils, jams, dried fruits, fruit juices, beers and wines, and organic products. The bread is made by farmer-bakers with their own wheat and small spelt. In short, you can do almost all your shopping at Couleurs Paysannes, and even treat yourself with a bouquet of flowers. Easy to access, the building is well visible from the avenue de La Grande-Bégude, which connects the center of Venelles to the Logissons. The welcome is smiling, the parking is free and every Friday and Saturday, producers come to present their products

No need to think about going to l'Estaque without tasting one of the specialities of the panisses, these small fried chickpea pancakes that can be eaten without moderation. A must for any true self-respecting aperitif from Marseille. In this district of Marseille, they have the reputation of being the best in the world and some do not hesitate to cross the city to get some. Also taste the chichis, these sugar fritters with their incomparable flavour.

The épices of spices is a pure spectacle for the eyes: green, yellow, ochre and red inspire you from recipes to greedy fumets. By entering the premises, you will also find a range of Provençal products that extend from food to the blocs of olive oil.

In this delicatessen, you will find many original products, both savoury and sweet. You are in the heart of gourmet Provence, which has supplied practically everything you will see on the shelves. The shop is, in itself, a real little gem: well-stocked stalls, products highlighted and full of pleasant smells that come to tickle your nostrils. The welcome is as pleasant as the fragrances. The staff will be happy to tell you all about the history and origin of the products on the shelves.

This company, founded in 1982, has excelled for four decades in the production of exceptional terrines and spreads. Pâtés, truffled terrines, anchovy paste, mackerel rillettes, tapenades and sauces, you can get all these good things in the beautiful store open to the public right next to the production workshop. The products are elegantly packaged and convenient for transport and storage. In the store, regional products are sold under the brand name: cookies, syrups and jams in particular.

If Menton rhymes with lemons, lemons rhyme with delicious liqueurs, aperitifs, olive oils and other artisanal products to be discovered in this pretty shop, a delicatessen, which has taken up residence in a former convent in the pedestrian zone of the old town. Beautifully decorated and adorned with a fresco on the ceiling, the establishment works with a dozen local producers and offers delicious homemade limoncellos and many other products made in an artisanal way to come and discover, taste and why not pack your bags.

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.

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 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.

Born from the will of about thirty farmers, craftsmen and artists of the valley of the lower Verdon, this house of country proposes many products manufactured by the people... of the Country of Riez and the surroundings (today about sixty!). You will find olive oil, jams, honeys, biscuits, pâtés, wines, goat cheeses, jewellery, knives, clothes, leather, stoneware, earthenware, santons, lavender essence... and many other good and beautiful things! Beautiful showcase of local know-how, parking is easy on its private car park.