The best grocery stores Rhône-Alpes

Nicole Boulet, recently joined by Jocelyne Didou, chose in 1999 to raise 60,000 petit gris snails on her farm. She also grows her own vegetables and fruit to make her own organic products. Of course, there is the traditional snail for the holidays, but also a whole range of snailines for the aperitif. We recommend the recipe with lentils from Saint-Flour to garnish cherry tomatoes. A must visit (by appointment)!

Jean and Jeremy run a store dedicated to 100% ethical products for the aperitif. Their commitment: to offer quality products, to favor organic, reasoned, local or at least French products. You can buy peanuts in bulk, spreads, chips from Aveyron, lemonades from Vercors... but also wines, beers and spirits. The two companions propose trays to compose with cheeses, delicatessen, dried fruits and chips, nicely presented in big spruce boxes made for them by a craftsman of the Jura.

The company, founded by the Rolland family, began in 1998 with the artisanal production of génépi liqueur, then expanded over the years to create other plant- and fruit-based liqueurs. On-site, the Les Clarines store sells the spirits produced by the liqueur factory, as well as artisanal products from the Pays de Savoie region, such as jams, charcuterie, cheeses and honeys.

A friendly team welcomes you in a Zen atmosphere, which goes with the spirit of the store. If the words boulgour, brown, tofu or millet are somewhat abstract for you, do not hesitate to ask for advice from the staff, we will be happy to answer you. They are all passionate and willing to share their approach with you. Here you will find many products, always in organic version, obviously since the Bread Tree is part of the Whole network: food products (fresh, vacuum, bulk, frozen, cut), but also cosmetics, hygiene, maintenance, ecological and eco-habitat products. Don't miss the book book on organic culture… ideal for walking and learning. One corner of the store is designed for children.

Every year, the first weekend of September, the eco-biological Fair in Aurillac.

During the summer of 2022, the unmissable Salaisons du Sancy was taken over by Michael Vaufrey. Coming from a family of pork butchers and a professional in the retail sector, he has completely redesigned and expanded the store. There is a grocery section, home-made charcuterie offered by the pork butcher Pascal Tournadre, ready-made meals, a special wine, beer and liquor section. The faithful customers can be reassured, the salting remains the main activity and the quality is always present. Tastings and open days will be organized.

With the arrival of spring, we wanted to add some sunshine to your tastings. We discovered this new Italian delicatessen, which has awakened our taste buds. Cooking enthusiast Edgar invites you to enjoy a slice of pizza, arancini, fresh pasta or lasagne. Real homemade preparations made daily on site. A wide choice of products awaits you, including coffee beans, olive oil, sauces and wine, as well as cheese and charcuterie platters.

When you think of Malleval in Lyon, you think of high-quality food and drink. A veritable gourmet treasure trove for 155 years, Malleval is home to many treasures. To discover them, let yourself be guided by smiling and efficient experts who will explain the origin of the products, their composition and all the ways to use them. The oldest and finest cellar in Lyon, with over 5,000 bottles - wines, spirits and beer - Malleval presents delicious artisanal products in all categories: an excellent selection of olive oils, beautiful non-alcoholic bottles, from condiments to fruit juices, from condiments to Mariage Frères teas. Pleasures to share.

The raviolis everyone knows. But which raviolis do you eat? Direction Maison Rambert, this craft business established since more than twenty years on a genuine "ground of raviolis" at the bottom of Vercors, near Saint-Marcellin (fast connection from Grenoble by A49). La Maison Rambert obtained the title of master craftsman in 1987. Patrice and Gilles Rambert manufacture raviolis of tradition according to an original recipe of their grandmother. Traditional raviolis, with the goat expenses, the bleu of Sassenage and true Marcelline are tasted out of aperitif or main course. For gourmet pleasures and the desire for discovering the artisanal processes of manufacturing of Maison Rambert, chance of a stopover discovered. In this unique place, a film of high-definition quality 26 minutes recalls the life of the company and reveals you the trade secrets. With the shop of direct sales, the gourmet ones find all the fresh ingredient line of goods (raviolis and Marcellines), the frozen range (raviolis, Marcellines and gnocchis), but still of local produce (cheese Saint-Marcellin cheese, walnut wine, sausages, etc). In the middle of the local of the ravioli, Maison Rambert is an address Smart.

Welcome to the temple of Auvergne products! This vast store gathers in one place cheeses, delicatessen, fruits and vegetables, drinks, delicatessen... Everything is made in Auvergne. Marc, a butcher by profession, wanted to bring together the producers and the best products of the region. He makes it a point of honor to communicate on their origin and the practices of the producers. La Ferme auvergnate cooks charcuterie, terrines and homemade specialties, based on pork from Combrailles. It also prepares gourmet baskets to offer.

Two gold medals in the 2024 departmental bakery federation competition for croissants and pains au chocolat from Relais de la Pogne, an excellent establishment dedicated to gourmet treasures made in Drôme. You can stock up on Romans pognes by the slice or whole, Saint-Genis with pink pralines, Valence Suisse, panettone revisited, and more. There's also quiche, pizza and sandwiches, not forgetting the delicious Festive baguette. There's also a tea room and a section dedicated to local wines.

The Cornand family business makes pasta, but not just any way! Here, we are talking about haute couture! Three generations of creators have succeeded one another to offer us a most original, tasty and authentic dish. Dry pasta, fresh pasta, filled pasta are married with a multiplicity of surprising flavors with attractive colors: Madras curry, spirulina, truffles or sweetened with litchi-pink, chocolate or vanilla. And the website offers many recipe ideas! The true taste of affordable luxury!

The oil mill, restored after 40 years of inactivity, is undoubtedly one of Chanaz's most important sites. Built in 1868, it now allows, by returning to service, to discover a profession of the past, in danger of disappearing, that of millmaker. The mill's bucket wheel, tirelessly driven by the water of the Biez, sets in motion the gears that turn the millstone... Nuts and hazelnuts deliver through this mechanical game the precious oil that gourmets appreciate. It is always good to know that in addition to their refined taste, these oils also have preventive properties regarding cardiovascular diseases....

Sixty years already, the Confiserie des Arcades has been delighting gourmands with its sweets. Located under the arcades of the city hall, this store has been managed for three generations by the Thomas family. In this store, various sweets, sugared almonds, macaroons, berlingots, pralines and chocolate are offered, including the famous Weiss which is the pride of Saint-Etienne or the Lyon chocolate Voisin. A store as pleasant as greedy, where one is well received.

With a name so emblematic of the region, this convenience store smells local. It is located on the main road. It offers many cheeses, local cold cuts, local alcohols such as genépi and wines. In the catering department, you will have the choice between Savoyard dishes (tartiflette, diots with white wine, polenta, cakes...), preparations for your fondues and raclettes with the loan of the material, as well as roasted chickens and other good things. They can also prepare a basket for your return. Welcome, advice and kindness that make you want to buy everything.

In the Jardin aux Escargots, Isabelle and Christophe Chaumeil raise 350,000 Gros Gris in the open air. You will be able to discover the snail farm and understand the work of these two enthusiasts, both for the breeding of gastropods and for the cooking. In the shop, you will find many gourmet dishes made from the little horned creatures but also products and herbs from the garden. You can also buy honey, pounti apple juice or lentils from Saint-Flour. Also to be found on some gourmet events in France.

It's your turn to become an actor of a practical, concrete ecology, by thinking before buying and throwing away mountains of packaging! At La Bonne Pioche, everyone can bring their own containers (bottles, jars, boxes, bags...), but there are also practical and reusable containers on site. The reception is adorable to help us discover this more economic way of consumption, since we choose the desired quantity and not the imposed quantity. The products are local (Rhône-Alpes and Isère) and often from organic or sustainable agriculture. Also hygiene products and products for the house. An address that makes sense for the planet and for our well-being!

Pig'Halles is the kingdom of smut! The name may have changed, but the passion for food is still there. Gone is Iberico&Co, gone is Pig'Halles, a clever play on words where the love for pigs is evident. Although the name may sound less Spanish, Servane, the adorable guide who always advises us with a smile, continues to offer the very best in Iberian charcuterie in her store. The best selection of traditionally matured Iberian hams for a totally unique taste experience. The perfect place to indulge yourself or share a large platter with friends. A journey that makes us melt with pleasure.