Gourmet products local specialties and wines Narbonne

The Halles are the soul of Narbonne. Bubbling, they are active from 7am and welcome lovers of good products 365 days a year. Under this Baltard style building, completed in 1901, the stalls of nearly 70 food shops are installed: pork butchers, butchers, pastry chefs, bars, tapas, market gardeners, tripe makers, poulterers, pizza makers, florists, caterers, wine merchants, cheesemongers, restaurants... Every day it's lively, especially on Thursday and Sunday! You can fill your basket but also have a breakfast, an aperitif, a lunch...

For over 10 years, V and B has been delighting locals and tourists alike. Their secret lies in a choice of over 700 beers of all kinds, around a hundred whiskies from all over the world, rums, gins, cognacs, armagnacs, and a cellar offering local and world wines, all combined with expert advice. Hortense and her team take great care of their customers, and know how to set the mood at afterworks or live concerts. And when St. Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest arrive, the party goes wild! An address we love.

Bruno Pellegrini, an oenologist by training and a winemaker at heart, has successfully restructured his estate: rigorous selection of new grape varieties, control of production, and a respectful approach to the environment. Today, his daughter Ophélie and son-in-law Xavier are carrying on the family tradition. As a result, after decades of hard work, these wines from the La Clape terroir are exported all over the world. Their quality is underlined by the many awards they have won. You can follow the latest news from the domaine on our social networks.

In the heart of the Cité district, the Cave de l'Amphore is a treasure trove of wines. Red, white, rosé, oak-aged or light, budget or grand cru, the team will guide you according to your tastes, desires and budget. The wine selection is rigorous, from regional wines to those from other French wine-growing regions. To complete the picture: a fine selection of sweet and savoury treats, a wide choice of spirits, champagnes and tasting workshops. An address where you can even find the unobtainable.

LePerco is a committed roaster. Pierre-Marie Camper, the creator, wants to awaken your taste through the tasting of coffee that he roasts with precision in his workshop in Narbonne. All the coffees he offers are certified organic and are part of an ethical approach, from the coffee tree to the cup. The coffees bearing the names Sororité, Gamelan, Ponant, Nouvelle Fleur and Levant all have an identity, a typicity. Taste them at the workshop, at the Saturday morning organic market in Narbonne or on the online store.

Located in Narbonne's famous halles, Le Haloir showcases the finest cheeses from the region and beyond! Do you prefer cow's milk? goat's milk? sheep's milk? Here, there's something for every taste. Goupil has a soft spot for fresh goat's cheese and truffled Brie... Fabienne and Bernard Nabonne also offer quince paste, butter, Italian cheeses, homemade chantilly, fromage blanc by the ladle, and superb aperitif platters to order. A very popular address for cheese lovers!

Tiphaine offers you her products in her beautiful boutique in the heart of Narbonne. This Savoyard, epicurean and cheese lover meets the producers before listing them. Whether you prefer cow's or goat's milk, you'll be delighted by organic farmhouse Saint-Nectaire, farmhouse Ossau Iraty or Ariège goat's milk tomme. Visit the store or order by phone from the website, and she'll deliver your cheese platter, raclette or grocery products such as wine, beer or jam, wherever you are in the Narbonnais region.

L'Ecailler Gourmet is a French restaurant. It features a convivial counter and oyster bar, as well as fish à la plancha, seafood platters and homemade tapas. The restaurant does not offer a delivery service, but it is possible to order online via jotform.com. Customers appreciate the quality of the dishes, the warm welcome and the top-notch service. Some customers have noted, however, that portions are sometimes a little small.

Would you like to travel back in time to medieval times? In their shop full of character, Céline and Renaud make game and beer lovers happy. In total, they have nearly 350 references in both fields! In the shop, you will find beers of all nationalities, role-playing games and various accessories on the theme of the Middle Ages (medieval jewellery, drinking horns, olifants, clothes, mugs...). The duo also offers tasting evenings and game demonstrations. Finally, the curious can venture into the Antre de l'Echoppe, the shop's little brother, where it is possible to discover many beers and spirits.

A must at Les Halles when it comes to Italian gastronomy. Audrey and Julien offer Parma and San Daniele hams, coppa di Parma, guanciale, parmigiano reggiano, gorgonzola, mozzarella, wines and a fine selection of groceries; it's ecstasy! Let us advise you on cured meats, and we'll show you recipes based on lardo di colonnata and other Italian cured meats. Don't miss the truffled mortadella or the artichoke and onion confit, perfect for an aperitif! La dolce vita...

It is on the hillsides of Narbonne that Henri and Louis Durand, father and son, will take you on a tour to discover the crushing of olives and the tasting of oils. The oil mill of the Mas de Geyssière produces an olive oil with fruity aromas, a reflection of the land and the varieties: lucques, olivière, picholine... The walk among the 1200 trees of the orchard (6 ha) is a unique moment. It is possible to buy products made on the spot such as: olive oil, olive paste with herbs, table olives... Excellent gift ideas.

L'Antre de l'Echoppe is both a factory and a beer tavern, located just a stone's throw from its big sister, the Echoppe Médiévale. Located next to the Place des Quatre-Fontaines, in Narbonne's pedestrianised city centre, the address has an amazing setting. Once you've passed the door, the steps will lead you into an atypical basement room with vaulted ceilings, exposed stones, vats, board games and an impressive quantity of beer! On the spot, a dozen draughts are proposed, as well as mead wines, juices and organic sodas.

"La Ferme" is a store that promotes short circuits and regional producers, much appreciated by locavores. You'll find fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, traditional butchery, charcuterie, cheese by the slice and, on Fridays, trout and oysters. You'll also find delicatessen, chocolates, wines, cosmetics and much more. This local showcase is both ecological and economical - a rarity! And don't forget the tastings organized all year round!

In the heart of a landscape carved by the winds, on a terroir rich in Mediterranean civilization, Château l'Hospitalet spreads over 1000 hectares of garrigue and vines. Until 1561, the estate belonged to the monks of the Hospice de Narbonne, who grew vines here. Today, in addition to its prestigious, award-winning wines and superb tasting cellar, the Biodynamic estate is a place of art and creation. The 5-star hotel, spa, two swimming pools and gourmet restaurant make for a truly relaxing stay.

There are ice cream parlors and ice cream parlors and this one is in the category of super ice cream parlors. Located in front of the town hall square, this artisan ice cream maker offers his 100% homemade creations made from organic milk, organic fruits and organic sugar, in short, pure nature in your cone. It is on the floor above the store that everything is prepared, 12 flavors ranging from the most classic: vanilla-pecan, chocolate sorbet, pistachio, mango, to the most original: lavender-honey with berries, "detox" sorbet kiwi, cucumber and lime. Not to be missed!

Bebelle saw big and he did well! After the restaurant where the Belzons family proposes to taste on the spot beautiful plates of meat (beef brochettes, tripe, magret...), Johanna, the sister, took in hand the stall next door to sell you directly the products. You like good meat and excellent charcuterie? Go to the butcher's shop at Bebelle, the butcher François is not stingy with good advice and it's a very appreciable little extra. Don't hesitate to order the best pieces, especially during the Christmas and Easter periods.

Located in the heart of Narbonne, this wine merchant is first and foremost a passionate connoisseur of fine wines and French cinema, and his wife is a decorator. That's why here you're bound to find the unusual object or pretty bottle to buy. We appreciate the selection of wines exclusively from the region, rums, craft beers and gourmet preserves for aperitifs. In terms of decoration, 2022 was marked by the success of the wrought-iron emus, and Gilles has promised us other strange beasts for 2023... A warm welcome and sound advice.

At Planche et Tire-bouchon, you will be caught by the delicious smells that emanate from the tables. From Tuesday to Sunday and from 8 am, you can eat thin slices of Pata Negra de Jabugo ham, Serrano ham, chorizo and soubressade. Here, everything will make you want! The bottles are mostly from local production and are priced at the cellar. Stéphanie's selection is perfect to accompany your charcuterie tasting. Tip: remember to order your platters for your aperitif dinners, success guaranteed!

A few kilometers from Narbonne lies a breathtaking Cistercian jewel: the Abbey of Fontfroide. The vines as well as the land are immutable witnesses of past centuries: heir of a monastic viticultural work, installed at the edge of the scrubland, the 12 references of Fontfroide wines are at the same time complex, fruity, racy and tannic. Wines, rich in aromas in the spirit of the Corbières, that we invite you to discover and to test absolutely at the Caveau de l'Abbaye! Take the opportunity to see the regional products selected for you.