Gourmet products local specialties and wines L'Isle-Jourdain

Jean-Christophe Dardenne has taken over a farm that has become a local institution, to which Francis and Nicole Mauco have given its letters of nobility. The ducks are raised in the open air, then force-fed with corn before slaughter and processing. The farm offers all the traditional products and delicious cooked preserves, such as duck tagine with almonds, or the famous "chili con duck". The farm also offers a service of orders and online sales on its website, but do not hesitate to visit them.

Every Saturday morning, L'Isle-Jourdain closes its alleyways to traffic and transforms its town center into an open-air market. An ode to the land and countryside, visitors, Lislois and holidaymakers alike enjoy strolling through to meet the countless duck producers and market gardeners from the surrounding area, as well as numerous cheesemakers, patissiers and other 130 craftsmen and producers. Well-stocked, it's best to come early to this market to get the best of what's on offer.

More than a thousand hotel and restaurant professionals put their trust in Di-Costanzo coffee. Émilie and Étienne are not just roasters, but true aesthetes. In the boutique next to the burnery, you'll find coffee beans and freshly-ground coffees, as well as compostable capsules, coffee machines, brand-name teas and other treats. In partnership with the tourist office, these enthusiasts also welcome groups for tastings and guided tours of the roasting process.

A renowned creative craftsman in L'Isle-Jourdain, Frédéric Ducauze expresses his formidable talent through increasingly tasty and innovative recipes. Passionate and imaginative, he selects rare cocoas to enhance their character: chocolates, pastries, confectionery, ice creams... are all handcrafted with noble raw materials and local products (strawberries, donkey milk, saffron, honey...). Take advantage of an exceptional opportunity to have a unique and original pièce montée made by this exceptional house.

Le Comptoir de nos Fermes plays the "terroir" card, offering a wide range of regional products selected from local farms. You'll find Toulouse violets, honey, gingerbread, prune almonds, jams... You can also buy the region's star products, such as foie gras, confit, fresh duck breast, cassoulet and a selection of Armagnacs and Côtes-de-Gascogne to be enjoyed in moderation. At lunchtime, you can even sit out on the terrace and enjoy Éliane's home-cooked traditional products!

The initials BC stand for Bertrand Cayrel, a local boy who became a wine merchant in the 2000s, and is now one of the best ambassadors for Gascony wines. For it is the finest estates in the Gers that are honored here, in Côtes-de-gascogne, madiran, pacherenc du vic-bilh... not forgetting the armagnacs. Bertrand Cayrel, a true enthusiast, has established solid links with the producers he represents. He makes a point of selling these carefully selected wines at estate prices. A great address to discover!

Under the arcades of Place Gambetta, this boutique nestled in a small pink brick house offers the best of the Gers terroir. A large sign displays the products, which come directly from the farm. The farm is owned by the Gesta family of Ferme En Castéra, who have been raising, feeding and processing ducks for over forty years. Prices here are the same as on the farm. You can stock up on local rillettes, pâtés, ready-made meals, foies gras and confits, or leave with a beautifully prepared basket.