Gourmet products local specialties and wines Albi

Yves Thuriès, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, is known throughout the world for his chocolate sweets. You will fall in love, melt and enjoy his crunchies, fondues in little jars, chocolates in candy or bars - special mention for the dark violet petals -, spreads, caramelized rochers, chocolate bars and lollipops... What happiness! And to get out of the ordinary, take home the house specialty, Le pastel, which is an amazing chocolate shell filled with blue ganache and powdered with powdered sugar.

Respected star of the cocoa world and voted Best Pâtissier-Chocolatier by the Pudlowski guide, Michel Belin reconciles quality and quantity with an immense choice of delights and incessant creations. It's hard to resist the show put on by this magician confectioner, who sends his inspired creations all over the world. In addition to the great classics, he concocts a multitude of original blends: feuillantines, orangettes, licorice ganaches and other bewitching flavors...

An architectural treasure, its first version is attributed to André Jules Michelin in 1901. At the time, its creation required the destruction of the entire neighborhood. The result was a building that could accommodate up to 25 butchers and charcuterie stores, 10 fishmongers and 115 market gardeners, fruit growers and cheesemongers in 4^m2 dressing rooms. The space has been refurbished without losing its former soul, and now takes on the silhouette of a Baltard-style pavilion where people still come to shop for fresh produce and gourmet foods.

The Lascroux family is a great specialist in artisanal foie gras and has been practicing its know-how for a century and three generations. Prepared with ducks and geese from French farms, it is available in various forms: fresh, whole, truffled, in blocks... The team of experts also sells stuffed duck necks, duck breast, rillettes, cassoulet... The great followers of the Aveyron cuisine will even have the pleasure to find alicuits and tripoux, without forgetting the original cathar tapas dish: the duck gratounade.

Smells of Colombia and Ethiopia waft in from this boutique, where two women offer to guide you between the rich, fragrant variations of coffee and the fruity or sweetly bitter notes of teas from around the world. In this den reserved for enthusiasts and the curious, the roaster grills tirelessly. Sophisticated or simpler machines, designer or more classic, as well as services to enhance the pleasure down to the smallest detail.

A talented young mixologist, Alexis Taoufiq was named Meilleur Ouvrier de France Barman in 2015. After years of traveling the world and working in renowned establishments, he decided to set up his own high-end cocktail boutique in the French city of Episcopale. Here or online, you can discover his delicious creations in ready-to-sip bottles, presented in the form of collections: signature, historic or classic. For private or professional events, you can call on his services and even request tailor-made cocktails.

Wrapped in attractive stonework, this is a gourmet's haven. As soon as you walk through the door, your mouth waters at the sight of the well-stocked display cases of exceptional cheeses and charcuterie, straight from Italy and Spain. Pecorino, gorgonzola, parmesan and mozzarella cheeses tempt the eye, while pata negra, San Daniele and lardo di Colonnata whet the appetite. You can come and take away, place an order or enjoy catered dishes, sandwiches, homemade lasagne, ravioli, croque-monsieur... on the spot.

In the heart of Albi, a few meters from the cathedral, the market will delight your eyes and your taste buds. Local producers and shopkeepers are gathered in one place to welcome you and offer you the best products of the region. You will find many shops: bakeries and pastry shops, canneries, delicatessens and butchers, delicatessens, wine producers, cheese makers, creameries, fishmongers, caterers and oyster producers, roasters and greengrocers... What a treat!

Casino Supermarché offers a wide range of products and services, and you can also shop online. The supermarket is also accessible to the deaf and hearing-impaired. Albi is a town in the Tarn department in the Occitanie region of France.

La Clef des Vins is a wine shop offering a wide selection of wines, spirits and olive products. Here, you can taste some 16 different wines by the glass, thanks to the Enomatic system (a smart card credited with the amount of your choice), and discover the selection of the moment. You'll be able to try out classics and new releases at all price levels, and if you've always wanted to learn more about wine, courses and tasting evenings are organized on a regular basis. Atmosphere and flavours guaranteed!