Gourmet products local specialties and wines Montauban

A very pleasant tea room opened since 2008 where you can also taste, in a cosy atmosphere, an excellent vegetarian cuisine and acquire the best organic teas of the moment. Varied and tasty dishes, from the starter to the dessert, it's all homemade with a gazpacho, a roquefort cake, a vegetable soup, a vegetarian chili, a hot goat cheese or a vegetable lasagne... Homemade desserts also with an apple pie, a cannelé and a chocolate fondant. Workshops and activities all year round for children and themed dinners.

A magnificent farm whose success can be praised: to impose a cheese, the "tome du Ramier" from a region which, a priori, is not frankly one of the most cheesy, it was not a foregone conclusion. This is what the Maraval family has achieved, with a herd of 110 milkmaids and a magnificent high-tech production tool. The cows themselves choose the milking time with a self-service system. Today, the daughters Edith and Hélène have taken over the farm. The shop offers ripened cheeses and fresh products.

The Larroque canning factory is an institution as well known as the Ingres museum. Specialising in the production of preserved duck fat, the 180 m² shop is attached to the workshops where the palmipeds of 25 regional producers are processed. Here, handmade products and traceability are the signature. Since 1980, its know-how has been recognised, and in view of this success, the range has been extended: home-made charcuterie, Label Rouge smoked salmon from Scotland, pork, ready-made meals, but always with the same high standards, regional products made on the spot.

"Organic, white and red" is the motto, and we almost feel like adding "rosé"! A small, colourful cellar in the town centre run by Simon Delpérié, a young enthusiast. The emphasis is on the wonderful wines of the neighbouring Languedoc region, produced by organic farmers. Of course, you can also find all the Gallic terroirs. The ideal is to let yourself be tempted by a tasting on the barrels placed on the pavement of the street. The shop has moved a few dozen meters to more spacious premises, but still in the rue du Greffe.

The covered market of the Place Nationale is a market of retailers where you will find what you need to fill your basket: butchers, pork butchers, poulterers, fishmongers, cheesemongers, caterers, greengrocers and florists. A real economic "lung" but also a must for all Montalbanais, connoisseurs of taste! You will find on one of the most beautiful covered market places in the south of France a concentration of know-how with the ambassadors of the soil. The basket cannot remain empty because the specialities remain unavoidable.

The market stalls of Montauban are overflowing with fresh products full of flavors and sunshine. You can come and enjoy them all year long, on Wednesdays at Place Lalaque on the left bank of the Tarn, and on Saturdays in the heart of Montauban. You will find between 160 and 190 exhibitors with a South-Western accent and a good mood: market gardeners, wine growers, cheese makers, fishmongers, pork butchers and other traders of food, bazaar and textile, lithotherapy, essential oils or second-hand goods... There is something for everyone!

In his two shops, Jérôme Allamigeon shares his high quality products and a permanent search for novelties. "Les Bonbons flingueurs", hazelnut-based confectionery coated with acacia gum and chocolate, are a unique souvenir of Montauban in reference to the cult film Les Tontons flingueurs. A pastry-chocolate-ice-cream maker who contributes to the town's gastronomic reputation.Alexandres offers a restaurant in the Faubourg Lacapelle. A range of savoury dishes prepared by hand. Everything is home-made, on the spot or to take away.

Pastry chef, chocolate maker and confectioner, Jean-Yves Alliot carries out his profession with passion, love and excellence by combining the best chocolate vintages in the world with quality local products. A great knight of the Confrérie de la Chocolatière, he received the "double bar of gold", "1 award" and the "jury's favourite prize" at the Paris Chocolate Festival for 4 of his chocolates, including the Verbena chocolate. Another speciality of Jean-Yves Alliot is the "Violon d'Ingres en chocolat".

In March 2016 Benoît Garcia opened his own distillery in Montauban. Named Bows -for Brave Occitan Wild Spirit-, this company feeds its stills with cereals grown nearby, in the South-West of France, and malted in Salvagnac in the Tarn. Benoît Garcia makes rum, gin, vodka and flower beer from them... In his barrels, collected in the cooperage of the region and the vineyards of the corner, ages also a whisky, which will officially bear this name at the end of three years of maturation.

Renamed Le 15, this grocery store has been present in Montauban for several years and moved in 2021 to new premises of 130^m2. The store still offers its olive-based products, its oils and, around it, other gustatory nuggets: mustard, prestigious and world vinegars and other fine and delicate condiments share the window. New products have been added to the shelves, including tea and a range of cold cuts, cheeses and wines. No doubt you will leave here with a culinary treasure!

Just a stone's throw from the commercial and industrial areas, you would never suspect that there could be a goat farm with more than 300 head! The farm has 60 hectares, 40 of which are used to grow corn, hay and wheat. Everything is done on site, from milking to production and direct sales. A fine range of products that includes everything you could possibly want: fresh and mature cheeses: cabécous, pavés, pyramids, rondo, turnover filled with cheese to be fried to accompany your salads... made from raw milk and without pasteurization, of course.

A family business of half a century, today run by Eric Mauranes and his sister Corinne Ceciliot. The range of products has expanded thanks to original creations and revisited great classics. The house reflects the image of the Master Craftsman by offering healthy, tasty and tasty products at the right price. Some breads are baked throughout the day to guarantee you a hot and crunchy product from morning to night. Maison Mauranes also makes pastries, cakes and chocolates. Specialities: The Royal and the Mountalbane.

Very nice shop at a lively pedestrian crossroads in the city centre, opposite the café Le Flamand. You will notice the magnificent woodwork inside, which tells you about the age of the place. The shop sells essentially one of the great specialities of the city: the Dragée, manufactured by the Pécou establishments since decades. Here in all its forms and packaging, joined by the Noble Chocolate and other delicious delicacies, it makes this place look like an enormous (and luxurious!) candy store. Also available online on the website.

Marcel et Poivre tells us a story of friendship between a sailor and a cook, both explorers in their own way. Marcel et Poivre offers boxes to conquer the peppers of the world, spices and condiments. On their site you can discover all the seasonings that will give color to your recipes. The spices are ready to use with advice on their use. In the pepper section, all the varieties with subtle nuances are marketed and invite you to a gustatory world tour!

Almond dragees, crunchy cereals coated with chocolate, Liquicroc®, white chocolate nougatine or chocolates with praline or ganache make your mouth water? These are the specialties of Maison Pécou, since 1880 in Montauban. Alain, Florence and Bernard Pécou, the fifth generation of dragee makers, are working to keep the traditional recipes of these delicacies alive. To offer, to share with friends or family at Easter or Christmas, or simply to please yourself, you are bound to find something you like!

Here, the king is the dessert! The pastry is available in a variety of forms under the expert hands of the maestro! His speciality: the marbled cake. This old-fashioned cake has been given a new lease of life here. Alongside him, Cédric honours dry pastries, lemon tarts, cookies, etc. At lunchtime, the pastry shop is transformed into a savoury shop and offers 2 dishes including the burger, the city's favourite! The kitchen is open on the room where Cédric can discuss with his customers. On the walls, guitars (those made by his neighbour, Charly) give the place its singularity!

After playing sorcerer's apprentice in the shadows, David decided to make his dream a reality and launch Iron Microbrewery. Today, his company is a fixture on the hop landscape and ranks among the top breweries on the beer rating app "Untappd". Iron beers are a mix of inventiveness, sometimes topped with coffee, chocolate or notes of basil, "Iron-beer" is not afraid of mixtures and tries every week to release a different beer. Already a hundred recipes have filled his mugs!

A few steps from the Place Nationale, Laurent, Estelle and Laura welcome you in a warm atmosphere to make you discover the cheeses of the best French artisans. You will find a large choice (365) of raw milk cheeses selected for their maturation. Through the AOC and farmhouse cheeses, you will discover quality products with authentic and varied tastes. You can also share your pleasure of taste by composing your own cheese board and why not embellish it with some regional products.

Since February 2007, at 1D rue Voltaire in Montauban, this cellar is located. At that time, it was called Intercaves.

Julien Lemaire, after 8 years of partnership with this network, decided to become independent and continues the experience under the name of La Cave " L " since August 2014. More than 450 references of wines and grands crus, champagnes, beers and loan of beer taps, and also specialist in whiskies with more than 150 references, rums and spirits. Julien also advises you on food and wine pairings. Let's not forget the tastings and animations on site.