Gourmet products local specialties and wines Bayonne Baiona

For 5 generations, the master chocolate makers of the Pariès house in Bayonne have combined know-how, tradition and excellence in the production of chocolates, sweets, pastries, ice creams and sorbets. Bayonne is the cradle of the dynasty that saw the birth of the first Kanougas® and other Basque delicacies. It is in the workshop (which can be visited) of Socoa that our craftsmen realize with ancestral methods the specialities, of which the Basque cakes, the touron, the Mouchou®, the pastries, the ice creams and sorbets, the Kanouga® and the last born, the Espelines®.

Visit the workshop of this pig farmer since 1990 and immerse yourself in the world of ham according to Pierre Ibaïalde: choice of pigs, rearing, preparation in salting and drying rooms, maturing, preservation. All the secrets of production! To finish, a tasting of homemade products. For sale on site or online. Pork: ham in all its forms: whole, in pieces, sliced, boned by hand; ventrèche, lomo, coppa... and the "Cochisson" to discover. Duck: dried duck breast, foie gras, rillettes... Unique!

"One becomes a cook, but one is born a roaster"... The art of roasting poultry, lamb, Kintoa pork, bun's pulled pork... transcends taste and flavor. Here, products come from the local Landes and Basque regions, raised in grassy, GMO-free areas. In the boutique of Cédric and Thierry, our master roasters and guardians of taste, you'll find all the art of cooking done in front of you. Reservations are advisable, as word-of-mouth has worked very well.

We're still under the spell of this beautiful Maison, where you don't know where to look anymore, as the ceiling and walls... sing the praises of the Basque Country. It has been making artisanal hams since 1946: the famous Bayonne IGP ham, and the exceptional Kintoa PDO ham, matured for up to 28 months. With a range of Kintoa cured meats - dried lomo, coppa, sausage... - and chipirons, pâté basque, axoa, poulet basquaise, hake koskera... Cédric Bergez prides himself on the quality of his fresh produce, which is rigorously prepared with an emphasis on "traditional taste".

A gourmet institution created in 1890, this cosy store with old-fashioned displays, gleaming brass and crystal chandeliers is an invitation to discover a wide choice of specialities: gourmet bar, chocolate candy, turrón and Bayonne macaroon! Here, we love the great vintages with always the same chocolate signature: power, length in the mouth, delicacy of aromatic combinations. The almond pastes are "fresh", a rarity. In the same spirit, macaroons with little sugar have a remarkable almond flavour. Also present in Biarritz since 1930.

The Bayonne boutique is the perfect showcase for Pierre Oteiza's products. Hanging hams, sausages and chorizos invite you to taste them, as do the wines of Irouléguy. Cooked dishes and the great classics: foies gras, pâtés and the house's latest product, nitrate-free whole-cooked white ham, not forgetting "on egin", his gourmet cones for sharing. This is the kind of excellence and craftsmanship that you'll find in 9 other equally emblematic boutiques, from Paris to Biarritz.

Since 1946, artisanal know-how adapted to traditional cured meat recipes has been part of the DNA of the Basque Country and beyond! Maison Montauzer is one of the jewels of this authentic Basque gastronomy. Among its various stores, its markets and workshops well established in the heart of the region, it is also the radiant showcase of Bayonne which "breathes" the Ibaïama hams of the highest quality... -20 months of maturing minimum -, foies gras, terrines, rillettes, home-made dishes, without forgetting the custom-made gift boxes.

This boutique has been part of Bayonne's finest family of artisan chocolatiers since 1854. Taken over by the Biraben family, Cazenave has become a benchmark in the Basque Country and beyond. Thanks to a rigorous selection of certified organic cocoa beans and a know-how that has become ancestral, the chocolate factory, which is also a renowned tea room, offers kanougas, spreads, tablets, assorted chocolates or homemade dark or milk chocolate bonbons, and tourons, one of its specialties.

Coffee was first introduced to Bayonne in the ^15th century by a Jewish population fleeing the Spanish Inquisition. Over the centuries, coffee consumption became increasingly popular. Kafé Beltza, an artisan roaster since 1930, is an institution with the Moraïz brothers, voted best roaster in 2012 by the culinary magazine Grand Seigneur, and who perpetuate the family know-how. In this temple of caffeine, different varieties to taste, as well as the best advice for choosing the right coffee maker.

Pascal Moustirats began as an apprentice pastry chef at Heynard, before moving to Paris to apprentice as a chocolatier at Robert Linxe's La Maison du Chocolat. He then spent 3 years at Ladurée before returning to the Basque Country. Bonbons de chocolat, ganaches, pralines and numerous chocolates à croquer make up Pascal's Noir range. He also offers bars of different percentages and origins. 3 stores now with tea room between Bayonne and Hasparren.

Artisan chocolatier Puyodebat is a benchmark in the small world of Basque chocolatiers. Between Cambo-les-Bains, Biarritz and the Art Deco-style store in Bayonne, you'll find the praline specialty: the Craquinette, so good you'll want to have one every time. You'll also find other must-try creations: mendiants, rocailles, aiguillettes au piment... and grand cru chocolates: napolitains, dark chocolate ganaches... Upstairs, you'll find the Salon de Chocolat, where you can enjoy a sublime hot chocolate.

For more than 100 years, LAFITTE has maintained the excellence and know-how of Landes gastronomy. Exclusive partner of the Club of Chefs of State throughout the world, it is recognized for the superior quality of its products. The traditional fattened ducks are raised for a minimum of 102 days and fattened on whole grain corn, in accordance with the Label Rouge and IGP Landes (Protected Geographical Indication) specifications. Discover the gastronomic world of Foie Gras, confit, magret des Landes, a whole range of products around the duck.

The capital of the Basque Country has also been the French City of Chocolate since the 17th century. L'Atelier du Chocolat, since 1951, has been one of its prestigious ambassadors, renowned for its rigorous selection of the world's finest beans, and for its recognized expertise in handcrafted creations. This Bayonne boutique, like the 5 others in the Basque Country, offers all the expertise of master craftsmen. Bouquets de Chocolat®, chocolate spreads, boxes of chocolates for special occasions, organic chocolates to treat yourself too!

The specialities of the Basque Country are not only Basque cake, chilli, chocolate and ham, but also sangria, which is produced and enjoyed on both sides of the border. Mainly in Ayherre in the Basque Country, a sparkling sangria called Loreak "the flowers" (in Basque) is produced by hand from natural wines, juices and flavors, in three flavors with a maximum alcohol content of 8% by volume. Available in white, pink and red, they are the perfect accompaniment to summer aperitifs and evening parties.

Opposite Les Halles de Bayonne, this cellar has a refined, well-lit setting to showcase the wines, with over 1,000 references. Wines are presented by region: Rhône, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux and more. From French wines to regional wines to world wines. You'll also discover a fine showcase of vintage Armagnacs, old rums, whiskies, eaux-de-vie, champagnes, cognacs, local Patxaran... Tasting evenings and introductory courses are offered.

We can't resist this delicious cake, with its pastry cream bursting with choux pastry. A delight for young and old alike, resurrected here thanks to the expertise of our young Master Craftsman. An institutional address which has recently been taken over and which also offers other "homemade" pastries, sandwiches, special breads... Created by the famous Parisian pastry chef Chiboust in 1840, he gave the name to the street where his business was located.