Gourmet products local specialties and wines Pau

Born at the end of 2022, Maison Gramont is a small delicatessen and tea room where Inès welcomes you with her big smile! You can taste or buy loose French tea (a nice selection for all tastes), enjoy a coffee roasted in Bayonne, indulge yourself with a piece of cake while admiring the breathtaking view of the castle of Pau or discover a small wine library with a selection of French wines. Nestled under the arcades of the Place Gramont - a place that is well worth a visit - this house of the same name is worth a stop and a chat with Inès!

Magnificent store, the Cotinière is a fishmonger's shop impossible to circumvent in Pau whose mother house is on the island of Oléron. The fish and all the seafood come from Charente-Maritime and the variety is amazing. Sole, haddock, pollack, hake, salted cod... but also many seafoods and shellfish with a fish tank in the center of the space where crab and lobsters frolic. With many salesmen behind the stall, you will be served quickly and well advised according to your projects in the kitchen, cooking times or preparation methods.

This blue truck is well known by all the inhabitants of Palois: these ice creams cannot be forgotten. Georgio has the secret of these perfect preparations, entirely home-made, always fresh, made with natural products (fruits, vegetables, herbs, creams, pistachio paste, hazelnut or cocoa...). You can't be disappointed. Even the cone is handmade with butter and fresh eggs. The variety of flavors is impressive with daily 34 different flavors and up to 230 possible recipes. The taste buds are guaranteed to be amazed!

Pau Exotic in Pau is a specialty grocery store that celebrates culinary diversity! Whether you're an experienced cook in search of rare ingredients or simply curious about tasting flavors from around the world, this boutique offers an exciting experience. It's a place where the boundaries of cooking become blurred, where the discovery of culinary cultures becomes an adventure, and where every shelf is an invitation to a gustatory journey. Exotic sauces, fresh vegetables, tropical fruits... An exotic visit that's akin to a trip around the world without leaving Pau, there's no doubt that this place will awaken your senses and broaden your culinary horizons.

La Laiterie Paloise is a temple to the Béarn cheese-making tradition and the production of high-quality dairy products. This artisanal dairy perpetuates the region's gastronomic heritage, producing cheeses and yogurts to delight every palate. From "Tomme de chèvre made in Pau" to "Etivaz" (a cousin of Swiss Gruyère) and "Crottin de chèvre", the passion and know-how surrounding cheese make this a must-visit destination for lovers of dairy products and those wishing to discover the richness of local flavors. A visit to Laiterie Paloise is an opportunity to taste authenticity made in Béarn.

The followers of the bio and the products resulting from the local agriculture know well this store: since 1992, Bio Béarn is the specialist in this field and even one of the precursors. Today, there are no less than 6,000 references that represent a way of life and consumption, a diversity that, coupled with quality, has built the success of the store. You are here in the same representation as a conventional supermarket except that, as you will have understood, everything is organic! We appreciate the diversity and quality of the products.

They are the commercial lung of the city center, the den of the producers, craftsmen and professionals of the food trades. This mythical place has been entirely rehabilitated. The stallholders are spread over 2 levels, and collective tasting areas have also been set up. A 250 m² brewery has opened its doors. The producers' floor has been recreated on 1 811 m². Light, lightness and transparency are the main themes of these new Halles, which offer: market gardeners, fishmongers, delicatessens, caterers, butchers, rotisseries, bakeries, pastry shops, wine shops and stands dedicated to coffee and olives... A showcase of gastronomy in the heart of Pau!

Near Buros, you'll find the Pau de Vaches farm. This is the home of Alicia and Christophe, a young couple who have taken over the family farm with a vision focused on sustainable agriculture and direct sales. The farm is a family heirloom that Christophe took over from his father. A story of continuity, an approach that respects traditions while integrating modern practices for sustainable agriculture. One of the farm's stars is Hollywood, a cow with a beautiful Normandy coat, who takes pride of place in their profile photo. Dairy cows of the Normandy breed and a few Prim'holsteins are pampered and fed with care, providing quality milk, the basis of their delicious products.

This market is first and foremost a place of life: go there to soak up its cheerful atmosphere. You'll find a wide range of foodstuffs and clothing if you want to do some shopping. Built in the 60s, first to house workers from the Lacq site, then to accommodate people from the various migrations that France has experienced, the Hameau district has seen its image evolve over time. Thanks to numerous redevelopment projects, a symbolic link has now been forged with the rest of the town. Many locals don't want to miss this Sunday morning rendezvous. It's a place to indulge at affordable prices.

Xavier Berger trained at the school of excellence. He left the family home and the emblematic Royalty in Tarbes to open his own store in Pau with his wife Marlene. The famous chocolate maker, best chocolate maker of France 2010, offers the range of his specialties, sticks, tuiles or cookies. You also have a nice choice of bars stamped XB. He always tries to innovate and to imagine new associations of flavors and products to answer his quest for perfection. You will inevitably find a creation which will correspond perfectly to your greediness. He also has a store in Tarbes. Beautiful case and beautiful palette to discover.

In the open air, on a renovated cobbled esplanade, this market brings the Saragosse district to life every Thursday. Fruit and vegetable sellers, oriental pastries, fishmongers, roasters, fabric and clothing vendors, even a coffee barber... The choice is vast, and there's no shortage of bargains! A loyal clientele flocks here, appreciating the wealth of stalls offered by the thirty or so merchants. Thanks to major works currently underway, the Saragosse district, whose grey towers were previously not very appealing, is now on the way to becoming a dynamic, leafy eco-neighborhood where life is good... and where you can do your shopping!

Gatsu Gatsu is a place of discovery, sharing and passion for Japanese and Korean cuisine, and a must for anyone wishing to explore Asian products. The grocery store offers a complete range of Asian food treasures. You'll find fresh produce such as vegetables, tofu, kimchi and nori seaweed, as well as sauces, condiments, noodles, snacks, teas and pastries... The shelves are overflowing with Asian snacks and treats to delight your taste buds. From sweets and rice potato chips to fluffy cakes and bubble teas, there's something for everyone.

This association offers baskets that enable as many people as possible, especially students, to eat well without breaking the bank. These baskets of organic and local vegetables (as well as eggs, honey, apples, kiwis or juice...) from Ferme des Luys are sold for €5 or €10. Distribution takes place directly on the Pau campus on Tuesday evenings during the academic year. For greater flexibility, contracts are short-term (6 to 7 weeks) and renewable. L'Arrosoir also has 1 permaculture garden on campus and regular meetings on ecological transition.

Launched in 2019 by 2 childhood friends Matthieu Schlewitz and Arnaud Rioblanc, the Adiiou house offers you many homemade breads, very often organic. Alongside the traditional breads, you will also find many pastries for older and younger people, a real paradise for food lovers. Their specialties are named after the emblematic peaks of the Pyrenees. Cakes, also all made in the bakery, adorn the windows and are often appreciated by customers. Maison Adiiou also has a second shop in Lons, avenue Erckman-Chatrian. Good products and a great team, this establishment is starting to run well!

Initially a salesman, Alain took over the fish shop in 2013. Over the past 10 years, he has built a name for himself and a great reputation! With fresh fish arriving every day, mainly wild fish (mostly from Brittany) but also shrimp and Scottish red label salmon and other delicacies from the sea, the fishmonger's attracts crowds! Alain also offers home-made dishes and beautiful quality preserves. His good mood offers a warm welcome and the advice that goes with it! We love it! The novelty: a row offers fish and fillets that can be eaten on the day or frozen at 40% of the selling price.

Beautiful store in the Halles de Pau, large, clear and nicely arranged. It offers a very rich range of cheeses and dairy preparations. You will find the classics of the region, all the tommes of the Pyrenees - cow, ewe and mixed - collected fresh from the selected shepherds in the three valleys - Ossau, Baretous and Aspe. Alongside, you have specialties from other regions, such as washed-rind cheeses like Munster. The house can make up platters that are full of gourmet surprises.

Attractive stand presenting exclusively raw milk cheeses that Alexandre defends tooth and nail! Thus you will see the farmhouse ossau, the tome with jurançon, this goat cheese with a taste of fruit, the comté matured for 24 months, the very mild artisanal roquefort, the gabietou and the estibère. Alongside these excellent products are cheeses from all over France, including Stilton from England at Christmas, Camembert with Calvados, Brie with truffles, and all year round small goats, the famous Ring of Vic-Bilh, the Ashen Goat, from Louvie-Juzon. An exceptional range completed by some other top-of-the-range products. Professional welcome.

The Abadie is a well known name at the Halles de Pau. This delicatessen-caterer multiplies rewards and recognition for the quality of its products. A family business, it is with his wife that he works and creates new preparations. You can also find the famous Henri IV ham, garlic ham and au alongside his sausage from Lyon in brioche, the Alsace sauerkraut and, at the time of the fiestas, a beautiful white boudin truffé, ballottines and crépinettes and an original Foie gras marie. He was very involved in the life of his profession and was also president of the union of butchers caterers in Pau for 10 years.

Founded in 1929, the Brûlerie Royale has kept all its traditions of artisanal roasting while enriching them. You will find the house coffee specialties whose recipe is kept secret and their famous blends. Jean-Pierre and his son Jean-Baptiste roast the beans themselves and it is a sight not to be missed. The Brûlerie Royale is a popular spot for tea lovers with its range of 150 products, which are available in plain or flavored form. The store also offers a delicatessen section with Breton, Italian and Greek products, as well as products from the Gers, etc., fine china, espresso machines and teapots.

With the Halles now open on Sunday mornings, the Gramont market might have feared it would disappear. But it hasn't! This small market with its dozen or so traders has managed to retain its clientele. Its location on a beautiful square with ponds and tree-lined alleys is a real asset. You'll be able to feast on organic vegetables and bread, fresh oysters from the Ile d'Oléron or crisp, hot Asian dishes. Under the arcades, antique books and vinyl will also feed the collector's spirit! And why not enjoy the terrace of the Bar des Pyramides while waiting for the spit-roasted chicken to be cooked to perfection?

This supermarket for typical Portuguese products is well-stocked. You'll find all the major brands and a wide range of fresh, cooked and frozen grocery products, emblematic of the gastronomy of this highly flavored country: smoked or spicy regional cured meats, a thousand and one variations on bacalhau - cod, the national fish par excellence - seafood salads with octopus, grilled chicken and sardines with piri-piri. You'll also find an extensive range of red, white and green wines, fortified, sweet and dry, with no fewer than 230 references! To bite into a puff pastel de nata is to take an instant trip down Lisbon's steep, sun-drenched streets.

Biraben Pau Gourmand is a temple of fine foods. The store puts the spotlight on local producers, especially breeders from northwestern Béarn and Chalosse. You'll find delicious cheeses, artisanal sausages, terrines, foies gras and many other regional specialties. For three generations, the house has offered a carefully chosen selection of high-quality artisanal products. Many of the products on offer carry Appellations d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) or quality labels, guaranteeing their authenticity and exceptional flavor. Each item is an invitation to explore French flavors.

When you enter this store, you're greeted by a festival of colors and aromas that evoke the rich diversity of the region. Les Terroirs de Garonne is like a fresh market where every product is carefully selected for its quality. Fruit and vegetables come from producers in the South-West, guaranteeing freshness and flavor. You'll always find seasonal produce: sweet spring strawberries give way to juicy summer tomatoes, while crisp autumn apples give way to vitamin-packed winter citrus. A great place to stock up on fruit and vegetables at great prices.

This downtown grocery store is Ali Baba's cave... or cellar! The project is the brainchild of two passionate brothers with boundless energy. Their credo: organic, local and seasonal produce at moderate prices. Sweet or savory, there's something for everyone: kiwis from the Adour region, sourdough breads, ewe's milk cheeses and shelves stocked with bulk and frozen foods. Don't miss the cellar, which is served by a small, winding staircase, and is full of cheerful surprises! A little extra for tribes or tight budgets at the end of the month: the anti-gasp basket filled with ripe fruit and vegetables to be enjoyed quickly and sold at low prices.

A beautiful company story around an idea that seems simple: to make good cookies, with a real know-how, local products and ethics. As a result, the famous Cookies de la mort qui tue (death cookies), which are now available in 52 flavors depending on the calendar, are no longer presented. You will also find shortbread and the Denier de Navarre, a cookie imagined by Philippe Laurent and elaborated with jurançon and a touch of salt from Salies. You can also buy all these delicious cookies in the stores of Idron and Lescar.

With its candy-pink walls and colorful display of perforated doughnuts, the Donut's family store is a real eye-catcher! Experts in doughnut-making, the Pau-based store has become a veritable sweet heaven! You can choose succulent donuts, made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. For breakfast, snack or dessert, you'll find a variety of flavors, from Lemon Meringue and Chocolate Eclair to Paris Brest and Strawberry, there's something for everyone. On the spot or to take away, you can complete your indulgence with cold drinks, coffee or hot chocolate.

Les Caves de Régusse in Pau, inaugurated on December 2, 2023, is a veritable oenological treasure trove in the region. Run by passionate Béarnaise Céline, the boutique offers an exquisite selection of wines from Domaine de Régusse (located a few kilometers from Manosque in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) as well as nuggets from other vineyards such as Jurançon and Madiran. Céline's warm and approachable welcome creates a friendly atmosphere where wine lovers can discover and taste Régusse's different cuvées. Immerse yourself in the refined viticultural universe of this Paloise address, where the savoir-faire of Domaine de Régusse shines through in every bottle.

A complete address to celebrate a special moment in your personal life or to impress clients and business partners! Les Délices en Cuisine adds a touch of refined gastronomy to your events: personalized menu creation, visually appealing dish presentation, table setting... this caterer takes care of all the logistics! The company also selects local suppliers, keen to preserve the true taste of ingredients and work with local producers. A real guarantee for creating memories that are sure to leave a positive impression on your guests.