Gourmet products local specialties and wines Chalon-Sur-Saône

La Meulière, an organic artisan bakery founded in 1994 by Achim Schulzbongert, has always championed "eating well" for better health. An ethic shared by Théo Bouvier, who worked with this master baker for nine years and took over the business in 2022. The charming little store, with its rustic decor and stone millstone in front, is equipped with a mill for preparing organic wholemeal spelt flours and various flakes. Visitors come for the wide range of sourdough breads, viennoiseries, cakes and original snacks.

Here you will find wines from all the regions of France, but also a choice of artisanales beers, whiskies from all over the world or independent producers champagnes. The owner states that the selection is serious, on references, with the objective of making small producers discover a variety of prices. Lovers of good drink can, in any case, offer a tasting on-site with a pork-butchery plate.

L'Ambroisie, created by Alain Le Bourdoulou in 1997, is a true Chalonnaise institution. Renovated in 2021, the boutique, its façade and the tea room make the moment even more precious. While the macaroons and pastries are exceptional, each season has its own not-to-be-missed rendezvous. The galettes are one of them, so unique are the frangipane and the recipe. Another of L'Ambroisie's talents is its chocolates. An address that sublimates the classics of our gourmet subconscious.

Created in 1982 by the town's mayor, Roger Lagrange, the Maison des Vins de la Côte Chalonnaise is a showcase for the winegrowers of this part of Burgundy. Each year, a jury of professionals, chefs and wine lovers selects the 144 best wines (whites, reds and crémants) to be sold at the same price as direct sales. Tastings, cellar articles, carafes and local products are all good reasons to stop by.

The team is dedicated to presenting the function of merchants in a new day. In addition to the many names proposed (bourgognes, vineyards of France and the New World) and accessories around wine, Land and Vintage organises thematic tasting days, trips to vineyards… your companies need to contact the house to see everything that can be done and how.

Historically located in Saint-Sernin-du-Plain and at the Château de Couche, the Cave de Mazenay has opened a sales outlet in the center of Chalon-sur-Saône. We appreciate the vaulted tasting room with exposed stones, which can be privatized for various events. One comes to discover and buy the wines produced on the Couche site and more widely those of the region. From Couche to Chalon, the rich selection of bottles, and especially the prices, remain the same. A godsend for city dwellers who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the estate in the heart of the city.

The cellar of Place St Vincent is much more than a simple liquor and spirits store, it is above all a place of exchange. Pascal Laville is a true enthusiast and advises you on the best food and wine pairings while answering your questions about the wines of the region and elsewhere. The pretty bright boutique is full of regional proposals, certainly, but not only - understand from all over France and abroad. Cooked wine, beer, spirits... True whisky lovers are delighted since the house has no less than 300 references, as well as a wide choice of cognac, armagnac and rum. Wine and spirit tastings associated with cheeses and other delicacies are regularly organised according to a well-defined schedule where everyone can reserve their place. Be careful: there are many amateurs and few places. For those looking for soft drinks, the excellent Alain Milliat fruit juices from the Rhône-Alpes region are also available in stores.

Located in a shopping area north of Chalon, the Baguépi bakery and patisserie is renowned for its many types of sandwich. The bread is made from carefully selected blends of flour. And since the end of 2023, a new pastry chef, Aurélien Ferré, has been on hand to offer new pastries alongside the classics, including his "Nuage à base de pop-corn, amande et coeur de framboise". Full of creativity for maximum pleasure.

For quality produce, don't miss the Chalon markets. Four major events are held each week. On Wednesdays, at Place de l'Hôtel-de-Ville, food is king. For the best bargains, head for the Stade district, north of Chalon, on Thursday mornings. On Friday, from Place Saint-Vincent to Place de Beaune, gourmet products and textiles are on sale. And on Sundays, crowds flock to the same place for a feast or an aperitif, often making it difficult to get around. A ritual for many Chalonnais.

Tired of hearing about wine? Go to Hell's Kitchen Kavern, the little sister of the almost eponymous burger restaurant, Hell's Kitchen Tavern. Open since September 2023, this little cellar is dedicated to beers, some of them local and most of them craft. As the seasons go by, Pierre, the master of the premises, rotates the innumerable references. Pale ales, stouts, IPAs, smoked beers, barrel-fermented beers or lagers, there's something for every taste. Even non-alcoholic beers, gin, brandies... and the good taste of the right advice.

You can find a wide variety of gourmet products and create gift baskets with the packaging provided. The grocery store also offers flavor boxes, such as the basil box, the cep box, the lemon & thyme box, the Espelette pepper box, the bell pepper & garlic box and the truffle box. You can also offer your loved ones a gift voucher so they can choose their own gourmet products.