Gourmet products local specialties and wines Provence

Run by Ludovis Blairon, oenologist and often recognized as one of the pioneers of natural wines in the Luberon region, the Domaine de Campagne Sarrière covers almost 10 hectares of vines. Committed to environmentally-friendly viticulture, sometimes with biodynamic treatments, Ludovic adopts a low-interventionist approach in the cellar, favoring winemaking that is as natural as possible, with a minimum of additions. His range of wines is varied enough to satisfy all palates, including 2 whites, 3 reds and 1 rosé, all with plenty of character, occasionally joined by short-lived cuvées.

Created in 1979 by André Llerena, Provence Chips has evolved much over the years with a constant concern for quality and integration of the latest production tools. His sons resumed the company and today it was Patrick Llerena who heads the Company. 750 tons of chips are produced each year and are distributed in many countries. Natural Allauch 100% chips with no dye or preservatives are the flagship product. Crispy, tasty and finely salted, they are exclusively prepared according to a homemade recipe. Other products: chips chips and potato chips Vitelotte which are naturally blue.

The authentic and gourmet address par excellence! Settled in Bras since 1977, Betrand Allais offers bread directly from the field to the mouth! Explanations: as a cereal grower, miller and baker, he takes care of the entire production chain himself. And as if 100% local wasn't enough, he has also said goodbye to all pesticides and fungicides, in favor of compost made from manure, which he exchanges for straw with organic farmers. In short, you will have understood: tasting a bread from Monsieur is both delicious and fully committed!

On the plateau of Puyricard, come and discover this 15-hectare vineyard estate cultivated in organic mode. It was acquired in 1932. Today, it is Nathalie and Jean-Michel Escoffier who perpetuate the tradition, while respecting the vine, the environment, the taste and the scents. The wines are tasted on site, under the wise advice of Nathalie and Jean-Michel. Oenological entertainment, gastronomic entertainment, cooking classes, practical workshops on the vine follow one another throughout the year to the delight of connoisseurs and amateurs alike.

For the past fifteen years, Jean Didier has been running the delicatessen created by his parents. He was initiated into the business by his father, who passed on to him his expertise in researching and selecting top-of-the-range raw materials. With exceptional craftsmanship, he makes authentic traditional pasta and original stuffed pasta (ravioles with porcini mushrooms). Also on offer are charcuterie and a wide choice of quality products such as wine and balsamic vinegar, all from Italy of course. Don't hesitate to order.

Now there's a cure for the sweet tooth! Sweet mini navettes with orange blossom or cinnamon scents, the famous cookies of Provence, soft white nougat made with almonds, honey and pistachios, green and black olives in chocolate and many other delicacies. There are also savory dimples, as appetizing as they are tasty, with the scent of Provencal herbs, olives and onions. It's a great place to buy small gifts of regional products, which are always a pleasure! Before you buy, try a few treats.

Truffles are the common thread running through this delicatessen. Fresh or sterilized truffles in jars, they are also available in crispy chips, condiments, oils, vinegars, mustards, sauces and cheeses. In addition to the black diamond, connoisseurs can add French caviar and local wines to their baskets. During the festive season, gourmets can find the perfect gift in the form of a basket filled with gourmet goodies.

Christian Meffre is the owner of a beautiful vineyard spread over 43 hectares, 75% on the plateau and 25% on the hillsides. Grenache dominates (60%) followed by Syrah (30%) and Mourvèdre (10%). Traditional vinification, total destemming, his wines are often cited and awarded medals. You will find old and new vintages at the cellar. Christian Meffre also owns Château Saint-Jean in Travaillan which produces Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côtes-du-Rhône-Villages Plan de Dieu. Competition 2018 gold medal for the gigondas.

For lovers of berlingots, the Confiserie de la Fontaine is a stopover to punctuate your touristic walk in a gourmet way if you go up to the Moulin Vallis Clausa or the Museum of the Resistance. There, you will find the colourful berlingots which make the reputation of the Confiserie Clavel but also the candied fruits and fruit pastes elaborated in a traditional way from the fruits of the region, the melon of Cavaillon, the strawberry of Carpentras, the cherry of Venasque.

A key word for this pastry: elegance. So the neat alignment of all these little cakes makes your head spin. As you can imagine, the speciality of the house is a Tropezienne reviewed and corrected to fall. Chocolate lovers will not be outdone. You don't hesitate to nibble on the sweets, order the birthday cakes and take your pastries for breakfast... guaranteed effect! And we discover the speciality of the region, the Papaline! For lunch, salads are ready to take away.

This butcher's shop is located at the intersection of pedestrian streets, it enjoys a good reputation and supplies many of the city's restaurants. The serious and constant team works under your eyes, details, axe, string, and prepares the delicious parts of the selected animals. Pork, veal, lamb, beef, duck, chicken, guinea fowl, you will find the best pieces. To accompany your meal you will also find some delicious homemade dishes. An address you couldn't do without, faith de Petit Futé!

Papaline, listed as a national heritage of French chocolate specialities, hides under its pink thistle-like robe a liquorous heart of oregano, a blend of about sixty plants, some of which are picked in the foothills of Mont Ventoux. The origins of this cheese date back to 1835 and it was the master pastry chefs of the Vaucluse who brought it back to life in 1960. The recipe is unchanged and is only distributed in the Vaucluse via the association "Les Pâtissiers des Papalines".

Set up in an artillery room at the back of the Popes' palace, it is a place to be discovered as it represents a quality showcase for the wines of the Côtes-du-Rhône. Each year, the winegrowers are invited to send a sample of their wines to be blind tasted by a committee of professionals (sommeliers, oenologists) and amateurs (restaurant owners, journalists...). The best rated wines will be presented at the Bouteillerie for one year and can be tasted.

Michel Bourbouze, artisan patissier and master chocolatier, keeps the traditions alive. He's the home of the famous cadenette: a braid designed by the Seigneur de Cadenet in the early ^17th century, which was used to adorn the hairstyles of soldiers and "incroyables" or "muscadins" after the French Revolution. Michel's braids are much less vindictive: they consist of orange zest macerated in Grand Marnier, a melting ganache, all molded into a dark chocolate braid, and attractively presented in a small drum. You'll also find classic pure-butter viennoiseries and personalized cakes, all made on the premises from fresh ingredients.

This butcher's shop is an institution in Vaison; Stéphane is the fruit of the fifth generation. He works with labelled raw materials. Depending on the season, a delicatessen department offers "crespeou" (a cake of herb and vegetable omelettes stacked in layers, accompanied by a tomato coulis) recommended by Le Petit Futé, stuffed products, and foot packets. A corner of delicatessen is stocked with local olive oil, small Sault spelt. If you run out of ideas, the friendly team will advise you.

Cyril and Gilles honey producers joined together to give birth in 2006, to L'Or des abeilles. Since 2019, Théotime, Cyril's son has joined the Gaec, they now have 1000 hives. They produce a dozen honeys according to the transhumance: lavender, rosemary, thyme in Provence, lime, acacia, chestnut in the Drome and Ardeche. So many flavors, colors and textures for these honeys produced by craftsmen and in respect of the environment. On sale in the shops of Puyloubier and in the big stores of the region.

At Clos du Joncuas, the vines are on terraces, sheltered from the wind. The technique is ancestral. The winegrower calls himself "the cultivator of the sun". The vineyard is gradually being converted to organic farming. The vinification is done in cement vats. The reds are aged in oak barrels. The estate offers gigondas in red, rosé and a cuvée with grenache spirit, vaqueyras in red and séguret in red and white. If tastings are possible at the cellar, you will also find these wines on the menus of the restaurants in the region.

We're a stone's throw from the tourist office. The front says as much as the name of the sign! Inside, the shop windows are a showcase for the pastries, desserts and chocolates made daily. The fine pastries follow the seasons as do the macaroons which come in original flavours, apricot with rosemary, mango ylang ylang. Calissons, meringues and homemade chocolates are beautifully presented.

The Côtes du Rhône and Rhône Valley wine industry is represented by this professional body. Inter Rhône brings together all the promotional, economic and technical aspects of Rhone Valley wines. Wine tourism is one of the strategic challenges of the interprofession with the quality charter "Rendez-vous Terroirs" which has 520 tasting cellars. Inter Rhône is recognised as a reference in the field of oenotourism.

Fanny and Christophe, offer a wide choice of breads and pastries worked and baked on site. They wish to impose their know-how in the work of the obsolete cereals - khorosan flour - spelt, rye which will constitute the base of the "epoca" baguette. Of course, one finds the "fougasse" with olives and dried tomatoes. Le Petit Futé recommends puff pastry bread made from cereal flour, the dough of which is worked like a croissant, a melt-in-the-mouth delicacy that can be accompanied by sweet or savoury.

The producers of the region have teamed up in a shop that they have been taking turns running since it opened. A wide choice of farm products, mostly from organic farming (fruit, vegetables, eggs, fruit juice, goat's cheese, wine, olives, olive oil, poultry, capons, beef, veal, organic bread, honey). You will meet Carole and her chickens, Pierre and his apples, Beatrice and her spinach, Marianne and her goat cheeses... And of course, don't ask for tomatoes in the middle of winter... all products are in season!

Existing since 1990 and online since 1996 (a precursor!), V comme Vin has had hundreds, thousands of satisfied customers since it opened! With their perfect knowledge of wine, grape varieties and the best food pairings, these wine merchants, with their long experience, have become masters in the art of finding new producers and good deals without skimping on quality. V comme Vin is therefore an address you can trust! They will be able to advise you on how to best accommodate your dish. Delivery is possible.

Not far from the arena of Arles, one finds the still of the distillery of Provence. A magnificent machinery with which Thomas Bigourdan, the master of the place, produces a gin of great quality. This top-of-the-range alcohol is made from thirteen meticulously selected plants. In the composition, whose proportions are obviously kept secret, we find juniper berries, lavender, but we will not tell you more. You will have to taste it to find out.

On the corner of rue Mignet and Constantin, this wine cellar is run by Coraline, a young woman with a passion for wine. Chai René, not as in King René, but as in Coraline's grandfather, who encouraged his granddaughter from the outset in this wonderful adventure: a lovely way to pay homage to him and to revive the tradition.
The place calls for tranquility on this busy street, the decor uncluttered, made from salvaged materials, such as old barrels or wine crates, a young and assumed side by today's standards. You'll find the perfect bottle for a dinner with friends, as well as fine spirits and local and international beers... no fewer than 400 references and, of course, Coraline's expert advice. Follow her humorous instagram! And Mignet's day gust from April to October, a convivial get-together once or twice a month on Thursdays from 6pm. Tastings are accompanied by charcuterie and cheeses.

It's a true gustatory journey that awaits you here, guided by a trained sommelier whose only goal is to serve the customer in the best possible way. Yoann Bélanger offers more than a hundred cheese references ranging from local goat's milk cheeses to Italian cheeses and the famous blue stilton colston basset. As for wines, you will find the Côtes du Rhône, Châteauneuf or Burgundy with, of course, the best organic wines of the region. You will have understood, we really appreciated the place.

As you enter this elegant chocolate shop with its enticing window display, you will be greeted with a smile, with gentleness and kindness. The lady of the house will be happy to explain to you the different chocolates sold here, to present you all the sweets also proposed (among which a beautiful choice of sugared almonds and marrons glacés from Collobrières). The chocolates sold here, of a great delicacy, are the work of the chocolate maker Philippe Bel. A unique experience with sweet or spicy flavors, a rare virtuosity. The emphasis is also on beautiful containers, elegant boxes for all budgets. A real address to know.

What if you tried a 100% home-made biscuit, made in Provence or rather made in La Ciotat? Maison Craquelin is the recent adventure of two childhood friends, Nicolas and David, passionate and great gourmands before the eternal. A varied and tempting range of products, mainly inspired by the Provençal region, made with products mainly from French production. Orange blossom or aniseed flavoured turnips, orange biscuits, lemon-poppy seed shortbread, raisin or fig palets and chocolate chip cookies...

Bianca's desire to return to her family's passion for cheese (her grandmother was a cheese maker in Corsica) led her to embark on this wonderful adventure. With humility and a lot of rigor, the Casa Nostra grocery store travels to producers on the island of Beauty, in Italy and in Provence, to find exceptional products: Brie with truffles, local farm goats, goat and sheep tomatoes, burrata from Puglia, the list is long. One also comes for the Corsican pork-butchery, jams, olive oil, pasta, cakes, wines and liqueurs. A beautiful gourmet address.

Among the passions of Fanny, the château's owner, is one - whisky - inherited from her grandfather, a winemaker-distiller, which she shares with Jean-Baptiste, a young whisky oenologist. These whiskies have a taste of home, as each cuvée is created with a cereal that is emblematic of Haute-Provence: petit épeautre (spelt), sourced from local producers and grown according to organic farming principles. The artisanal maltings are home-made. Come and visit!

Come and discover LOGIKBIO, a small organic farm in Villeneuve. The farm grows herbs, berries, saffron, vegetables and dried plants. It also has a small store selling its own processed products as well as those of local producers. A small nursery offers aromatic and soil plants, as well as seasonal vegetable seedlings. Various events are organized throughout the year at this authentic and friendly farm. It's an ideal destination for fun family activities.

It's a wonderful family story that began between the wars, when Henri Pellestor fell in love with the Sarteau pear (an ancient variety), and developed its cultivation on his farm. His grandsons Claude and Rémy took over the business. The orchard is organic, and their Sarteau pear is the first whole candied fruit in France to be certified organic. the candied fruit is sold under the Le Trésor de Marie-Augustine label, a tribute to the gourmet grandmother whose recipes made the company a success, even today.

Ferme les Charentais is an organic farm offering farm-gate sales of its products.

The Leblanc confectionery, established in Banon in 2018, is a gourmet trap! A glass-enclosed airlock will give you a glimpse of their production tools, and you'll then find, in the boutique, the products made on site: organic hazelnut spreads free from palm oil, chocolate-covered fruit and aperitif almonds coated in a variety of flavors, including the famous Banon goat cheese! Upstairs, you'll find a self-service tea room, with books available for consultation on site, and temporary exhibitions.

If one adjective had to define Lolo, it would be "generosity"! Indeed, Lolo's invaluable advice and passion will delight your taste buds. He's always willing to share his passion with you, and his stall is sure to delight all your senses... All fresh, mouth-watering Mediterranean fish, including a spectacular Mediterranean red tuna. His end-of-year platters are also worth a detour! You'll find Lolo at all the markets in Provence, especially the one in Eygalières every Friday morning on rue de la République.

The Glacier des arènes welcomes you at all hours of the day to enjoy delicious ice creams, made by a master ice cream maker, on the premises or to take away. These tasty creations are made with Alpine milk, to our great delight. You'll find classic flavors like coffee, chocolate and vanilla, as well as more surprising ones like unicorn, cotton candy and amarena! As for sorbets, Corsican clementine, melon, passion fruit, etc., there's something for every sweet tooth. Pancakes, waffles and doughnuts are just as delicious!

Charming chocolate factory in Gréoux-les-bains, where everything is made on site. Immerse yourself in the world of chocolate and let yourself be carried away by the flavors and scents of the establishment. You'll find all the products of their creation on site: candies, bars, hot chocolate preparations, beans for infusions... The chocolate factory also houses a tea room, where you can sample the house specialty on the terrace: the signature praline. Continue the adventure by taking part in workshops to create your own chocolate bar!

Just a stone's throw from the Casino, this elegant bakery and patisserie welcomes you for a special gourmet moment. Here you can buy bakery products, including a number of special breads, mouth-watering pastries and choice snacks for your lunch breaks or walks in the surrounding area. A terrace completes a room where you can also sit back and enjoy the elegant decor featuring vintage elements. Fine selection of homemade ice creams.

An oenologist and master blender, Fanny's passion and know-how - a family heritage - are shared with her distiller husband Jean-Baptiste. As whisky enthusiasts, setting up an artisanal distillery was an obvious choice when they took over the château. Made from the region's emblematic cereal, petit épeautre, the 5 whiskies in the range have the flavors of Provence. An interesting guided tour to discover the stages of creation.

In the shelves the quality is there. It is a team of enthusiasts, demanding with its suppliers that welcomes you. A beautiful well stocked stall where seasonal fruits, dried fruits and vegetables are of the highest quality and primarily from the region and in season. We appreciate the respect for nature shown by these merchants. But also a large choice of honey, jams, dairy products... Be careful, here it is "no touching", and it is normal, because we appreciate then to taste fruits and vegetables im-peccable.

La Nerthe is a superb 90-hectare estate in a single block, particularly renowned for its white wine. The estate, where the appellation's 13 grape varieties are planted, has been certified organic since 1998. You can visit the historic cellars by appointment, where interesting vintages such as the red Cuvée des Cadettes and the white Clos de Beauvenir are kept. Aging lasts a minimum of 5 years. As the years go by, the wine takes on a light oak color, with golden highlights. The tasting cellar is superb, contemporary in design.

Push open the door of this shop where the coffee scents embalm with each roast. A wide range of choices, from grand cru beans or ground coffee to flavoured coffees (vanilla, praline, hazelnut, caramel...). Every week, a coffee of choice is highlighted. La Granges aux Saveurs, as its name suggests, offers products other than coffee - teas and herbal teas - and in a beautiful delicatessen section, Denis has selected local and home-made products, organic olive oils, jams, beers, saffron from Provence.

A new cellar from here and elsewhere is always an event. The establishment is part of the Nicolas Guérin/NG wines group. As a wine cellar, but also as a wine club, wine lovers will be able to proceed to tastings, group purchases, but also receive advice and, more original, benefit from a concierge service giving the possibility to come and keep one's wine in the cellar. Among the treasures kept at the right temperature: Burgundy, Bordeaux, Mouron, Mouton Rothschild... wines that can be chilled in five minutes thanks to special equipment.

Marseille candidate of the show the Best Pastry Chef on M6 in 2017, Sylvain Bourletsis created his artisanal cookie factory in 2019. There he revisits the Provencal sweets, Marseilles shuttles, almond crunchies, dovecote at Pentecost, macaroons ... and also canistrelli, amaretti, montecao, madeleines, shortbread, financiers. At Christmas, his oil pump and his gibassier are the must-have of the 13 desserts. Sylvain also works with chocolate, great vintages, people come from far and wide for his personalized bars and his cicadas to crunch.

Between the Old Port and the Panier, this wine cellar welcomes you for a convivial moment. Enter Haifa, Youssef and Patrick, three passionate new Marseillais. The welcome is warm and friendly, and the terrace an invitation to enjoy a good time. In the boutique, you'll find 300 references of wines (some of them natural and biodynamic), spirits, a fine selection of cheeses and charcuterie, and savoury and sweet groceries. A landmark for Marseille's epicureans. We love it!

This 46-hectare vineyard, owned by passionate friends, has the particularity of producing atypical PGIs from grape varieties that are original in the region. Chardonnay, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah are grown in an agro-ecological manner, expressing all their character and typicality on this beautiful Provencal terroir. To convince you, taste their two flagship cuvées: the Saint Auguste red and the Viognier Sainte Fleur 100% viognier white.