Gourmet products local specialties and wines Lorraine

A real reference in terms of delicacies! As soon as we enter this pretty pastry shop, we are dazzled. The counters are full of sweets, each one more tempting than the last: between the desserts and the chocolates, it is impossible to enter without succumbing. And, given the quality of the products, 97% of which are homemade by Sylvain and Aline, it would be wrong to deprive oneself of them. Trained in great houses, Sylvain has at heart to carefully choose the best raw materials and the best hands to work them. Everything is available to take away.

This bakery, located in the old town, cultivates the art of making bread the old-fashioned way. The good taste of yesteryear can be found in traditional baguettes, speciality and aromatic breads, as well as viennoiseries and pastries, thanks to the quality of the organic flours, homemade leavening and wood-fired baking. With its Alsatian roots, it offers kougelhopf, bretzel, brioche de Rosheim and German breads such as Vollkornbrot and Kürbiskernbrot.

If you are in the area, don't miss a visit to the farm located in the centre of the town of Audun-le-Roman, with tastings during or at the end of the visit. Jean-Pierre Thierry is specialized in breeding. He offers whole or half lambs and for barbecues, sausages, merguez, brochettes... as well as dry sausage. The speciality of the house is the Marinettes, lamb sausages with small vegetables. A great opportunity to discover and eat these local products!

Located in the south of the first slopes of the Côtes de Toul, where the Moselle valley and the Côtes de Meuse meet, the estate extends its vineyard over the villages of Buligny and Blénod-lès-Toul. The vineyard is composed of pinot noir, auxerrois and gamay. A particularity of the domain, in addition to the organic agriculture, is the presence of mirabelle orchards, another specialty of Lorraine. Today, there are 12 ha of vines and 6 ha of mirabelle plum orchards that flourish on clay-limestone slopes, exposed to the south and southeast.

A big market is held every Saturday morning in Longwy-Bas.

Guy Steininger welcomes us in his shop dedicated to the products of the hive. The honeys are from Lorraine (special mention to the delicious fir tree honey from the Vosges mountains) or imported from Spain or New Zealand. Guy is able to tell us about each product, its properties and virtues. Of course, there is also pollen, royal jelly, propolis as well as cosmetic products, honey sweets and beekeeping equipment for specialists. All these items are available on the online store.

A small shop which, as its name shows, makes in beer and whisky. Irish, Scottish and a few curiosities of Canada and States. A wide choice of beers. From all countries, from all colors, amber, brunes, some white and many!. For amateurs, tasting on Sunday from 11 am to 13 pm, with small homemade confection, which blend perfectly with the tasting drink of the day.

This market, which has existed for nearly 50 years, is one of the most important in the Northeast. Every Sunday, between 120 and 150 merchants (a dozen on Fridays for organic products) and between 6,000 and 8,000 visitors flock there. In addition to food products (from the farm and always in season), the market offers clothing, articles for the house, flowers... All you have to do is look! A brasserie-restaurant is also available. A lively and very cosmopolitan place to live, this place is a must in the area.

La Cordonnerie is here. L'Echanson is across the street. The Mercier brothers, Alex and Serge, know between them how to order the choice of wines. Let's meet in the store, where the cobbler is this time well shod. Wines for tasting in the Echanson bar and on the shelves; there are always glasses at the cash register on the large table. Word of wine lovers who know how to find rarities, this address, we order it, note it. And so much the worse for the purse strings.

Mr. de Lima has been holding this shop for a long time. Of Portuguese origin he knows his case and knows how to advise us on cod for haddock and different hams to make luncheon dishes. Olives, piments are present. Beautiful ports and green vinho.

Farid Tamine is a philosopher who knows how to keep shop and conversation, talk to us about the rites of fasting and praise the qualities of what he sells, lecture on the cross merits of different religions and gourmandise punch, making us taste the dates of Degglet nour coming straight from Algeria. The large grocery store is primarily a place of meetings and conversations, where you find oriental products in quantities, dismiss spices and vegetables and fruits ready to bring a beautiful touch of exoticism to our dishes. We appreciate the magnificent welcome to every customer and all the attention or advice facing our salami. A beautiful place where trade is worth a man.

It is primarily olive oils that attract attention. From Andalusia, Greece, Languedoc or Provence, they are presented in bottles or bidons. Those of Italy, the most numerous, come from Campania, Sicily, Tuscany or Puglia. They have dresses that vary from dark green to gold. Some vinegar are proposed, balsamic or sherry, vinegar in walnuts or vinegar with figs. Mustards, condiments, ceps creams, olives, almonds display small pots alongside spreading, black olives, semi-dried tomatoes, salt flowers, Dead Sea pink salt and various spices. We also discovered the Turns, the infinite recipes and exclusive recipes that eat at the aperitif on bread or toast: artichokes-olive, fennel-saffron, lentils or chickpeas, it is surprising and delicate. And we will not conclude this article without talking about the great choice of truffles: whole white or black truffle purée, truffle purée, summer black truffles, they are presented in 10 grams jars and are one of the finest specialties of the house that can extend its range to cosmetic products, as natural as those to consume.

Located in the heart of Nancy's market, the Spice Island is, as its name indicates, a real culinary and sensory journey! A unique concentration of spices and herbs, olive-mouths or small tapenade pots of all colors, peppers, peppers, pepper, eggplant caviar or artichokes, dried tomatoes… taste to your appetizer - and also to your dishes. Not to mention desserts, such as rare vanilla of Huahiné, beautiful island of French Polynesia. Everything served with great smiles and always advised advice. A reference!

At the Eux chocolate radius we love symphonies with almond paste, tendres ganaches in bergamot or cointreau and orange, douces with sweet spices, emeralds with pistachio and nougats with milk chocolate. In the fruity pastry range you are literally cracking for the Tropik, a sumptuous dessert made of vanilla vanilla and fruits of wood, a mango foam and a mona biscuit. And as the famous house also offers small salty things, so do the right thing and take one of these delicious poultry and morels. To enjoy a race with a yellow wine from the Jura. And die (gently anyway) of pleasure. This is the fetish word of this great craftsman. And by contamination, it becomes ours.

In a modern decor, the tables and chairs high up in the Maison This give a breathtaking view of the street... And on the house pies (lemon, raspberry, apricot, apple), operas and paris-brest. Everything is elegant and well presented; new items are regularly added. In addition, all kinds of sandwiches, quiches lorraines or pâtés allow you to eat on the go. In winter, the home-made soups will warm you up! And how can we not mention the Panéo baguette, a house specialty, rich in flavors. Service that makes you want to come back. To be discovered and tasted!

The Marchand brothers are considered the best cheese makers in the East. On their stall in the covered market, up to 450 varieties of cheese, including the gros lorrain, a munster ripened with mirabelle plum and one of their many specialties. They also have a butcher's shop where you can find, in great detail: ducks, farm chickens, guinea fowl, quails, geese, capons, turkeys and lambs. The delicatessen department cooks market products, such as grated potatoes. To enjoy the food, you can sit down in the adjoining restaurant or the cheese bar. What a pleasure!

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A family business since 1971. David and Vincent Lelièvre inherited the know-how and professionalism of their father, and how to use it advisedly to produce a wine of good quality. For a few years, the production of wine, ennobled in 1998 by a well-earned AOC, has been more than largely designed upwards. The famous Gris de Toul are added Pinot Noir, white in auxerrois and traditional method and sparkling, very successful. The grape varieties of today (gamay, auxerrois and Pinot Noir) are prepared and controlled by the house of hands of Masters. The wines are charming, fruity and lively and worth features. You can watch them largely grey in Lorraine specialties or aperitif, white on fish and shellfish, or, for a little old red, on duck or game. Who has not enjoy a trout with the traditional menu are Toul does not know what happiness means: fruit and the acidulado of one that leads to the softness of the meat of the other. Terrines, candied also enjoy this contribution of the grey and we strongly recommend them for you. In addition to the delicatessen (the various dishes, local saffron, produced craftsmen and local) company is also arboricolous, with fruit trees, thus offering beautiful fruit juice (apple, grape) of fine spirits and liqueurs (mirabelle of Lorraine). To be consumed in moderation and visit absolutely, believe an enthusiastic lover!

Located in Ehnen, in the northern part of Luxembourg's Moselle region, the Kohll-Leuck winery is a must for wine lovers. Now in its fourth generation, the family continues to produce top-quality wines to the highest standards. To find out about upcoming events, please consult their "Agenda" section. The estate also produces crémants, red wines and sweet wines, all from noble grape varieties.

The Kohll-Reuland winery, located in the wine-growing villages of Ehnen, Wormeldange and Schengen, is a small, family-run business producing top-quality wines and crémants. Thanks to the diversity of its terroirs, the estate is able to select appropriate grape varieties and take advantage of the geological characteristics of the soil to guarantee the quality of its products. The winery, managed by Martine Kohll and Frank Keyser, pays close attention to oenological and environmental issues, as well as to grape maturity. The passion for wines typical of Luxembourg's Moselle region, passed down from generation to generation, is reflected in the drive for constant improvement and the successful combination of tradition and modernity. The estate also offers tastings and a wine bar where visitors can discover the different wines and crémants.

They offer a variety of wines, including Pinot Gris, Riesling, Barrique and Bueden, as well as Crémants such as Brut 'Aly Duhr', Brut Rosé and Brut 'Grande Cuvée'. The estate also offers delivery services.

Domaines Vinsmoselle, located in Trieux, is Luxembourg's largest producer of wine and crémant. They are renowned for their century-old expertise (since 1921) and award-winning wines. Bringing together 240 winegrowers from Schengen to Wasserbillig, this cooperative cultivates exceptional terroirs along the Moselle. Its cellars in Wellenstein offer fascinating guided tours for groups or individuals. You can take part in a commented tasting at one of its four convivial sites. Their catering formulas at the Cave complete this oenological and gourmet experience, worthy ambassadors of Luxembourg.

Domaine Sunnen Hoffmann produces a variety of wines, including Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Muskat-Ottonel. The vines are located on slopes of up to 36% and benefit from a generous microclimate. The estate also offers wine tastings, events and news related to viticulture. Since 2000, the estate has been working in harmony with nature, following the criteria of organic farming. The estate also organizes special tastings, such as the spring tasting and the summer tasting. For wine lovers, Domaine Sunnen Hoffmann is a must-see in the town of Remerschen.

Here, two young catering partners are full of ideas and energy and, in partnership with several bakeries in the city, they make bagels, hot dogs, salads, cookies, donuts and cupcakes, not to mention a few gluten-free specialties. The quality/price ratio is very interesting, especially since everything here is homemade! Ideal for office lunches, brunches, birthday parties, buffets, meal trays or any other type of special event. A new generation caterer as we like them and which deserves well its name.

This neighborhood butcher's and delicatessen, with its varnished wood panels, exudes a warm atmosphere. From label meats and homemade charcuterie prepared with love, everything from pork from the Franc-Comté region raised on cheese-makers' whey, to beef ribs, sausages prepared and cured on site, and veal sausages with basil, promises respect for the product and flawless taste quality. Cheeses, wine, desserts: the catering side (vegetarian option) will delight you from starter to dessert! A family affair that delights the taste buds!

This label celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021 and is intended to protect the Lorraine and French confectionery, because in the 1980s, there was no protection, which left the door open to a lesser quality as for the essences of bergamot incorporated in the various confectioneries, but also possible copies or a non-protection of the heritage. Today, this official label shines beyond our borders and protects the heritage and know-how of our confectioners.

Julien Burtez shares his passion with you in his delicatessen located in the heart of Nancy. As a spice specialist, he handles the mixtures, the agreements and the transformations with brio. You will find on his shelves spices from all over the world, but also mustards, tapenades, perfumed mixtures, vinegars and syrups to drink. Everything is zero waste since you fill your own bottle and you can taste everything on the spot (on reservation) or discover the wonders of spices in the take-away dishes. A charming address which is worth the detour.

Marinette is the gourmet project of Maud Ouvrard and Cyrielle Card, entrepreneurs at heart! Installed in Pompey since September 2018, they offer Biscuits Bavards, delicious cookies with a customizable message. Ideal for giving, for events and to give companies a targeted advertising medium. Prepared exclusively with natural products, they come in several versions: bergamot, salted butter caramel, hazelnut choco or intense black, pistachio, vanilla or black sesame! All you have to do is find the right message!

Butcher, pork butcher, caterer, Julien Leprovost, trained as a craftsman, claims his know-how, high standards and seeks a relationship of trust with his customers. Labeled meats (Label Rouge pork and veal), poultry and even free-range salmon, medal-winning black pudding or even duck terrine, which was awarded the National Grand Prix: here, you can only find noble products of impeccable quality. A real institution!

Masmoudi is the king of oriental pastry. Founded in 1972 in Sfax, Tunisia, its recipes are based on traditional know-how, constantly revisited, with extremely careful presentations. A treat for all the senses! Established in Paris, Lyon, Marseille... and Nancy, Masmoudi treats the people of Nancy to its famous oriental pastries, individually or in a box, to be enjoyed on the spot or to take away. In addition to delighting sweet tooths, the shop has a couscous bar, the first in the region, to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites!

Artisan of taste and lover of chocolate of great origins, the Chocolaterie Lorraine has been delighting young and old gourmands for more than 25 years with artisanal creations made in the workshop of the chocolate factory. Also, we delight in different chocolate subjects as well as raw chocolates throughout the seasons. Original and diversified compositions for every occasion. And if you want to follow the making of this delicious chocolate the store is open on the workshop. Large free parking lot.

Thomas Colson and Rémy Welter work the vines on nearly 9 hectares, with a progressive balance between gamay, pinot noir and auxerrois. This estate has 4 hectares of organic orchards, because here the key words are quality and authenticity. At the same time, these two friends have created a new, charming wine-making and marketing facility in the heart of Toul, in the former Cordier cellars (a wine merchant based on the port of Toul), which you can visit at your leisure and learn to taste.

GAEC DU GUE is a family-run dairy farm in Nonhigny, producing quality farmhouse products. You'll find yoghurts, dessert creams, fromage frais and crème fraîche made on site from the milk of the farm's cows. Products are sold direct from the farm on Friday evenings from 4pm to 6:30pm and on Saturday mornings from 10am to 12pm. It's an opportunity to discover fresh produce direct from the producer. This is an address not to be missed for the quality of its products.

This 35^m2 guest room is designed with environmentally friendly materials (hemp, wood and lime), in a 17th century winegrower's house surrounded by an organic garden. Peony-coloured, the decoration is original and cheerful, with a view on the garden and, in the distance, the silhouette of the Vosges mountains. Organic cosmetics are available for guests, and it is possible to enjoy, upon reservation, the vegetarian and organic table d'hôte. And the most, this farm also offers gardening courses quite exciting!

Bio CBD is a local organic grocery store. Regional wines and beers, organic French infusions from Symples, pasta, quinoa, cheeses, cold cuts: here, everything is fresh and local! And of course, find CBD products and their derivatives, without pesticides or fungicides. The team will give you sound advice on natural remedies for bad sleep, stress and anxiety. Finally, the store is a parcel relay. No postal charges for packages within a 10 km radius and free shipping for orders under 19 grams.

Retrogusto is a corner of Italy in Nancy. It starts with the grocery store, which makes your mouth water and allows you to prepare the specialties on sale yourself. On the spot, a nice choice of antipasti awaits you, followed by a farandole of pasta and other ravioli, meats and fish cooked in the Mediterranean style. As for the desserts, the homemade ice creams, the sabayons and the tiramisu close the meal on an excellent note. Not to mention the numerous wines, carefully chosen to accompany the meal. In the end, the only thing wrong with Retrogusto is that you want more!

Legend has it that Saint Arnoul, bishop of Metz, became the patron saint of brewers by performing the miracle of multiplying the beer for the thirsty men in charge of transferring his relics. And it is in the Saint-Arnoul cellar that the visit of this brewery begins and ends: brewing room, fermentation room, bottling line, without forgetting the tasting. The brewery was bought by a German brewer in August 2007 but has been able to continue its activity.

Nicolas Masson is a fruit producer on the hillsides of the village. He offers you the opportunity to discover more than fifteen varieties of apples, several pears and, depending on the season, cherries, strawberries, peaches, apricots, mirabelle plums and quetsches. A shop allows you to take home beautiful fruits, vegetables, but also fruit juices to fill up with vitamins as well as honey, jams, oils... It is also possible to visit the orchard on request. Finally, other good products from the farm can be bought: eggs, chickens, guinea fowl..

During the harvesting period, i.e. in summer, you can visit the hives and see how the extraction is done. But the place is also favourable to the purchase of honey of an excellent quality. Indeed, the honeys of this exploitation are regularly awarded at the general contest of Paris. Whether it is from acacia flowers, lime or fir, the honey is creamy and can be enjoyed with all kinds of sauces. The producers are passionate about their work. It is therefore better to call before coming to see them. Honey has its letters of nobility here.

Marie-France and Luc Philippe are pig farmers in the locality and specialize in the sale of pork and charcuterie. With a production of 150 sows and between 1,500 piglets and pigs, the activity requires a daily presence and intense work. The pigs are sold wholesale, semi-wholesale and retail. Every Friday and Saturday morning, the shop is always full. People faithfully buy head cheeses, black pudding, andouillettes, cut up half pigs, grilled meats... and piglets intended for mechouis. A fine concentration of local talent from Lorraine!

For nine generations the Masson family has been working the vines in the Toulois. The 2.45 hectare estate enjoys a lot of sunshine thanks to its south-east orientation. Jacques Masson will be delighted to show you his production. The latest additions are the white wine, aged in oak barrels, which is very fruity with an aroma of roasted hazelnuts, and the red wine, also aged in oak barrels, which gives it a fine tannic taste. A wide range of brandies is also available.

Part microbrewery, part flour mill, part artisanal jam factory, Ferme de la Vallée invites you to discover some of its achievements in agro-ecology, eco-construction and renewable energy production. Here, authenticity, passion and education seem to go into every product. Tours of the estate and its facilities, workshops, farmhouse beer and old-fashioned jam tasting sessions, brewery mini-golf and country trail. Gift store. Individuals and groups. Approved educational farm.

The Dronet family's beekeeping operation includes five hundred hives, all located in the Meuse. They produce acacia, lime and fir tree honey, royal jelly, nougat, gingerbread, propolis and wax. All the beekeeping products are packaged in Commercy and restore all their natural properties. The fascinating work of the beekeeper and his bees can be discovered during a free visit of the domain. Honey and related products are sold on site.

For more than 25 years, local farmers and producers have been committed to offering their regional products in this grocery store which favours the short circuit.
Fruits and vegetables coming directly from the farm and from other producers in the region. Wines, honeys, beers, cheeses, flours, fruit juices, jams, traditional charcuterie, bread...
Here, the two key words are quality and rigour. The shop has the "Meuse et Merveilles" label, a guarantee of the quality of local products produced in the department. A good address!

This is where we make the finest dragées, a Verdun specialty created (by chance) in 1220. The factory tour is extremely interesting (audio-guided, 35 min.). You'll learn about all the stages involved in making dragées, before moving on to discover the museum, with its rich collection of objects and archives. You'll finish with the apotheosis: the confectionery, where you'll find the whole catalog: trendy multicolored sugared almonds, all choco, chocolate-coated, shells... Visits and tastings are free all year round.

In this small boutique with stone walls, you will find the traditional grands crus, wines of the Côtes de Meuse, red, white and rosé, the famous beer of Orval and the Rarecourtoise, a sparkling beer made on the farm of the Rarecourt valley. Lorraine products such as mirabelles, jams and terrine are also waiting for you. The boss gives you a good welcome and knows how to advise you in your choice and your gift ideas.

This supermarket offers a variety of services, including in-store shopping and a drive-through service. In addition, Super U also offers a U-station service for customers' fuel needs. Whether shopping or taking advantage of the drive-through service, Montmédy's Super U is a convenient place to meet the needs of the town's residents and visitors.

Bras-sur-Meuse is home to Union Laitière de la Meuse, a company specializing in the wholesale of dairy products, eggs, oils and edible fats. The company is an agricultural cooperative and has been in business for over 50 years. Their telephone number is 03 29 84 31 73.

4 kilometres from Saint-Mihiel, Marc and Lydie Lived, Truffle Cultivent cultivates truffles and produces two varieties, from Meuse and Burgundy. These delicious mushrooms are harvested in the autumn, during the "tilt", given to the instrument used to dig truffles, with the help of a dog's flair. The truffle farm of Navi offers the sale of truffle plants, the Maas truffles, Burgundy and fresh truffles during the season, as well as a range of products that are displayed around the truffle: terrine, spreads, honey, salt and fragrant oil. It is also possible to visit the exploitation and to participate in culinary workshops on reservation, with Chef Geoffroy Bucquet, a true enthusiast of the black diamond.