Gourmet products local specialties and wines Nord-Pas-de-Calais

As its name says, Café Méo highlights its passion for café! This tasting lounge is coupled with a shop of delicatessen. If you wish to enjoy a good petit noir on the spot, the place promises you a moment of relaxation and the view of Grand Place is worth the detour if you go upstairs. For a small sweet break, Méo also offers the delicious Merveilleux from Fred about which the Inhabitants of Lille and the New Yorkers are have been mad recently. Do not hesitate to pass there if you come in Lille.

After having seen his croissants elected the best in the region, Maxime Brice is once again in the spotlight... on television this time. His establishment in Marquette has been named "Best bakery in Hauts-de-France" by the M6 channel! This is not surprising when you know the talent of this craftsman who has truly elevated his know-how to the rank of art. The apple cakes and turnovers are a true enchantment of flavors. And what can we say about the bread that can be adapted to the master's desires? A delicious bakery!

Here is a prestigious brand present in Le Touquet since 1999, with 250 references of selected vintages, 80 champagnes, 200 whiskies as well as many other spirits: rums, gins, cognacs, ports, vodkas... Without forgetting a beautiful choice of beers including the timeless La Touquettoise amber, white or juniper berry beers. You will even find accessories dedicated to the tasting of these nectars. Every month, there are new products to discover. And, conveniently, there's always a bottle in the fridge for an impromptu aperitif! A useful address for everyone!

In 2019, Kokoa celebrated its fortieth anniversary and was renovated. Originality and diversity, all the inhabitants of Le Touquet will tell you: the best ice-cream in town are at Kokoa. The choice of flavors is vast, from chicory to speculoos, and the ingredients are all of natural origin, with a few rare exceptions... The sorbets and ice-cream contain real pieces of fresh fruit (melon, peach, banana...), depending on the season, which are otherwise frozen at their place of origin (passion fruit for example). Dried fruits (nuts, hazelnuts, praline...) are also featured. Fresh fruit juices and tasty sandwiches are the perfect complement to this delicious gourmet break. An institution!

La Ferme de Sorval is a haven of peace in the heart of nature. This former abbey farm offers luxury and nature. On its organic estate, you can discover the many farm animals... and even ponies. In the nearby woods, you may even catch a glimpse of wild animals. The accommodation, decorated with passion and care, will make you feel right at home. Calm, greenery and comfort... Ferme de Sorval is a real little paradise to discover during your stay in the region!

An interesting visit for lovers of good beers. Let us get back to the ground, crafts, barley, and leave for a moment the industrial and austere era. In the heart of the Deux-Caps site, the Noyon couple perpetuates, since 2003, the tradition and introduces you to the production of beer, from barley cultivation to bottling. Next to them, you will visit the estate then enjoy some pearls of the house: The 2 Caps, Blanche de Wissant, Noire de Slack and valuable Belle Dalle, brewed exclusively with maritime barley. The sale of the products is done on site but also on line. For tasting and end of the year gifts, the address is friendly and original.

Emblematic and refined, this exceptional pastry shop offers cakes that would make angels fall from their clouds. The Incroyable and the Merveilleux are the stars of the brand, they are copied everywhere but never equaled with their fresh meringue sprinkled with chocolate or speculoos, coated with cream or drizzled with whipped cream. To try it is to adopt it, and the crowd of customers who flock to Les Merveilleux is only the most obvious proof. A Ch'ti success story that has crossed the borders and is well worth waiting in line at the opening!

For all lovers of international flavors and rigorously selected products, this is a must. At the helm? Jean-Paul Lafitte, a passionate traveler who excels in the art of bringing together flavors and scents. With him, you'll set off on a voyage of discovery of singular products: little-known spices, exceptional chocolates and coffees, artisanal olive oils, maple syrup that smells of Canadian forests or even seeds full of goodness to enhance your dishes... A culinary experience around the world!

There is no doubt that Hugues Becquart is a specialist in Arras andouillette. Since 1888, the company has been cultivating a taste for traditional craftsmanship from generation to generation. The pork butcher sets up in his laboratory and produces his flagship product, the andouillette, which is made only with Friesian pork, that specific part of the intestine, which makes it less fatty. The fame of this famous charcuterie goes beyond the borders of Arrage. An address not to be missed and recognised by the great names in gastronomy!

In Lille, there are unavoidable names when talking about gastronomy. And among these names, the name of François Evrard is particularly dear to us. Born from a butcher's family, François continued the family adventure that began with his grandfather in Warlaing in 1938. Located in Lille since 2005, François and Chrystelle Evrard welcome you in a modern and warm store with impeccable stalls. Before any exceptional artisan butchery, you will find high quality meat, mature in special cellars, as well as meat such as Wagyu or French Angus. In the windows, the Salers cross the Normandy, as well as the regional blue white but also rare meat such as the black pig of Bigorre from Pierre Matayron, the Calala Calala Calf of Midi-Pyrénées. All the meat is selected with the utmost care and the service always gives us a recipe or a cooking board to appreciate the best of these delicacies. Some beautiful tables around the corner are provided to Evrard House. Home cooked meats and prepared dishes are also essential. They are developed with great respect for the French tradition and evolve according to seasons. You will also find a beautiful choice of Italian and Spanish delicacies from artisans who are passionate about the transmission of their know-how, like this Iberian ham of Bellota. Maison Evrard is also a fine grocery ray that will surprise you with its diversity: French caviar Sturia, mustards, olive oils, balsamic vinegar, top of the range, teas and many other high quality products. Just the best address in this gourmet heading.

Jean-Yves Matifas, craftsman-confiseur, has been perpetuating the family know-how since 1922. Here, everything is made by hand. The berlingots are made in front of your eyes and the spinning is undoubtedly the most spectacular operation. The thickened sugar block is hung on a hook and is spun before being transformed into exquisite coloured and perfumed apple, melon, violet sweets... Pleasure for the eyes, but also for the palate, with the sugar in all its states (candy, vergeoise, coloured...) and all its forms (lollipops, berlingots, marshmallows...).

Settled for more than twenty years in Old Lille, Dominique Benoît puts all his know-how to the making of the "best chocolate" thanks to the rigorous selection of the best raw materials: chocolate from the grand cru cocoa plantations of Venezuela, Madagascar and Ecuador, almonds from Provence or hazelnuts from Piedmont. You will also find its sweets at the Place du Théâtre and at the Benoît Chocolatier workshop, a place where young and old can learn all the manufacturing secrets.

Under the arcades of the Place des Héros, this chocolate factory is one of the few in France to make its chocolate from beans that it selects and roasts itself. The production takes place in the chocolate factory of Beussent in Pas-de-Calais, which it is possible to visit, and in Lachelle, in Picardy. The specialties of the house? The chocolate with the hammer, the pralines with the old, a selection of chocolate of various vintages (Madagascar, Trinidad, Venezuela, Ecuador), more or less proportioned in cocoa according to the tastes... Smiling and pleasant welcome.

Just 5 minutes from the Brasserie Saint-Germain, this artisanal goat's farm offers some brushed cheeses such as the Tomette affinée and the Tome, as well as a wide range of lactic, soft and pressed cheeses. Distinguished with the label Saveur en Or, all their products can be found directly on site in the Bouc'tique. Alongside the cheeses is now a range of cosmetic products made from the milk of the farm's goats: soaps, body milk and even washing powder!

Alex Croquet is a real enthusiast and describes himself as a bread nut! He likes to offer his customers breads that are rich in taste, with a creamy crumb. A real delight. He has chosen to ban chemical additives to have breads that fully express their tastes, textures and aromas. In addition to organic breads, he offers red label flour breads, brioches, cakes, puddings, croissants, pains au chocolat, muffins, pies and other pastries. And the prices are very reasonable for products of this quality!

At the Small Foam changes sidewalks to always offer us the best seafood. The renowned fish catfish in the neighborhood for 25 years now receive us in a brand new building in a resolutely modern boutique. Fish, crustaceans and seafood are selected for their freshness by Marc Haquette, passionate artisan craftsman. His daughter Albane and her son-in-law Michel take the torch with passion and professionalism. The currency of that fish store? «The best of the sea for everyday or exceptional». From traditional fishing and environmentally friendly, the products come from Boulogne-sur-Mer, Cherbourg, Lorient or Rungis. Fish lovers will naturally find the basics, oysters (Gillardeau…), cod, shrimp, sandre, line bar, wild salmon… For the most pressing, the catering service concocts tasty dishes for every occasion, hot or cold: Sea sauseway, pae, waterzoy of Saint Jacques, turbot filet to asparagus, tartar, carpaccio, mini verrins… The welcome, choice and advice of these professionals make this fish shop an address to be added to the list of Lille's best traders. Please visit their website for more details.

At every stall, a delicacy. The local producers will let you taste their treasures and share their passion for the land with you. Many of them promote organic farming, which doesn't spoil anything. In addition to the traditional fruit, vegetables and breads, there are also flavours from elsewhere. A delicious mix. The market also welcomes booksellers, leatherworkers and other craftsmen who come to present their art. In fine weather, when the surrounding terraces come to life again, the market is adorned with an incomparable atmosphere.

Center Leclerc Saint-Amand-les-Eaux is a hypermarket located in the Centre Commercial du Mont des Bruyères. It offers a wide range of services such as E.Leclerc Auto, E.Leclerc Brico, E.Leclerc Espace Culturel, E.Leclerc Location, E.Leclerc Manège À Bijoux, E.Leclerc Optique, E.Leclerc Parapharmacie, E.Leclerc Station Service, E.Leclerc TRAITEUR Saint Amand les Eaux, E.Leclerc Une Heure Pour Soi and Voyages E.Leclerc. Center Leclerc Saint-Amand-les-Eaux also offers in-store shopping and a drive-through service. This hypermarket is ideal for everyday shopping, whether for food, beauty products, DIY or travel.

How to promote and develop the economy of local producers while eating better? This is the purpose of La Ruche, which says yes! The idea is to highlight direct sales between individuals and producers to allow you to consume smart and local! The Ruche, which says yes, are only advantages: a fair price (often lower than those in supermarkets), quality agricultural products coming from nearby lands and no mess! You can order online (without committing yourself) and come back one evening per week your order in the selected Hive. Don't hesitate to look at their different addresses, because there are several of them on Lille and in Lille. As the motto of La Ruche says, yes, here we eat better, but above all we eat just!