Gourmet products local specialties and wines Rhônes-Alpes

A microbrewery from Ardèche that is not lacking in energy. Basically, a friendship. Philippe and Laurent decided one day to change their lives and settle in Ardèche where they set up a craft brewery after having made their debut in a large brewery in Lorraine. Here, with malt, spices, water and a lot of passion, they brew blond, white and amber foams. Clever: if you don't know how to match beer and food, they will be happy to help you.

Even if it's a little far from the center of Lyon, this is the market you absolutely must visit at least once to discover small local producers at first hand. Easily and quickly accessible from the center of Lyon via the A450, this Marché aux Fruits is made up of local producers selling their fruit and vegetables, and was opened to the public in 1978. The market opens to the sound of the bell and closes 1 hour later. Bargains are plentiful from stall to stall, taken by storm by discerning consumers. Quality fruit and vegetables without middlemen.

Since 1953, this brand has been offering organic products and creating artisanal infusions. Today, no one is unaware of the benefits of plants, and Le Dauphin offers a wide range of herbal teas in sachets and loose. On the menu: detox, digestion, harmony, zenitude, lightness, tonic... Blends, but also star plants that stand on their own, such as thyme from Provence, verbena from Drôme provençale, linden from the Baronnies... No on-site visits to the factory, but products are sold in many regional boutiques.

Aux Caves Des Charpennes is a wine cellar offering a selection of rare and ancient grape varieties, as well as biodynamic wines. With its woodsy ambience and high ceiling, this cellar offers a unique experience for wine lovers. Services available include in-store shopping, in-store collection and delivery. Aux Caves Des Charpennes also offers regular events and promotions, such as wine fairs and tastings.

Founded in 1917 by Louis Palomas, between Place Bellecour and the quays of the Saône, this company is the guardian of Lyon's chocolate-making tradition. Under the direction of master pastry chef and chocolatier Dominique Clerc, Palomas makes hand-crafted chocolates in its workshops from quality raw materials, from chocolate of course, to fruit from small local producers. House specialties include Palet de Fourvière, crunchy on top (fine meringue) and soft on the inside (Piedmont hazelnut praline), Amandes de Bellecour or the famous Délicia, "the devil's wafer", with 72% cocoa. It's so good to sin by indulgence!

The cheese dairy La chevrette de Blandine is located below at the entrance of the village of Montmiral. You will be kindly welcomed by the Gilibert family, owners of the 170 dairy goats on the farm. This family business transforms the milk from their herd into tommes (white, hard, ashy, with dried tomatoes...), faisselles, bûchettes (fresh, ashy, with herbs), apéri'chèvre.... You will also be able to get goat sausage, nuts and cooked dishes made with goat meat. You didn't stop over for nothing!

Jean-Marc and Sophie Robin are... spiruliers. Come and discover their farm and the artisanal spirulina of the Drôme des collines. Spirulina is an exceptional alga, an elixir of well-being and health. This product offers the body essential nutrients to fight against fatigue, overwork and certain diseases. Spirulina from the Algoa farm is grown in a pesticide-free greenhouse. Harvested, drained, pressed and dried, the algae is reduced to dehydrated flakes. A concentrate of vitality. Visit the greenhouse on request. Tasting, cooking classes.

The Saint-Joseph honey factory has more than 500 hives. Up to 14 honeys are available: acacia, chestnut, lavender, etc. and a more gourmet range with almond, caramel, lemon, walnut and pistachio honeys... Honeys made with a high quality requirement but also "health products" collected from the hives such as royal jelly, pollen and propolis. Group visits are possible by appointment, otherwise you can always enjoy the transparent hive at the entrance.

Shoppers will discover a selection of artisanal products and fresh items from local producers. It is not very big but you can find the essentials. As in all the small markets, there is a good atmosphere where all the generations mix. Further down, the banks are frequented by fishermen, hikers, jousters in the summer, and boat rowers. So, after shopping at the market, why not continue south of the bridge to stroll along the large car park where sometimes there are fun activities?

Come aboard the Maison des Rhums, and set sail for the whole world - with a preference for the Caribbean - to discover an exceptional - and unique in Lyon - selection of over 1,200 references! The rarest and most original bottles are available on the online sales site, while the boutique allows you to travel to rums from the best distilleries - Rhum JM from Martinique, Foursquare from Barbados, Kirk and Sweeney from the Dominican Republic... - or independent bottlers like Ferroni from Marseille or Mezan. Rhums arrangés by Ced'. Valuable advice. Open house, tasting workshops. Gift and corporate boxes. Special offers.

Fervent viewers of the show " La Meilleure boulangerie de France" on M6 will surely recognize this bakery that was competing for the title in 2021. Eliminated in the quarter finals, it nevertheless brilliantly represented the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. At its head, Cédric Robert who offers bread, pastries, chocolate and pastries. Don't miss to try the corn flaky bread or the coal baguettes! The big plus: the large parking lot in front of the store, which allows you to park without having to worry about it!

This young distillery, housed in a former ^18th-century silkworm nursery, invites you behind the scenes of its organic whisky. The base ingredients are barley grown in the surrounding countryside and pure Vercors spring water. Then brewing, fermentation, double distillation and maturation in the cellars. This excellent house distills at a very gentle temperature thanks to a new-generation still. Enthusiasts appreciate the quality of this local whisky.

La Démarrante is a fun, hoppy place with no shortage of good ideas. Open at the end of the day, La Démarrante treats us to good craft beers and good breads made from the leaven of house beers (a virtuous circle). Good atmosphere, good soundtrack and... good beers at this culinary microbrewery. The beers are available according to the inspiration of the brewers, especially on draught. It's a convivial, festive place where you can break bread and eat good bread, especially on Saturdays, with inventive street-food-style home cooking, and good products always in the same spirit. Creativity and indulgence in a sparkling, refreshing place.

In this village of fresh air and joie de vivre, marked by the presence of the miraculous water of Notre-Dame de Fresneau, you'll find a real butcher's and delicatessen. At the knife and block, Loïc Tomas, a passionate lover of good things who would have pleased Jean Carmet. Marsanne is a meeting place for gourmets in search of homemade sausage or murson, caillette, boudin, Forez veal or Limousin beef.

Direction Beauregard-Baret, less than ten kilometers from Hostun. Here, sisters Sabine and Marie-Lise Matras have been running a farm dedicated to growing AOP de Grenoble walnuts on some 30 hectares since 2007. The land has been in the family since 1822. Nut-growing know-how has been handed down from generation to generation. On site, you'll find dried, roasted and sweetened walnuts, as well as walnut oil, mustard and walnut vinegar... Noix et Compagnie products are distributed by many grocery stores in the surrounding area.

The modern building on this road allowing an easy access (assured parking) does not necessarily let us augur the good things that we can find inside. At Délices de Mamie, it's an authentic artisanal know-how that offers us traditional breads, delicious pastries, but also numerous pastries and perfectly composed sandwiches. There are even burgers and pizzas to take on a picnic in the area. Delicacies with old-fashioned flavors to enjoy all day long.

In the heart of Drôme provençale, between Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux and Suze-la-Rousse, the domaine produces wines belonging to three appellations: Côtes du Rhône, Côtes du Rhône Villages and Côtes du Rhône Villages Suze-la-Rousse. Raphaël Knapp has owned the estate since 2018, after 15 years in California. In conversion to organic farming since 2019, the estate should soon see the arrival of its first organic-labeled cuvées. In the meantime, pleasant and instructive tasting sessions allow you to discover their best vintages.

Her great-grandfather Clément built the mas, her grandfather Henri made the land fruitful, her father Gérard planted vines... Corinne Depeyre entered the fray in 2015. This winegrower, proud of her land and her roots, is continuing the adventure with her Syrah, Grenache and Carignan, Viognier, Roussanne and Clairette grape varieties, spread over 20 hectares and lined with lime and hackberry trees. In the cellar, subtle organic wines from AOP Côte-du-Rhône and IGP Méditerranée: a rosé, 2 whites, half a dozen reds, including two gourmet wines, and a natural sparkling wine.

A lovely initiative born in 2006, based on solidarity and natural, healthy produce. On a 10-hectare plot of land in the commune of Cruas, Le Terreau grows organic vegetables and produces baskets of various sizes, which the association distributes on a weekly basis as its truck makes the rounds. Le Terreau's produce can also be found in local organic stores and in the catering trade. Part of the harvest is also donated to associations.

Eating local is great. But sometimes you can treat yourself to a little (or a lot...) extra by buying products from the USA, Canada, the UK or Australia! A must for expats and the curious in search of different tastes. An incredible choice for this Anglo-Saxon grocery store - you can already hear the " amazing " when you enter this self-service store where you're always greeted with a friendly welcome: flavoured drinks for every taste, maple syrup, cookies (and maple syrup cookies!), sauces, beans, peanut butter, bread for burgers or bagels, candies or poutine. Over 2,000 references at this unusual address.

The Place Jacquard market is held four times a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturday mornings. If it's held so often, it's because it's a sure-fire success. The square is always packed with people. This is a colorful market. Here you'll find a wide range of Maghreb products, including clothing and textiles, fruit and vegetables of course, as well as knick-knacks and gadgets, expired products, underwear, discontinued items, lots bought at auction following the liquidation of a store... In other words, if you come here regularly, you'll be able to score a bargain!

On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, numerous producers and greengrocers, some of them organic, meet here. You'll find everything you need to concoct tasty dishes: eggs, vegetables, seasonal and exotic fruit, cheese, meat, breads, flowers... An Italian caterer travels from Turin to sell his pasta, ravioli and gnocchi, while an oyster farmer occasionally comes up from the Etang de Thau to sell her shellfish. There are also a few clothing vendors. A growing market, with aisles widened following the 2020 health regulations, and which regularly welcomes new traders.

On the heights of Vienne, easily accessible (free parking), Comptoir des Vignes offers a warm and friendly place to discover a wide range of wines, spirits - a good choice of rums, whiskies... but also beers, local products, teas and coffee in bulk. Run by Joseph Déal, a wine enthusiast who will not try to show you off, the Comptoir des Vignes makes wine more human. A counter to be tasted without moderation and pleasure to be shared in all simplicity.

An organic bakery in La Croix-Rousse, it seems only natural. But since there are some "obvious" addresses that you shouldn't miss, especially when their opening hours are a little off - they're only open at the end of the day - it's time to discover Paume de Pain. In this bakery, opened 7 years ago, you'll enjoy Sylvain Hanriot-Colin's marvellous natural sourdough breads. Artisan breads that smell like the breads of yesteryear and keep for a long time. Organic natural sourdough breads that take their time to crisp up and melt under your palate. Country, seed, spelt, raisin... for exceptional breads. Viennoiseries and cookies in the same spirit.

If you're worried about your "summer body", remember that you'll have to climb the first cobblestones of the Grande Côte before you get to Unico, which also offers sorbets. So there's no good reason not to fall for one of Lyon's finest artisan ice-cream makers. Good humor, great know-how and great values give this unique taste. Seasonal products, fruit selected from local producers, original creations and crazy tastes. On the Quai de la Saône, in a small space for great pleasure, Fresco is the specialist in Italian-style ice cream. Unusual: "gelato-tronomic" meals. Ice-cream-making workshops.

Cédric and Mélanie raise chamois goats for their milk and angora goats for their precious mohair, their long hair. At their farm-workshop, a variety of products are made, from dairy products, yoghurts and cheeses, to soaps and textiles. Let yourself be seduced by the tasting of their delicious products! An enriching experience to discover the delightful world of Cédric and Mélanie.

Located in the heart of the Vercors, as its name suggests, this brewery creates innovative organic beverages. The fine team at Bière du Vercors grow the organic hemp and hops used to make their products. Not content with making original beers (with hemp, for example!), they also offer other beverages such as their 100% organic lemonades, or their Wercors whisky, both of which have won medals. They also offer innovative aperitif foods made from their own crops.

Built in 2013 - on the dry hillsides of the Balcons de Belledonne - with the aim of preserving the surrounding flora and fauna, this farm is run by Céline, François and Anna, who raise their goats in accordance with the values of organic farming. In season - from early February to late November - they make a variety of cheeses and faisselles that you can buy directly from their store or find at the markets. They also welcome schoolchildren to teach them about farm work and organic farming.

Markus rightly claims to be the forerunner of craft beer in the Drôme. Founded in 2001, the famous beer stamped with an open-mouthed hippopotamus head has moved from its Saou premises to vast, modern premises in Cléon-d'Andran, amid barley and wheat plantations. The brand's unfiltered, unpasteurized beer comes in 4 colors and numerous perpetual and seasonal varieties. Also lemonade and shandy. And the two latest products: tonic and cola.

Inspired by Mère Brazier's porte-pot, this grocery counter (with other locations in the ^6th arrondissement and a brand new one at Les Halles de Lyon), opened by chef Mathieu Viannay and Gilles Demange, lets you fill your basket with the finest products to be found on the tasting tables of this convivial Lyonnais venue. A grocery-bistro where everything is possible: eat at a local table and fill your basket with a selection of the best products - charcuterie, exceptional sourdough breads, Bresse chickens, cheeses, pastries, wines... A real treat.

Come and spend a convivial and greedy moment in a real brasserie! Montilians of all ages are numerous to hurry, at the end of the day, in this place with the retro, industrial and chic style where the happy hours are generous in pint at the price of half. Also a quality wine list. And to accompany these glasses, local products are in good place. A really lively and original address to discover how beer is made and to enjoy uninhibited tastings. And as for entertainment, there are many concerts.

Florence and Emilien Volay, artisan bakers, offer you good bread made in the tradition and baked throughout the day. Various special breads are available: plain bread, fig bread, rye bread, corn bread, country bread with lemon, bacon or even organic... You will also find sandwiches, salads and desserts, to be ordered on the spot but also via the website. In addition, the establishment adapts its offer as the months go by: you will find galettes des rois in January, bugnes in February, eggs and coconuts at Easter, logs and chocolates at Christmas... Each season has its own specialities and a good reason to treat yourself!

Barbara and Frank Lami are two young beekeepers from Alboussière who have specialized in the difficult task of extracting "royal jelly". This extremely rich substance is known for its revitalizing action in the fight against stress and fatigue. In mid-season, it naturally boosts the immune system. This very active couple are passionate about beekeeping, and will tell you all about its benefits for the environment. A refresher course!

Located right in the center of town, Traiteur Schmitt is a highly reputed establishment in its field, and with good reason: it came^1st in the Rhônalpin competition for the best cooked sausage! It's easy to see why customers who try this establishment keep coming back! You'll find a wide range of ready-made dishes, from the great classics to original recipes to tantalize your taste buds. Don't hesitate to order home-delivered meals for your seniors, or meal trays for your company - you'll be sure to satisfy all your guests! A pleasant, family-style welcome and a wide choice - this is a good address for a successful meal at home!

An institution. You can queue in front of the counter of this butchery-catcher-catcher-catcher, every day at the end of the morning and especially on Sunday market day. Jams and sausages, alluring storefront, it's a fragrant symphony concocted by the Pascal family. Here we pill, we take new time, each other, we exchange recipes and we go back with steaks for lunch, a few slices of house crust and other fresh freshness. One more reason to stop at Saillans.

Stéphane and Caroline Robert run a shop just a few steps from the cathedral. Their beautiful old-fashioned shop offers delicious ripened cheeses from all over the country. You will find morbiers, a rare sheep's cheese from the Belloc abbey in Urt in the Basque country, round cheeses or hearts from across the Channel and many other dairy products from the Helvetians or Transalpine countries. The owners have selected wines and will be able to advise you on which bottle to choose to match your cheese platter and your dishes. An excellent address.

A winery founded in 1939, with a sales cellar opened in the 1990s. In a 170^m2 building, you'll discover a fine collection of wines that reveal their Ardèche character around specific grape varieties, with a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir for the reds. Rosés feature Grenache, Syrah and Cabernet. For whites, special mention goes to Just le blanc. A dedicated children's area allows adults to concentrate on discovering wine. Seminars, theme evenings and group events can be organized on request...

Guy Reynaud looks after a vineyard of 20 ha and 3 AOC, côtes-du-rhône, côtes-du-rhône villages and grignan-les-adhémar. The vineyard is certified organic since 2011, as well as the olive oil of the domain. Saint-Guéry offers tasters a wide choice: the white "Payenne" grignan-les-adhémar, the rosé "Harmony", 4 reds: Garigon, Prestige, Garigues, Bergide and the white Serre. Finally, a late harvest white wine "Douceur d'automne" ideal with desserts. The estate also offers a gîte with two rooms facing the truffle oaks and the Ventoux.

Farmhouse restaurant, winegrower and farm caterer: this brand wears many hats!

The common denominator: quality, promoting the terroir, eating well and drinking well. You'll find wines produced at La Baume-de-Transit, on the eponymous 5-hectare estate, surrounded by truffle oaks, lavender and olive trees. The result is excellent AOC Grignan-les-Adhémar and Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Visan. Hand-harvested, traditional vinification for a rosé, two whites (including a Viognier) and two reds. Farmhouse meals and catering service.

The Cluniac monks were already practicing fish farming in the 16th century! Ancestral know-how and respect for nature to offer individuals white trout, salmon trout ... flourishing in a pure wave. This 7-hectare wooded estate has resurgent springs at a constant temperature (12°C) in all seasons. The small fish are thus entitled to a sweet life before (alas) ending up in the plates or jars, in various forms: mousses, terrines...

In addition to the restaurant, Auberge des Lys also offers catering services for all your events: wedding, family meals, banquet, receptions… You can order a cold buffet, salted and/or sweet mouth. The range of dishes is very varied: clafoutis tomatoes, goat, basil, terrine from mullet to sweet peppers, velvety zucchini au, salty pie tuna, salads, flanc, meat and fish… What to satisfy all the desires and all the scholarships!

Le Quart d'heure paysan offers for sale the products of the surrounding farms. You will find organic vegetables from Ulric Sage, producer in Savas; fruits from Jérôme Pasquio, from Colombier-le-Cardinal; charcuterie from Henri Cellier in Saint-Georges-en-Couzan, beef from Virginie Jourjon in Rochetaillée, yoghurts and cow's milk cheeses from Chrystèle Margot in Saint-Genest-Malifaux, goat's milk cheeses from the Ferme du Champ, in Saint-Régis-du-Coin ; the ice creams of the Délices foréziens, in Saint-Cyr-les-Vignes, the snails of Corinne Michel of Saint-Sauveur-en-Rue, the wines of Lupe, the products of the Ruche de Bourg Argental... A good address for local consumption.

In their bakery, pastry and chocolate shop, Franck Miramand and his wife offer 3 essential regional specialities. The "Délice du Pilat" is a cake made of a pure butter shortbread dough with a blueberry filling. The fragrance varies with the seasons: chestnut cream in autumn, raspberry in summer... Do not hesitate to place an order to reserve a share! At the end of the year, "Chirats" are crispy pralines hidden under a layer of Weiss chocolate. The "Giants", characters with charcoal eyes, have a pleasant vanilla taste.

Created in 1991, the Gorges de la Loire honey house offers a wide range of honeys, homemade gingerbread, candies, royal jelly, pollen and propolis. Gilles, Pierrick and Frédéric are particularly vigilant about the quality of the products, and analyses are regularly carried out. Their work has been rewarded with several medals for their honeys. Approved by the network of educational farms, several formulas for visits are available to discover the world of bees. A very pleasant moment with good products!

The first woman to head the domaine, Anaïs Vallot continues the biodynamic viticulture initiated by her father 13 years earlier. A globetrotter at heart, Anaïs came to the domaine after training in the luxury hotel industry around the world. The estate, whose history dates back to 1902, now extends over 30 ha of slopes and stony terraces, and produces 4 vinsobres and 5 côtes-du-rhône that reveal all the diversity and richness of this terroir and express the fine work of the winemakers.

Alphonse Pradelle planted his first vines in the Belle Epoque. In the 1960s, Raphaël, his son, and Marie-Louise, his wife, gave new impetus to the production of the estate. In 1996, their daughter, Bernadette Baron de Noyer, took over with her husband Jean. Then another generation, with Luc and Rémi, and the choice, from 2011, of organic farming and biodynamics. On their palette: "Tradition", "Agapé" (whites); "Les frangins" (rosé); "Lou pitchoun", "Terre d'histoire", "Marie-Louise" (reds). Treasure hunting parties on reservation.

Hand-brewed by Brasserie Romanaise, Jacquemart organic beers pay tribute to one of the symbols of Romans. On the menu are blondes, browns and whites, not forgetting the Jacquemart Triple with its malty, citrusy and fruity aromas. No extracts, additives or colorants are used in these beers: ingredients and production processes are 100% natural. You'll enjoy a visit that includes an introduction to the history of beer, a look at the raw materials and the brewing process, and finally a tasting session.

Everyone has the right to indulge in good food. A big bravo to Liber'Tart, which is not only a 100% gluten-free and healthy patisserie, but also a Japanese-influenced canteen, blending in every case flavors from here and abroad. Franck Moulard doesn't just offer a delicious tarte Tatin, blueberry tart or citrus tart, he also offers an extensive menu of sandwiches, savory tarts, soups and Japanese canteen dishes made by Yukiko. Meals can also be prepared for people with gluten and lactose intolerance, other allergies and diets (vegetarian or vegan). Long live the freedom to eat well!

All the joys and pleasures of discovering a cheese dairy by Alain Michel, a passionate artisan cheesemaker. Succumb to the temptation to discover the world of this exceptional cheese maturer for 55 years! Cheeses selected with passion by a craftsman who meets every producer. A craftsman who has trained his team to meet the same exacting standards at his 5 addresses. Among the must-tries: the famous Le Michel farmhouse Reblochon, a mountain chalet Beaufort or ready-to-use Michel Fondues. The selection of cheeses changes with the seasons, but the quality always remains the same. The wine cellar is the perfect place to put together great cheese and wine combinations.