Gourmet products local specialties and wines Languedoc Roussillon

Henri Poch, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, welcomes you to his artisan bakery, a former Franciscan convent. Quite simply an artist, Henri aims to promote "home-made" craftsmanship, thus enhancing the value of exceptional local flours and has an unparalleled knack for it. Bakers from France and abroad come here to learn the secrets of good bread. Think of Henri as a tradition bearer who shares his passion on the themes of traditional French bread, Viennese pastries and pastries. One word in your mouth: inimitable!

For over 50 years, this production site has retained all its typical character, with its barracks in a row. The one at Allary Fils, with its new terrace overlooking the channel, is a family affair: the grandfather passed on his love of the trade to his grandchildren! Stop in to taste the famous "Allary oyster", a hollow oyster with fine flesh and a nutty taste, or the "Caramoun©", fine, long in the mouth and much crunchier, a regular gold medallist at the Salon de l'Agriculture. A must for real oyster lovers.

For over 10 years, V and B has been delighting locals and tourists alike. Their secret lies in a choice of over 700 beers of all kinds, around a hundred whiskies from all over the world, rums, gins, cognacs, armagnacs, and a cellar offering local and world wines, all combined with expert advice. Hortense and her team take great care of their customers, and know how to set the mood at afterworks or live concerts. And when St. Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest arrive, the party goes wild! An address we love.

Bruno Pellegrini, an oenologist by training and a winemaker at heart, has successfully restructured his estate: rigorous selection of new grape varieties, control of production, and a respectful approach to the environment. Today, his daughter Ophélie and son-in-law Xavier are carrying on the family tradition. As a result, after decades of hard work, these wines from the La Clape terroir are exported all over the world. Their quality is underlined by the many awards they have won. You can follow the latest news from the domaine on our social networks.

It's impossible to resist the tempting smell and the sight of XXL dishes simmering in the middle of the street. Séverine, Laurent and their team treat you all year round to their home-cooked specialties: Paella, fidéua, stuffed squid, Basque-style cuttlefish, Provençal-style calamari, couscous (on Sundays), rotisserie... and when autumn arrives, comforting dishes like duck parmentier or Saturday sauerkraut fill us with happiness! A warm welcome to boot.

L'Hôtel du Pont Vieux is not only a charming hotel, ideally located for enjoying the wonders of the medieval city of Carcassonne. It is also committed to promoting good regional products, and has a grocery corner. This is where you'll find Catherine's wonderful jams, under the name "Confitures de la cité". While the packaging is elegant, don't hesitate to remove the lid to taste them: salted butter caramel, apple jelly with spices, kiwi from Cuxac d'Aude... with a steady stream of new flavors.

Originally from Marseilles, Camille and Mickaël have forged strong links with local producers to obtain their supplies in very short circuits: smoked trout from the nearby fish farm; AOP pélardon from Montméjean, or flour from the Moulin de la Borie. Every day, the two young men make their own bread which they serve as toasted sandwiches. Committed to the environment and to organic or sustainable agriculture, the couple is committed to making from A to Z all the dishes on their menu (desserts, ice creams and sorbets included).

At Le Trivalou, owner and chef Cyril understands that cassoulet has to be exportable. If you're in Carcassonne or just passing through, we urge you to come and taste it on site, with the medieval city just around the corner. It's made to the highest standards and is entirely homemade, right down to the duck breasts, which Cyril confits on the spot. Please note that everything you eat in this restaurant is homemade. If you prefer to eat your cassoulet at home with friends or family, you can place your order via their website. In addition to cassoulet, Trivalou's foie gras is also available to take away. Delivery should soon be available throughout France, but that's for later...to be continued.

Since 1966, Maison Bertrand has been a reference for lovers of good meat and charcuterie. In the 2 stores, located in the city (SPAR) and in the commercial area, you will find an impressive display of cold cuts, preserves and home-made cured meats as well as a selection of fresh meat and poultry. The leitmotiv in this business is quality and fair prices. The same rigor in the selection of cheeses, local products and wines. Smart: the platters of cold cuts, cheeses and raw vegetables to order for your aperitifs.

The ancient beverage of coffee has a new home in downtown Carcassonne. Antoine Roméro, master roaster for over 25 years, brings you all his expertise on the subtleties of coffee in his coffee bar in Square Gambetta. 8 coffee grinders and a spectacular percolator await you for a tasting by the book, a gustatory journey guaranteed! In the boutique, you'll find ground and whole-bean coffees, classic percolators and Italian coffee machines, accessories and refills. Discovery workshop by appointment.

Le Verre d'Un awakens your taste buds even before you walk through the front door! Here, you'll discover the typicity of our wines and terroirs, as you browse through 400 references. Wines from the Minervois, Corbières, Clape, Malepère, Cabardès, Limoux, Fitou... Le Verre d'Un is also a restaurant and a wine bar, ideal for after-work drinks and relaxing with friends. The ideal place to find out all about the region's finest wines!

Made in Lozère since the early 1900s, croquant - a vanilla cookie sprinkled with almonds and hazelnuts - is the star of the Maison Majorel. As old and notorious as its famous recipe, this Mendois institution is now run four-handed by Bruno, great-grandson of the croquant's inventor, and his wife Sylvie, who greedily runs the store. Together, they nurture a centuries-old family know-how and distribute happiness in small bites with their homemade chocolates, cookies and ice creams.

the Château de Flaugergues, the "Montpellier folly" of the Millénaire-Grammont district, is one of the city's green lungs. This impressive historical monument and its restaurant are worth a visit. But what makes the reputation of the place more is its vineyard! With a surface area of 28 hectares, it is located in the heart of the AOC Languedoc. A range of grape varieties creates a balance of flavors and allows the production of eight high quality vintages. Pierre de Colbert has been at the helm since 2006 and combines tradition and technology.

In Gruissan, Les Mousquetaires have a flair for the clever, and an opportunity to discover the range of local products promoted by the "Le Comptoir du Midi" label. Products from the region include oils and olives from the Font de Mazeilles mill in Sauvian (34), cookies, soaps and salt from Gruissan, vinegar from Coursan, charcuterie from the Tarn, local beers and no fewer than 26 wineries from La Clape. Special mentions for meats matured and fish smoked on site. Eat local, it's so much better!

Located in the heart of the Malepère region, Domaine Gayda focuses on the quality of its meticulously crafted wines, produced using organic, respectful and sustainable viticulture methods. More than just a wine producer, our teams are keen to pass on their passion: from tastings of the different cuvées to tours of the vineyards and winery, not to mention themed workshops, you're in for the Gayda Experience! To finish on a gourmet note, don't hesitate to reserve a table at the Domaine's restaurant " Côté Resto" , with its panoramic view over the vines

Created in 1928, this aperitif based on cinchona, spices and herbs has been part of every meal and festive evening. Today, almost a century after its creation, Aurélien Carrelas, a native of Audois who loves his land, has developed the product in three versions. You can enjoy them on the premises as cocktails or just chilled, accompanied by boards to share. Local beers and wines add variety to the experience. DJ night on Thursdays in July and August. Saturday market returns at 11am, with wine and oysters. In the store, it's all local and good.

Cartouche is the new meeting place for eco-curious epicureans in Leucate. After serving as perfect ambassadors for Languedoc wines and beyond in Brussels, Paris and Toulouse, they're back home again! Arnaud Granel and Jean-Baptiste Bru propose a concept combining good wines, often organic and natural, from the region and around the world, nibbles (on the premises or to take away) and local crafts: Poteries Not and Couteaux du Zouave. A pleasant, modern setting for discovering wines that may be unconventional, but that open the door to conversation

The cooperative cellar of Gaujac is a small cellar founded in 1928. The tasting and sales cellar is at the entrance to the village. Its cooperative winegrowers cultivate today 180 hectares of vines around the village in an area which is on the edge of the Côtes-du-Rhône appellation, at the foot of the Roman oppidum and bathed by the sun of the Gard, giving great wines with subtle and fruity bouquets. Authentic wines, with a great diversity of red, rosé and white wines, perfect for both small and large occasions.

The Nougalet chocolate and confectionery factory welcomes you to its 6,000 m² factory dedicated to gourmet delights. Much more than just a chocolate factory, Nougalet has been renowned for its exceptional expertise for over half a century. Here, raw materials are rigorously selected for our greatest pleasure. Nougalet is also an experience: during your visit, you can admire the precise gestures of the craftsmen at work. New for 2024: the Bar à Chocolat opens its doors to you for a (very) gourmet break!

In the heart of the Cité district, the Cave de l'Amphore is a treasure trove of wines. Red, white, rosé, oak-aged or light, budget or grand cru, the team will guide you according to your tastes, desires and budget. The wine selection is rigorous, from regional wines to those from other French wine-growing regions. To complete the picture: a fine selection of sweet and savoury treats, a wide choice of spirits, champagnes and tasting workshops. An address where you can even find the unobtainable.

L'Ensoleillade is Narbonne-Plage's go-to caterer. Since 2005, Rémy Rodriguez has been pulling out all the stops to delight loyal customers and tourists alike. There's plenty of choice: from rustic dishes to the most elaborate recipes, from matured prime rib to paella, the famous boles de picolat, roast poultry and a traditional butcher's department. Mastery of cooking techniques, quality products (often local) and real know-how are the guarantee of tasty dishes. Excellent charcuterie from Aveyron and the Tarn. It's all good here!

Initially sold in pharmacies, Byrrh was soon exported beyond the borders under the title of "tonic and hygienic wine". This aperitif is elaborated thanks to skilful dosages of various aromatic plants, giving it sweet and bitter flavours, then aged for two to three years in oak tuns, one of which is the largest oak vat in the world: 1,200,000 litres! The cellars can be visited and as soon as the weather is fine, sound and light, dramatised visits and guided tours will tell you the incredible story of the Violet brothers.

A guided tour of this great cellar, which is a tribute to the work of men, is well worth the detour to discover its superb and grandiose tuns room, through which you can contemplate the immense two-hundred-year-old vats on either side. A must-see! The visit continues with a tasting of dry and sweet wines. By appointment, the Terres des Templiers wine merchant offers guided tours through the vineyards and tastings of great vintages. As for the welcome, it's impeccable, and the whole team is extremely friendly.

Gilles and Jacqueline welcome you to their magnificent red store, the aptly named La Ferme, the meeting place of every self-respecting Aude epicurean. Thirty years of passion for cheeses and local produce have made this a Mecca for gourmets. Here you'll find everything to satisfy your taste buds: 7,000 references are sifted, tasted and approved before ending up in your basket. Whether you're looking for a gourmet or rural meal, or a gift involving the culinary arts, La Ferme is the cave with a taste of the terroir.

It is along the banks of the Rhône Canal that you will find this house of delights. In the heart of the historic center, the establishment has been selling and delivering fine tannic wines for three generations. Late Muscat, tradition, rosé, sparkling, in grape juice... Also, the House offers customers products from the region, perfect for bringing back culinary souvenirs in a sunny basket to show your family and friends the treasures of Frontignan.

An old man from the village said to me while rolling the r's: "Small, there are Rousquille and Rousquille, but this is La Rousquille, it's as famous as the Eiffel Tower in Paris! "The customers come from far and wide to taste the specialities of this family pastry shop whose grandfather initiated the recipe in 1850. We have here a jewel of Catalan gastronomy that the whole world envies, sometimes copied but never equalled. Thanks to the Touron family for perpetuating this gourmet tradition. This House is today a living culinary heritage.

Domaine Lalaurie is a fine family story spanning ten generations. Today, twin sisters Camille and Audrey combine their know-how and dynamism at the head of the estate. Driven by the same love of the land, they offer wines that combine authenticity and modernity, while respecting the traditions of their ancestors. In their storied cellar, open to visitors by appointment, the winemakers invite you to discover a wide range of grape varieties and flavors.

Located in the heart of town, this family-run business has been a favorite with meat lovers for generations. Working directly with farmers, Boucherie Salles carefully selects the finest cuts of meat from trusted local producers. Affiliated with the Compagnons du goût, the shop window is always generously stocked with mouth-watering products, enhanced by novelties to delight gourmets. Products are carefully selected and recipes are devised while preserving the authenticity of each ingredient.

The estate produces excellent organic wines and also offers a 4-star campsite with unusual accommodations such as igloos, trailers and winegrower cabins. The friendly, family atmosphere is enhanced by the beauty of the surrounding nature, the varied facilities and the friendliness of the staff. Activities include river swimming and an evening "Wine & Cheese Tour" where the winemaker guides visitors through the vineyards, cellar and century-old winery on board the harvest trailer.

In the pedestrian Rue de la Cloche d'Or, behind a narrow storefront, you'll find a cheese "palace" offering no fewer than 120 different varieties. All come directly from small farmers throughout France, and you'll also find Iberian and British cheeses (cheddars, shiltons...), which deserve their place even in the land of cheese. You can enjoy them (to take away), in copious combinations of cheese platters (5 to choose from) + charcuterie from Aveyron or Iberia.

Guilhem Raynaud, an epicurean at heart, has set up his cheese corner a stone's throw from Place de la République. Keen to make the best-aged cheeses accessible to all, he offers advice on his products with friendliness and professionalism. His stall is a real place dedicated to local production and short circuits, and he's looking ahead to extending his range to include tableware items that will showcase his creamery products. To round off your meal in style, there's nothing like one of his platters...

A few kilometers from Nissan-Lez-Ensérunes, Château la Vernède is an old beautiful Folie du Languedoc, a legacy of the golden age of wine merchants in the ^19th century. Dedicated to viticulture since antiquity, the estate is now preserved by the^5th generation of the Ribet family in the person of Jean-Marc Ribet. Under the vinification of Mr. Maurer, an Alsatian trained in Bordeaux, the AOC Coteaux-du-Languedoc vintages offer powerful and harmonious reds, revealing nuances of fruit, licorice and sweet spices.

In the middle of the olive trees, Sophie and Xavier Palatsi hold this vineyard with the precious advice of Jean Natoli. The estate, which extends over 60 hectares, 35 of which are vines, produces wines from sustainable agriculture. All have been Terra Vitis labelled since 2010 and benefit from the Pays d'Oc Hérault PGI protected geographical indication. Among the "specialities" of the house, the Jardin de Jules, a red wine; Jalade, a rosé; and the Cuvée Gatefer (red wines). Tastings and visits to the cellars are organised and guest rooms welcome you for one or more nights in the estate's bastide. Finally, a 250 m² room is available for receptions for up to 70 people. A beautiful place, delicious wines, pleasant rooms, a warm welcome... It is magnificent.

Created in 1895, the Maison Cazes has become the historical standard bearer of Roussillon viticulture. While remaining vigilant about the excellence of its wines produced with limited yields, it offers a wide range of bottles from Catalan terroirs covering 220 hectares, converted to organic and biodynamic agriculture over the last 20 years. During a visit, discover the warm and authentic tasting area and then plunge into the secrets of Roussillon winemaking, including a century-old tun room.

Awarded the Sud de France label for his rousquilles, with their subtle lemon flavour, André is a "bread master". He is at the bakery from 2 a.m. to make his breads and pastries. He makes all kinds of breads, specials, "tradition" with sprouted wheat and organic leaven, croissants and chocolatines with real butter. These men are the guardians of the traditions of our regions. André's book is a tribute to all those who pass on French know-how, which the Petit Futé wants to represent.

Corine offers you her numbered oils, like perfumes. The n° 1, extremely fruity for true connoisseurs, aromatic and powerful; the n° 2 with a herbaceous aroma, very fresh, and of great finesse and the n° 3, sweeter, ideal for cheeses and pastries, made with black olives only. Corinne also offers you her new "Passion Range", her lemons candied in coarse salt, her dried tomato caviar in olive oil, her black or green tapenades and her delicious olive jam, as well as soaps made with the estate's own oil.

The expression "good melon" came from the people of the village who kept repeating that the melons of the Raynal family were good. One day, Jean wrote it on a sign in front of the shop. The name stuck. Just like the slogan: We speak Catala. 80% of the produce on sale comes from the Raynal garden, seasonal fruit and vegetables grown using sustainable agriculture. The other products come from friends whose work methods Jean knows. When quality goes hand in hand with a smile and a good mood, you don't want to change the early bird!

Jean-François and Laurence present highly aromatic, fine, elegant wines, made in the pure tradition of the region's representative grape varieties. This is one of the few wineries that is within walking distance of Perpignan. It is close to the city, yet far from it. The diversity of the wines of this domain is explained by the variety of the soils: the vines are planted on 3 types of soil: limestone on Calce, black schist in Espira de l'Agly and rolled pebbles around the domain. Finally, the other strong point of this domain is the reception in gites.

LePerco is a committed roaster. Pierre-Marie Camper, the creator, wants to awaken your taste through the tasting of coffee that he roasts with precision in his workshop in Narbonne. All the coffees he offers are certified organic and are part of an ethical approach, from the coffee tree to the cup. The coffees bearing the names Sororité, Gamelan, Ponant, Nouvelle Fleur and Levant all have an identity, a typicity. Taste them at the workshop, at the Saturday morning organic market in Narbonne or on the online store.

Located in Narbonne's famous halles, Le Haloir showcases the finest cheeses from the region and beyond! Do you prefer cow's milk? goat's milk? sheep's milk? Here, there's something for every taste. Goupil has a soft spot for fresh goat's cheese and truffled Brie... Fabienne and Bernard Nabonne also offer quince paste, butter, Italian cheeses, homemade chantilly, fromage blanc by the ladle, and superb aperitif platters to order. A very popular address for cheese lovers!

Founded in 1936 in Limoux, Maison Bor is a renowned nougat maker. The factory has since been taken over and enlarged, and Maison Bor has set up shop on Place Carnot in Carcassonne. Here, at any time of day, you can enjoy one of their wonderful home-made pastries, accompanied by one of the 14 different teas on the menu, or one of the 10 exclusive herbal teas. The fast-food area at lunchtime lets you sample local produce and Aude wines, and you can sit out on the terrace in all seasons, thanks to the soft plaids on their deckchairs...

Le Caveau du Clos is our favorite wine shop, and we'll tell you why. Over 450 references of local wines, as well as fine Burgundy, Bordeaux and Champagne, are on offer. It's impossible not to find what you're looking for! Aurore and Fabrice know the producers they represent inside out, and the same goes for their spirits, gins, rums and whiskies. Let them guide you, they'll surprise you! Local products, gift sets and gourmet baskets are also available. Note the tastings organized from Wednesday lunchtime to Friday evening.

In the heart of the medieval city and echoing the tea room and ice cream parlour in the lower town, the Cosy du Plo, offers a tea room-ice cream parlour and delicatessen concept that you will find right next to the Jean-Deschamps Theater square. This "gourmet store" features a selection of local producers, beers, wines, olive oils, cassoulets, honeys, liqueurs and sweet treats. For a gourmet break, sit down to taste the delicious specialties of the house such as the waffles in the Liège style that you can decorate with homemade ice creams.

Worthy sons of Bacchus, Arthur Lallemand and Adrien Mingaud from Limoux transport us through their selection of wines into a universe of aromas and passion. The love of the land runs through their veins, and beyond being "wine selectors" they are also blenders and producers. They have opened a tasting, sales and exchange area in the heart of the bastide, highlighting the work of the most promising winegrowers, exalting the richness of the vintages unearthed. Local delicatessen products enrich their offer.

Éric Vidall has carefully selected his regional products: excellent wines, beer from Le Brasseur de Sommières, olive oils, fleur de sel, spices, locally-flavored mustards, fruit vinegars, artisanal jams, honey from Le Prieuré, excellent chocolates from Miralies, croquants Villaret, tapenade, saucisson, brandade de morue, various cheeses... All the typical products of the region, from the Camargue to the Cévennes, via Aigues-Mortes and Nîmes.

Butchery and delicatessen, here you can also find poultry, a delicatessen, a grocery store and cheeses. It is a reference in the region. Jean-Claude Kouril is one of the few butchers who buys his animals from farms in the region (Hérault, Tarn, Aveyron). An ultra-short supply chain! The Kocel butcher shop also offers a catering service to order ready-made meals, aperitif platters, large salads and assorted meats. Another address is located in Vic-la-Gardiole (22 boulevard des Aresquiers).