Gourmet products local specialties and wines Languedoc Roussillon

Maison Mathieu boasts an attractive delicatessen section, complemented by mouth-watering charcuterie specialities. Here, everything is homemade, and you can confidently stock up on boletus or chestnut sausages, tripoux, terrines and other brioche sausages. The store also offers a selection of local products from Lozère and Ardèche (wines, honey, chips...). You can also find all the good homemade products in nearby supermarkets, but frankly, this is the only place where you can enjoy such a warm welcome.

These 2000^m2 of life and sharing are the showcase of the Catalan country and its know-how. More than 20 gastronomic artisans from all over the world have a store in the Halles Vauban in the heart of Perpignan. In a friendly atmosphere, at noon, for an aperitif or for dinner, food artisans, traditional shops, grocery stores, restaurants and bars welcome you and offer you their specialties. All you have to do is sit down and enjoy fresh, quality local products and have a good time with your family or friends!

A little outside Thuir, the castle of Saü is a beautiful property exploited since 1840 by the same family. Herve and Béatrice Passama are now lovers of reasoned cultivation. Regularly awarded, the wines of Saü are worth visiting: the over-aged amber AOC Rivesaltes fulfills all the promises of its appellation. The same for the red côtes-du-Roussillon, whose original vintage, prepared for mass distribution in partnership with the JeanJean company, is a success. The reserved vintage is sold at the Estate.

Artisanal vinegar factory now famous all over the world thanks to the enthusiasm of the best chefs. The chefs who use these wines, coming only from the Banyuls and Collioure area, matured in the Catalan sun with young and very fruity Banyuls Rimage, have understood the interest of this exceptional vinegar. Everything is done in the open air, you will see the "dames-jeannes" where the vinegar is refined, after 3 to 5 months of elaboration in oak barrels. La Guinelle elaborates, in addition to white, red or old banyuls vinegars, some "rarities" to discover absolutely.

Renowned for its Vin Doux Naturel, Maury offers a range of around twenty wines, regularly praised by the specialist press, including a very fine range of dry wines. More than 100 winegrowers are cooperators and they not only spend their time in the vineyards, they are invested in the life of the cellar. You will be able to meet them in the cellar during a tasting session and exchange with them about a common passion: the earth and the fruit it distils. Finally, the Vignerons de Maury organise events around wine every year.

At this fruit and vegetable producer who works in sustainable agriculture, you will have plenty of vitamins! According to the season, salads, beans, red onions, strawberries, including the famous gariguettes, melons, yellow melons, watermelons, peaches, apricots, and all summer the most varied tomatoes, from cocktail to cherry, beef hearts, black Crimean ... And then you can attend the manufacture of ice cream and sorbets made in Paysan Catalan with a view of the "Lab", a treat for the eyes and taste buds.

Gustumo, from Esperanto, means "the sense of taste", so we know why we enter this nice and friendly wine cellar. Jean-Philippe will advise you if you need to build up a cellar and in the same way for your food and wine pairings. You can trust him, he is a wine lover and he knows his products perfectly. A delicatessen corner (Banyuls and Maury vinegars, tapenade, foies gras) will help you with small gifts and last minute refined attentions. A place full of life and madness animated by a passionate person.

Tasting is a pleasure in this trendy wine-shop. Olivier, a young wine merchant and great connoisseur, will give you the advice you need. In his attractive light wood décor, you'll discover over 800 references, some of them exclusive to Collioure: Rectorie, Préceptorie, Gardiès, Clos des Fées, Gauby, Abbé Rous, Côtes d'Agly, Pithon de Calce, in short, the department's finest winemakers. All at estate prices. During the school vacations, tastings are organized every day. Everything is on their Facebook page.

A microbrewery in Haut Vallespir created by Pierre Godron, a brewer by profession in his native Belgium and creator of the famous Chouffe. In 2021, he joined forces with a compatriot who had been living in Vallespir for many years, and bought the former Hôtel des Voyageurs in Prats de Mollo. There, he created a blond beer, a skilful brew of hops and barley with aromas of bread and apricot: "La Senyor Voltor". Named after a vulture that, according to legend, only the bears of Vallespir could see. A Belgian beer with beautiful Catalan notes!

Le Petit Futé discovered Esther and Enric in Perpignan at Pa amb Tomate, followed them to the Halles de Thuir and finally to Cabestany, where they have just opened a store specializing in refined Iberian products. Enric knows everything there is to know about the different ham appellations, and Esther is unrivalled when it comes to organizing events around good food. Come and meet them in their new lair and succumb to the charms of Iberian cured meats and cheeses. The quality is always top-notch, and you can't get enough of their lilting accents.

Wines that are different, fresh and enchanting: that's how we'd describe the flasks from the Barriot family, a couple of winegrowers who have been working in organic farming for almost 20 years. At a time of standardized taste, these natural wines are surprising and addictive. 10 ha spread over 4 different terroirs, each with its own distinctive character. An almost confidential estate, a very warm welcome and a real Futé favorite. No two cuvées are alike, so you almost forget your Côtes du Roussillon classics. A must-see!

The estate's 60 hectares are farmed with respect for the land and the life it generates, and are HVE-certified. Clos Saint-Georges is one of the few estates in the Roussillon where you can find old vintages of still red wines. As Claude confirms: "You have to let the wine rest and evolve. Last but not least, the Ortal family are simple, welcoming people who love to share and exchange. They regularly organize events around wine and culture. We especially like the superb 4 épis gite and its swimming pool.

They are: loukoums, calissons, Belgian gingerbread breads, cakes of candy, marrons marrons and especially chocolates. It is the spécialisté of the house: chocolates are made from raw materials that will be produced in accordance with tradition. You can make your sugar and your creations for the holidays. The house has confidence, it has existed since 1975.

The vineyard of Calce is located on the slopes of the Agly valley and benefits from an excellent exposure. The village is surrounded by vines that flourish on hills of limestone or schist. The winegrowers of Calce are the soul of the village wines and they claim it. Few cooperative wineries have such a soul and such strength. Few vintages, a minimalist choice to focus on quality. Taste them all, they are delicious, surprising and enchanting!

Le Potager de Louis is a veritable Ali Baba's cave for vegetarians. More than a greengrocer, it's a boutique of happiness. Most of the fruit and vegetables are sourced locally from hard-working farmers or are organic. As for the rare pearls, they come from all over the world and are rigorously selected. What we love about this store is its village market feel (right in the center of Perpignan). The stalls are colorful, the seasons are respected and the prices are reasonable. The welcome is really warm. In short, we love it!

At Mas de la Devèze, Didier is experimenting with greenhouse production of citrus fruits, mangoes, bananas and avocados... But using insects and music to replace phytosanitary products! It's this grain of healthy madness that we loved about this farmer with his strong character and laudable convictions. Converted to organic farming 10 years ago, Didier's reputation continues to grow. Come and taste all his delights, and ask him to explain his methods to you... with music!

Perpignan offers visitors a wide choice of supermarkets for their daily needs. Among them, Super U et Drive is a popular choice. This supermarket offers a variety of services such as in-store shopping, drive-through and delivery. It also has a U station for fuel needs. Whether shopping or taking advantage of the drive service, Perpignan's Super U and Drive is a convenient and accessible option for visitors to the city.

Perpignan has a Leader Price supermarket, located in the city center. This supermarket offers a wide range of food products and basic necessities. Leader Price also offers online shopping for added convenience. It is important to note that the sale of alcoholic beverages is forbidden to minors under the age of 18, and proof of majority may be required when purchasing online.

Bernard Sapéras is in love with his vineyard, he knows all its history and talks about it like a true storyteller. As for his wines, they are true poems, deep, ample and rich with iodine, spicy or floral notes in which the garrigue and its scents of fennel and pinewood stand out. Finally, as this Côte Vermeille is simply enchanting, you must stay several days to discover it and stay at the Clos Saint André which has 3 superb guest rooms where traditional architecture and design are combined.

The village of Caramany dominates its vineyards of old carignan and grenache vines planted on the slopes of gneiss and granite arenas. Here life is centred around wine and you can feel it when you visit the cellar. The winegrowers welcome you with professionalism and passion for the terroir. The wines of the AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany are very singular: they are powerful, spicy and fleshy. Among the AOP of Roussillon, we recognize a "Caramany" right away, we like this difference in the nose and in the mouth, this well-soaked character of Catalan!

The wines of La Rectorie are ahead of their time, but are also entirely faithful and respectful of Catalan traditions and know-how. When you taste the estate's wines, you will be surprised by their depth and great finesse. True "mealtime" wines, they are perfect for highlighting the beautiful, refined and sunny Catalan gastronomy. La Rectorie is much more than a vineyard or an estate, it is an institution and all the connoisseurs will tell you that it is here that one of the best wines of the department is produced.

The vineyard of this group extends over 980 ha. The wines are produced on clay-limestone soils and schistose marl, with very low yields and under sustainable management. In the land of the oldest man in Europe, Corinne and Michel welcome you to the cellar to help you discover a wide range of robust, powerful and fruity wines. All the news of the cellar, the walks in the vineyards and other events related to wine tourism can be followed online.

Domaine des Chênes is an agricultural estate located in Vingrau, in the Pyrénées-Orientales department. It offers a wide range of wines, including red, sweet and white. The estate is surrounded by vineyards and benefits from a terroir that is ideal for growing grapes. The estate showcases some of its wines, such as "Les Grands Mères", a red wine made from the estate's oldest Carignan vines, and "Tuilé", a sweet wine made from the estate's oldest Grenache vines.

Well rooted in the Collioure tradition, the Piétri-Géraud estate has the know-how of 5 generations of winegrowers, and today it is 2 women, Maguy and Laetitia, who hold the reins of the estate. 20 hectares, 16 of which are on schistous terraces, a harsh terroir with a strong identity. The wines are vinified and stored in the heart of the village. In dry or sweet wine, the vintages of the domain are to be discovered. Special mention to the old vintages of Banyuls. The specialized press is not mistaken and regularly rewards the nectars of the domain.

Hundred-year-old Carignan, old Grenache and elegant Syrah on the gneiss and schist slopes of Latour convinced Jacques de Chancel to live out their passion here. In 2001, he decided to name their adventure Ausseil ("bird" in Occitan). Their 12-hectare vineyard is carefully tended, using methods that preserve the natural balance in both vine growing and winemaking. The result is harmonious, subtle Cotes-du-Roussillon-Villages and Muscat-de-Rivesaltes wines.

The Domaine de Rancy has been a family affair for a century. Each generation has brought its own personal and innovative touch to the management of the vines and the wine-making process. Respect for the earth in the work: zero chemical inputs and ploughing by horse on certain plots. The wines are available in three colours and in Vins Doux Naturels (which has made their reputation). Over the years, the wines of Domaine de Rancy have been increasingly acclaimed by the specialist press, particularly their sweet wines, which have received numerous awards.

On soils composed of schist, gneiss, granitic and clay-limestone arenas, the winegrowers of the "cave coop" (founded in 1920) produce beautiful nectars and it is often said that the best of the department are born in the area. In addition to the often medal-winning dry wines, you will discover Rivesaltes and Muscats de Rivesaltes. 14 vintages in total for all tastes and budgets. To come to Latour is to make an escapade in a wild and authentic land.

The Garrigue family does not joke with ecology. Mont-noir comes from the name of the village "Montner", located at the foot of Força Real, a mountain covered with black schist. In the heart of this terroir, which looks east to the sea and west to the mountains, the 20 hectare vineyard produces truly delicious wines. In order to make you better acquainted with their wines and their land, this family has launched into wine tourism and offers you gourmet walks to discover the vineyard. A passion that they love to share and pass on.

Following the discovery of an old oil mill on their property, Jacqueline and Jean, producers of cherries and peaches, decided to restore it and open it to the public. They will tell you the story with passion because they both love stones, olives and history. 5 oils are produced: the lucques, the olive, the verdale and the cayon in monovarietals, and an assembly of cornicabra and cipressino. And to complete the range of pleasures, Jacqueline and Jean will make you taste their pomegranates, almonds and cherries.

Gildas looks after the 12 hectares of trees on the estate, which has the particularity of straddling the border. Olive trees, picholine and picual share the limelight with very specific varieties such as argudell and rudunell. Each season 4 single variety oils are produced in fruity green and fruity black. Isabelle also makes a delicious olive jam, olive paste, table olives and small preparations. Facing the sea, the panorama is enchanting...

The two oils of the domain (the vernal and the olive) are proposed in monovarietal: the verdale, in green fruity, and the olive, in ripe fruity. Thérèse and Christian have just won their 20th medal in 10 years with the olive variety: the gold medal at the Olivalies world competition. The secret, they confide it to us a little "to have a good oil, it is necessary to assemble the ripeness of the harvest over about 20 days". Soaps, condiments, tapenades and many other products are also on sale in the large shop.

The organic farm is composed mainly of century-old olive trees and a young plantation of olive and redouneil varieties, typical of the Albères region. This family business produces only extra virgin olive oils, in fruity or ripe monovarietal. You must try their olive and fig chutney and the Oliv'gingembre preparation made from olives and herbs from the garrigue and ginger. A mixture where the flavours balance each other in an unexpected way. Discover the fruit trees on the property.

Awarded four times in 2011 for all its work, the Gaec Perarnaud is a quality farm. No doubt privileged by the Pyrenees natural meadows where this generous nature rich in flowers and other fodder herbs gives the meat this exceptional taste. This ecological agriculture is rightly rewarded by what is too rare. So bravo to the Pérarnaud family for its 1 st prize: Agriculture, Biodiversity, Landscape and Excellence. Do not hesitate, they sell their products from the farm and are welcoming as are all people in the mountain.

Welcome to the farm! At the very top of Formiguères, Françoise and Jean-Pierre will make you discover their ewe breeding for the greatest happiness of the young and old. The love they have for their animals can be felt in the production and they will be happy to make you taste the yoghurts and cheeses made from sheep's milk. Tommes, bricks, Pérail, lactic and bush, here everything smells of nature and tradition. A superb wooden and stone gîte with the 3 ears of corn label is available to rent for a week or a weekend, an invitation to discover the wonders of the Capcir.

Domaine Pons Gralet is an 8-hectare estate on a human scale, which has been organically farmed since 2002, and has recently introduced biodynamic principles. The Agly valley, like the Côte Vermeille, is one of the regions with the lowest wine yields in France. This dry, windy climate is ideal for growing vines, particularly in organic conditions, and means that chemical inputs are kept to a minimum. The estate is scattered over several small, juxtaposed territories: Montner, Tautavel and Maury. As a result, the diversity of clay-limestone, schist, pebble and schist basalt soils enhances the diversity of aromas found in the wines. "Each of our vineyards is located in a specific appellation: Côtes du Roussillon Villages for the reds, Côtes du Roussillon for the whites and rosés, and of course Rivesaltes and Maury for the VDNs," explains Christian. The family claims to be "paysanne-vigneronne" and will welcome you in the purest Catalan tradition for a tasting of all their nuggets at the cellar in the village center. Not to be missed: the estate's wine tourism offer is well worth a visit.

NEO, "l'atelier des pains contraires", is an artisan bakery focused on its core business: the production of quality breads made with natural sourdoughs. 100% organic production and committed ethics. That, in a nutshell, is the philosophy of this popular new brand. The breads are as varied and beautiful as they are delicious... You can literally taste the bread of yesteryear, thanks to natural sourdough and sophisticated baking techniques. It's all the work of passionate bakers who welcome you with a crisp smile.

An unmissable visit to these producers-harvesters of 100% organic, fair trade and sustainable saffron. At 750 m altitude, in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees Regional Nature Park, Fabien and Martine cultivate crocus sativus. A guided tour of about 1 hour will make you discover the saffron farm, you will come out knowing everything about the culture and the use of saffron. For sale, you will find: saffron stigmas, a whole range of original saffron syrups, Banyuls vinegar with saffron from Sahorre and crocus sativus bulbs.

Perpignan offers a unique culinary experience at Bar à Lait. This French restaurant offers on-site dining as well as takeaway, but does not offer a delivery service. Le Bar à Lait is a crèmerie and restaurant offering a selection of cheese platters and catered dishes.

Just a stone's throw from the Castillet, Nasser, a connoisseur of bottles and gourmet products, welcomes you to his boutique, offering a fine range of fine wines and champagnes. Enjoy fine tapas accompanied by wines from the cellar... and take in the view of the Castillet from the balcony. In his new bodega, Nasser has thought of everything to give you a real bacchic moment. Ideas abound, and he regularly pulls new recipes out of his hat. The winemakers are there too, where you can taste, share and enjoy life! Le Petit Futé loves it.

Mas Amiel is a winery well worth a visit. What's more, the estate also offers tours to discover the secrets of winemaking and even offers the chance to customize your own wine.

Sortilèges Gourmands is the name of Christophe Pimont's boutique. The semi-finalist of "Meilleur pâtissier" on M6 in 2017, created his boutique on the eve of Covid's first crisis. Many would have been discouraged, but he wasn't! His tenacity is starting to pay off: known and recognized by an epicurean clientele, this "bewitcher of taste buds", as he likes to say, offers his creations of cakes, candies, lollipops, meringues, chocolate 45 rpm vinyls, as well as subjects for Easter and Christmas. The very best!

The Rieu family produces fresh and elegant wines from high altitude terroirs in Fenouillèdes (Tarerach granite plateau), with a wide range of grape varieties including the rare Vermentino, Carignan gris and Lladoner Pelut, not forgetting the "roussillonnais" grape varieties. Like our colleagues, we were seduced by the freshness and finesse of these wines. Alexandre and Fabrice invite you to the cellar of Argelès to discover their nuggets and especially to share their passion with you. Le Petit Futé had a big crush on these two brothers.

With a hundred years of history, the Vignerons de Trémoine cellar brings together 80 winegrowers from 4 villages: Rasiguères, Lansac, Planèzes and Cassagnes. They take care of the vines on a rich and varied land of 500 ha. The territory of the Vignerons de Trémoine is a geological mosaic: black schist, granitic arenas, clay-limestone soils... During the tasting at the cellar, you will be delighted by the welcome and the sense of hospitality that are part of these rural values.

In Cassagnes, a small village perched on a plateau between 300 and 400 m, the very specific terroir, composed of gneiss, is conducive to the production of fine, fresh and elegant wines. Organic since 2015, the Modat family continues its quest for excellence by working 15 hectares according to the principles of biodynamics. A philosophy based on listening and observing natural cycles. The wines of the Modat family are surprising and seductive and the clichés that stick to the skin of Roussillon wines are shattered. We loved it!

In the heart of the highlands of Fenouillèdes, Eric has been running a 50 hectare organic estate on granitic arena soils for the past twenty years. Sunshine and freshness characterize this magnificent and wild high altitude terroir. From the work in the vineyard to the bottling, Eric observes the greatest respect for the biotope and strives to never break the balance between nature and the winemaker. Eric's vintages quickly attracted the attention of the specialist press, which praised this goldsmith. And Le Futé loves it. A guaranteed favourite!

In the heart of one of the world's most beautiful valleys - the Synclinal de Saint-Paul de Fenouillet - Aude and Franck run an organic vineyard of 15 hectares of vines and 2 hectares of fruit trees on limestone and schist soils. The grape varieties include the great classics of Roussillon. The story began in 1987, with the parents Pascale and Yves farming a few vines on a tenant basis, and then more and more, while running a professional business in parallel. 15 years of vinification in a cooperative cellar, then in 2003 in their own cellar. Patience and hard work... and today the children Aude and Franck are carrying on the tradition! Both generations are proud of their work and commitment. For tasting, we recommend the Cuvée de Franck, a 100% Carignan, a full-bodied juice to be drunk with dishes in sauce, and the Cuvée de Gabin 100% Maccabeu, very fruity and excellent as an aperitif. By appointment, you'll be given a full tour of the estate and, of course, a tasting session.

Domaine Boudau is a family story that goes back to the beginning of the last century. This sun-drenched estate extends over clay-limestone soils at different altitudes, which allow the family's favourite grape variety, Grenache noir, to express itself perfectly. We fell in love with the red wines Le Clos (very greedy and round) and Patrimoine (more fresh and delicate). The same grape variety and yet two different wines - superb! The conversion to organic is the consecration for this domain regularly acclaimed by the great tasters.

Raymond and Caroline manage their 12-hectare vineyard in the most natural way possible, without chemical inputs, just a little sulphur and essential oils. "We want to let biodiversity express itself", they insist. This couple, in love with life in the broadest sense and with love itself (read the labels, the art of seduction is broken down into stages for each cuvée), offers surprising wines that are so different and so endearing: the Petit Futé has fallen in love with this estate and its delightful bottles.

Tuesday is the day of the traditional big market in Prades and Saturday is the day of the organic market, both of which take place on the Place de la République surrounded by cafés and terraces. This charming town, located at the foot of the sacred mountain of the Catalans, welcomes every week many traders, producers and craftsmen who are delighted to be able to present and offer their local products to a clientele that is now very loyal. True places of life, the markets are the soul of our villages that many tourists envy us.

In the heart of the little town of Prades, a butchery/butchery will attract your attention. Beautiful hams presented on display will bring you to the inside of the room. You can see that the benefits offered by Cédric Capalita are numerous. Between a wide range of products, you can choose between Catalan homemade charcuterie, meat or white ham… And for those who do not want to cook, due to lack of time or envy, you will always have the opportunity to choose between various cooked dishes. paella, zarzuela, boles boles, cod to Catalan are prepared with love. The Pradéens are always loyal to their butcher and holidaymakers take pleasure in discovering the little wonders that the latter prepares.