Gourmet products local specialties and wines Midi-Pyrénées

Friday mornings are a hive of activity on Rue Nationale, the artery running through the town from one end to the other. Merchants take over the street, and you'll find everything from local produce and clothing to upholsterers, plants, carpets and mattresses... In summer, the market expands, joined by street hawkers to meet tourist demand. On Sunday mornings, local producers take over the cathedral square. These include the famous Lectoure melon. The flea market and garage sale calendar is online.

At the foot of the cathedral and around the "Halle aux Herbes", one of the most beautiful markets of the department gives you an appointment on Saturday morning. Producers from all over the region come to share the fruit of their labor and their know-how. Scents, colors and flavors never fail to seduce those who come to stroll there. On Thursday mornings, it is at the Halle Verdier and on the banks of the Gers that you should go. On Tuesday mornings, the small market of Garros animates the Place de la Fontaine with its organic producers, also present on Wednesday afternoon.

Every Monday morning, the central square of Mauvezin is transformed. Its large and superb 14th century market hall and the arcades welcome the merchants. This is an opportunity for the faithful regulars or passing shoppers to fill their baskets with good products. It is also the opportunity to discover the city in a lively and commercial atmosphere which makes it all the more warm. This brings us back to the time when supermarkets did not exist and when these open-air gatherings were an essential part of the social link.

In Gimont, come and enjoy the "Grasse Matinée" on Sunday mornings at the Halle au Gras! Between October and March, amateurs and professionals gather around carcasses displayed on long tables, cleaned but whole, with the exception of the liver, which is sold separately. The products are inspected by the veterinary services. The market, which complies with current sanitary standards, starts with a whistle, and the most seasoned bidders snap up the finest products. Toulouse restaurateurs flock to this first-rate source.

There are two weekly markets in the shade of the large plane trees in the heart of Nogaro: the small food market on Wednesday mornings, where regular customers come to buy fruit, vegetables, cheese and meat, and the traditional Saturday market, where food products are joined by many other items: clothes, local specialities... In a beautiful atmosphere, you'll have the opportunity to stroll between the stalls to stock up or find a few souvenirs to take home.

At the Valence-sur-Baïse market, you can choose, negotiate and buy the best of Gers flavors in a friendly atmosphere. In addition to fresh fruit and vegetables, you'll find all kinds of quality local produce. Pastries, breads, preserves, wines and a wide range of cheeses are displayed on the colorful stalls of producers and merchants. From April to October, the market goes even longer, with 100% organic producers on hand from 5pm to 8pm.

Built in 1870, the 105-hectare estate has been owned by the Lesgourgues family for three generations. Their vineyards are planted on gently sloping hillsides and their unsulphured white wines are distilled just after alcoholic fermentation, in order to harvest their full aromatic potential, in the unique "Armagnac" still. If you wish to discover the château, do not hesitate to book your tasting visit; you will be able to deepen your knowledge, your taste and your appreciation for this great brandy.

To find these famous gourmet products, local sales outlets are listed on the website, so you can buy directly from the source. You'll also find tips on how to enjoy foie gras and recipes to impress your guests. The Gers Association for the Promotion of Foie Gras promotes the qualities of duck and goose products: foie gras, of course, but also aiguillettes, magrets, confits, gizzards and "Figuigers", a unique recipe in which the duck is fattened with figs.

The initials BC stand for Bertrand Cayrel, a local boy who became a wine merchant in the 2000s, and is now one of the best ambassadors for Gascony wines. For it is the finest estates in the Gers that are honored here, in Côtes-de-gascogne, madiran, pacherenc du vic-bilh... not forgetting the armagnacs. Bertrand Cayrel, a true enthusiast, has established solid links with the producers he represents. He makes a point of selling these carefully selected wines at estate prices. A great address to discover!

The Ramajo family's foie gras has been making a name for itself for 4 decades with a gold medal at the Concours Agricole in 2018. It is one of the first canning stores in the Gers. They perpetuate the values that are important to them: natural, local, home-made. You can find of course beautiful specialities: goose or duck foie gras, fresh, whole, half-cooked, sausages, dried duck breast or in sauce but also a tasty range of cooked dishes with confits, cassoulets, goose stew or roast duck breast stuffed with foie gras.

The Villa Dria estate is renowned for its light, fine and fruity Côtes-de-Gascogne. This unusual name was given to the estate in memory of the time when the Romans planted vines in the region. They guessed that this land, composed of sand, clay and silt, pleasantly tempered and gently sunny, would be ideal for viticulture. Today, the main grape varieties of Gascony are almost all present, to give white, red and rosé wines that regularly win prizes in agricultural competitions.

The land and vines of Domaine de Cassagnoles have been worked for several centuries by father and daughter. Laure is now at the helm of the 60-hectare estate, which is farmed using sustainable viticulture and has been certified High Environmental Value since 2016. Mainly focused on Armagnac until the early 1970s, the estate has expanded and taken an interest in other grape varieties to produce flocs but also wine. The owners also offer delicacies such as fruits in armagnac or macerated in wine.

To organize your wedding meal or an associative meal, friendly or professional, you can contact the owners of the Domaine de Lassalle. It is also possible to use them for aperitifs and cocktails. They adapt to your needs: from simple delivery to full implementation of culinary logistics. These caterers are highly responsive and are especially concerned with the quality of their products. They are provided to local and regional producers. In addition to organising events, they develop their canning activities («Daunian Cannery»), allowing them to prepare their fatty livers, breasts and other cooked dishes.

This store offers direct sales of high quality farm products in a space where you can do your shopping as if you were going directly to the farm. On the stalls, fruits and vegetables from the field, meat and poultry, cheese and wine. With its organic or sustainable products, the site reinvents the market. The canned goods are rigorously selected and we will explain to you how each speciality is made. The fish preserves come from a small Basque company: tuna, sardines and chipirons are to die for.

Christian Termote, passionate about oenology and wine merchant since 1992, does not offer just any wine. He carefully selects vintages produced by independent winegrowers. Above all, he looks for identity, character, originality and wines that have a story to tell. Through his wide range of wines, he shares his expertise, particularly in food and wine pairing. The 500 very Southwestern-oriented references are alongside some 40 Armagnacs, 15 whiskies and rums. Free tasting one Saturday per month.

In this small store in the heart of a farm, gourmets from the Gers are sure to find what they're looking for. Duck foie gras, gizzards, cassoulet au confit, duck breast stuffed with foie gras, duck daube... all homemade. Laurence continues the family tradition of force-feeding her ducks whole grains of corn. If you've been seduced by the estate and its atmosphere, Laurence also offers a comfortable gîte for rent.

In Côtes de Gascogne, not far from Condom, the winegrower Silas Marcellin was inspired by the fortified village of Gazaupouy to give his wine estate the name of Domaine Les Remparts. Labelled with the High Environmental Value label, the Domaine distinguishes itself by the balance of its terroir between reds and whites, its vintage Armagnacs de Ténarèze and its recently awarded Floc de Gascogne. In the cellar, you will also find the famous Agen prunes with Floc. For direct sale, you can come to the vineyard to discover and buy their bottles.

In Viella, in the Madiran vineyard, the 24 hectares of vines of Château du Pouey are located on the south-facing clay-gravel slopes. The young talented winemaker Bastien Lannusse vinifies Pacherenc-du-Vic-Bilh, Madiran and Côtes de Gascogne wines. For the epicureans, we propose a unique experience in the heart of the South-West landscapes: a bike ride in the Gers countryside facing the Pyrenees, followed by a visit to the chateau's cellar and a delicious tasting of their wines, accompanied by a gourmet board.

Sébastien Londres, a horticulturist from Laymont, has teamed up with other farm producers from the Savès region, close to his farm and already grouped together as part of Mamounette's farmers' markets, to open this pretty producers' grocery on the first floor of a historic house in the center of Lombez, opposite the media library. You'll find duck products from the Bassetto farm in Monblanc, vegetables, herbal teas and Cindy's jams, honey, soaps, artisanal products, and lots of goodies and good cheer.

If it dominates the Midour valley, the small village of Aignan is also at the top of the list for gourmet events. With its many farms, organic produce, merchants and proximity to the Saint-Mont hillsides, the village has everything that's good about the area. On Monday mornings, you can discover all the regional specialities in the village square. Cheeses, pastries, fruit and vegetables, preserves, foie gras, meats, wines and armagnac: this fine showcase of the Gers region's bon-vivre and gastronomic savoir-faire is a must.

Fleurons de Lomagne focuses on local producers who care about their environment and the quality of their products. In the store, you'll find a variety of specialties presented in a friendly setting and at the right price. Laureen, Morgane and Delphine offer advice and a wide range of regional products: cheese, foie gras, confectionery, local wines, armagnac, chocolates, aperitifs... Gourmet baskets take over the shop window in the run-up to Christmas. An original gift idea that will delight gourmets.

The Domaine de Labrit is located in the Ténarèze region, on the edge of the Lot-et-Garonne department. With a 72-hectare vineyard, it invites you to savor its products while enjoying the landscape. Armagnacs, sweet whites, reds and rosés are sure to please. The estate was acquired by the Gourgues family in 1934, and is now run by the fourth generation. Sébastien has recently taken over, ensuring the consistent quality of the "Colline" cuvées. Come and discover the pleasure of a wine made with passion and know-how.

Relaunched a few years ago under the old market hall, the Bassoues market delights regulars and visitors alike, all fans of local produce. There's only one rule here: no resellers, with the exception of the fishmonger. Sundays are a key rendezvous for the region's producers and craftsmen. Pastry chefs, bakers, free-range poultry breeders, fresh pasta makers, market gardeners and nurserymen are also present, and in summer, grinders, ceramists and jewelry designers join the gathering.

Cyril and Virginie Garnier make high quality products inherited from a family know-how built over several generations. In this patisserie-glacerie-chocolaterie, chocolate Easter eggs and Christmas logs are always a great success, as are their prunes filled with Armagnac. The family recipe of the tourtière gasconne was perfected in 1963, you will be able to taste a good part of it in the tea room.

Every Friday morning, the traditional market takes place in and around the Riscle market hall, featuring local producers. Don't look for an old market hall in the central square, as in many Gers villages. Here, it's a 1950s building at the entrance to the town. You'll find a wide range of specialities from South-Western farms, fruit and vegetables, as well as a fishmonger and even a delicatessen. Small in size, but big in quality, this gourmet rendezvous sets the pace for life in the town.

The Cave d'Embidoure is not only a place to sell the wines and spirits of the Embidoure estate, it is also a delicatessen. The beautiful store offers products stamped "Gascony" to the gastronomes. You will find some of the most delicious and appreciable products of the department: wines, armagnacs, duck, goose, organic oils, cooked dishes and desserts... The store works with well-known producers, such as Maison Tête (from Valence-sur-Baïse) for foie gras and rillettes, or Marcel Trépout (from Vic-Fezensac) for armagnac.

Victimof its tourist, cultural and economic success, the town of Eauze has seen its traditional Thursday morning market grow so much in the summer that it has decided to set up an additional market. Every Sunday morning in July and August, Eauze welcomes local producers and artisans for a catch-up session. Close to the Saint-Luperc cathedral, a good twenty local producers gather on the beautiful Place d'Armagnac, with its medieval vaulted arcades and pleasant cafés sometimes enlivened by local bandas.

Romain Biscan, the founder of this craft micro-brewery, learned the subtleties of his craft from brewmaster Frédéric Sannier. In 2014, he launched the business with the support of several regional and local players. Since then, backed by Guillaume since 2016, he has developed a wide range of 8 beers: white, amber, blonde, peaty or IPA. Many restaurateurs in the Gers have been won over, and are now offering them on their menus. You can visit the brewery to discover the subtle art of dosing hops, malt, yeast and water.

The Lau is a charming village, which forms the heart of the municipality of Magnas, where castle and church are isolated. Mr. and Mrs. Brenta welcome you in their beautiful property, to get you to visit the facilities and the cannery of their poultry farms. They will explain to you what is feeding corn to corn, and how to cook the duck in Gascony. The visit will conclude with a direct sale, where you can acquire bold gras, candied, among other specialities… Each year they organize a large market on the farm, with country meals, the closest Saturday to the Fête de l'Assomption.

Céran is a charming small village, very quiet, just a few km from Fleurance. There is a large and large central place (it is amazing for such a small village!), which gives a splendid farm to half-timbered, with covered - quite typical and rustic. Next to the hotel you will find the Farmhouse de la Bastide, which sells its fatty livers, candied with duck and other dishes cooked all year round on the Tuesday morning market. You will see: Myriam and Laurent form a very nice couple!

Bruno extends a warm welcome to everyone who walks through the door of his delicatessen. Traditional hams and black puddings are the hallmarks of this business. Meat is carefully selected, including Gascon beef and veal, and black pork, which is available to order. In summer, kebabs, grills, sausages, merguez and beef ribs make their appearance on barbecues and planchas. The catering department offers paëlla, daube de boeuf, cassoulet, poulet basquaise and lamb curry, so you can enjoy a meal without doing a thing!

At Domaine Magnaut, two generations have worked to bring you a complete range of authentic armagnacs. In the 1970s, Pierre Terraube produced the estate's first cuvées, and his son has now taken over. Attached to the traditions and values of his 45-hectare territory, Jean-Marie is nonetheless an independent, modern winemaker. Wine-tourism events are regularly organized at the estate, some of them for women, thanks to the Club des Vigneronnes Gersoises, of which his wife Cécile is a member.

Dominique and Stéphanie Ferret have a passion for the vineyard and produce one of the finest Côtes-de-Gascogne wines available. Guillaman's dry white wine (80% colombard and ugni blanc) shines with its crystal clear color. The power of its nose gives a beautiful fruity complexity. The mellow blend of petit and gros manseng has the pretty name of"Frissons d'automne". The family home on the estate is said to have belonged to the Ursuline convent in Gondrin, which may explain the IHS monograms engraved above the doors.

If the quality of local Armagnac production is on the whole very high, some estates stand out for their excellence. This is the case of the Laffitte family's multi-medal-winning crus in Ayzieu, not far from Eauze, whose letters of nobility were acquired by Patrick and Andrée. Their sons Christophe and Sébastien have preserved this heritage with talent. Their armagnacs should seduce you, as well as their white wines Petit Gascoûn.

This establishment promotes the need to nourish the body as well as the mind, and the importance of a healthy and natural lifestyle. You will find a wide range of organic, vegan and gluten-free products; food supplements, wellness products and local delicacies. In the bookstore, general literature, short stories, poetry, but also art, cooking, regionalism and children's literature can be found in a very specific selection. L'Essentiel places fair, solidary and local exchanges at the heart of its concerns.

The Eauze fat market is held every Sunday morning in the Belle-Marie market hall, right next to the Nimeño II bullring. Don't miss out on the best products, which sell out in the blink of an eye: the market starts with the bell at 10 a.m. sharp! As well as a meat poultry market, it's a great opportunity to discover local produce, in the extraordinary atmosphere typical of the halles au gras du Gers. You can also enjoy a hearty Gascony breakfast. There's also a large Christmas market on the Sunday before the Nativity.

After the departure of its founder, a Welshman stranded on the shores of the Gers, the employees of Fumaison Occitane extended the adventure by creating a cooperative in 2017. In the impeccable factory store, you'll find a wide range of products, from Scottish salmon to trout and sturgeon raised in the South-West. Sliced or cobbled, hot-smoked or cold-smoked, the result is always delicate. On Friday afternoons between March and October, you can discover behind-the-scenes preparation and smoking techniques, with a tasting session to boot!

Close to the Château de Laressingle and the Abbey of Flaran, the Domaine Séailles has been making a name for itself since 1961 on this terroir of high altitude slopes and clay-limestone soils. This family estate is composed of 26 hectares of vines planted with both white grape varieties; Sauvignon, Gros Manseng, Ugni Blanc but also red grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Syrah. The heart of their production is Armagnac and wines with aromatic signatures, entirely organic since 2022. You can make an appointment by phone if you wish to come by.

This former sailing instructor converted to winegrower has been looking after his 18 hectares since 1998. He produces biodynamically with two imperatives: endemic yeast and historical grape varieties as markers of the terroir. His clear-cut approach has earned him the praise of the press, from Le Monde to Stern. Dominique concentrates his talents on the whites, which represent 85% of the vineyard. He produces astonishing vintages, such as his "Pissenlits", matured as a "vin de voile" and reminiscent of Jura wines. You can visit his cellar by appointment.

This breeder of dairy sheep, of basco-béarnaise races, produces farm cheeses with pure milk from sheep. The herd spends 8 months of the year in the Gers and 4 months in Pastures in the Vallée valley. The milk is processed on the farm and refined on the spot. Visit of sheep rearing. Explanation of the manufacture of cheese.

Here, 18 hectares are dedicated mainly to Petit and Gros Manseng. Cécile, the owner, cherishes both her vineyard and her horses on this sublime estate with its typical Gascon house and stone winery. Vintage vinegars are made here, and one floor of the winery is reserved for maturing balsamics. These handcrafted vinegars require 3 years or more of ageing in barrels made from carefully selected woods, and are guaranteed to contain no added flavours, additives or preservatives. A warm welcome awaits your visit.

DÉLICES DE CONSTANCE is a true paradise for chocolate lovers in Auch. This boutique offers a memorable gourmet experience that will take you back to childhood, with its top-quality handcrafted creations and Michel Cluizel's famous compositions. From sublimated cocoa beans to homemade macarolates and calissons, everything is here to delight your taste buds. Sophie, the passionate manager, will share her expertise and love of good products with you. DÉLICES DE CONSTANCE is a must for gourmets who want to enjoy delicious, original chocolates.

After the success of the first store in Saint-Clar, this new grocery store has been a unanimous success since it opened in the heart of Lectoure. This genuine general store has been beautifully hand-decorated by a local painter. In a friendly atmosphere, manager Gaëtan offers a wide selection of natural, organic and local quality food and non-food products, all with an ecological or responsible approach. You'll also find over 90 references of bulk foods and fresh fruit and vegetables.

Perfectly located in front of the cathedral of Auch, the Atelier de Naroques has become a nice bakery and pastry shop. The store is nevertheless a renowned grocery store where many products of the Gers region are offered. You can choose among beautiful local references of pâtés, cold meats and cured meats, fruits and vegetables from local producers, cheeses, jams, honeys, vinegars and fruit juices... You will also find local brands of armagnac, wines and beers. Something to delight your taste buds!

Since 1937, the Lapeyre family has been committed to bringing out the character and authenticity of the Domaine de la Haille terroir. From their 42 hectares of vines, they produce a wide range of wines from many different grape varieties: colombard, sauvignon, chardonnay and gros manseng for the whites; merlot, cabernet and syrah for the reds. Part of the production is reserved for armagnac distillation. The "La Haille" cuvées have a very fruity character, while the "Authentique" cuvée plays on the wine's framework and structure.

The Ladevèze family has been producing armagnac for five generations. Today, it is Alexandre, wine grower and oenologist, who has taken over. Always in search of new flavours, the domain exploits 8 different grape varieties on the hills of La Boubée. You will find folle blanche, baco, ugni blanc and colombard, but also rare varieties such as plant de graisse, clairette de Gascogne or mauzac rosé. The house offers blends of 10, 20 and 25 years old, vintage wines, vintage single-variety wines and brut de fûts.

Yoan Le Menn reigns over 90 hectares of vines patiently maintained and developed for 3 generations. The sauvignon and gros-manseng cuvée received a gold medal at the 2018 Concours Général Agricole de Paris. It is the same for the rosé. For its part, the Guide Hachette des vins awarded a "coup de coeur" to the 2013 colombard-sauvignon. For the past ten years, Domaine Horgelus has been collecting well-deserved awards. It contributes to give back its letters of nobility to the appellation Côtes-de-Gascogne, long discredited.

Enter this rustic and traditional countryside house in the heart of a flowery park. Marinette Fabre de Paillerets markets, on the one hand, an impressive range of duck-based dishes, on the other hand armagnacs are all vintage: from 1973 to 2003. Not forgetting a wine liqueur wine with a high armagnac one year was oak (white). You can visit a traditional gavage room as well as the Armagnac wine Cellar. In the farm, facing the vineyards and with a superb view on the slopes, sometimes even on the Pyrenees, life will look very soft. Location, calm and comfortable.

Once you have bitten into the delicate and crispy lace of a croustade or a tourtière landaise, tasted the melting flavor of butter and fragrant apple, detected the fine touch of Armagnac... you never forget it! This local pastry has been added to the ranks of Gers delicacies. The flavors are varied: apple, pear, prunes, red fruits and a very original pear and chocolate crumble which is simply delicious. To be savored without moderation!