Gourmet products local specialties and wines Limousin

Maison Lepetit is a brand of choice for tasting the specialities of the South West. It has been defending traditional know-how for over 35 years and pays attention to the conditions in which the animals are raised. Present in several shops in France and associated with restaurateurs, it offers foie gras and foie gras specialities, pâtés, terrines, confits and cooked dishes, truffles, fresh duck breasts and some delicatessen products. The online shop is practical to please yourself and others with gift boxes.

Wednesday and Saturday mornings, market days, Tulle comes alive. Whether on the promenade of the quai Baluze or near the station, thanks to the craftsmen of the food trades, there is plenty to shop with local products: foie gras, honey, milk-fed veal, chestnuts, ceps and chanterelles... A larger fair is held on the^2nd and^4th Wednesday of the month. Similarly, a festive market of local producers takes place on the last Sunday of the Festival of the Nights of Mother-of-pearl on the Cathedral square all day long.

This artisanal chocolate-maker has been perpetuating the great French tradition of pure cocoa butter for three generations. Come and share the passion of excellence through an extraordinary journey in the méandres of the cocoa river. You will discover the wonderful world of chocolate under the master, Jean-Louis Boutouyrie, who will propose unexpected tastings. You will surely let yourself be seduced by the Rocks of the Diège, the speciality of the house, the galette galette and the Treipaîs this typical cake Limousin.

Manufacture of cured and preserved pigs on the farm (rillettes, head cheese, we, cute fillets, stelze, barbecue special sausages…), apple juice, jams. The unleavened, the mashed potatoes, and the brioches are cooked in the wood oven in a former bread oven, giving them an exceptional taste and taste. You can come to discover the manufacture and enjoy it every Friday morning at the farm.

The Maison Pascarel is a family business. Annie and Michel took over from their parents who ran a farm and did the markets. They opened this shop in 1987 in the tradition of good taste and authenticity. A veritable Ali Baba's cave of culinary pleasures, gourmets and gourmands will find a thousand and one gustatory wonders: fine wines (a fine collection by Mouton Rothschild), homemade beer from Bavaria, local liqueurs (ratafias with plums, walnuts...), seasonal fruit and vegetables finely selected for their flavour and quality, all the "fat" products from the Combe de Job and various homemade local products.

In season, production of peaches, nectarines and sainte apples. The white peaches picked every day are sold in plateau and are a real treat!

Production of fatty ducks (whole, fatty livers, breasts, rillettes, preserved…), pig pigs and black asses (sausages, roasted, preserved, salted…), limousine meat. A new goûteuse, "lo toupi do gourmands" based on duck legs, chestnuts, prunes.

La Maison Lepetit is a cannery of craftsmen-manufacturers specializing in goose and duck. It all began in 1984 with the takeover of a cannery where private individuals came to have their canned food crimped and sterilized. 30 years later and three generations later, the Lepetit family continues to supply you with goose or duck foie gras in all its forms: whole, in blocks, truffled, confit, rillettes, but also specialities such as goose neck stuffed with foie gras or the Périgord pâté with truffles or even "le délice briviste" made with pork and foie gras with cognac. Rather sweet? Let yourself be tempted by figs and apricots stuffed with foie gras. Go to the factory located in Ussac (5 km from Brive) for a visit, or even a culinary workshop around foie gras and duck!

This hypermarket offers its loyalty card holders many advantages, such as credits or deferred payments, and allows them to accumulate "miles" to obtain gifts or purchase vouchers. The aisles are wide and in the rays, easy to locate, you will find what you are looking for, from simple dent to high-tech appliances through food and clothing. Very economical, «Eco» branded products compete with their prices with any discount discount. In the shopping mall of the store, press, parapharmacie, gift shops, perfumery, fashion, optics or hairdresser are waiting for a barge. The Casino cafeteria, as well as various breweries, keep you in this mini-village that it is good to visit, where there is even a manège and games for children. Show box and self-service station 24 hours a day.

You will find at Carole and Régis Cazier all kinds of red fruits, blueberries, currants, blackberries but also rhubarb. The producers make jam, coulis, puree... They work with traditional methods and organic fertilizers on 2 hectares of land, one for market gardening and the other for fruit trees, since 1989. You will also find their seasonal vegetables at the Argentat market on Thursdays, at the Monceaux farmers' market on Thursday evenings in summer, and at the Tulle-gare market on Saturdays.

Near the lake of Causse, the farm of Hélène Fage is established in an old abandoned village, nicely renovated. Hélène Fage has been raising goats with passion for several years now. On her farm, her dairy goats allow her to make cabécous, ash pyramids, crottins and fresh cheese. It is with great pleasure that she will welcome you in the cheese dairy located under the house to show you the cheese making and the milking of the goats. But also to give you very good advice!

Ventadour is a cheese shaped like a large ashy truffle and weighs 350 g when packaged. Lightly salted, with a thin rind showing slight white or bluish surface mould, it keeps very well and gains in quality as it matures. Located 4 km from Egletons in the direction of Neuvic, near the Ventadour castle, this goat farm produces, in addition to this cheese, an original goat sausage. Direct sale at the farm or on the market of Egletons.

The owner has selected the production of a few winegrowers, wines that he defends with passion. Famous ones and others that gain from being known. You are in good hands for advice that is as close as possible to your tastes and your budget. A small counter functions as a wine bar for subtle tastings over tapas, and in the same way, a tea room with three coffees and five teas in great vintages. Also on offer is a choice of 70 beers from 19 different countries.

At 570 m altitude, in the calm of the corrézienne nature. Domique and Véronique, on their traditional and family farm, raise chickens and calves under the mother. They themselves cultivate the cereals used to feed animals themselves. The meat is sold on site but also on local markets and in Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne on the summer market of producers. By calling, it is possible to arrange a visit to feed calves.

The wine-growing history of this land goes back to the 6th century, with vintages such as vertougit and sajueix, whose reputation was such that the monks of the Abbey of Cluny used to buy them. At the beginning of the new millennium, a group of friends formed a cooperative and revived the vineyard by reintroducing Chenin, Sauvignon Gris, Chardonnay for the whites, Merlot and Cabernet Franc for the reds and rosés. A gamble that paid off! Tasting, sale, visits to the cellar.

Various appointments punctuate the market calendar in Treignac. During July and August the local producers' market is held: every^4th Monday of the month, a dozen local producers are waiting for you to taste the simple pleasures of summer evenings in this pretty town. Ask about the date of the festive night...

Under the magnificent 15th century covered market hall of the village, the summer market on Wednesdays at the end of the day brings together local producers and food lovers who come to eat there. Let yourself be tempted by the fattened duck produced in Meymac, the jams and blueberries from Jassoneix or the trout from the Millevaches plateau. Tables, benches and barbecues are at your disposal to consume market products on the spot so that you can spend a pleasant evening with friends or family.

A national chain where you will find a wide range of wines for all your family events. Wines, strong spirits, but also champagne. Good location.

The market of Brive-la-Gaillarde has its roots in the Middle Ages when the town was already a regional commercial crossroads. A few centuries later, from livestock fairs to fat fairs, the tradition has remained intact. Seasonal and local fruit and vegetables, freshly picked mushrooms, traditional salted meats, goose rillettes and tourtous await you. Between two tastings of figs stuffed with foie gras and wild boar sausages, it is not uncommon to come across a familiar face. It's a good idea for a celebrity, a man or a woman politician to show up at the market in Brive-la-Gaillarde. On the other hand, it's not very likely to see a lot of young women getting into trouble. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly at the Brive market!

Jacques and Annie Fontaine have been raising ducks on their farm in Pilou for 30 years! They then force-feed them with whole grain corn on the spot, then slaughter and process them on the spot. The specialities produced here are numerous; but one finds in particular the semi-cooked duck foies gras, but also fresh duck breasts, preserved whole foie gras, stuffed necks, pâtés, various confits and rillettes... But the easiest way is to visit the farm and buy the local products!

The website lists a range of products, including cured meats, foies gras, Cul Noir products, confits, pâtés and preserves, fresh produce, as well as mushrooms and chestnuts.

This famous liquorist, established in Brive since 1839, has been making for four generations his famous Supreme Denoix or his delicious violet mustard, a Brive speciality both sweet and spicy, made from grape must. You will find many other wonders, including quince liqueur, Quinquinoix and Armagnac chocolates. The distillery offers tours. You can discover the old still, the copper cauldrons and the century-old tuns. You will smell the spirits of plants and seeds, the macerations of barks and fruits. Finally you will taste specialities in a magical and fragrant atmosphere

Jean Molène is the sixth in a long line of winegrowers who have worked the land at the Domaine de la Gardelle since the 19th century. With respect for the land and the environment and maintaining traditions with the reintroduction of draught horses for light soil work, he produces several high quality wines in organic farming. Wines made in Corrèze since 1850 from merlot and cabernet-sauvignon for the redand chardonnay and sauvignon for the white worthy of the greatest French sweet wines.

Brive-la-Gaillarde's Chronodrive is a supermarket offering a drive-through and contactless delivery service. You can order your groceries online or on the app and pick them up in just 5 minutes in your boot. Chronodrive Brive-la-Gaillarde has a dynamic team ready to welcome and help you. Take advantage of this fast, convenient service for easy shopping.

In Vigeois, the L'Escargot Vigeoyeux farm specializes in snail farming. They offer a variety of snail-based products, such as mini bites, snails stuffed in shells, gros gris snails, confit snails, court-bouillonnés snails, nettle snails, forest snails, aperitif snails and escargoïades. L'Escargot Vigeoyeux also takes part in local farmers' markets in Segur le Chateau, Voutezac, Le Saillant and Uzerche.

Located in Bugeat, in the Haute-Corrèze region of France, Les Truites de la Vézère is a fish farm specializing in the breeding and sale of trout. Founded in 1966, the farm has had several owners over the years. Today, the farm is run by Yohan and his partner Vanessa. Passionate about fishing, they made their dream come true by opening their own trout farm. Les Truites de la Vézère offers a wide range of products, including brook trout, large rainbow trout, smoked filet and brook trout caviar. Orders can be prepared within 24 hours. In addition to fish sales, the farm also offers leisure activities such as trout fishing and pond privatization.

TOUTIFRUITS is a 12-hectare family farm located in Saint-Pardoux-Corbier, in the heart of the Corrèze region. It produces HVE-certified apples, organic pears and kiwis. The fruit is also processed on site into apple and apple-raspberry juices, as well as sparkling apple and sparkling apple-raspberry. From September to March, these delicious fruits are available directly from the farm. In summer, guided tours of the orchards are available by appointment. To find out more about TOUTIFRUITS and its authentic gourmet products, visit their website.

Lubersac is home to the Equae breeding farm, run by Delphine de Cadolle. Delphine is a farmer with a passion for horses and mare's milk. After working for the French National Stud, she decided to start breeding mares and producing mare's milk. She currently owns six mares and one stallion, as well as nine young ponies for sale. The mare's milk is transformed into handmade soaps, which are also available for sale. Delphine is convinced of the quality of her products and already has a loyal clientele. She works hard every day to grow her business, despite the financial challenges and unforeseen events she faces. She loves her job and hopes to be in it for many years to come.

agricultural and handicraft products every Monday in July and August from 17 am to 21 pm.

Sale of meat of swine ass, "bovines", and various meats.

Cattle and goat breeding. Sale of goat and cow cheese. Artisanat, transformation of wool, felt, knitted…

The store offers a range of services including in-store shopping, in-store collection and delivery. In addition to the hypermarket, there is also an E.Leclerc Brico, an E.Leclerc Espace Culturel, an E.Leclerc Location, an E.Leclerc Manège À Bijoux, an E.Leclerc Station Service and an E.Leclerc TRAITEUR Guéret. Additional services include a photocopier, heating oil delivery and a digital photo terminal.

Le Fournil Dunois is a bakery offering takeaway services. Customers can buy bread and pastries to take away, but cannot eat in.

The Chevallier Nicolas bakery is located in the town of Parsac-Rimondeix.

Goat cheese lovers will find something to satisfy their taste buds at Carole and Damien Gibert. Thanks to a small breeding of goats, alpines and poitevines, the couple makes goat tomme and a small cabriou, according to artisanal processes. The goats are fed only with local cereals and hay. If Carole and Damien welcome their customers at the farm, they also go to meet them on the markets of the Creuse: in Jarnages on Sunday, Evaux-les-Bains on Monday and Saturday morning, Boussac on Thursday and Auzances on Tuesday.

Léo Champeval founded the business in 1934. His son Gérard set it up in Creuse after a spell in the Landes region. Today, Philippe, the founder's grandson, runs the business and continues the family tradition. Among the specialties sold here: semi-cooked duck foie gras, canned or in terrine (gourmande au naturel or truffled); semi-cooked or canned goose foie gras, but also duck neck stuffed with foie, ham flutes stuffed with duck liver, and game stuffed with foie gras.

The farm offers direct sales every first Saturday of the month. You will find at the farm fresh beef in boxes and preserves (especially cooked meats), pure beef sausages, but also spicy sausages. The GAEC de Courtille participates in the Bienvenue à la Ferme operation. The farm's products are also sold at the Centre Frais 23 store, 14 avenue Pasteur in Guéret. This shop offers regional products with fruit, vegetables, fish and wine.

This ostriches farm feeds 120 to 150 animals on a surface of 3 hectares. We learn everything about this great bird. The farm belongs to the network Welcome to the Farm. Guided tours organized by the owner, Philippe Ilson, take place only by appointment. Do not miss with children! The farm proposes to sell ostrich meat and cooked products (block, rillettes, sausages). You can also buy leather leather, decorated eggs, soaps or feathers, to report an original holiday memory.

Cultivation of wild plants: production garden for aromatic and medicinal plants (one hundred), drying and processing workshop, tasting of herbal teas and syrups. See "Points of Interest".

This farm raises poultry and goats whose raw milk it transforms into cheeses and yoghurts. You will find logs, pyramids and flavoured fresh cheeses. You can also buy goat's milk directly and even lodge on site in wooden cabins in the manner of trappers. Children will love the tree house! What to spend a quiet and relaxing weekend. A real favourite for this warm and original country inn which can accommodate up to 8 people.

The 3 Petits Cochons farm sells its products direct: pork meat, pork confits, confit sausages, pâtés de campagne, sausages, dry-cured ham, preserves... Farm sales take place from Tuesday to Friday. Tours of the farm are available. Jérôme Przystupa's products can also be found at local markets: Bourganeuf on Wednesdays, Dun-le-Palestel on Thursdays, Felletin on Fridays and Aubusson on Saturdays.

These dynamic and friendly blueberry growers offer a wide range of activities to delight gourmets of all ages. Take a tour of the Myrtiles du Trimoulet farm and enjoy self-picking of these marvellous berries in Clugnac. For the more curious, don't miss the guided tour and tasting at Boussac-Bourg. And don't miss a trip to the store, where you can fill your basket with homemade delights, fresh and frozen fruit.

The Belair farm is in organic farming. It sells packages of beef and milk-fed veal, to order, at the farm. It also sells preserves: rillettes and beef terrines, beef sausage, for a change from the pig's pork. These preserves can be flavoured with ceps or cranberries. Cooked tripe is also available. But the milk is also transformed into delicious milk jam and artisanal soaps, local products, soft for the skin. Sales at the farm and online.

Catherine and Michel Blassel, beekeepers for 15 years, produce an organic mountain honey that has been elected the Golden New Aquitaine Flavour 2017. This beekeeping company produces honey and by-products based on pollens from classic or less classic plant species such as lime trees, dandelion and bramble. From these beehives, whose products are hand-picked to ensure the bees' well-being, they derive a wealth of good things: nougat, gingerbread, mead, soaps, pollen, royal jelly and propolis.

This orchard produces red and black fruits, blueberries, strawberries and blackcurrants, as well as jams, juices, syrups and purees. The products are available at Bio Creuse in Guéret (23) and at the Biocoop Feytiat (87) and on the market ofLa Souterraine (23) every Saturday from June to October. But the most interesting thing is that you can go and pick your own fruit on the spot! A great tip that can only be done in the right season however, but which allows, for those who like, to make their own preserves, jams and other products.

Odile and Didier Labas produce organic berries: raspberries, blueberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, blackberries. In the summer, they sell them freshly picked. The rest of the year, they sell them in processed form: you will find a wide range of jams, jellies, syrups, vinegars and fruit jellies at the farm. A crêperie at the farm is organized on reservation in summer. The products are also sold on the markets and at the tourist office of Guéret. The farm also produces beef

Want to know more about bees and the delicious nectar they make? Go to the honey house at Le Theil. Michel Blassel gives tours of his bee farm to groups, four afternoons a week in summer. He also welcomes trainees. He is part of the Bienvenue à la Ferme network. At the Miellerie du Theil, he harvests honey and pollen, but he also makes nougat. After the explanations, a tasting is planned during the guided tours. The products are sold on the spot and at the tourist office of Ahun.

Michelle and Martial Mas de Feix welcome gourmets and amateur growers to their red fruit farm. In summer, if they wish, they can pick their own blueberries and raspberries. Otherwise, they can buy processed products (jams, jellies...) and fresh fruit directly at the Saint-Marc farm (by appointment) and at the markets. When the berry season is over, Michelle and Martial only offer processed products.

They are the only producers of foie gras in the department! Françoise and Philippe Champeval work as they do in the South-West, continuing a family adventure started in 1934. In the Truyère area, they make terrines and preserves of whole semi-cooked foie gras, duck and goose, with or without truffles. But their activity does not stop there, as Champeval also cooks game. They offer rillettes, pâtés and other cooked dishes. A tasty range to discover on the spot and on the web.