Gourmet products local specialties and wines Aquitaine

In the heart of the typical village of Guéthary, between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Biarritz, La Maison du Fronton is a local grocery-boutique dedicated to showcasing Basque products through a rigorous selection process. From crockery and linen to gastronomy, Caroline and Nicole welcome you and prepare delicious salads, succulent "homemade" sandwiches and, on request, no less tasty tarts and quiches, all made to order with fresh produce. You'll find Ossau-Iraty PDO cheeses, Bellota hams...

Diriart Etxemendybeheria Farm, ("the house at the bottom of the hill") is a beautiful example of authenticity, with respect for traditions in animal husbandry. Respect for hygiene, quality, the environment and the customer. It is in this ancestral farm that the taste for know-how is transmitted, with animals that are born, live and spend the summer in the mountain pastures, and are warm in winter. Maïder and Dominique claim the title of farmers! You must come and taste and take away the beef stews, blanquettes, and other delicacies.

Succeeding his parents, Olivier Dandieu is at the head of this poultry company, which was founded in Brassempouy over 50 years ago. The site includes a slaughterhouse, a cutting room, a production unit for processed and preserved products, and a boutique. Poultry raised in the open air in the Landes and neighbouring départements are processed here: poulardes, guinea fowl, ducks... Not forgetting the star of the show: chicken. Gourmet specialties include pâté Chalossais (30% foie gras), guitteline (duck breast stuffed with foie gras) and duck axoa.

François Delage offers his current catch for direct sale and tasting: sea bream, sole, sea bass and more. His motto: from boat to plate, there are no middlemen. The menu is very short, with only the freshest fish cooked to perfection, but as simply as possible, a la plancha or cut into carpaccio. All dishes are accompanied by a baked potato topped with herb whipped cream and green salad. The tasting room is located on the harbor, with a lovely view of this corner of the basin.

The Basque Country on your plate in the heart of Biarritz with Nathalie and Camille, who know what they're talking about, because this isn't just a store where you buy... You can taste hams, cured meats, appellation cheeses and other local products. There's also a large area devoted to Basque wines, spirits, beers and ciders... From Basque terrines with their jars of peppers to Basque cakes, from tastings with local producers to the making of mixed platters. A colorful grocery store just the way you like it.

Located in the heart of Bayonne, Maïtena, who makes the pastries, and Joëlle, who serves them, offer a range of "homemade" pastries, including the timeless Pavlova, Paris-Brest, Saint-Honoré, mille-feuilles and other tarts of the moment, because here, we work with seasonal fruit, and also ice creams in summer, with a dozen flavors. On the tearoom side, breakfasts and lunch formulas can be enjoyed on the terrace or inside at lunchtime. And on the catering side, hot and cold savory and sweet dishes. An artisanal gourmet address not to be missed in Bayonne.

This patisserie will not leave you indifferent. We invite you to sample our homemade sweets. Pantxika and Stéphane create their own little jewels. Fine apple tarts, Basque cakes, coffee eclairs, lemon meringue tarts, Russe, Saint-honoré... A wide choice of individual or shared pastries, and creations such as the famous Croquembouche or the 10-level pièce montée, designed for weddings, christenings or simply to treat yourself. Aimed at real taste lovers, and a far cry from industrial pastries.

More than 200 m² are dedicated to the discovery of Domaine Brana's eaux-de-vie, liqueurs and wines. And over 1,500 m² dedicated to the distillery with its copper stills. Martine Brana and her brother Jean have designed this sales, tasting and promotion area, with their fruit-based products, including the famous pear, plum and raspberry eaux-de-vie, Espelette pepper gin, organic clementine and citron eaux-de-vie.

Since 1957, this institution has seen 3 generations of the same family pass on their know-how. Fish and shellfish arrive on Thursdays from the La Rochelle and Saint-Jean-de-Luz auctions. On display are tuna, hake, sole, sardines and other fish competing for freshness, as well as shellfish and even snails ready to cook, and lobsters, lobsters and lobster in the tanks... Not forgetting oysters from Marennes and Ile de Ré. New: a delicatessen and counter service for seafood dishes to share.

Antoine Gillet's butchery, delicatessen and delicatessen are all products of controlled origin from the terroir, transformed with talent by Antoine Gillet, who is one of the ambassadors of taste and know-how from his butchery, delicatessen and delicatessen. Here, you'll be captivated by the aromas, presentation and freshness of the meat cuts and ready-cooked dishes produced in the back room. This year, our craftsman, along with his bakery and butcher colleagues, is relaunching the famous Big Benat, a colorful sandwich made in the Basque Country using local produce, to provide a friendly counterpoint to MC Do's Big Mac!

The catering boutique by Marine et Christophe de Citrus has opened its doors to the delight of gourmets! Enjoy the gourmet cuisine of Michelin-starred chef Christophe Grosjean at the CV de prestige... at home. He prepares refined, highly creative, seasonal dishes using fresh, local produce: a choice of starters, main courses and sweet treats; or opt for the Formule with the pan of the day and a dessert. And for a special event (birthday, wedding...), you can also take advantage of his tailor-made service at home or elsewhere.

Viennoiseries, pastries, snacks... Under the leadership of chef Olivier Ponnou, Ramuntcho has opened Boutique Cho just 40 meters away! This genuine gourmet address, whose reputation was already well established, is run by his wife Pauline. A delicatessen and bakery, Boutique Cho offers classic breads, as well as speciality breads and delicious local pastries. Not to mention a tempting range of puff pastries, tapas and pintxos. One thing's for sure, the colorful display will make your mouth water.

Marc, Anne-Marie, Bruno and Guy, the 4 "Copains des champs", created the shops in Eysines and La Teste-de-Buch with the aim of developing direct sales, short circuits, total traceability of origin and the promotion of the know-how of small producers in the region and sometimes a little further afield. You can buy butchery, charcuterie and poultry as well as trout, vegetables and seasonal fruit, dairy products, groceries, ready-made meals, preserves, wines, fruit juices, etc.

This old wine storehouse from the ^17th century is not only a wine cellar. Behind its window hides a place that we would describe today as vintage, authentic and atypical with its incomparable furniture. Kevin, a born epicurean, has developed a boutique in the warehouse with a wine tasting area, enriched by a delicatessen. Le Sang des Vignes houses more than 500 references of natural French and Spanish wines, with our South-West ambassador who knows each of the vineyards and winemakers directly. Themed wine tasting evenings are organized there.

Marie-Hélène and Christian have been producing delicious farmhouse cheeses for 4 generations, made from raw and whole milk, from the milking of the 22 cows and 300 ewes to the maturing process. They are sold directly at the farm and at the markets of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. Don't hesitate to leave the main road towards the lake to turn right - signposted - and discover this beautiful farm in a green setting. They welcome you at home to taste and buy the white cow's milk cheeses.

Maison Susperregui is an institution in Ascain (1880). Raw materials come from the surrounding area: salt from Salies-de-Béarn, Herriko-labeled flour from the Peyrehorade and Mauléon mills, and the know-how of Alain and his team of artisan bakers. Breads, viennoiseries and pastries are baked every day, not forgetting the unmissable Basque cherry or cream cake. For those with a sweet tooth, don't miss the large doughnuts and many other sweet and savory treats.

For over 16 years, Emilie and Pierre have been raising, processing and producing over 6 tonnes of farmhouse raw-milk cheeses from their 120 goats and 400 ewes. The cheeses are made entirely by hand, using natural products and no additives or preservatives. The cheeses are made and matured on site in approved premises. On the farm, in the store and at local markets, you'll enjoy tasting our tommes, fresh cheeses, plain or flavored with Espelette chili, shallots, crottins, logs or faisselle. 100% local.

You can bring your strawberry back and flip your pear in front of all the delights of Philippe and Angélique, here we speak fruit and reinvent them to leisure! They are mainly derived from local agriculture, without adding sugar or preservatives, and they are used for the development of a particularly inspired craftsman. Fruit juice and compotes, of course, but also jams, frozen, chutneys and fruit pasta await you and are exceptional. Without exaggeration, we love bold, exquisite and rare mixtures like the honey-pumpkin compote and green tomatoes, nashis purée, apple pear, chutney apples, dried apricots, P 'tites Béarnaises to exotic fruit or ginger… to vegetables! The food truck is well known for Palois. In the castle park, his creations are tasted in the afternoon with waffles and home pancakes, handcrafted cookies, ice cream and a good coffee or tea. A gourmet break that we advise you, if only to discover the second life of these fruits that delight the papillae. A great success that the opening of the shop in December should reinforce!

Nicolas, a native of Arcangues, trained with some of the best, from Paris at La Table de Pierre aux Platanes with Arnaud Daguin (Michelin-starred) to Biarritz via the Moulin d'Alotz (also starred)! His CV is glowing, and rather than open a restaurant, he preferred to deploy his talent as a caterer in Ascain. He also caters for family events such as christenings, weddings and themed evenings in the region, offering tailor-made services.

Crèmerie Laminak is the place to be for gourmets-gourmands. With cheeses from the four corners of France and a focus on local producers. Here, there's no room for the industrial; it's all about authentic products made according to the rules of the art. Raw-milk ewe's milk, farmhouse Ossau-Iraty AOP from Saint-Pée, organic Ossau-Iraty, raw-milk tomme from Arradoy, farmhouse Basque camembert made from raw ewe's milk, goat's crottin, farmhouse blue cheese, and more. And order a mixed charcuterie-cheese platter to share with friends or family.

Daniel's specialty? Pork from Gascony and raised in the open air, thank you! In the small processing workshop, the meat gives rise to specialties based on the recipes of yesteryear: cured meats, charcuterie, preserves and fresh meat are available for direct sale either in the store in Salies-de-Béarn or at the farm, which you can visit. A 100% natural production which includes confits, liver pâté, blood sausages, confit sausages, gure amatxi, stuffed pork shank... The ham is the noble piece, its quality is exceptional with a softness and a subtle flavor of hazelnut, it reflects perfectly the gustatory qualities of the Gascon pig.

La Laiterie Paloise is a temple to the Béarn cheese-making tradition and the production of high-quality dairy products. This artisanal dairy perpetuates the region's gastronomic heritage, producing cheeses and yogurts to delight every palate. From "Tomme de chèvre made in Pau" to "Etivaz" (a cousin of Swiss Gruyère) and "Crottin de chèvre", the passion and know-how surrounding cheese make this a must-visit destination for lovers of dairy products and those wishing to discover the richness of local flavors. A visit to Laiterie Paloise is an opportunity to taste authenticity made in Béarn.

Authenticity, flavors... Virginie is the inspiration! A welcome that reflects her passion for chili and its variations. She explains with simplicity and legitimacy (she is a producer and knows the subject) all the production chain, from planting to harvesting, from drying and grinding to obtaining Espelette chilli powder. An impressive range of pure and derived products, including organic ones. Also local productions: honey, Basque cookies, foie gras, Irouléguy wines and a beautiful range of coffees, teas, herbal teas.

Created in 1999, SICA Bio Pays Landais brings together over 60 certified organic fruit and vegetable producers from Aquitaine and Midi-Pyrénées. Opened in December 2016, Panier Biologique is a drive that lets you pick up your order. All you have to do is create an account, then choose your basket according to the season: "basket of the week", "gratin" (sweet potatoes, potatoes, cauliflower...), "baby", etc. Vegetables are billed by the bunch, unit or weight. You'll also find grocery products!

Maison Saint-Jean, a traditional cookie factory located in Ibarron, just outside Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, has become an institution thanks to its biscuit-making expertise. Since 2010, Valéry and his pastry chef have been making ever more Basque Country cookies. Savoury and sweet versions are produced in-house and on site, as the workshop is adjacent to the store. You can taste and buy these cookies directly from the workshop.

In the orchards of the Monein region, it grows and flourishes in the sun of the Jurançon region, which gives it a beautiful intense yellow color: the Roussanne peach is a real treasure and you absolutely must taste it! Today it is one of the emblems of the local terroir and at the cooperative dedicated to it, you will find the best of the productions of about fifteen members. Sold in trays, it colors the summer and inspires the recipes because, on the spot, it is declined in compotes, jams, nectar of peach or even oreillons in syrup.

Brunch includes savory dishes, pastries and sweet treats, all homemade. Advance reservations are recommended.

The world-famous brand has always inspired emulation! And it's in the Basque Country that you'll find this refreshing drink, Euskola, the Basque and artisanal version, much less sweet than the international version, thanks to a recipe developed to obtain a cola based on natural flavors. Euskola is available in several sizes, as well as in a sugar-free version. This local cola is best served chilled, with citrus slices and ice cubes...

The Sagaspe family has been raising ducks, calves and chickens on their farm near Mauléon for 3 generations. A very cosy and attractive boutique, with over 50 duck products: foie gras, confits, magrets, sublime foie gras pâtés and ready-made meals. All guaranteed free from preservatives, colorants and additives. You'll also find jams, wines and other local specialities. Present at markets in Mauléon, Tardets and Navarrenx. 100% Basque know-how, with Sylvie and Céline offering you a warm welcome.

Lovers of traditional breads and gourmet pastries? Laure and Nicolas, a four-handed duo, express artisan know-how. Their success has been confirmed by the number of visitors. The bakery offers 20 types of bread, including cereal, rye and old-fashioned, as well as viennoiseries, cookies... and snacks such as croque-monsieur, quiches and daily pizzas. In the pastry department, Basque cakes, XXL meringues, multiple verrines and confectionery, all homemade goodness!

In addition to his apprenticeship in the family patisserie, David Lemée has almost 20 years' experience. After Granville, Rennes, Valence and Saint-Sever, he set up his laboratory in Serres-Gaston en Chalosse. Here, he works with Valrhona chocolate, particularly the grands crus. In the area, he doesn't go unnoticed. For chef Michel Guérard, he created an armagnac-verbena-lime chocolate. Ballotins, bars, spreads and ice creams can be found at the main markets, farmers' markets, Christmas markets and in various retail outlets.

La Tour des Vinsin Urrugne is a simply and modestly exceptional wine cellar! Don't hesitate to ask Sébastien for his expert advice. The guardian of this treasure trove, he is a true expert guide to taste and the skilful alchemy between food and wine, champagnes and spirits. His knowledge of the products, sourced directly and without intermediaries from local and national producers, is also exceptional. The store is very well organized and laid out to facilitate your choice. A true paradise for wine lovers!

This ^16th-century building is set in exceptional surroundings just a stone's throw from the heart of Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry. There's nothing to miss except the ocean, which remains within easy reach. Hills, meadows, pastures and ancestral farms nearby: a real picture postcard, with the added welcome and friendliness of Peio and Sandrine and their adorable little daughters. And their expertise in making ewe's milk cheese, black pudding and Basque pâté. The farm store is an integral part of your stay. An ideal location for a farm stay.

At the Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa pediment, Arño, Maïté and Betti invite you into their majestic ^15th-century farmhouse, with its 300-sheep barn, its maturing area, and above all, for connoisseurs, the tasting of delicious farmhouse ewe's milk cheese Ossau-Iraty (PDO), a genuine guarantee of milk production by 3 breeds of ewes: Basco-Béarnaise, Manech Tête rousse and Manech Tête noire. Established in Béarn and the Pays Basque since time immemorial, they are fed on pasture, forage and GMO-free cereals.

Four generations of bakers and confectioners have succeeded one another in this establishment, which is firmly rooted in the square and smells deliciously of bread. It's as much a part of our heritage as the Commanderie (opposite) and the church. Our bakers serve a loyal clientele a wide range of natural breads, viennoiseries and homemade pastries. The basic products are sourced from local flour mills, and the fruit for the pies comes from the surrounding area. And the well-deserved Eguskia label for their Basque cake!

115 farms, shepherd's huts, cheese dairies, maturing cellars and direct sales outlets open their doors to you all year round for a tasting, a visit to the sheepfold or the workshop. Ferme Etchearria in Ossès is one of the leading producers of ewe's milk cheese. Between rearing its 200 mother ewes, processing according to ancestral rules of manufacture and maturing with scrupulously enforced specifications, direct sales at the farm and presence at markets.

Jean-François Maïtia and his team excel in both original and classic creations, all made with locally sourced products and ingredients. On the bakery side, you'll find a wide range of breads and viennoiseries. Pastries include tarts, entremets, mignardises, Basque cakes with pastry cream, salted butter caramel, chocolate and a wide range of cakes. Chocolates and ice creams, nothing but goodies for gourmets of all ages.

With more than 300 different beers, including a majority of Belgian beers, beer lovers need not worry! As for the neophytes, they can count on the knowledge of the owners. Once you've done your shopping, you can enjoy your beer fresh on the spot. The atmosphere of the Beer Bar really invites you to linger and appreciate the bubbles and the bitterness. The establishment has a large screen for sports broadcasts. Concerts, tasting... This cellar is a real good address for the amateurs of convivial evenings.

The Basque country, well known for its gastronomy, is also a huge orchard, making it a delight for lovers of natural, organic juices. This Pressoir artisanally presses fruit and vegetables 100% pure juice from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Natural juices with orange, KPO (kiwi + orange + apple) with no additives or added sugar, and gazpachos with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and Espelette chili - all clever combinations! Available in local delicatessens and shops.

The best address for seafood. Carine and Laurent have been living in the covered market for many years now... Here, the stall is always attractive and clearly gives the desire to start cooking all types of fish. A wide variety of lines and fish from the French coasts are offered as well as, regularly, surprising arrivals. The plus: the fish shop offers freshly prepared dishes and platters.

With pastry shops in Capbreton and Seignosse, the reputation of Maison Casano is well established! In fact, when you think of it, you immediately think of the russe, a creamy almond-hazelnut cookie sprinkled with powdered sugar that evokes the snowy plains of Russia. As for macaroons, you'll have to choose between some twenty flavors, from the most classic to the most surprising, depending on inspiration and the season. Antoine, the owner's son, won first prize for tasting in the Best Apprentice of France competition in 2018.

Real English beer made in Bearn at 100%. Faithful to the tradition and to the unchanged production for centuries, Lindy and David have realized their dream with this brewery where, from malted barley, hops and English yeast, they have created blond, amber, russet beers and a honey blonde. Obviously, Macbeth is not far away, if you enjoyed the tragedy, you will enjoy even more the King Lear and its hazelnut finish, the Three Witches which, with its strength and intensity, will make your wishes come true, or the Damned Spot which ends on a hint of chocolate, much softer. Beautiful creations, in the right language but with a Bearn character, if any!

The^3rd generation has taken over the family business. Its leitmotiv since 1949? To serve our customers to the best of our ability and treat them to carefully selected meats from the best breeders. Arnaud Bop, a chef with a wealth of experience, is now at the helm. This butchery and delicatessen is renowned for its beef, Pyrenean lamb and pork, as well as its cured meats, preserves and ready-to-eat dishes, such as the creamy black truffle quail egg with Serrano rocket cookie. Quality catering service in gourmet bite-size versions.

From cocoa beans to chocolate bars, spreads and chocolate powders made in the store and in front of us, it's not common to discover the savoir-faire of our chocolatiers Ronan, maître chocolatier, and Cyril, chocolatier, who have set up shop in the typical district of Petit Bayonne. In just a short space of time, they have made their mark in the world of prestige chocolatiers in the Basque Country. A fine example of success since the creation of the workshop and boutiques.

The concept behind La Mesure grocery store is simple: we choose the quantity we need ourselves. Liquid or solid, just what we need! No need to buy and throw away useless and polluting over-packaging. That's the 0-packaging spirit. Based on this premise, Elise and Benjamin offer vegetables, starches, flour, pasta, oil, vinegar, cereals, jams, coffee, tea, spices, herbs... as well as hygiene, cosmetics and beauty products. The grocery store, which has already been in business for 8 years, now also offers a delicatessen made in the Basque Country.

Château du Coureau is a 68-hectare family estate that has been farmed for five generations, and is surrounded by part of its own vineyard. Blanc des Cabanes (Semillon and Sauvignon grapes) was born from the marriage of oyster farming and viticulture, in the heart of the Arcachon Basin. Bottles of this wine mature for several months in deep waters right next to the oysters. Far from being a fanciful concept, the Labeyrie family's main aim is to prove the benefits of this underwater immersion technique. To be discovered and tasted.