Gourmet products local specialties and wines Aquitaine

Yves Thuriès has its own plantations of cocoa beans in Ecuador and hazelnuts in Baleyssagues. The flavored ganaches sold in the store in downtown Agen offer an exquisite texture and taste. Marshmallow in the summer, Morello cherries with kirsch and marrons glacés in the winter, all "home-made", give rhythm to the seasons of our delicacy. Passers-by frequently stop in front of the windows where beautiful chocolate pieces illustrating the holidays of the year (Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, etc.) are displayed. Bravo the artist!

Almost everyone in the area is familiar with the vast expanse of the Perinnots greenhouses on the outskirts of town. The farm grows strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes and cucumbers. As soon as they're picked, they're on the shelves of the specially set-up direct sales outlet. Here, you know you're buying good local produce at reasonable prices from a local farming family. Enjoy Gariguettes, Mariguettes, Cléry and other varieties of strawberries.

Syrups and marmalades from Patatxou, traditional Etxekoa sauces with Espelette peppers, liquid caramel with Armagnac blanche, teas and infusions from Kodama Paris, malossols from Maison Marc, Prince Noir de Biscay sausages, Micromégas beers, preserves of all kinds from Conservistes and Ferme de Brougnon.... There are many wonders to be found on the shelves, or rather in the wooden crates, of Saveurs de Bisca (Gourmand network). And what we love most about coming here are the tastings that start at breakfast!

A French spirit with Landes influences! Arsène and Guillaume met in Hossegor and shared a taste for the local culture. The idea of creating a brand of Gin was born. As an emblem of the region, they chose the maritime pine of course. But also surfing in its street art spirit! Subtle and elegant on the palate, Gin 40 is the fruit of an artisanal maceration essentially based on plants. To be found in the best wine shops, delicatessens and cocktail bars worthy of the name... in Les Landes and beyond!

Rookyto began as a meeting between Chloé (Californian) and Romain (French) in a chocolate factory in Vietnam. Together, they traveled the tropics (then California and India) to learn more and more about the cocoa bean. Their new adventure takes root in Seignosse, in the heart of the artisan village: Les Ateliers de Larrigan. In their workshop-boutique (where you can watch the chocolate being made), you can already enjoy choosing between bars, gourmet treats, drinking chocolate and jams!

With its century-old butcher's workshop in Urrugne and its boutique in Les Halles de Biarritz, Maison Montamat has been a concentrate of expertise for 6 generations. With its terrines, pâtés, foies gras, hams and other cured meats, the emphasis is on traditional recipes and taste. Other specialties include prepared dishes (jars, ready-to-eat meals...) such as salmis de Palombe, axoa de Veau des Pyrénées, piperade au jambon, poulet basquaise and the delicious garbure du Sud-Ouest.

Hélène's hives are located on the edge of the Landes forest. If you wish to go there, you will be able to admire at this passionate beekeeper's place old models of hives, equipment of beekeeping of former times, which is very interesting. The points of sale: Lège-Cap-Ferret, Lacanau Océan, Lacanau Ville, Maubuisson, Carcans, Hourtin, Vendays. The honey of bourdaine obtained the silver medal in the Contest of the honeys of Aquitaine in 2007.

You're in the middle of the countryside, on the heights of the hills, and it's magnificent! This farm produces and sells raw-milk goat's cheese direct from the farm. You can come and buy at the farm on Friday mornings, or visit the markets in Grignols (Wednesday mornings) and Sainte-Bazeille (Sunday mornings) to stock up. You can visit the farm all year round by appointment. As the seasons go by, you'll see the goats and kids, the donkey, the draught horse, the pig and the dogs.

It was in 1670 that the ^1st mention of chocolate appeared in Bayonne, which was to become France's Cité du Chocolat. Since 1951, L'Atelier du Chocolat has been offering a bouquet of hand-crafted creations from a rigorous selection of the world's finest beans in its 6 boutiques across the Basque country. And the Saint-Jean-de-Luz boutique is the perfect showcase for the workshop's expertise. Bouquets de Chocolat®, chocolate spreads, boxes and boxes filled with chocolate, organic bars and bouquets, jams and fruit jellies... For yourself or as a gift!

Tom is no stranger to night-time cocktail enthusiasts, having cut his teeth at the late-night Prohibido bars in Bayonne and Biarritz. Now at the helm of this concept store in one of Bayonne's pedestrian shopping streets, our expert bartender offers a selection of exceptional wines, the finest spirits and signature cocktails, and a wide range of tableware. We also offer private tasting evenings in a magnificent vaulted cellar, adding a touch of intimacy to the setting.

It's a great way to put together a tasty hamper from the Blayais region, with gourmet produce from the Domaine de Tout l'y faut farm. Asparagus, the star product, is presented fresh when in season, or canned. Looking for something sweet? Véronique and Jean-Marie Camus also offer their home-made jams. The Domaine also produces a 100% Sauvignon Blanc and a traditional AOC Côte-de-Blaye Red. For the whole family, take a tour of the farm and learn about asparagus and vine cultivation, and reserve your picnic basket!

Installed in a former wine storehouse of 300 m² in the village of Lugasson, 5 minutes from Rauzan, the Guyenne brewery-distillery is a story of friends! There is François, the production manager, Hugo, the administrative manager, and Arnaud, the sales manager. Together, they will create the first pastis in Gironde in July 2022. And with zero sugar! They also produce whisky, gin and beer. Gin distillation workshops are offered via Wecandoo.

A unique timeshare concept! The adventure began (well, almost) in 2012, when 430 individuals, including Yannick Evenou, became the proud co-owners of Château Réaut. Today, there are almost 600. The new vat and barrel cellar saw the light of day in 2018. Since then, they have built a superb restaurant with a roof terrace overlooking the vines and the Garonne River. Awarded a Best of Wine Tourisme and a People's Choice Award in 2023, La Table de Réaut only opens for lunch on Thursdays and Fridays, with a 72-hour advance booking.

Sustainable fishing, selection of abundant species, local supply, artisanal know-how, gourmet recipes... What a treat! Fumette is the result of the reconversion of a marketing manager, Bénédicte Baggio, and a sales manager, Julien Marcotte. And here they are, local fish smokers! Better still, this Rochelaise and Breton man have founded the first artisanal fish smoker in the Arcachon Basin. It is so promising that in 2021, they were rewarded by the ^17th edition of the Challenge DEBA (Business Clubs).

Chicken, ribs, sublime lamb mice (cooked for 18 hours), roasted guinea fowl... Thierry, passionate and roaster by trade, has a taste for a generous and gourmet cuisine, reminding him without a doubt of his childhood dishes. Farm products of the soil, appellations, and labeled with, for example, lamb from the Pyrenees, Kintoa pork, poultry without GMO, etc. which constitute the basis of his tasty recipes, original to be found at Kokoko, the "Mother House" at the Halles des 5 Cantons. This is the know-how of a master roaster!

Did you know that Château Fayau is just a short walk from the bastide town of Cadillac? In just 15 minutes! Here, winemakers have been handed down from father to son since 1826! You'll be happy to let yourself be guided during the visit... right up to the tasting. Allow around 1h30 for the tour, which takes you through the winery and vineyards. And if there's one event not to be missed, it's the Portes Ouvertes Cadillac & Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux on the weekend of June¹ and 2, 2023. On that day: farmers' market and lunch (reservation required).

Come and visit SARL Daguerre's farm direct sales store in the commune of Sainte-Marthe, where fields and greenhouses are lined up for market gardening. As the seasons go by, the harvests produce fruits and vegetables to fill your baskets with fresh produce and vitamins. Salads, apples, grapes, vegetables to concoct a ratatouille, melon or pumpkin, depending on the season. All ethically sourced, locavore and at very reasonable prices.

Cantelause? Cantelause means "sing the bird" in Gascon. At the gateway to the Landes, this family-run farm is located in a clearing in the middle of a wood planted with hardwood trees to protect the farm's homes and buildings from fire. Ducks are raised here, hand-fed on corn grain. Duck dishes and other ready-made meals are 100% homemade, including foie gras and jams. The farm's Solognot lamb is used to enhance Cantelause's famous couscous.

Passionate and fervent advocates of sustainable gastronomy, Maria and Mathieu are not only in Biarritz, but also under the beautiful Halles de Dax. Boasting a superb stall ideally situated opposite a large tasting area, Bloom is the counter for local organic and vegan products. This pretty delicatessen will delight all gourmets and food lovers with its many ethically selected spices, colorful antipasti, all kinds of condiments, soups, candied fruits... Not forgetting home-made products (granola, dukkha, etc.).

At the gateway to Bordeaux, Château Haut-Bailly, a Graves Cru Classé, welcomes visitors for tours, receptions and seminars, atop a gravelly hilltop where vines have flourished over 30 hectares for more than four centuries. Followed by a tasting session, the tour takes you behind the scenes of a Cru Classé, its winemaking secrets and the Graves terroir. The "Collector's Tour" opens the doors of the Château for a tasting of three wines, including two Cru Classé vintages. The wines are regularly praised for their elegance.

Les Caves de Régusse in Pau, inaugurated on December 2, 2023, is a veritable oenological treasure trove in the region. Run by passionate Béarnaise Céline, the boutique offers an exquisite selection of wines from Domaine de Régusse (located a few kilometers from Manosque in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) as well as nuggets from other vineyards such as Jurançon and Madiran. Céline's warm and approachable welcome creates a friendly atmosphere where wine lovers can discover and taste Régusse's different cuvées. Immerse yourself in the refined viticultural universe of this Paloise address, where the savoir-faire of Domaine de Régusse shines through in every bottle.

Artisan charcuterie-caterers since 1901, Maison Montamat, whose production workshop is in Urrugne, also has a store in Les Halles de Biarritz and, more recently, the Paul et Louis tasting counter. Here you'll find selected dishes to share or take away, made to order on the spot. With hams, terrines, pâtés, foies gras... you're spoilt for choice when it comes to discovering the expertise of this century-old house and our 2 young caterers, who officiate with talent at the counter.

An excellent wine and beer cellar run by a couple of very friendly enthusiasts! There are no silly questions to ask, whether about a beer denomination or the best wine to choose for an aperitif with friends or a family dinner. Local products are generously featured, from walnut-based aperitifs and BAM beers to Bergerac wines and creations from the Ort distillery. There's something for every preference, every occasion, and every wallet.

On Villefranche's main street, you can take a break at Charlotte's Snack Bar to enjoy sweet and savory pies, salads, farmers' plates, locally made ice creams and cakes accompanied by a selection of coffees and teas from around the world or fresh fruit juices and locally brewed beers. This tea room also offers gourmet breakfasts and brunches. Ideal after having criss-crossed the small roads of the Bessède forest by car, bicycle or on foot.

For the past ten years, Isabelle and Dominique have been passionately looking after their 50 hives scattered throughout the Médoc. This couple produces acacia honey and honey from various Médoc flowers such as heather. It is a small family business that produces 700 kg of honey per year. The most curious will be delighted to discover a glass hive that will explain how bees produce honey. You will find their products on direct sale, on the local markets and in some delicatessens.

Château La Rose Pourret is just a few hundred metres from the bell tower of the medieval town of Saint-Émilion. From the patio of the Comptoir de La Rose, you can appreciate its contours, while tasting wines from Daniel Derichebourg's estates. They range from Bordeaux rosé to Burgundy white. And throughout the day, the chef cooks with regional and seasonal produce (daily special at €16). An address awarded a Best of Wine Tourism in 2024 in the Estate Restaurant category.

A valuable address for local residents. The village grocery store, run by Jocelyne and Claude Gascoin since 2005, is both a tobacconist's and a grocer's store, offering basic necessities, fruit and vegetables, dairy products and meats, as well as local produce, particularly Buzet wines and, in season, local asparagus. The store also houses a press section and offers stationery items. A café area welcomes both regulars and passing customers. And also: gas and bread depots!

Claire, young and passionate, raises alpine goats and makes her own cheeses - crottins, bricks, logs, little palets... - And here, no intensive breeding; the 50 adorable goats and kids are pampered and fed mainly with hay and pastures from the family farm. Don't hesitate to make a small detour during your visit to the Basque Country, and come and watch the milking and visit the goat farm - and taste the cheeses. A great moment for young and old with these beautiful ladies who are just waiting for your caresses!

The DNA of brothers Lucien and Sylvain Gautier is beautiful, tasty patisserie, because they have a lot to live up to with their father, a starred chef for 30 years at the Hôtel du Palais and Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Nourished by the excellence of haute gastronomy, they returned to Anglet after a trip around the globe to open their own Maison. From the lab, where subtle aromas are released, discover a showcase with a wide selection of homemade breads, viennoiseries and pastries.

This is a store like no other. A patisserie, yes, but run from start to finish by a single enthusiast, who does it all herself. Julie excels in the art of creating superb cakes, individual or large-scale, cupcakes or pièces montées, for a sweet treat or a big event. As her small boutique begins to gain notoriety, be sure to anticipate your request in the event of a birthday, wedding or other celebration for which you'd like a beautiful piece, made largely with local ingredients.

Pierre-Antoine Lacabanne invites you to visit his walnut groves and his traditional corn-fed duck and goose farm. The products are prepared and cooked on site. In the shop you can find foie gras, confits, duck breast, galantines, pâtés, stuffed necks, walnut oil, walnuts, asparagus, truffles and ceps. All year round the farm sells fresh products: goose and duck, but also farm poultry, chickens, guinea fowl, ducks, capons, turkeys... They are present on the gourmet markets.

The Domain is located at approximately 5 km from the bastide, and is composed of 7,5 ha of chestnut orchards. There is a traditional chestnut grove that is more than 50 years old, as well as an orchard where only the "Marigoule" variety of chestnut trees grow. At the Vigouroux mill, the chestnuts are ground by two heavy granite millstones. They will give a fragrant flour which has the particularity of being gluten free and which allows to make gnocchi, pasta, bread, cakes, etc. The products can be bought on site and online.

A non-alcoholic wine cellar in the Bordeaux region - now that's unusual! The challenge has been taken up by this store, which offers de-alcoholized wines, spirits and other beverages, for those who want to reduce their consumption without depriving themselves of taste. The range selected by this daring pair of wine merchants is extensive, covering a variety of grape varieties: chardonnay, merlot, sauvignon... For festive occasions, we also offer a range of stunning sparkling wines. A few local and organic products (preserves, vegetables...) are the perfect accompaniment to your tasting experience.

Julien Lavergne is a real daddy hen, with his pullets and two young daughters who help him harvest the eggs in the henhouse. His hens are raised in the open air in a vast wooded field in Poussignac. During the festive season, he offers geese, turkeys, roasts, capons and guinea fowl with stuffing (foie gras, fig or chestnut stuffing). You'll find his stand with whole or cooked poultry, and poultry roasted on the spot in a rotisserie.

Looking for a more original way to discover the world of wine? Château Rol Valentin will make you see things in "glass"! Awarded a Best of Wine Tourism in 2024 in the Discovery and Innovation category, the Verres-Tigineux workshop (2 hours) is a fun activity preceded by a tour of the estate, to help you understand the role of glass size and shape in wine tasting. But that's not all that awaits you here: gastronomic lunch at the Château, blending workshop, food and wine pairing tour...

Paul Thirion, originally from the Paris region, got hooked on honey by making hives when he was a Compagnon du devoir. He left for Chile and then Italy to discover the profession of beekeeper on a large scale. He then arrived in Périgord and set up his first hives. Today he has 400 and he plans to increase this number to 500. Why black honey? Simply because the local bee is the black bee. The honey production is varied: spring flowers, Erica heather, borage, arbutus, callune, verbena, etc.