The best grocery stores Aquitaine

We had to dare… Florence Boyer-Rey, from Sarrazac, did so. She left the school at Sarlat's professional school to pick up her aunt's grocery store, which had exploited her for 40 years and then sold to two other people. The young woman only works with local producers: Laupilière farm for duck, Ferme farm for pork and veal, Le Délice de Lionel pour le boeuf, Florence Coste for chickens, Chaminade Vergers for fruit, Sisters Nicolas for organic vegetables, and every Thursday batch of fresh fish. Bread is provided by two Bakers bakers. Florence Boyer-Rey offers vegetable and/or meat season baskets on the weekend. She also manufactures her own jams with the region's fruits and complemented them with some decorating ideas. On Sunday morning, in July and August, a producer will have a free taste of the region's products.

Sarah, a native of Lyon and a Bayonnais at heart, welcomes you to her Food Sentimentale coffee shop, an independent concept store dedicated to the vegan lifestyle. More than a philosophy, it's a way of life that favors natural, certified organic or gluten-free products. In concrete terms, this translates into a rigorous selection of made-in-France frozen, cosmetic and hygiene products, and a grocery section that has nothing to envy the national brands... You'll love the HotDog, bowls, mountain burgers and homemade sandwiches.

In this delicatessen, at lunchtime, you can settle down to a dish of the day, or a nice salad. Dishes, salads and desserts combine tradition and reinvention, with vegetarian options. All ingredients are sourced from local producers. For the delicatessen, we have also chosen producers from different regions of France. You'll find preserves, teas, wines, spirits, local beers and spices. A catering service is also available on request, as is the possibility of privatizing the establishment.

On the road to the beaches of the Médoc Océan, the inhabitants of Brach have made this grocery store a must. Coming from Bordeaux or Castelnau, stop at the first traffic circle (where the bakery is hidden) to stock up on goodies. Olga cultivates the spirit of an old-fashioned grocery store: fruit, vegetables, dairy products, regional produce... you'll find everything you need when you're living in a small town or on vacation. All served with a friendly smile!

Maison Arostéguy is France's oldest grocery store, and a regular on tour operators' lists. This family saga (1875) offers the finest products from the Basque country and... from all 5 continents. Caviar, preserves, cheeses, spices, condiments, teas, coffees, oils, cookies, pasta and rice, wines, beers... but also almost 2,500 references of whisky await you. Pierre Arostéguy travels the globe to unearth unexpected references. The Maison can be visited like a museum... A museum for the eyes and the perfumes of home.

Some evoke the Docks of the Negress, others prefer the Docks. It is in any case a neighborhood which developed in little time, in quite good manner, in a qualitative spirit, with a great diversity of shops. In addition to the spaces dedicated to decoration, in particular, shops proposing the trades of mouth, settled, giving the visitors and very quickly the guests become faithful, a rare panel to make their races. Fish shop with the butcher via the porkbutcher, the pastry chef, the greengrocer... With a huge free parking, which more is. And if one wants to be posed before or after the races, a café or a drink could be taken, in the new bar whereas in the middle same of this unit, of the restaurants also invite you to install you for pleasant gourmet breaks. Some examples:

La Criée des Docks fish shop.

Open Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday in season

This fish shop offers fish of high-quality and products fine and fresh on the display "caterer". For Lauréant Paean, the choice of fish is particularly crucial, it is provided only at addresses of confidence which enable him to always propose a wide range of fish and shellfishes of a freshness and perfect quality. One finds there in particular delicious tuna blue fin, ideal to prepare sushi, hake for recipes plus "local", of salmon, oysters, the prawns, etc To that is added, all the catches quotidennes, in fact beautiful lucky finds expect you. You will have water with the mouth of it, especially when you see what the chef proposes in cooked dishes: paella house, lasagnas with salmon, cod dish brandade, hake marinated lemon-yellow thyme, piquillos stuffed made on the spot... Impossible to resist! Laurent is also very attentive with his clientele and does not hesitate to exchange several minutes with you in order to find the product perfect which will be appropriate for your needs. Very a nice address pleasure.

✆ 05 59 24 59 72

Aubard. Even image, even implication of this company in the shop with the Docks of the Negress that in Bayonne, the head office! And which good initiative to have brought in this neighborhood under development full, in particular as regards products of mouth, this important panel of gourmet products. With the sale the excellent produce of the house, the impossible to circumvent Bayonne ham, the featured product of the house, slices of lomo, the signed fresh ingredients Aubard but also pâté, cooked dishes which evolve unceasingly, Basque piperade, will chipirons with American, axoa, joint of pork in frost, etc Without forgetting some products of actors of the vintage, of jams, cheeses of the country... A superb panel supplemented by the sale of fresh pork of Kintoa, completely single since it is only in the region but also in France to propose the famous pork of Aldudes. Very professional and charming reception of all the family linked around quality and the regularity. Buffets and tapas too.

✆ 05 59 47 27 46

Negress & Co. In this restaurant, the team packs itself every year. Last year, one had become acquainted with the owners, Pauline and Eric Astabie and of the chef, Anthony Labonne, this year it is Philippe of the Loge which invested the bar and the room with a certain dynamism. With him you will be informed of the daily specials and the dishes on offer to the à la carte, of the dishes which continue to allure: the Pot of the chef: ceps, foie gras and egg is always there -- original and delicious --, Semi Foie gras cooked with the wine and spices, roast camembert ...... Chipirons with tomato confits, basil and rices, Saint Jacques poêlées with lemon-flavoured butter, Fillet of coalfish, risotto -- Very well -- Laugh at lamb to Oporto, apples door mat and spring vegetables, Beef tartare half-compartment with the knife... At the dessert, Millefeuille with the seasonal fruits, Gourmet coffee... Good mood and relaxation are the main idea of this place which can be prided to accommodate in this neighborhood extremely living more and more on accustomed. Within an authentic setting, the stone and wood disputing the space in quite good manner with this contemporary touch, of the animated black tables of sets of kraft paper table, surrounded by comfortable banquettes of leather and small armchairs of red leather or mole, not far from an adorable more intimate little place with the white walls than illuminate tryptique coloured.

Olivier Truchetet offers trout in all its forms in this charming boutique, recently opened in the heart of Mont-de-Marsan. Hot or cold smoked, in fillets, sausages, tournedos, brandade, marinade... Trout is simply divine. Olivier Truchetet also showcases a multitude of local and artisanal products, a range of flavors that won't leave you wanting for nothing. You can find these products at the Saturday morning market in Montagne, or at the Geloux fish farm, open every Friday afternoon.

Pau Exotic in Pau is a specialty grocery store that celebrates culinary diversity! Whether you're an experienced cook in search of rare ingredients or simply curious about tasting flavors from around the world, this boutique offers an exciting experience. It's a place where the boundaries of cooking become blurred, where the discovery of culinary cultures becomes an adventure, and where every shelf is an invitation to a gustatory journey. Exotic sauces, fresh vegetables, tropical fruits... An exotic visit that's akin to a trip around the world without leaving Pau, there's no doubt that this place will awaken your senses and broaden your culinary horizons.

Aña offers beautiful local products from short circuits; a store that highlights farm products, all authentic in their production. Organic fruit and vegetables, poultry, duck breasts, sausages, smoked trout, local and farmhouse cheeses. Not forgetting foie gras, duck breast and aiguillettes, apple juice, cider, local wines and an organic bulk section. For celebrations and other family events, gift boxes are designed to suit budgets and can be shipped. This little boutique is a concentrate of local produce.

Hélène welcomes you to her troglodytic delicatessen at the top of the village. She has selected, with taste and high standards, quality products from the region or the world. She offers a beautiful cellar of wines from the Côtes de Gascogne, the Lot or the Bergerac region, spirits and several craft beers. You can find foie gras, pâtés, confits and honey from the Périgord, but also great coffee beans, emblematic teas, olive oils from Provence and Greece, spices... You can travel and stock up on exceptional products

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.

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.

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.

Euskal Vrak has been promoting the bulk concept for 9 years now, with the enthusiasm, energy and good humor of our ambassadors, Christelle and Isabelle. Let's stop throwing away our containers, which are used to pack rice, pasta, cereals, vegetables, fruit, jams, cookies, spices, cleaning products, cosmetics... and above all, you only buy the quantity you need. If you haven't brought your own containers, they offer them to you. And most of them are organic, with our local producers in the limelight, and a focus on doing the right thing for the environment.

For over 20 years, this small producers' store has been welcoming gourmets and lovers of local produce. At the foot of the water tower in Vielle-Saint-Girons, stop in for a free tasting of their products: preserved duck and Chalosse pork (organic), foie gras, asparagus, cheeses, organic pastries, beehive products, regional groceries, Gascony wines and armagnac... You're sure to leave with a basket full of goodies!

Le Comptoir Bordelais is an essential stop for tourists and gift seekers. In this charming grocery store, which looks like an old-fashioned shop, you will find a wide range of spirits, local products and gourmet souvenirs! In addition to the traditional cannelés, you will find sweets, wine, liqueurs of all kinds, various aperitifs including Lillet, biscuits, foie gras, cassoulet, condiments, lentil sausages... Everything is always very well presented and very good.

Gatsu Gatsu is a place of discovery, sharing and passion for Japanese and Korean cuisine, and a must for anyone wishing to explore Asian products. The grocery store offers a complete range of Asian food treasures. You'll find fresh produce such as vegetables, tofu, kimchi and nori seaweed, as well as sauces, condiments, noodles, snacks, teas and pastries... The shelves are overflowing with Asian snacks and treats to delight your taste buds. From sweets and rice potato chips to fluffy cakes and bubble teas, there's something for everyone.

Already a year old, this small grocery store has made its mark in Hasparren's renovated shopping district. It's a small shop, but it has all the makings of a big one, with its wide range of local products and products from other regions of France. Bulk (hence the name...) for organic and non-organic foodstuffs, cosmetics, hygiene and cleaning products, vacuum-packed cured meats... A tasting and coffee corner for a break. Take advantage of Marlène's "smart" advice to energize your store. And let's not forget Ahadi, producer of ewe's milk ice cream.

In this store, you'll discover a rustic space run by Ludovic Duployé. In the spirit of a delicatessen, he offers great classics such as canned fish from Brittany, a multitude of products from around the world, but also his spearhead, hand-picked coffees from different origins: Italy, Guatemala, Rwanda, as well as teas and spices: Italy, Guatemala, Rwanda, as well as teas and spices, not forgetting the fact that he can tailor-make products on request. A fine selection of local wines. This grocery store has a lot to offer.

A beautiful address where taste and quality are highlighted, in this friendly neighborhood. The Piarres boutique is a cheese shop with artisanal products, a range of Basque and Spanish cured meats, products from the land and the ocean. And a tasting area where you can discover a plate of Iberian, Italian and... basque charcuterie on request. Pierre welcomes you to his temple of taste, where you're sure to leave with a few carefully selected nuggets. And let's not forget our range of wines and spirits.

Lucette and Michel, the owners of this beautiful walnut grove with its hundred-year-old trees, open the doors of their farm from March to November. On the program: a visit to the certified organic orchard, which they've been tending for several decades, and to the meadow where the Limousin cows graze, ending up at the farm where all facets of the business are explained. The tour ends with a tasting of walnut products (available for sale). In summer, the farm hosts a gourmet market every Thursday, to showcase local produce.

The Carbonnière family raises goslings fed without animal meal or fat. Farmers for several generations and settled in Tursac since 1983, they are producers, breeders and feeders of geese. The animals are force-fed with non-transgenic corn, sown, harvested and dried on the farm. The preserves are made in the pure tradition: foie gras, confits, stuffed necks, etc. During the period of force-feeding, from September to June, you can attend the force-feeding from 8am to 10am and from 4pm to 6.30pm, do not hesitate to call before.

Preserving local produce is a true Lagrèze family tradition. Even today, Sylvie and Pascal keep the tradition alive. Whole duck foie gras, stuffed goose neck, quail with foie gras, pork anchaud rolled in its rind, duck confit, and Marie-Louise's famous dishes such as wild boar sausage with three beans, or coq au vin de Bergerac simmered with porcini mushrooms. Gourmet gift sets and baskets make great gift ideas. The Paddock 135 restaurant in Vézac serves products from the cannery.

From the village of Hourtin, go to the tobacco office to see the Lachanau sign. And always straight to discover this cabin, which serves as a grocery-bar and a games room. A well-known unusual cabin of the Hourtinais for the dépannage grocery store and a glacier bar where the prices of the drinks are more than reasonable: shooters at 1 €, alcohol at 2 €, baby at 2,50 € and coffee at 1 €. Take on this caravelle at the time of the aperitif.

Between the church and the town hall of Jau-Dignac-Loirac, this air-conditioned multiservice of 150 m 2 makes it possible to shop in the midst of a picnic for example: compound salads or sandwiches, or for any purchase: tobacco-press, groceries, fresh products, pastries, postage stamps, games of French Games and telephone cards, gas bottles. A smart plan: The wines of Jau-Dignac & Loirac are at castles! Additional services are offered such as post, home delivery and photo development. In short, the multiservice!

A charming setting featuring the instigator of this creation, Eugénie, pictured on the boxes presented in this boutique. A feast for the eyes and a real pleasure for the palate, with a plethora of macaroons made in the workshop. A beautiful story now revisited by Eugénie's grandson, Christophe. Here, there's no fat, no colorants, no preservatives and, of course, no flour. Just crushed, grated and ground dried fruits, such as almonds, hazelnuts and coconuts, which are "macaronned" with a little sugar and egg white.

Located in Isle-Saint-Georges, Gironde, the Laplagne Jean-Michel winery is a must for wine lovers. Here you can taste a wide selection of local wines and discover the different stages of wine production.

More than just a brand name: a veritable savoir-faire guaranteeing the salting traditions of the Basque Country. In this store, with hams hanging from the ceiling, you can taste the famous Kintoa PDO ham, made from Basque pork raised in Les Aldudes. You'll also be able to take advantage of expert advice and discover other products on the spot: sausages, chorizos with Espelette chilli pepper, preserves,axoa, as well as local farmhouse cheeses and the irresistible whole cooked white ham.

This boutique offers a selection of the finest products from Navarre and Spain. You'll find some of the finest selections of products from the Basque Country: Espelette peppers, olives and capers, olive oil, canned vegetables, pochas beans, Navarrese asparagus, fish including the famous bonito (white tuna prepared in olive oil), anchovies, sardinillas, jams... Local know-how and craftsmanship are honored here.

At Daniel Teixeira, there is a pause for lunch on the thumb with a sandwich, salad, salted or sweet pies and even pasta. The price is reasonable, for example the formula with a salad, dessert and drink. It is also a cooking terminal for bread and pastries and pastries, the choice is great. On site or to take away, you can also enjoy a tea from Frères with little cakes and buy fine groceries. 

Wine from the Landes, duck from the Landes and Bayonne ham all year round in Capbreton under the AOP-IGP-Red Label quality label! Oh Bon Sud-Ouest is the result of a grouping of three entities: the Cave des Vignerons de Tursan, the foie gras cooperative of Chalosse and the Maison du Jambon de Bayonne in Arzacq. In this store, where tastings are not uncommon, you will find sliced charcuterie and everything you need to organize a delicious barbecue. But also preserves, boxes and wine already fresh. The opening days/times vary with the seasons.

The Freskoa spirit is the best of the best of the producers, of their Basque know-how, it is the excellence in the selection of "signature" products delivered to the home, in the 4 corners of France and elsewhere. More than 100 local products for butchery, fishmongery, grocery, cheese and pastry... Freskoa, which means "fresh" in Basque, offers, for example, fresh veal, lamb or organic pork; smoked anchovies from Getaria, trout from Labourd... and also gourmet "bask'boxes".

Duck breeder for 3 generations, the Arnabar estate cultivates a know-how that combines traditional breeding and original recipes. The ducks come from the Irissarry farm and the products are processed in its workshop in Ossès. These products are available for sale in the shop in Ossès, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and at the halles d'Anglet as well as on the markets. In this superb shop, you will discover a large wooden bar where the fresh products of the house are hidden under a bell. The shop is also a showcase for artisanal products.

This farmers' and breeders' store is a response to the evident craze for local produce. Three local producers have joined forces to sell their local produce of fruit, vegetables, meats, etc. in the store. Not forgetting groceries and creamery products, right down to baby food! Since then, our three pioneers have been joined by over 60 producers. To save time, you can order online at www.cagette.net and pick up your basket at l'Atout Fermier.

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.