Gourmet products local specialties and wines Côte Aquitaine

Ferme Aguerria produces piment d'Espelette PDO which, after all the different stages of production, becomes pimento powder. It's tasty and spicy, ideal as an accompaniment, and available in jams, salts (from Salies), mustards, oils, jellies... A perfect blend that enhances flavors and transcends meat, fish, vegetables or a simple omelet. You'll find it on many gourmet tables.

Maison Pariès, one of the great names in gourmet confectionery, recognizable by its orange boxes, is based in Espelette. Renowned for its expertise since its creation in 1895, it is a dynasty with 5 generations of master chocolatiers-pâtissiers-confiseurs who delight enlightened connoisseurs from all horizons. In this little nugget of sweet taste, you'll find all the essentials. The company also favors local production, including its own hazelnut production in Urrugne. A must-visit for gourmet connoisseurs!

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...

Small in surface area, but large and rich in quality, with a selection of organic, biodynamic and natural wines and spirits from the regions, our specialist's cellar reveals real treasures. Nearly 70 winemakers are on display here. And it's with pride, yet humility, that our seasoned caviste selects flasks from the finest producers, crafted in harmony with "Mother Nature". A trained sommelier, Alexandre also organizes tasting evenings accompanied by charcuterie platters, with an open stage for musicians. A great initiative that we really appreciate.

Guéthary in the "rising sun"... It's with the Basque-Japanese grocery store Yaoya (Japanese for greengrocer) located in the heart of the village, on the site of an old grocery store. Aï and Cédric, who were not predestined for the grocery trade, fell in love with this typical Basque coastal village, but also with the rebirth of this center of life where local and organic produce are combined with traditional Japanese products. Yaoya is a model of usefulness, a sample of living together. With meditation and massage workshops.

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!

David, a globetrotter during his hectic professional career, has returned to his original passion: the world of wines and spirits. He has taken up the torch of the cellar in Hasparren, a historic place for gourmets, bringing his generosity and know-how to bear. You'll find a subtle selection of "coup de coeur" wines, beers, champagnes, exceptional spirits and, to complete the introduction to taste, an Aizkorri-stamped delicatessen of land and sea products associated with the province of Guipuzcoa.

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.

"Here, the stars are the products" proclaims our ham ambassador, Eric Ospital, who is so outspoken that you might think he's the star, as he's always dreaming up new products: ibaïama ham, matured in the open air, "caressed by the seasons..." found in many restaurants and beyond, Txirula, a dry sausage, boudin, pork belly... He advocates quality above all else, from the selection of pigs from the Basque Country to their breeding. A reputation that extends far beyond our borders.

Since 2006,Etxeko Bob's Beer has been a craft brewery in the heart of the Basque Country, where passionate brewers have been crafting beers of character using the finest natural ingredients and meticulous brewing processes for over 17 years. These beers contain only barley and wheat malts, hops, mountain spring water and yeast. The brewery's name was chosen by Bob, an Englishman and Basque by adoption. Try the classics: blonde, white, IPA, amber, brown; as well as limited edition creations!

Lovers of good bread, homemade viennoiseries and pastries - with a real pastry chef - will be delighted. Maison Bidart in Hasparren is a family affair, where know-how has been passed down like a rugby ball from generation to generation since 1932. Made on the premises, you'll appreciate the warm welcome and the opportunity to eat the products on the spot, enjoy a gourmet snack, savoury/sweet tarts, the unmissable Basque cake and a wide range of special breads, not to mention some more daring creations.

for 4 years now, JS traiteur has been offering a wide variety of ready-made meals, buffets, cocktail receptions, meal trays and snacks made on the premises, every day of the week. There's also a delicatessen with a wide selection of local products - wines, honeys, preserves, fruit juices from the Basque region, etc. A small selection of gourmet dishes: poplette and liguini with tomato, duck breast, carrot/mushroom risotto, prawns, cuscus, confit chuck and red label free-range chicken on Sundays... Rotisserie also available all year round, to order.

A stopover at this delightful, cosy tea room near the beach is a must. Evelyne invites you to discover a selection of teas from around the world: natural, flavored, scented, loose muslin and gift boxes. You'll also find a wide selection of tea-related accessories and objects, as well as coffees, milk chocolate and fruit juices. It's also a tasting room where you can concoct tarts, cookies and ice creams on the spot. A timeless moment of sharing and sweetness, on the terrace or inside the salon, away from the hustle and bustle of the coast.

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.

This little bakery smells of home-made bread and pastries. A far cry from the industrial bakery, because here the essentials have been preserved: taste and more taste! Every day, our artisan baker repeats the same precise gestures, working the dough, which is alive and kicking, and giving shape to the bread by personalizing it. The flour comes from certified organic mills, with highly hydrated sourdough doughs that are impossible to shape by machine. All kinds of breads, viennoiseries and savoury/sweet pastries made with the same ethic.

In Hendaye, Mélody proposes in her store Gasnetxe (House of cheese in Basque), a beautiful selection of farmhouse cheeses from the French region, artisanal yogurts, gourmet desserts and a delicatessen that has nothing to envy to the famous institutions of the Basque Country. Each season, you will discover different cheeses from different regions, such as the Gaperon, a speciality from Auvergne, the tourteau from Poitou... but also Corsican cheeses such as the Basterga, the Moliterno which is a sheep's cheese, veined with black truffle from Sardinia.

Biscuiterie Okina will delight you with its additive-free artisanal products. Local stores and supermarkets in the Basque Country sell our savory cookies made with ewe's milk cheese and Espelette pepper, tomatoes and onions, and goat's cheese; and our sweet chocolate and hazelnut cookies, Basque cakes and cornmeal galettes. Handcrafted with raw materials rigorously selected from local producers to guarantee quality.

Michel and Thérèse Rioupeyrous have a pleasant tasting room with barrels and a table where the estate's wines are presented. For over 20 years, they have been involved in organic farming, and today work biodynamically on 8.5 ha of land on sometimes spectacular slopes. These highly expressive wines are served on Michelin-starred tables and have been awarded 18/20 by the Revue des Vins de France - the best website for organic wine sales. Wines that reflect terroir, climate, vintage and know-how.

This large boutique showcases the farm's products. Duck in all its forms, confit, cooked, stuffed duck neck, Irouléguy duck leg or foie gras, which can also be ordered online or in the boutiques. We also offer ready-cooked dishes such as the unmissable veal axoa. You'll also discover pimento jellies, pâtés and rillettes, special aperitif terrines, fish soup, jams and wines from the Irouléguy vineyards. Bring a large basket, as the choice is vast.

This estate, run by Peio Espil, the appellation's first independent winegrower, is a sure bet with around 10 hectares of organically grown grapes, 7 hectares of red and 3 of white. All grown on the clay-limestone slopes above the village. A rosé, a white and 2 red wines are produced. Cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon and tannat make up the rosé and red wines, while petit manseng and petit courbu make up the estate's white wines. Tasting is a privileged moment when the winemaker speaks with passion about his craft.

It's a gourmet's paradise, where you'll find everything to satisfy your sweet and savoury cravings. The famous black cherries macerate in the workshop. The other attraction: chocolate with Espelette chilli pepper and Muxu d'Itxassou, a pear-flavoured cherry from Brana, coated in dark chocolate. Pure ewe's and goat's cheeses, sauces, ready-made meals all flavoured with Espelette chilli pepper, Eki beers, Irouléguy wines and Basque linen.

Decidedly, the Massonde family has many strings to its bow, with family cured meats, ready-made meals, preserves from the sea, jams... and the creation of top-of-the-range, innovative liqueurs. Fruit maceration, from the artisanal workshop in Itxassou, is the company's specialty. Apple liqueurs, peppermint liqueurs, cherry liqueurs, organic blueberry liqueurs and more. Liqueurs for cocktails or drinks. Our initiator and producer Ramuntxo can be found at the major markets of the Basque country to taste them.

A family affair since 1944, represented today by Julien, grandson and great-grandson of a line of butchers. With artisanal recipes from the South-West of France, produced on a larger scale to delight gourmets. Quality artisanal production for tasty recipes with ingredients selected from the region's finest producers. Axoa, piperade, garbure, confit de porc, pâté basque...Available in delicatessens, bars and restaurants - "Les délices d'Aïta" range - and from distributors.

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.

Always proud to highlight our local artisans from the Basque Country. Turbulente is a micro-brewery of Kombuchas and fermented infusions. Kombucha is a living drink made from the natural fermentation of teas, dried flowers or aromatic herbs. No additives or preservatives, 100% organic and produced entirely locally. A range of timeless teas: verbena-green tea (refreshing), elderflower-white tea (detoxifying), rosemary-ginger (energizing) and "petites bombes" (ephemeral). A beautiful universe for the curious to discover!

Renovated into a fully-fledged cheese dairy, this cayolar situated at an altitude of 1,000 meters above the Holzarte Gorge in Larrau, on the cheese route, enables four breeders from Mauléon, Moncayolle and Barcus to produce one tonne of cheese a year, i.e. around 400 pieces of pure ewe's milk cheese, labelled Ossau-Iraty. All around is a 60-hectare area where flocks graze in summer pastures, fed on dry fodder, hay and cereals. All the more reason to enjoy your cheese on site, in an exceptional setting surrounded by ewes.

The new team and brigade, composed of young bakers and pastry chefs who have taken over this bakery-pastry shop, have the concern of a job well done. Everything is made on the spot, in the laboratory at the back of the store: baguettes with seeds, country bread, twisted bread, rye bread... Fresh and tasty pastries, Basque cakes with cherry or vanilla rum, as well as a nice range of pastries. Already a great know-how for this very young team who trained with master craftsmen!

Artisan charcutier since 1929: 4 generations of "Houyou", with Maia now at the helm of this institution that perpetuates tradition in the elaboration of souletine and local recipes. The company's products are free of colorants and preservatives, a testament to their authenticity. Mature hams (IGP Bayonne), foie gras, ventrèches, boudin (the specialty), pâtés, Lukhainka confite (dry sausage), confits. And "Xarcut": a dry sausage bonbon... Homemade preserves such as salmis de palombe, tripes à la souletine...

Beñat, a miller by profession, masters the subject and his passion is communicative. You will learn all about the history and cultivation of chestnuts in the Basque Country, an age-old tradition and a land that is conducive to the cultivation of this tree, which can become several centuries old. It is also a family canning factory where the finest products are selected, in limited quantities and processed by hand. Recognized from now on by the Culinary College of France, it is already the consecration of the know-how!

Specializing in the production of ewe's milk cheese, Fromagerie des Chaumes was conceived in 1958 by a Dutch family in Jurançon to produce Edam, then bought out in 1967 by the Bongrain group, which launched Fromagerie des Chaumes and Fromagerie des Chaumes. The Mauléon site sells cheeses signed Etorki, Esquirrou AOP Ossau iraty, Brebiou, Chaumes, Saint-albray... All soft cheeses made in Mauléon.The store offers a warm welcome and product tasting. Enjoy!

The family business has a beautiful production of ducks on the farm and raised in complete freedom in the meadows of the farm: 4,000 on average per year, according to very strict specifications. You will find whole foies gras in jars, pâtés of foie gras, rillettes pure duck with 25% foie gras - the specialty -, confits... Fresh duck cuts - chops, breast, aiguillettes... - are also available. Sale at the farm and in the restaurants of the region. For the pleasure of the palate, here is a real concentrate of the Basque Country.

Between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Mauléon, this artisanal cheese dairy transforms and matures sheep's milk from the production of 17 shepherds. Compliance with the specifications guarantees milk of exceptional quality (ewes fed on hay and non-GMO cereals) and a top-quality artisanal cheese with a natural rind. The cheese is creamy white in colour, with small openings and the taste of the cheese blossoms to reveal the complexity and fullness of its aromas.

Animal welfare, excellent breeding conditions and the passion of a whole family can only result in very good meat! Welcome to the Arrokain Farm, a land of excellence in the heart of the Souletine mountains, in Musculdy, near Mauléon, for its PDO and GMO-free Kintoa pork, for its red-headed Manech ewes that give such good milk and such a good Ossau-Iraty cheese and also for the Blonde d'Aquitaine cow. so good Ossau-Iraty cheese and also for the Blonde d'Aquitaine cow. The taste of authenticity is preserved here thanks to the ancestral know-how. And the farm also makes cosmetic products.

Chocolaterie Laia has opened its^2nd boutique in Ossès, which already boasts a number of fine local artisanal brands. It is one of the last artisanal chocolate factories in the region, working the cocoa bean to master every stage of its transformation into chocolate, from roasting to grinding and conching. The production of chocolate bars - from Peru, Ecuador...-, ballotins, bite-sized chocolates, spreads... Exceptional chocolates with no added oil. Rendezvous atfor a chocolate break, or sample our homemade ice creams in summer.

Profession: free-range poultry farmers in the Basque Country. Commitments: local production, GMO-free, short distribution channels, respect for animal welfare. Values: quality, tradition, service. In a nutshell, that's what Aldabia is all about - simply passionate poultry farmers! And it's in their store in Ossès, on the road to Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, that you'll find their famous 100% Basque Baserri chicken, recognizable by its tenderness and taste; as well as duck, guinea fowl, rabbit, a varied range of whole poultry, a fine delicatessen area and preserves.

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.

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.

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.

Aguicheuse, greater, refined and even playful… This is how you can describe this beautiful showcase in the cellar of Irouléguy. And she is surprised to surprise with a large round bar of wine tasting, wonderful lit box, drapes of all colours. It also exposes itself to wine bricks, attractive door door door door, to the colours of the vineyard, further afield, around columns of stone, barrels waiting for the curious who would like to start at the beginning of the tasting, thanks to a smell organ, elsewhere it is a little corner, we see, not far from there. glass, tubs them enlightened. The opportunity, if curiosity is accentuated by this first discovery to decide to offer the tour circuit, from vine to glass.

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.

Cheese remains the signature of the Enautenea farm. The farm has grown with the seasons since the ^18th century. A beautiful space has been created in the old cowshed to showcase the product, a store and a very large tasting room for groups. A tasting session (the axoa is a must) with a tour of the farm and its animals, with all the stages from production to maturing. In addition to cheeses, you'll find sausages, pâtés, preserves, jams and more.

It's a privilege to discover a wine estate, share in the winemaker's passion and enjoy a tasting in the best possible conditions. Domaine Gutuzia, represented by Cécile and Sébastien, is located in the hills above Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry. AOC Irouléguy, it produces a Tannat-based rosé, a Gros and Petit Manseng-based white and tannic Tannat-based reds vinified in Dolia (amphorae). An educational visit to a vineyard is a must (except for the tasting). We also offer a 47 m² mobile home.

It's this recipe, with its secrets of crunchy cabbage topped with a light, airy cream, developed throughout the day, that has made the Dunes Blanches "success story". Combined with raspberry, pistachio, strawberry and other flavors, this light cabbage can be enjoyed at any time of day. This sweet treat can be enjoyed in Bayonne, Paris, Bordeaux, Arcachon, Cap Ferret, Biarritz and... Saint-Jean-de-Luz. And ephemeral versions with limited-edition seasonal fruits.

This artisanal cannery offers its products in its boutique-grocery in the center of Luzien, as well as in its Atelier-boutique on avenue de Jalday. It handcrafts a whole range of canned wild fish straight from the fish market. Thanks to the use of organically-farmed products, the preserves maintain the quality of the food. Sardines, tuna ventresca, mackerel, bonito... just waiting for gourmets!

Onake slowly smokes Basque trout, local tuna and Scottish salmon. Each stage is carried out by hand, and the production cycle is interspersed with rest phases. Smoking is delicate, using beech wood. In addition to smoked products, Onake presents salmon and fish in rillettes and ready-made dishes, each more delicious than the last. In the smokehouse boutique and elsewhere, you'll find a wide range of these artisanal products.

Just opposite Les Halles de Saint-Jean-de-Luz and inside the Gachucha boutique, a specialist in colorful Basque linen, Émilie makes and sells delicious "Parisian" macaroons (2 shells and a ganache). Different flavors are offered, all equally tasty and gourmet - chocolate, lemon, rose, coffee, pistachio, vanilla, orange blossom... and the flavor of the month. These sweets are available individually, in boxes and to order.

For more than 80 years, quality as a tradition ! The Pascal Massonde House at Les Halles is unbeatable. It's hard to resist the excellence of its products, the know-how of 4 generations of butchers. Local and southwestern meat, processed in Souraïde. Beef, veal, mutton, lamb, pork, poultry, delicatessen, pâtés, ready-made meals. 3 times medal winner at the Concours Agricole with the pork liver pâté. A concentrate of talent at the service of taste.

A concentrate of cured meats, meats, cheeses and famous Basque cakes in this store. For several generations, the Gastellou family, located in Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, has run the Poutzia farm. Their Blonde d'Aquitaine cows and pigs are raised in the open air, making the flavors all the more enjoyable and authentic. In all 4 boutiques, you'll always find the same high quality. Bayonne and Garazi hams, sausages, pâtés, rillettes, chorizo, ham piperade and delicious ready-made meals.

More than a century of expertise in top-of-the-range patisserie. Basque cakes, Saint-Honoré, galette des Rois (all year round), orange blossom cakes, macaroons and other specialties, not forgetting the exceptionally light "Russe" praline. In Saint-Jean-de-Luz, in the pedestrian streets, the Etchebaster house remains discreet with its tea room, its copious breakfasts and, at any time of day, come and enjoy the "homemade" hot chocolate with its whipped cream... A moment of pure delight, with cakes to savor on the spot.

Ranked no. 1 for the best vanilla ice creams in 2019 by a famous gastronomic guide, Mathieu Bargeton makes his high-quality frozen delights, sorbets and pastries with respect for tradition from his laboratory in Ascain. Here, it's not quantity, but quality that's the hallmark. Cow's milk ice cream, marcona almond ice cream, homemade caramel ice cream, "chocahuète" ice cream... but also sudachi sorbets, soursop sorbets... And let's not forget the tasty Brussels waffles and homemade crêpes you can enjoy overlooking the bay of Saint-Jean-de-Luz.