Gourmet products local specialties and wines Côte Aquitaine

In collaboration with Patrick Fouquet, master jam maker world champion 2018, Janick Paytra launches in his turn in the making of artisanal jams. He participates for the first time in 2019 in the Confituriades and obtains the gold medal of the Order of Master Jammakers. Janick prepares his jams in his workshop/shop and sources as much as possible in short circuit: mirabelle plums from his village, strawberries from Dordogne, apricots from Roussillon, kiwis from Lot-et-Garonne... A nice souvenir to bring back from Saint-Emilion, to change the wine!

For 5 generations, the master chocolate makers of the Pariès house in Bayonne have combined know-how, tradition and excellence in the production of chocolates, sweets, pastries, ice creams and sorbets. Bayonne is the cradle of the dynasty that saw the birth of the first Kanougas® and other Basque delicacies. It is in the workshop (which can be visited) of Socoa that our craftsmen realize with ancestral methods the specialities, of which the Basque cakes, the touron, the Mouchou®, the pastries, the ice creams and sorbets, the Kanouga® and the last born, the Espelines®.

All bakery and Viennese pastry products are made on site. Specialties include Bécam flute, wheat-free bread, organic breads and Le Choc'O Roi, the brand's signature cake, light and creamy, in a variety of flavors, to be enjoyed in the pretty dining room, on a comfortable sofa with USB plug, or on the terrace. It's also an ideal lunchtime break with Menus: salads, burgers, sandwiches...

There are some pleasant talents to follow and encourage. Gaëtan Cossoul's is particularly noteworthy. Specialties include Basque cakes, Landes pastis, chocolate fondant (Coq d'Or European gastronomic prize), vanilla flan... Le Bellis aims for quality (less sugar and bad fats). With his team, Gaëtan bakes bread from Label Rouge flours from the South-West of France. Baguettes, 100% rye pies... are just waiting to be tried! Everything is baked in the bakery. Yet another good reason to push open the door at Le Bellis. Smiling, welcoming team.

The Groupement des Éleveurs Girondins (GEG) currently has 150 members (120 cattle breeders and 30 sheep breeders), whose mission is to safeguard and promote quality products from the Gironde region, and to market the production of its members' farms. "From farm to fork" is the objective. The cooperative has its own sales outlets, five butcher's shops in Gironde, where you can find Sous Signature Gironde-certified beef, lamb from Pauillac, poultry... Local quality meat!

Professional beekeepers with recognized expertise, Jean-Claude and Corine Salles perpetuate a traditional art by transhumantly moving their hives from the Basque mountains to the hillsides of Béarn, harvesting true "crus de la nature", representing floral diversity. At their honey house, they extract, select and refine honeys for bouquets ranging from the sweetest - acacia-horsetail flowers - to the most distinctive, chestnut, and also make heather honey gingerbread and artisanal jams according to the traditional recipes of Amatxi (Basque for grandmother).

This historic market (it's been around since the ^18th century, after all!) is an integral part of the town's soul. All year round, it's alive with a unique atmosphere: people come to shop, eat, have a coffee or a drink, buy flowers, sample oysters and world specialties, and even pick up a few items of clothing outside. The meat, French and Spanish charcuterie and cheeses are magnificent! As for prices, especially for fruit and vegetables, they remain very affordable.

The Spéciale Papin oyster is a top-quality product with a unique, racy flavor, the result of long, patient refining. These medal-winning oysters are appreciated for their finesse and unique hazelnut taste. Produced in La Tremblade, they can be recognized by their beautiful green color. Matthieu Rouffineau, who is proud of his product, comes from a family of oyster farmers going back four generations...

Would you like to discover or rediscover the one and only madeleine of Dax? To do so, you have to go through the door of the little shop of Maison Cazelle. With its old-fashioned charm from the beginning of the 20th century and its retro décor, it is one of the oldest in the town. Founded in 1906, this family-run business has built its reputation on the famous madeleine de Dax, sold in pretty blue or pink cardboard boxes. The recipe has been jealously guarded for five generations, and today by Sébastien and Clément. It is a must for all gourmets!

For Florian Lamour, what counts is quality and artisanal know-how. The basic products come from New Aquitaine, whether it is the organic flours, the grinding of cereals, butter, honey, red fruits, packaging and pastry boxes. It is understandable that Maison Lamour was crowned "Best bakery in France 2017". All the breads are made with natural leaven and their variety makes the amateurs happy. The pastries are worked with finesse. Salty side ? Sandwiches and focaccias, among others.

The Pub de la Brasserie Mira is one of those must-visit addresses for fun evenings on the Bassin. Mira, we already knew the name and even the beer of the brewery created by Jacques and Aurélien, two local children with a passion for hops. They conceived and created a first range of original beers, brewed with spring water from the Bassin and identified on the bottles by a chimera. Mira beers have never ceased to seduce connoisseurs, so it was only logical that the brewer-malters should follow through on their ambition by opening this pub.

With a passion for history and the arts, Maëlig initially focused on archaeology, before succumbing to her passion for the craft of chocolate. After working at Maison Cochet in Saint-Raphaël and Maison Saunion in Bordeaux, she obtained a CAP Pâtisserie with a mention complémentaire in Pâtisserie, Chocolaterie, Confiserie, Glacerie. An Artisan Chocolatier, she chose to set up her chocolate factory in Saint-Emilion, where she expresses all her creativity. Made in France, her packaging even includes cocoa pods.

In the heart of the Bas-Armagnac region, this earth-floored winery has been the Domaine's cellar since its origins in the ^19th century. During your visit, you'll learn all about the vineyard and the distillation process. The large room housing the various bottles of armagnac and armagnac-based aperitifs adjoins the cellar, where barrels containing old vintages are stored. Domaine de Lassaubatju Bas-Armagnac is both powerful and light, fragrant and fruity. To be enjoyed in moderation, of course. Three guest rooms are available.

The store features no fewer than 400 different cheeses, most of them traditional farmhouse and artisanal, selected for their quality and originality. They are matured in cellars in Machecoul in the Loire-Atlantique region, Pascal Beillevaire's homeland. The cheese dairy also makes its own cheeses (Machecoulais, Mojette, Brun de noix, Rocher Nantais, Secret du Couvent and Pont d'Yeu), as well as a wide range of fresh products such as raw butter and cream. A welcoming smile and good advice are a plus.

A visit to Maison Antton's workshop is a must: immerse yourself in cocoa-producing countries, and discover the different stages of processing, from the cocoa bean to the chocolate lozenges that will no longer hold any secrets for you! You'll see the chocolatier at work, and then sample some delicious treats. The chocolate factory is renowned for its respect for the chocolate-making tradition of the Basque Country, and for passing on the flavours of the Basque terroir through its superb creations. Intensity and authenticity.

A pure Basque with a beret screwed on his head who combines a taste for respect: respect for nature, for tradition, for products, for the seasons - a single secret: to give time to time... Ambassador of Basque cured meats in the world, he produces products that have always won awards; ham and Kintoa PDO meat, and for years he has won numerous medals, notably at the Concours Général Agricole. The discovery of the Basque Country would be incomplete without a visit to the store.

Visit the workshop of this pig farmer since 1990 and immerse yourself in the world of ham according to Pierre Ibaïalde: choice of pigs, rearing, preparation in salting and drying rooms, maturing, preservation. All the secrets of production! To finish, a tasting of homemade products. For sale on site or online. Pork: ham in all its forms: whole, in pieces, sliced, boned by hand; ventrèche, lomo, coppa... and the "Cochisson" to discover. Duck: dried duck breast, foie gras, rillettes... Unique!

Piment d'Espelette is grown in open fields to the rhythm of our region's bioclimate. Maison Bipertegia naturally takes care of its plants, from sowing to ripening. They are then hand-picked and rigorously sorted 1 by 1 at each stage, from harvesting to processing into powder and its derivatives in our own workshop. Our producer claims "a passion for good taste, because we are the ^1st consumers and we are proud to offer what we like to eat". Quality, generosity and sound advice when you visit our store!

A beautiful, well-stocked boutique, a few tables inside to devour a pastry on the go, a coffee or soup at lunchtime, a doggie bar outside, parking spaces right out front, a mouth-watering Instagram page... It didn't take long for Le Sentier de la Mie to supply some of the best addresses in the area, and all the locals who don't hesitate to order a birthday cake or a pièce montée either. And to top it all off, the shop assistants are all smiles!

It's always a pleasure to enter this beautiful boutique to (re)discover the Basque terroir. A wide selection of local products at producer prices is on offer, including Bipia and its range of preserves made from Espelette chillies, Arnabar and duck, bottles from the Cave d'Irouléguy, honeys and jams. In the fresh produce section: hams, sausages... Also high-quality Basque linen: a range of tablecloths, aprons, tea towels, bathroom linen and handmade cosmetics and soaps. Always with a warm welcome and a desire to return!

Maider and Alain, ambassadors of the Basque Country, offer here the "jewels" of the local production. Espelette pepper, Basque ciders and beers, Irouléguy and Egiategia wines, jams, foie gras, confits, cured meats, bonito terrines, ewe's milk cheese and other specialties. They make Basque cakes, shortbread, macaroons and their specialty, "la Boïna" (Basque for "beret"), a tasty hazelnut meringue cookie with a praline/hazelnut cream, without GMO. On the snacking side, gourmet breaks for breakfast, lunch or snacks.

Time stands still at Manoir des Arômes, a rare "nugget" for lovers of chocolates, coffee beans, teas and gourmet home-made pastries. With a selection of fine chocolates made by master French artisans, you can make your own gift boxes. This small boutique with a rich past is also a comfortable tea room. You'll discover fine coffees, loose teas from all over the world, jams, fruit jellies, nougat, as well as coffee, tea and herbal tea accessories.

Old-fashioned sweets that bring back childhood memories! Visit Emilie's Boutique, where you'll find traditional Basque recipes. Basque cakes, shortbread, coffee tarts, cannelés, macaroons, financiers... all made with quality ingredients carefully selected to reduce sugar. Stop for a sweet or savoury break at lunchtime to sample these delicacies, accompanied by an excellent coffee roasted on site, or an exceptional tea... Nuggets you can also find at the main local markets.

These Halles invite you to take a trip with the best local producers. With a proven track record of success, some thirty traders are on hand to showcase their expertise. A modern, contemporary market, with caterers, butchers, pork butchers, roasters, fishmongers, cheesemongers, greengrocers, a wine cellar and sweet specialties. And when it comes to food, you can eat in and sample some of their specialties. A real place to live and enjoy.

The Poissonnerie de l'Aiguillon is an institution! Here, the key words are know-how, passion for the trade, freshness and exacting standards in the choice of products purchased daily from all the auctions along the coast. But above all, no farmed fish! Alongside our flagship products, oysters from the Basin, we also offer lobsters from Brittany and seafood platters. In addition, the chef prepares a number of ready-made dishes and offers grocery products.

From broker to cheesemaker in Libourne! As you can imagine, Axel has made a career change. The least we can say is that he's passionate about his new profession. Trained by a talented cheese-maker in Paris, he selects his farmhouse and artisanal cheeses with the utmost care. French, Italian, Swiss, English... Let him guide you according to your taste and budget! He also creates beautiful cheese platters. At La Fromagerie du Temple, you'll also appreciate the delicatessen corner, which makes organizing a successful evening a snap.

The jewel in the crown of the Basque Country, AOC Ossau-Iraty ewe's milk cheese has its letters of nobility here. At Ferme Larramendy in Hasparren, in the quiet heart of the Basque Country, Julie, Michel and Paxkal focus first and foremost on quality, authenticity and respect, so that you can experience excellence at first hand. Their specifications call for 240 days of grazing, with no GMOs or rinds, and a minimum of 3 months maturing before being sold. Their boutique offers a wide range of their know-how, and to add to the usefulness, the Farm has a beautiful, fully-equipped self-catering cottage.

The rebirth of the cookie factory! With Isabelle and Jean-Luc Lavignac at the helm - who are also artisan caterers in Cambo - it's impossible to leave without a basket of delights: galettes, financiers, Basque cakes, homemade jams, ready-made meals and other local products. Everything is made on the spot in their lab, with their know-how, their passion and their own recipes; a blend of tradition and modernity. Tested and approved by the Petit Futé a must-see stop.

Ma Part des Anges was created by Emmanuel Vaysse, a starred head sommelier, and Maxime Hélimi, a restaurateur for many years. These wine enthusiasts decided to open a place that is both a natural and organic wine cellar and bar and a delicatessen. Tastings, advice, sharing, tastes and flavours are the key words of the house. Great wines from Bordeaux but also from Alsace, Burgundy, Corsica, Jura, Languedoc, Loire and Champagne, here are the beautiful discoveries of Ma Part des Anges. A few tables allow you to settle down and organize an evening aperitif-tasting with friends around often original wines and a plate of good charcuterie.