Gourmet products local specialties and wines Côte Aquitaine

The Q Earth landed in Biganos this year. Opened since February, this new store was created at the initiative of a team of local producers concerned to continue to do their work in the rules of art, to maintain the quality of their product and to enable the consumer to access it directly. In the end, a colourful store in which beautiful fresh vegetables alongside breasts, candied, foie gras de duck, crémant of Bordeaux, jams, preserves and other regional specialities dénichées by passionate producers. A very pleasant shop, where the reception is warm and smiling and where you find good local products. It's a great place to shop and enjoy your shopping.

This ice cream parlour/tea room, opened by Anthony Porée, has a friendly, slightly baroque decor. The ice creams and sorbets are handcrafted from fresh fruit, regional whole milk and Valrhona chocolate by Terre Adélice's Master Glaciers. Choose from 80 flavors, 60 of them organic, incredible, authentic and original: foie gras, madeleine, speculoos, tiramisu, rice pudding, honey/violet, prunes/armagnac, and more. You can also enjoy a home-made organic waffle inside the store or on the terrace.

It's melting, it's crunchy, it's spicy, it's colorful, it's spicy... Darricau is the place that drives chocolate lovers crazy - the real, artisanal kind! Owner Laurence is adorable, and her husband Michel is nowhere to be found... It's only to be expected that he's perfecting his beans in his workshop, which he brings with him from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Madagascar. In this boutique, you'll find absolutely every kind of chocolate you can imagine, not forgetting the original chocolate sculptures or the 100% handmade, palm-oil-free salted butter caramel verrines!

Choosing Destination Grand Comptoir means choosing quality, flavor and artisanal roasting. Coffees, infusions, teas, cocoa, but also sugars, honeys, jams, syrups, fruit juices or smoothies, and all organic... These professionals, who fill cups all over France, travel the world to find and select the best producers. They then create exceptional products in their Bordeaux workshops.

An ^18th-century chartreuse whose charm is accentuated by southern avenues of cypress and umbrella pines, as well as a beautiful formal garden, Château de la Dauphine has been awarded 4 Best Of d'Or awards in the Architecture & Landscape, Restoration, Wine Tourism Promotion of Environmental Practices and Discovery & Innovation categories. Certified Organic since 2015 and HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) since 2018, the vineyard, producing Fronsac and Canon-Fronsac, is located on the best terroirs of the Fronsadais.

Historic centre of the Arcachon basin, the Teste-de-Buch naturally remains an important trading place. Find the indoor municipal market and the outdoor market. Conviviality, good products and a wide choice, especially in the summer period. You will even find textile articles, leather goods and shoes. The organic market is held on Friday mornings between 8 am and 1 pm and the farmers' market on Thursdays and Saturdays. Also think of the market of Cazaux, on Tuesday from 8.30 am to 1 pm, place du Général-de-Gaulle.

The only philosophy here: "To do everything possible to ensure that each vintage, whether red or white, is at the height of our magnificent terroir. " The estate is home to a luxury 4-star hotel, a vinotherapy spa and fine dining, one of which proudly boasts two Michelin stars. Recently, it was awarded the "Best of Wine Tourism d'Or 2019" and the "World's Best Vineyards 2020". The Terre de vins et d'art workshop is an original itinerary.

Fabio Iaconelli's grocery store is a charming, warm and welcoming business. It sells Italian products: fresh pasta, cold meats and cheeses. But that's not all! You can also enjoy them on the spot or at home, as Fabio and Armelle prepare tasty dishes using products from their own store. You'll also find wines, world beers and arranged rums. Fabio also organizes sensory tasting workshops and themed evenings. Sunday brunch.

All year round, the Peyruse family organizes guided tours and walks through the vineyards, followed by a tasting and a Médoc-style snack, as well as "apéros estuaire". Visitors learn about the different AOCs, the stages in the vine cycle, and the manual and mechanical tasks of the winegrower. On the banks of the estuary, the tour continues with a visit to the carrelets de pêche and the tonnes à canards. Participants are then invited into the pink-and-gray winery, where two seven-hectoliter amphorae take pride of place. A warm welcome and a bucolic setting.

Celene Bordeaux was born from the regrouping of the historical house elaborating crémant de Bordeaux and the Lannoye vineyards with three estates on the right bank of the Garonne in the appellation Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux (château Moulin de Clotte), Puisseguin Saint-Emilion (château Lanbersac) and Saint-Emilion grand cru (château Ambe Tour Pourret). Tastings, cooking classes... When it comes to wine tourism, there is no shortage of ideas. The best thing to do is to make reservations.

The Bourrigaud family produces very distinctive, rich and straightforward wines, with a strong emphasis on the terroir of the appellation. And to help you discover all the subtleties, these authentic winemakers have no shortage of ideas! From the traditional visit & tasting to theescape game for groups of 15 to 25 people, you can also picnic at the château and take part in one of the workshops (sensory, nature & wine, insects & wine...). A Sentier des Vignes (vineyard trail) also allows you to visit the vineyard on your own.

Formerly named Domaine de Bord-Madeleine and then Château Lafleur Vachon, Château Raymond Tapon has a prestigious history. In 1904, Mr Chaumet-Tapon's wines won the grand prix in Saint-Louis. The vines, cultivated according to traditional methods, are located in Saint-Emilion. A superb black robe, dark in depth and purple on the surface, dresses this bottle with an expressive bouquet that combines red fruits and spices with an elegant toasted and fresh woody flavour.

Sandrine Lézin insists on controlled origin and traceability, she works with local and regional producers. The rice for her famous rice pudding comes from the Camargue. The cream desserts and yoghurts she makes, plain and flavoured with caramel, vanilla or red fruit, are sold in packs of 2 or 4. She is developing a recipe for fromage blanc and yoghurt pastries. You can also find many other good things in the shop: tapenade and olive oil from Provence, salts from the Ile de Ré... Demanding selection and friendly welcome.

The history of Château du Mont dates back to the end of the ^19th century, with a motto that can be summed up in 3 words: "Passion", "Qualities" and "Pleasures". Today, the 25-hectare estate, spread over the Saintes-Croix-du-Mont, Sauternes and Graves appellations, produces 100,000 bottles of white and red wines harvested exclusively by hand. Claire and Hervé Chouvac not only produce wine, they also share their passion with you. They are happy to welcome you to the estate for tours and tastings.

In 1957, the construction of the covered market of the commune gave the starting point of a new era. Outside, the non-sedentary merchants also come to unpack their goods. During the summer season, the Montalivet market is the meeting place for locals and holidaymakers. It gathers more than 200 stands in a debauchery of colors and products, including crafts, regional specialties and wine stands. Very friendly atmosphere.

Can't you just smell the sweet aroma of roasted coffee? Aurélie, a coffee roaster, offers you a selection of over fifteen varieties from Colombia, Guatemala and Brazil... The freshness of the grind has a major impact on the development of aromas, which is why it's a good idea to stock up regularly, like buying fresh bread. Tea lovers also have their own department, with 150 varieties to choose from in the Dammann Frères range. And large flower-filled pots for infusions! For a snack, succumb to the waffles, crepes, ice cream sundaes, smoothies...

For Alexandra and Laurent, who spent time in the United States discovering craft breweries, the passion for this beverage was so strong that they decided to set up their own brewery. Here, they'll explain the very special work involved in creating beers with astonishing flavours, from white to brown, from carefully selected products. All malts, cereals and spices are organic. They brew a dozen different beers and limited editions. Forget industrial beers!

In the heart of Dax, on the site of the former Friand, this open, modern space, the work of a Catalan designer, takes on the codes of Spanish markets: authentic, friendly and festive. A dozen merchants, craftsmen and producers have set up shop to delight you. Takeaway or eat-in, it's up to you. Sergio awaits you behind the bar to serve you hot and cold drinks, or alcoholic beverages to be consumed in moderation. Enjoy the atmosphere and live like the Dacquois!

Here, the XL 40 (chocolate ganache combined with Armagnac from the Domaine d'Ognoas) is next to the Cahuète d'Aquitaine (60% peanuts from Soustons-Landes) and other specialties such as the Dudu, a sweet madeleine-mango cookie praline and chocolate icing crunch, to be tasted on the end of a stick. And the chocolate escarpin by Delphine Carrère, master pastry chef and chocolatier, has become a classic. She also makes your inspirations from the best chocolates (Mexico, Venezuela, Trinidad, Santo Domingo, Papua...).

Sabine opens the bakery (and press office) at 6am. You will find various home-made breads and pastries, the famous pastis landais, brioche or long pastis, and above all, discover the Petit Futé, the lemon cake. It really looks like a homemade cake, well puffed up, a little bit browned. This is the work of the baker Alain. Soft and fragrant paste. At first glance, it is difficult to distinguish whether it is orange or lemon. A little advice, cut it into thin slices to accompany the coffee and, if there is any left over, freeze it: after a light toasting, the result is spectacular, it is as good as the day you bought it. Here's a bakery that's worth the detour.

Jean-Luc and Guy Deyres are at the head of this family estate founded in the 1950s and have been producing vintage armagnac since 1973 and white brandy from the folle blanche grape. For the armagnacs, there are 4 different grape varieties on 5 hectares of vines: ugni blanc, folle blanche, colombard and baco. The estate distills with a Sier still dating from 1901, in continuous with single heating. The vintage armagnacs are bottled as and when they are sold. Visits are possible to the estate, the wine-making cellar and the ageing cellar.

Gérard Sanchez's Glaces Moustache is certainly one of France's finest artisanal ice creams. The secret? Full-fat milk, farmhouse cream, seasonal fruit... And nearly 130 flavors! Among the most iconic: Vanille Bourbon de Madagascar (voted one of France's best ice creams by Gault & Millau in 2020), Un amour de glace (whole milk vanilla base with organic chocolate chips and nougatine slivers), La Bretonne (whole milk salted butter caramel with crumble inclusion and caramel coulis) and Banoffee.

Christophe Andiné is a sommelier. In 1997, he decided to create his own cellar. Today, it offers more than four hundred references of wines, spirits, champagne and aperitif wines. On Friday evening, he invites those who wish to discover the samples received in the week. On Saturday, he selects a cru to make him discover his clientele. Christophe offers neither grocery products nor crockery, he is a «pure bazaar» and ensures that his cellar is turned to all wine regions in France and the world.

The Maison Barthouil, established in Peyrehorade in the Pays d'Orthe region since 1929, specializes in the sale of products of great character: salmon and foie gras. The history of Maison Barthouil is intimately linked to this region of the southern Landes, situated at the confluence of the Pyrenean Gaves. Here, the soil is fertile, the corn abundant, the river water cold and tumultuous. Today, proud of its origins, the Barthouil family is more determined than ever to enhance the value of this land through its craftsmanship and the unique taste of its products.

Ardoneo is a wine cellar. It specializes in the online sale of organic and natural wines, offering one of the widest ranges on the market. Since 2008, Ardoneo has been selecting France's finest organic wines from all the country's wine-growing regions. The winegrowers chosen practice biodynamic, organic or integrated viticulture, limiting the use of chemicals to protect the environment and health. Some wines are certified by Organic Agriculture labels. For lovers of organic and natural wines, Ardoneo is the place to go.

In this Pierre Oteiza boutique, the pigs... in porcelain smile at you, while the real ones live on the heights of Les Aldudes, where the owner pampers them so that you can taste the now famous Kintoa PDO ham, sausages, duck breast, foies gras, not forgetting the traditional and succulent whole cooked white ham with no added nitrite. A reputation and know-how that have spread far and wide, and products that can be found among the best ambassadors of taste. A must on your visit to Ainhoa.

The ambition and philosophy of our brewmasters is to place the ingredients at the heart of the creation process and to let their characteristics express themselves harmoniously. It is to bring more flavors and aromas to the beers. The Anglet brewery develops a wide range of craft beers, ephemeral, permanent and vintage, in cans and bottles. You can find them and taste them in the wine shops of the Basque Country and elsewhere, bars, hotels, restaurants... It is also a range of textiles that you can discover in the store and on the website.

As soon as you enter, the copper brewing vats stand out and announce the production site, from brewing to labeling, a site that can be discovered through guided tours. Horaila blonde, Xuria white (gold medal in 2015), Gorrasta amber, Iluna brown and a special range: Megabeltz triple black. Akerbeltz beers are sure to please all taste buds.A wide variety of beers for you to buy to take away or taste on the premises.

Pierre Oteiza products "breathe" the Basque Country and its unique know-how. A signature that is multiplying its presence in France with 10 boutiques, including 2 in Paris and 1 in Bordeaux, not to mention numerous partner delicatessens. In Biarritz, as in the other stores near the Gare du Midi, you'll find the full range of products, made from the famous Basque pork from Les Aldudes. These are the region's flagship cured meats. And don't leave without tasting hams, sausages, chorizos, cheeses, etc., and a gourmet basket.

At Henriet, a Biarritz institution and pillar of the local gourmet scene, you'll find chocolate in all its forms and tourons (an almond paste preparation). The Basque beret, a range of refined chocolates with character, praline bites and cocoa powder... As for pastries, the house's great classics and seasonal novelties rub shoulders, such as gâteau basque, baba au rhum, saint-honoré, ganache passion cognac, florentin, not forgetting ice creams and sorbets. A warm welcome awaits you.

We're still under the spell of this store, which has been going strong since 1902! A small window display that doesn't give you a clue to the potential on offer here. A veritable treasure trove hiding thousands of references over 35 m². Pleasures for the palate of course, pleasures for the eyes and pleasures with 1001 fragrances. Welcome to an epicurean's paradise, with a wide range of cheeses straight from the cayolars, and more and more of them organic. Always with something new, and the great classic cheeses that have been our success for over a century.

Mezze Ona, Lebanese caterer, is a true invitation to the land of the Cedars, offering oriental flavors and spices in a generous and colorful cuisine! Taste our Taboulés, Babaghannouje, Labné, Houmous, Sfihas, Beef/Chicken Chawarma, Kafta, Chiche Taouk, etc., accompanied by deep, velvety Lebanese wines. Mezze Ona - also present in Saint-Jean-de-Luz as a restaurant/caterer - also prepares lunch boxes and buffets for your seminars.

Attention carnivores! When you walk past the Fumoir de la Vallée, or even better, when you push open the door, the smell of the chimney and cured meats will make you want to enjoy "a good piece of smoked bacon, a slice of smoked ham with potatoes", according to the local guide. Here, meat and fish are smoked "naturally and artisanally". You'll find a fine range of smoked products: duck breast, salmon, trout, sausages, coppa, cheeses, etc. Salmon and trout terrines are also available. Not to be missed.

Producer Annie and her husband bring the Espelette chili pepper and its by-products to life, from simple powders to a range of elaborate chili-based products. More than 20 products are available: jelly, compote, jam, powder, etc. From the cultivation of 10,000 pepper plants to the finished products proudly displayed in the boutique, it's also an opportunity to showcase the products of local producers: cheeses, beers, charcuterie, preserves, dishes...

In the center of Espelette, the store is a concentration of expertise in cured meats, ready-made meals and Basque cakes. A simple, effective recipe: the Poutzia farm (run for several generations by the Gastellou family) with its free-range livestock in the forest of Saint-Jean-le-Vieux, a canning and salting facility, and heirs to know-how in charcuterie: we have all the ingredients. Bayonne hams, sausages, chorizos, pâtés...and ready-made dishes: garbure, axoa, piperade jambon, home-made Basque cake, cheeses, honeys...

A few minutes from the village center, discover the Erreka Farm and meet the Jauregui family who has been raising sheep and pigs in freedom for over 30 years. They sell their products directly from the farm: cold cuts, cured meats, preserves, sheep's cheese. And a beautiful evolution and diversification with the restaurant, where the meals are proposed in the room adjoining the store, or in terrace, in a convivial atmosphere. The place is very popular with the locals, so don't forget to book! A privileged and friendly welcome as we like them.

Jeanne and Rémy deploy all their talent in their pretty store. Beef from Chalosse, pork from Mendionde, lamb from New Aquitaine, etc. On the butcher's side, they select and cut the best pieces on the counter. On the charcuterie side, sausages, pâtés, chichon, foie gras (semi-cooked in the oven), country hams and white hams (great taste and optimal quality). On the rotisserie side, poultry, roasted hams, the Sunday must-haves, and "home-made" dishes. The specialty: veal axoa. There is also a creamery and a delicatessen corner.

Don't hesitate to pass through the door of this atypical and unique place inside the village's evocation center, Ateka. You'll discover the products on offer and a charming, cosy stone-walled lounge area or terrace with a panoramic view of Mount Atharri. Make yourself comfortable and sample these sweet and savoury treats, including specialities such as fruit tarts with shortcrust pastry or the unmissable Basque cake with cherry jam...

One of the last artisan chocolate makers in the region. It works the cocoa bean to master every stage of its transformation into chocolate, from roasting to grinding and conching. Chocolate bars - from Sao Tomé, Peru and Ecuador - ballotins, orangettes, bouchées, bonbons and pâte à tartiner are produced. Exceptional chocolates, with no added oil and new creations all year round. Take a chocolate break ator enjoy a delicious homemade ice cream in summer! Second boutique in Ossès.

Since 1920, Maison Deuza has been a flagship for artisanal coffee, which here has had a strong Basque character for 5 generations. Guatemala, Ethiopia, Honduras, Mexico and in-house blends are real invitations to travel, with great original vintages. A dozen coffees from all over the world; organic and artisan capsules compatible with Nespresso machines. Also 140 references of teas and infusions and a unique collection of creations by "Nez" Marion Costero. Enter with eyes closed and taste buds wide open!

Le Panier Basque fights for a local, sustainable and solidarity-based economy and promotes the know-how of craftsmen. You'll find a whole host of products to create the perfect basket in this local store. Pâtés, confit, foie gras, seafood, ewe's milk cheese, canned vegetables, savoury and sweet groceries, local beers, organic wines... and don't forget the roast free-range chickens on Sundays. Order the gourmet basket of the month from the comfort of your home.

As in La Bastide-Clairence, La Fabrique de Macarons now has a second boutique in a charming setting, featuring Eugénie. This is the woman who inspired its creator to embark on his adventure. It's as much a feast for the eyes as it is for the palate, with so many delicious products on offer. Made in situ, don't hesitate to try the different flavors: almond, almond-chocolate and Espelette pepper, hazelnut, coconut-chocolate, organic coconut-lemon, turmeric... With no added colorants or preservatives, these recipes preserve their authenticity.

Every day of the year since 1977, the workshop has been kneading, shaping, creating and imagining traditional French breads, from the grain of wheat to the essential Herriko baguette. There are "home-made" viennoiseries, but the most famous are the sablé and the famous Saint-Pée brioche. The latter is the fruit of the imagination of Cédric Béchade (Auberge Basque) and Beñat Darrigues, with a combination of brioche dough, walnuts and membrillo, quince paste, to become a cake! These products can also be found at the Souraïde bakery.

From farm to basket, with no middleman! It's no longer just a fad, but an act of responsible consumption that promotes short supply chains. That's what Hurbil is all about. This grouping of 15 local farmers is a fine showcase for their quality farm produce, and a fine initiative in its own right. Hurbil offers freshness, authenticity, expertise (60% organic), traceability and short distribution circuits within a 20 km radius. You'll find a wide variety of fresh produce and specialties from the Basque country in their vast sales area.

This butchery, delicatessen and caterer exemplifies the know-how of a profession that requires rigor, creativity and passion. Mélanie, Fabien and their team form a young, dynamic and local brigade. Salaisons de la maison Maïté, Herriko and other meats, cheeses from the best local producers and a special place for delicatessen products. The "lab" at the back of the store prepares fresh sausages, chorizos, roasts... makes platters of charcuterie, carpaccio, beef tartare, and home-cooks gratins, axoa, lasagne...

Wines, champagnes, spirits, armagnacs, beers, rums... Le Chai d'Hossegor, located in the Pédebert zone, offers you a true sensory and taste experience in the heart of the boutique. As well as being warmly welcomed and advised by experts, you can take advantage all year round of the evenings and tastings that enliven the Chai d'Hossegor. From small producers to grands crus, you're bound to find a bottle to suit your tastes and budget among the thousands of references. But, of course, only in moderation!

More than just a fishmonger's, Chez Vincent is a fishmonger's tasting room. Under the refurbished halls with its friendly patio, in addition to fish, shellfish and crustaceans, you can taste oysters with a glass of wine. With or without crepinette grilled on the plancha ! Oysters from Arcachon, Marennes-Oleron, Hossegor or Normandy, plates of whelks, winkles or shrimps... Without forgetting the succulent fried food. Do not hesitate to order your seafood platters. The benches being of first freshness, everything is likely to give you envy.