Gourmet products local specialties and wines Midi-Toulousain

Domaine Plageoles is 7 generations of winegrowers, 27 hectares and 2 farms: the Domaine des Très Cantous (Cahuzac-sur-Vère) and the Domaine de Roucou-Cantemerle (Castelnau-de-Montmiral). They produce white and red AOC wines, with a majority of white vines. In addition to cultivating mauzac in all its forms, Bernard Plageoles has brought back to life old grape varieties such as ondenc or prunelart. His natural vinification gives birth to beautiful sparkling wines (method gaillacoise), sweet and mellow, very characteristic.

For more than 100 years, the Biscuiterie Deymier's production of scalded biscuits has been elaborated in a small family workshop, where each cookie is unique, shaped by hand, before being poached in hot water and then baked. Charles Deymier decided to rework the traditional recipe of these aniseed cookies in his own way by adding sugar, which he patented under the name "Charlot" eleven years later. Notice to all the gourmets: you will be able to find Marie, Véronique and their delicious cookies on the fairs and markets of Ségala!

This native of the region, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, is a true genius! He handles flavors with elegance and finesse, enchanting our taste buds with his constant quest for novelty. The praline cranberry chocolate bar, dark chocolate with Espelette chilli or violet are just a few examples of his originality. Individual chocolates, carefully arranged in ballotins, are the gift of choice. All production is guaranteed pure cocoa butter.

Her first name is Elodie, but she preferred the second, Josepha, probably to better rhyme with chocolate, her passion. Settled in Castres since 2012, the young woman has made the city her cocoa expression ground. Queen of the bean, this complete artist plays with textures, colors, flavors, and offers all gourmands variations of choice. In her workshop, she explores and tries rare and precious mixtures, and even encourages learning through cooking courses adapted to all ages.

Marché couvert de l'Albinque: open Tuesday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m

Food market: held in Place Jean-Jaurès on Tuesdays and Thursdays to Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and in Place de Lameilhé on Wednesday mornings.

Marché biologique: this organic market takes place on Place Pierre-Fabre on Thursdays from 3pm to 7:30pm.

Marché au gras : this market is a showcase for regional know-how, with stalls featuring duck and foie gras. It takes place on Saturday mornings from 7am to 1pm on the Quai Tourcaudière (mid-November to mid-April).

In Cahuzac-sur-Vère, one of Cave Gayrel's three estates, Château Vigné-Lourac is a benchmark. Its vins de pays will appeal to all those who love fresh, characterful flavors: the red, made from local blends (syrah, duras, braucol), the dry or sweet white, or the rosé, which gives a mouthful of fruit. On avenue Foch, Alain Gayrel opened La Cave in 1997, where you can taste not only his own wines, but also a selection of the finest vintages from Gaillac and beyond. This enthusiast will help you make your choice!

The online tourist guide provides information on the E.Leclerc Gaillac hypermarket. Located on the Route de Toulouse in Gaillac, this hypermarket offers a range of services including car rental, parapharmacy and catering. Visitors can also take advantage of the on-site service station, offering different types of fuel at competitive prices. On top of this, the store offers additional services such as click and collect, free wifi, a recycling collection point and after-sales service. Visitors can also consult online catalogs to discover current offers.

Every Friday morning, on the Place du Griffoul and Place de la Libération, Gaillac locals and tourists meet up. Every Tuesday evening, from 4pm to 7:30pm, the Noctambio market with its organic produce arrives at Place du Griffoul. You'll find seasonal local produce bearing the Organic Farming and/or Nature & Progrès labels. Finally, Sunday mornings are the perfect time to discover the small, traditional market. In addition to the three weekly markets, there are also occasional markets, especially in summer, and night markets organized by local traders.

The Canto Perlic estate is perched on the gentle hills along the northern edge of the Tarn valley, just 6 km from Gaillac. Braucol, mauzac, loin de l'oeil and duras flourish here on 8 hectares of vines in organic conversion, in an eco-responsible approach for an estate turned towards sustainability. Poets will be delighted to learn that the estate's name means " partridge song " in Occitan, a partridge you'll recognize on the labels of several of the cuvées offered by this family-run estate.

Facing south and benefiting from a microclimate typical of the "little Tuscany" of the Tarn, the Barreau family's vineyard produces remarkable white, rosé and red wines. Their bottles are easily recognizable by the vine leaf on the label. If you need any other information to convince you to go and discover this Gaillac estate, you should know that the production of Domaine Barreau is marked Vigneron Indépendant, emblem of a family of responsible professionals who respect tradition.

This 20-hectare vineyard and olive grove has been producing nectars for about 15 years. It all began with the arrival of Christophe Merle, from Charente, in Gaillac. This region, particularly renowned for its vineyards, seemed perfectly suited for this professional to express his passion. In 2006, with his wife Christelle, they gave birth to this choice estate whose first vintage was released the following year. Since then, Château Balsamine has become a regular on the tables of gourmets and restaurateurs.

A brewer in the Tarn ? Yes, you read that right! This micro-brewery was born from the passion of Stéphane, who is hopped from head to toe. He will tell you the techniques of beer making in the middle of his machines, which are also very artisanal, and will teach you how to taste a beer, as one does with wine. Libertine (blonde), Clandestine (blonde), Délinquante (brown), Tout ô black (brown), Bulles de Vignes and Vent d'Ange (2 gueuze type beers), these beers have the "Nature et Progrès" label. I love this brewer!

The story begins in 1956 when the father of the current manager sets up the company. Between passing on know-how and adapting to modern techniques and imperatives, the Oberti family, which defines itself as a "curing company", works with fresh and locally produced pork meats in order to offer a whole range of fresh, dry, cooked, sliced and certified products: Toulouse sausage, PGI Lacaune Ham, sausages and fries to name but a few examples.

In the heart of the Haut-Languedoc Regional Nature Park, at an altitude of 1,000 metres, lies the source of Mont Roucous mineral water. This precious resource was discovered in 1973 by Joseph Combes, a native of Lacaun convinced of the benefits of this water, which was recognized as a "natural mineral" in 1993. Thanks to its low mineral content, Mont Roucous water is suitable for all ages, without exception. Once owned by the Danone group, Mont Roucous is now the property of Jean-Claude Lacaze, an entrepreneur of Tarn origin.

Produced from generation to generation by passionate salami makers, Lacaune salted meats are sold throughout the South-West. The sausages and hams of Lacaune PGI are carefully selected and dried in the heights of Lacaune, in the traditional know-how. Subtly salted, peppered with a touch of nutmeg, gourmets appreciate them for their unique flavor. Among the specialties, we also find the "bougnette", a large ball made from pork belly, and the Melsat and Galabar blood sausages.

Ernest Oberti started his activity in 1956 as a charcuterie dealer with his wife Georgette and their van, with which they went to the local fairs and markets. In the 1970's, they started to produce their own cured meats in the basement of their house. With partner pig breeders based in the Tarn and neighboring departments, Maison Oberti has always relied on local and short circuits. Today, it has an impressive record of medals at the Concours Général Agricole in Paris.

At this traditional market, you'll find all the products emblematic of the Monts de Lacaune terroir: local charcuterie, fresh cheeses, farm produce... Produced locally, often by families, they're all authentic. Follow in the footsteps of the thousands of gourmets who stop by every year, and discover the stalls filled with homemade jams, fruit and vegetables, porcini mushrooms and chestnuts - everything you need to indulge your appetite. So don't hesitate, grab your shopping bag and go get your delicacies.

An ambassador for pink garlic, Françoise Carayol is also a specialist in pastel dyeing who passes on her know-how. In her boutique, you'll find a thousand little marvels made with the help of the finest craftsmen: donkey's milk soap, oils and vinegars with the sweet flavors of ginger or rose, garlic cream, perfumed maceration vinegar, fig vinegar, Aphrodite's sweet vinegar for lovers, witches' vinegar, crystallized violet liqueur, poppy syrup, pink garlic liqueur, organic garlic...

Based in the Lautrec area, Sébastien is a small-scale farmer who produces the famous pink garlic, renowned for its taste and preservation qualities. A regular at fairs and gastronomic events, the young farmer now offers his products for sale on his website. It's yet another way of highlighting his work and expertise, which are the pride and renown of an entire region. Label Rouge and IGP pink garlic, but also black garlic obtained after a month's maturing.

This typical production of the Tarn is said to be sweet and subtle and its aroma does not attack the taste buds. It is perfect for all dishes, with a fine flavour. This seasoning, which is currently experiencing exceptional excitement, is of course the Rose pink garlic. It has to be said that he has many qualities, as he is also known for his great conservation faculty - he can keep dry from one harvest to another. In fact, it's a stick garlic, which explains its traditional cluster (or manouille) conditioning. Its beautiful colour comes from the fact that the enveloppe envelope is pink veined. Its culture developed from the Middle Ages in the region, until the 1950 s, when farmers decide to highlight this pink gold. A Red Label was obtained in 1966 and, in 1996, the Protected geographical indication of the European bodies. As a consequence of this success, production today reached nearly 800 tons per year and 179 producers cultivate Lautrec rose garlic over 360 hectares. In Lautrec, we celebrate every year, the first Friday in August!

The renaissance of the Domaine d'En Segur is due to the famous pharmacist Pierre Fabre. He acquired the land in 1989 and decided to replant the vineyard. Since 2017, oenologist Lionel Barre has been in charge of the estate. The vines are planted overhanging the Agout river, on terraces of gravel covered with silt and pebbles. The fruit of this crossroads of Mediterranean and oceanic influences, the domaine produces powerful red, rosé, dry white and sweet wines. The domaine has its own cellar and online store.

E.Leclerc Albi is a hypermarket located in the Z.A.C Fonlabour. It offers a variety of services such as E.Leclerc Auto, E.Leclerc DRIVE Albi, E.Leclerc Espace Culturel, E.Leclerc Location, E.Leclerc Parapharmacie, E.Leclerc Station Service and E.Leclerc TRAITEUR Albi. Customers can also take advantage of the E.Leclerc service station, which offers different types of fuel at competitive prices. In addition, the store offers practical services such as a postal mailbox, a photocopier, a recycling collection point and high-quality after-sales service.

Yves Thuriès, a local boy and modern-day businessman, is a chef-patissier-chocolatier, member of the French Culinary Academy, and several times Meilleur Ouvrier de France (pastry chef-chocolatier-confectioner and ice-cream maker). His head office is located in Marssac-sur-Tarn. This large workshop is the setting for the production of his fine chocolates. You can discover them in store, or order them online from the website.

In winter, Mazamet hosts a marché au gras in its covered market hall. Here you'll find products from your favorite palmipeds (ducks and geese): foie gras, magret, confit... The local farmers' market takes place in July and August. You'll find local producers, gourmet plates of farm produce, demonstrations by craftspeople and great tastings, all set to music and with games for children!

Discover the first collection of historical cookies. Their recipe? Local raw materials and historical knowledge. In the kitchen: Elisa and Gwenaëlle, who live in an old farmhouse. Their Mirliflores cookie factory produces medieval, Renaissance or 18th century delicacies: hairy balls, with hazelnut and orange blossom, chocolate marzipan, violet brivadeaux, cookies of joy, with spelt flour, cinnamon and almond slivers. And in the box, there is a booklet on pastry through the centuries!

The words "heritage" and "transmission" take on their full meaning on this Tarn farm. Indeed, the history of La Métairie Neuve is linked to that of the Vernheres family, owners of the property since 1981. Today, the third generation is at the head of this quality production. Together, Jackie and Eric perpetuate the tradition, accompanied recently by their son, Frédéric. They produce Muscovy duck, roast duck and chicken, always with the same attention to quality, GMO-free products and animal welfare.

Founded in 1953, Cave de Técou, with its 465 ha of vineyards, is located between Toulouse and Albi, in the heart of the Gaillac vineyards on the left bank of the Tarn. Part of Vinovalie, it is a pioneer in barrel ageing, and now boasts 650 barrels of 225-liter capacity. If you're a wine lover and would like to find out more, the winery organizes tours of its barrel cellars and free tastings.

In 2013, the Domaine de Thermes celebrated the 100th anniversary of the family business and the 9 hectares of vines planted on the border between the Gers and the Tarn-et-Garonne. In 2018, it is on 10 hectares in production that the Domaine's winegrowers produce red, rosé and white wines. Labeled High Environmental Value, we work in an eco-responsible way to offer AOC Brulhois in red and rosé as well as white IGP Comté Tolosan. The Domain welcomes you with pleasure to make you discover the wines during a visit and tasting.

The Domaine is made up of 50 ha, of which 8 ha are vines (the rest is cereals). These 8 ha of vines are entirely worked by hand: Thierry, Dominique and Lucas favour a reasoned approach to viticulture. The grape varieties are numerous and the wine is matured on site for an incomparable result. To buy their products or to visit the estate, don't hesitate to come and talk to this friendly team.

Every Saturday morning, under and around the market hall on Place Gambetta, the Beaumont-de-Lomagne market takes place, just as it did when the bastide was founded. You can find local producers from the Lomagne region as well as from Tarn-et-Garonne. Primeurs, butchers, poulterers, cheesemakers, various craftsmen, clothes, florists...

During the summer months, in July and August, the shopkeepers' association "Vis ta Lomagne" offers gourmet markets from 7pm onwards to help you discover their products in a folkloric and regional atmosphere.

A delicatessen with 80% Tarn et Garonne products to discover with the restaurant Chez Pigassou, located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France. The circle is complete with this establishment which includes the restaurant, the takeaway kitchens and the grocery store, a showcase of local know-how.... Nothing is missing. Foie gras, duck confit, fruit in syrup from Moissac, Pécou chocolates from Montauban, biscuits from the Aveyron, honey from Penne, beers, wines and a range of fresh quality products directly from the local area.

Joli Rouge is a microbrewery in the Tarn et Garonne region of France, where beers of character are produced since 2012, varying with the seasons and according to their taste. On the spot in a pleasant setting both rustic and industrial, you can taste the beers of the moment on draught or buy them to go, with a choice between hopped beers, IPA, Pale Ale, brown or blonde and flavored beers, with citrus or red fruits. In their store, you can also find a range of beer vinegar.

The signature of this wine, dominated by the Cabernet Franc grape variety, is its well marked tannins and notes of red fruit, animal and pepper. But the wines of the Coteaux du Quercy are also available in rosés, pleasantly fruity and in pleasant and balanced red wines. Their quality has been rewarded by obtaining the Appellation d'Origine Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure coteaux du Quercy which is now controlled and defended by a syndicate.

Below the perched village of Puylaroque, the small road that leads to the Ariès estate narrows at a glance. After a final crossroads, two winegrowing areas face each other. On the left, we are in Tarn-et-Garonne in the commune of Puylaroque, on the right in the Lot in the commune of Belfort-de-Quercy, but everywhere in the territory of the coteaux-du-quercy appellation. We turn left, and knock on the cellar. The domain offers a narrow range of red and rosé wines, delicious wines made with sustainable agriculture, as harsh and cheerful as the country.

Walking through the door of the establishment is already a small journey in itself. A high-flying pastry, but one that doesn't take itself too seriously, sometimes offbeat as with the strawberry gariguette and pistachio burger. Viennese pastries and macaroons are also in the spotlight, and can be enjoyed on the terrace in fine weather. For birthdays or family reunions, Ô Gourmandises makes large cakes, sweet and savoury cocktail dinners and meal trays. Add to this a smiling welcome and a catering service for all your events.

The Caussade fat market brings together all lovers of local products. Exposed on large tables, many products are ready to be cooked: ducks and Muscovy ducks, geese, fresh foie gras, whole carcasses or without the liver... We also offer to the buyers a service of cutting during all the duration of the market, and if you want to meet the producers, they welcome you at the farm by appointment. You will also find nearby the open-air market with many fresh, local and quality products.

Once you cross the threshold, you are first of all impressed by the volume of the place, dedicated to the god Bacchus. 250 m² of sales area in a cosy and friendly atmosphere. The lighting has been specially created for the place. Themed evenings are organized upon reservation for an introduction to oenology and a tasting accompanied by appetizers in harmony with the wines and spirits. All the wines are French, with a very nice selection of wines from the South-West. There is also a roasting area and a fine assortment of delicatessen products.

Proust had his madeleine, now thanks to Alexia and Aurélien, the people of Caussad have their marquettone! The bakery and pastry shop has a touch of Italy in its stalls with this new version of the famous panettone. The flagship product of the establishment, this tasty brioche is available in several flavours. You will find a whole range of cakes including the traditional caussadaise and apple crumble. As for the bakery, the choice is wide and of high quality.

Two weekly markets, a must in the heart of this small medieval town. You will find the colors and smells of the country, but also all the richness of tradition and fresh quality products. For the past few years, the medieval market has included a banquet, dancing, music and surprises throughout the day in a friendly family atmosphere. These markets are real showcases of the region and are a feast for the eyes! Fill your basket with cheeses, hams from here, all these gastronomic nuggets.

Here is the main producer of the Vins Noirs du Brulhois, authentic wines of the land, structured, with aromas of candied fruits, jam, leather and tobacco. Their very dark colour comes from this land at the crossroads of the Mediterranean and oceanic influences, as well as from the filtering gravel soils. Recent medals testify to the high quality of the production. But the other rising speciality is the Grain d'Amour, a sweet rosé wine with muscatel aromas.

The Côtes-de-Brulhois appellation covers three departments and two regions. The wine here is black (Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Tannat), with a strong character and capable of sublimating the splendours of the Gascon table without fail. The cellar of Donzac, emanating from the cooperative of the wine growers of Brulhois, proposes a beautiful range in perpetual evolution. The prices are very reasonable, and the welcome here is very pleasant. Enough to really let yourself be tempted, in moderation.

La Ferme de l'écureuil offers you organic fruits, vegetables, fruit juices and other farm preserves. The production is entirely organic since 1969. It is the passion that drives these farmers who have at heart to offer the best of what their land has to offer to consumers who find themselves as much by the quality as by the budget. The farm is present on the market of Moissac every Saturday but you can also find these products on various sites of the region as well as directly from the producer

It is one of the last producers of the Lavilledieu appellation with very interesting red and rosé wines, well worth a visit. The dry white wine is also surprising since it is made from the Hamburg muscat grape. The estate also offers muscatel juice, verjuice, fruits, flowers, plants and herbs in season. Discover also the tropical greenhouse: a labyrinth of water and tropical plants, reminding the perfume of the islands, as well as many multicolored birds. A unique place in Tarn-et-Garonne.

In 1952, Angelo Iseppi and his family left Italy for the Tarn et Garonne. For seven generations, the passion for wine has endured at Domaine Labastidum. In 1981, Alain, his second son, enlarged the property located on the origins of the village of Labastide-Saint-Pierre, which today counts 55 hectares and it is Jérémy, Angelo's grandson, who takes over the family exploitation to continue to guarantee their know-how. They offer a sparkling wine, reds AOC Fronton and a white wine of chardonnay and semillon grapes.

The Château de Belaygues is part of the Vignobles et découvertes network as well as Bienvenue à la Ferme. Guillaume Veyrac, the owner, produces Fronton appellation wines. Elegant, aromatic and flowery red and rosé wines, Fronton appellation, but also dry (100% Viognier) and sweet (100% Semillon). Adept at oenotourism, they will open the doors of their cellar and let you discover their 13 ha of vines. No discovery without tasting in the cellar... Horse riders and camping-cars can be accommodated.

The market of Lafrançaise is held every week on Wednesday morning. It welcomes an average of 25 exhibitors on this occasion. When the good weather arrives, from spring to autumn, a second market is held on Sunday mornings. Also note, throughout the year, a night market is held in the village hall of Piquecos, on the second Friday of each month from 7pm, with the sale of local products and the possibility of eating on site. You will find your happiness within these local markets.

The Ferme du Lendou, organized in GAEC, occupies the beautiful site of the mill of Sainte-Foy. With a real requirement of quality and a certain militancy (the products of the farm have the organic certification, but also Nature & Progrès, a whole philosophy around the respect of the nature, the man and the profession of farmer), the farm proposes flours of the mill, dry legumes, dry fruits, fruits in season (cherries, apples, grapes), fruit juices and bread on Tuesday and Friday. The farm's products can be found every Saturday at the Lauzerte market.

The Portals came from Aveyron to settle in this farm in 1957! In 2012, with two generations apart, the Portals opened the cheese factory. They offer to all visitors and gourmets their delicious dairy products, from the brown breed... Do not hesitate to push the doors of Au Clair de la Brune to discover the techniques of production and enjoy yoghurts, cottage cheese, milk jam and cheeses (quercynois, tomme de Saint-Urbain, camembrune...). You will also find their products on the markets, in Lauzerte, in Montcuq...

The Mas de Monille is nestled on the Causses du Quercy, in the heart of a preserved environment of oak woods and paths lined with low stone walls. Benoît Leverrier has chosen this setting to create a free-range breeding farm for black Gascon pigs and to welcome you for tasty moments of relaxation. An atypical place where one feels good with good products to discover, the whole in a case of greenery and nature which allows a stay of most pleasant. The opportunity to recharge your batteries with family or friends. The whole is quite well adapted.

Béatrice and Jean-Pierre Pointu raise and force-feed geese and ducks, produce their own foie gras, cook their own preserves, raise and feed blond Aquitaine cows and their calves, grow garlic and cereals. They also have a sense of hospitality and it is with a smile that they welcome those who wish to visit this farm, on these hills with vast spaces. The EEC approved cannery also delivers recipes, such as veal croquettes, guaranteed. Here the slogan is "from the fork to the fork".