The best grocery stores Route de la soie

The place to be for food lovers. Right in the heart of Marseille's Carré d'Or district, L'Épicerie Maison Gourmande passionately selects the finest gourmet groceries, cheeses and charcuterie. You can complement your purchases with wines, champagnes and spirits. Some of the most famous names in the world, such as Petrossian Caviars and Salmon, La Tour d'Argent and some of the finest vintages, are also present. Lunch available every lunchtime. A gourmet reference address in Marseille to whet your appetite.

The famous Italian grocery store, opened more than 20 years ago, is THE reference for transalpine gastronomy and catering. Fiorentina offers a wide range of fresh pasta and ravioli that make the house famous, antipasti, cold cuts, cheeses, wines... For lunch, home-made snacks on the go are offered during the week. A must-see address in the pleasant Endoume district, that you can't miss: it's open every day. Smiling welcome and good advice. Still highly recommended by the Petit Futé.

In Lyon, there are names that are immediately associated with the terms "quality and authenticity". Start with the Maison Malartre, which off us with its exceptional know-how since 1947. These are the hand-rolled quenelles by Paul Malartre and the preserves of his wife Magdeleine who have made the reputation of this house, but it is the generations succeeding who have succeeded in preserving the spirit and traditions of the quality of an ensign found at the Halles de Lyon since 1970. In this market of excellence, Malartre houses the ban on Lafayette by offering its best products. Of course, the house quenelles hold the star and prepare with also homemade sauces according to the recipes provided with the smile by a kind seller. All the Lyonnais also know that the Malartre house is the great specialist of white, which grows in the Lyonnais Mountains and ideal for holidays. Other great house speciality, freshly prepared Bourgogne snails are sold in bulk, shells or laminated. Soups, prepared vegetables, such as caviars of aubergines, sauces, grout, fruit in syrup and jams, there are plenty of delicacies and can be found at the table of Julie and Caroline (see our Restaurant section). Please note that you can also visit the factory shop in Saint-Genis-Laval. A great wine shop in Lyon, which is essential to complete its shopping basket.

In the heart of the Egyptian Bazaar, this little French-speaking address is a good idea if you're feeling a bit lost amidst the stalls that all look the same... You'll find every spice imaginable, with a stand full of color, and a whole host of other products, including dried meat, jewelry, excellent honey loukoums and even caviar! Lots of beautiful things at affordable, reasonable prices. Don't forget that Turkish delight can be kept for a long time... So stock up!

Since 1936, Albino Aliani's family has been delighting the Serenissima with the flavors of their native region. From must-tries such as the exceptional Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan) and the no less superb Parma ham, to more confidential products, the charming team will take you on a journey through the Italian boot. You'll be invited to taste before choosing, and advised according to your affinities. Purchased products can be vacuum-packed for the journey and for... the delight of your loved ones!

When you think of Malleval in Lyon, you think of high-quality food and drink. A veritable gourmet treasure trove for 155 years, Malleval is home to many treasures. To discover them, let yourself be guided by smiling and efficient experts who will explain the origin of the products, their composition and all the ways to use them. The oldest and finest cellar in Lyon, with over 5,000 bottles - wines, spirits and beer - Malleval presents delicious artisanal products in all categories: an excellent selection of olive oils, beautiful non-alcoholic bottles, from condiments to fruit juices, from condiments to Mariage Frères teas. Pleasures to share.

A speciality of Marseille and Provence par excellence, bottarga is a rare product of excellence, nicknamed the caviar of the Mediterranean. It is made up of muge eggs and can be eaten both hot and cold. Green Island, a specialist in bottarga, is a family business created in 1968, which currently sells its products exclusively on its online store: discovery trays, vacuum-packed bottarga, waxed bottarga, dehydrated bottarga powder, but also a home-made pastis. Exceptional products.

Built in 1838 as Lyon's first indoor market, Les Halles de la Martinière used to house the stalls of local producers. After a long period of neglect, the Halles revived their past 7 years ago. Renovated, they are now home to an independent SCOP grocery store selling seasonal produce from local farms, a grocery store that makes sense for responsible and affordable consumption, favoring direct sourcing from organic or in-conversion organic producers. Fruits and vegetables, fresh produce, excellent cheeses, savory and sweet groceries, bulk products, as well as beverages, cosmetics and cleaning products. Regular events.

This store is a general diet of a kind concept store. Opened by Karine and David, this boutique built under the vaults of an atypical place brings together a selection of fine grocery stores and objects for culinary art. Sculpted sugars, Confitures jams, sparkling water in a bottle designed by Alberto Bali and drink creams. Okay, okay, it's not that you'll eat Jules at noon, but the gift ideas are fun, and for fruit and vegetables, wimps by the start, rush at Casino or Picard!

No need to think about going to l'Estaque without tasting one of the specialities of the panisses, these small fried chickpea pancakes that can be eaten without moderation. A must for any true self-respecting aperitif from Marseille. In this district of Marseille, they have the reputation of being the best in the world and some do not hesitate to cross the city to get some. Also taste the chichis, these sugar fritters with their incomparable flavour.

Between the lively Place Sébastopol and the commercial district of Cinq-Avenues, the arrival of this new peasant grocery store is welcomed by the inhabitants of the district. Although urban, they are still looking for good, reasoned, local products in order to consume more conscientiously. This small grocery store offers fruits and vegetables directly from the producers, mainly from the department. Selection of alpine cheeses, creamery and organic groceries. Local ice cream from the pink elephant with white spots.

To obtain basterma outside restaurants. This Armenian specialty is sold at 375 LS per kg. This former restaurant has turned into a well-stocked minimarket.

An Italian address as we love them, that is, without pretensions, held by a happy female band always smiling, in both kitchen and service. An address that we will discover with pleasure Italian cuisine (see section "Italian Restaurants"), but which also proposes at the entrance to the establishment a small grocery radius of transalpine products. We cracked for an old balsamic vinegar of seven years old, but there are older ones, olive oils, risotto, quality coffees and teas, but still cheeses, cold meats and some antipasti to take. What to prolong the happiness of stopping at this address.

It is in the heart of the Halles de Lyon that we will find the best of the truffle. And what an original place for this place to hold both a smart bistro and a fine grocery store. Breakfast (brouillade) in summer truffles. A nice map at midday with a assortment of dishes, with or without truffles, among which make its choice: Fresh Salad and fresh truffles, Rossini beef fillet, truffles sauce. Passionately Truffles is also an à-la-carte dish. A place full of good ideas to discover or savour this black diamond with exceptional flavour.