The best regional grocery stores Route de la soie

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.

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.

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.

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.

The origins of Terres Lyonnaises go back 60 years to Sicoly (SIca des COteaux du LYonnais), a cooperative of fruit growers. After the creation of a first boutique on the cooperative's premises, the Lyonnais adventure began with the opening of numerous stores in Lyon and the surrounding region in 2017. While the Saint-Laurent-d'Agny store still exists, the people of Lyon can buy directly from around a hundred cooperative associates at the ten or so addresses in the metropolis. Fresh and processed fruit, of course, but also local vegetables, meats and cured meats, groceries, dairy products, drinks, bulk goods... The quality and freshness of Terres Lyonnaises products.