Gourmet products local specialties and wines Vélo Pays Basque

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).

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®.

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!

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.

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.

Get off the beaten track... and discover the Onetik cheese factory in the heart of the Basque Country, which has been making excellent Basque cheeses for over 40 years with the greatest respect for tradition. It collects milk from more than 200 farms and transforms it in its workshops into a complete range of cheeses made from sheep's, cow's and goat's milk. In addition to its range dominated by the traditional Ossau-Iraty, try its original creation, the tasty Bleu des Basques. Excellent value for money and possibility to visit the farms in July and August. An address to remember.

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.

The area is also home to a number of fine shops, including L'Ami Txulette, a perfect example for lovers of quality meats, poultry and ready-made meals at reasonable prices. Mainly Label Rouge products: Chalosse beef, farm-raised pork from the South-West, farm-raised veal, Quercy lamb, Landes and Bresse poultry. Sausages, kebabs, country terrine, ready-to-eat dishes... are all home-made by our craftsmen, who also specialize in beef ribs, more or less matured. Come in with your eyes closed - quality and a warm welcome await you!

Born 5,000 years B.C. from the encounter between alcohol and the air of time, vinegar is the result of a formidable natural alchemy that stings wine and turns it sour (vin-aigre). Jean-Philippe, an award-winning craftsman of taste, owns a handful of vinegar factories in France and produces some fifteen different vinegars fermented in oak barrels using fresh, local produce, with no additives, colorants or sugar. A fascinating visit!

Sébastien Juanicotena combines competence, expertise and enthusiasm. This lover of the "Halles" district has a temperament and an engaging personality, and will advise you on the selection of your wine, champagne or spirits. Over 500 references, including 300 from Spanish vineyards and top French names, some of them organically and biodynamically grown. Weekend tastings too. A fine establishment that's become a must.

Duck is the king of the pots here, and the star of the show is foie gras: whole, semi-preserved, preserved, as well as confits, magrets, stuffed necks...and other delights: ceps in oil, Ascain pâté, chipirons in ink, garbure, axoa, poulet basquaise, 100% free-range chicken or capon terrines with foie gras... Everything is prepared in their laboratory, with no additives, colorants, chemical preservatives or nitrite salts. Sylvie and Cédric also offer wines, spirits, jams and Espelette pepper. Rigorous selection of local products.

The Maison Pariès boutique is historic, as it was the first to open its doors in 1914. 8 other boutiques have since been created, notably in Biarritz, Espelette and Urrugne. Chocolate makers for 5 generations, perpetuating the tradition of excellence and creativity. The irresistible Kanougas, small caramels available in 6 flavors, the 5-flavored Mouchou, Tourons, the Basque cake, not forgetting pastries, ice creams and sorbets, including the vanilla flavor, celebrated by Gault & Millau, and the latest creation, Espelines.

This boutique of spices and aromatic plants, carefully selected by a herbalist's laboratory and blended by your hostess, offers over 150 spices. You'll find a blend for every dish you want to try. Savory, pepper, salt, paprika, garlic, shallot, sweet pepper, massalé, ginger... tickle your nose. You'll also find teas, herbal teas, coffees, fruits, spices and aromatics, jams, honey, arranged rums... A range of over 1000 products from the Basque Country and around the world, from nature to your plate!