Regional cheese and cream stores Vélo Pays Basque

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.

On the road to Ossau-Iraty, take a gourmet break at the farm of Isabelle and Jean-Louis. Located in Orègue, near Labastide-Clairence, the farm is based on 35 ha, of which 25 are reserved for the grazing of animals and poultry, all year long. Manex ewes with red heads for cheese, milk, curds, yoghurts... pigs raised in the open air for salted meats and hams, because here, everything is transformed at the farm which can also be visited. Products in short circuit because we are here adept of the locavorism which is a consumption produced in a radius of 100 km.

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.

Lorblanc is the brand for local and South-Western products, supplied directly by local producers. It was born in Espelette, home of the famous PDO chili pepper. This boutique pays tribute to it, and to red gold, white is added: that of raw milk and its delights. You can rely on the professional and passionate cheese makers to guide you in your choice. It's a gourmet stroll through the shelves of hams, beers, ready-made meals... with their spicy aromas.

Cave et fromages, a dual concept for pairing. A cellar for a selection of wines from the terroir and beyond, champagnes and spirits with a hundred or so references, and mature cheeses with fine signatures and the result of a rigorous, gourmet selection. La Cave à Fromages invites discovery with exceptional products to suit all budgets. And let's not forget the delicatessen, which also reproduces the know-how of the region and beyond.

Cédrine can be proud of her establishment, ideally located on the Avenue de Bayonne, close to other fine food shops. The circle is complete, for all that was missing was a quality cheese dairy to complete the range already on offer. Building on a successful experience in Paris with a master creamer (official supplier to the Elysée Palace), she showcases over 130 varieties of cheese from carefully selected small-scale producers (over 1,000 varieties in France). She also makes platters and compositions to order.

In the Saint-Esprit district, which is definitely regaining its former splendor, with quality food shops, artisans and restaurants, you'll find Fromagerie artisanale Assimans, proudly represented by Kevin, who is passionate about farmhouse cheeses, mainly local, seasonal and made from raw milk. The presentation is perfect, classified by origin and type. Our artisan doesn't hesitate to cross borders to select and bring back cheese "nuggets" to his boutique! He also prepares custom-made dinner platters.

After training with a large Parisian company to learn the trade of cheese maker, Aurélie (a graduate in the field of food processing and health) settled here, in the municipal halls where she offers you her small tasting plates. The young woman chooses carefully the producers, in particular in the Basque Country and in Bearn, for a production guaranteed without GMO nor ensilage. She will explain her work of refining and will also be able to make the ideal buffet platter for your receptions or an aperitif between friends.

Laurent and Romain, our two passionate engineers, have set their sights on the artisan production of mozzarella, burrata, stracciatella, ricotta and other fresh spreadable cheeses and yogurts, in their workshop in the back of the store. Ideal for making gourmet salads, sandwiches and so much more! With guaranteed freshness to back it up, since the raw milk comes from a dairy farmer in Urcuit (64). Unique in Bayonne, this urban dairy also offers a selection of local products. It's also a place for living and sharing.

Bastidarra makes artisanal yogurts, desserts and dairy specialties from cow's, ewe's and goat's milk, known under the Ibaski and Ekia brands. They are made with fresh milk from 8 associated farms within a 15 km radius of the dairy, using only natural flavors. In the boutique, you'll find the full range of these yogurts, as well as products from local farmers that can also be found in supermarkets. A fine showcase for the terroir and know-how of artisan producers.

Recognized by all and thanks to some thirty local shepherds, Agour Irati cheeses are a signature and a savoir-faire inseparable from the Basque country. The latest title was awarded to Agour AOP Ossau-Iraty sheep's cheese, best cheese in the world at the World Cheese Awards in London in 2011. It's the maturing process that brings out the best in sheep's milk cheese. Today, this know-how makes Agour the ambassador of quality ewe's milk cheese. The ecological cheese dairy welcomes you for a gourmet and instructive visit.

From father to son and daughter, the Feranyo farm has developed ewe breeding for the production of farmhouse cheese in the purest tradition of know-how. Overlooking the superb Aldudes valley, surrounded by immense natural meadows, the farm produces one of the finest AOC Ossau Iraty ewe's milk cheeses. With a pre-ripening period of 20 to 30 days at 13°C, followed by a main ripening period of 90 to 120 days, depending on the size of the tommes, the ewe's milk cheeses are ready to be enjoyed. The farm also has a free-range Kintoa pig farm.

Artisan cheese-makers, Etienne and Jean-Christophe are ambassadors of taste and know-how, and cheese lovers are not mistaken. They are happy to pass on their passion for their profession on a daily basis, and to guide you in your choice of cheese products. In 2023, they became producers, and their first season was a success, thanks to their range of goat's milk cheeses. They don't want to stop there, and will soon be offering a sheep's milk tomme, Maison Lait2Fromagers. An address not to be missed... and enjoyed.

Between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Mauléon, this artisanal cheese dairy transforms and matures sheep's milk from the production of 17 shepherds. Compliance with the specifications guarantees milk of exceptional quality (ewes fed on hay and non-GMO cereals) and a top-quality artisanal cheese with a natural rind. The cheese is creamy white in colour, with small openings and the taste of the cheese blossoms to reveal the complexity and fullness of its aromas.

Marie-Hélène and Christian have been producing delicious farmhouse cheeses for 4 generations, made from raw and whole milk, from the milking of the 22 cows and 300 ewes to the maturing process. They are sold directly at the farm and at the markets of Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Biarritz, Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle. Don't hesitate to leave the main road towards the lake to turn right - signposted - and discover this beautiful farm in a green setting. They welcome you at home to taste and buy the white cow's milk cheeses.

For over 16 years, Emilie and Pierre have been raising, processing and producing over 6 tonnes of farmhouse raw-milk cheeses from their 120 goats and 400 ewes. The cheeses are made entirely by hand, using natural products and no additives or preservatives. The cheeses are made and matured on site in approved premises. On the farm, in the store and at local markets, you'll enjoy tasting our tommes, fresh cheeses, plain or flavored with Espelette chili, shallots, crottins, logs or faisselle. 100% local.

Crèmerie Laminak is the place to be for gourmets-gourmands. With cheeses from the four corners of France and a focus on local producers. Here, there's no room for the industrial; it's all about authentic products made according to the rules of the art. Raw-milk ewe's milk, farmhouse Ossau-Iraty AOP from Saint-Pée, organic Ossau-Iraty, raw-milk tomme from Arradoy, farmhouse Basque camembert made from raw ewe's milk, goat's crottin, farmhouse blue cheese, and more. And order a mixed charcuterie-cheese platter to share with friends or family.

This ^16th-century building is set in exceptional surroundings just a stone's throw from the heart of Saint-Etienne-de-Baïgorry. There's nothing to miss except the ocean, which remains within easy reach. Hills, meadows, pastures and ancestral farms nearby: a real picture postcard, with the added welcome and friendliness of Peio and Sandrine and their adorable little daughters. And their expertise in making ewe's milk cheese, black pudding and Basque pâté. The farm store is an integral part of your stay. An ideal location for a farm stay.

At the Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa pediment, Arño, Maïté and Betti invite you into their majestic ^15th-century farmhouse, with its 300-sheep barn, its maturing area, and above all, for connoisseurs, the tasting of delicious farmhouse ewe's milk cheese Ossau-Iraty (PDO), a genuine guarantee of milk production by 3 breeds of ewes: Basco-Béarnaise, Manech Tête rousse and Manech Tête noire. Established in Béarn and the Pays Basque since time immemorial, they are fed on pasture, forage and GMO-free cereals.