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The Halles des 5 Cantons d'Anglet continues to attract a wealth of gastronomic talent. Marcello Traiteur, established 4 years ago, has now joined the big league. This Italian delicatessen offers a wide range of 100% Italian products, including pasta, charcuterie, ready-made meals, antipasti, wines and many other products and creations to discover, on the spot or to take away. Renaud, a particularly dynamic and cheerful chef, will be happy to advise you on his creations.

It is not only the wine that is different here, it is also the cellar, the welcome, the advice or simply the professionalism of our sommelier Hervé, who is a starred chef. Conviviality, diversity and seasonality are the signature of this place which gives taste to good taste! Conviviality with its armchairs, the huge family table and the counter where you can taste the agreements. Diversity with more than 350 wines from all regions. Seasonality for the renewal of the wines all year long. Beers from the Basque Country, spirits and a fine grocery and catering side.

A concentrate of know-how with real craftsmen that we honor. Loïc and his brigade work mainly with local breeders: beef, pork, veal, lamb... as well as local free-range poultry. The monthly batches offer competitively priced platters of pork (roast, filet mignon, palette...), veal (paupiette, Orloff roast...), poultry (ballottine...) or lamb. Each month, a new batch of local products is offered.

Les Halles de Blancpignon in Anglet has recently expanded and enriched its gastronomic offering with the arrival of two true professionals, Valérie and Monika, all to the delight of our palates! Just step through the door and you'll instantly realize you're dealing with pros... A local grocery store with locavore products, a fine display of cheeses no less than the best in the region, a cellar with a full range of wines, spirits and beers from here and abroad. Add advice, tasting, conviviality and smiles.

Pixte, the Basque aperitif par excellence, can be found in wine shops and delicatessens throughout the Basque Country. A pure beverage from a secret family recipe, developed over half a century, it's an aperitif with notes of cherry, almonds and various touches, but not too sweet, and a subtle blend of red wine and various local spirits. Serve chilled on the rocks, with or without tonic. Also available in rosé and white, which can be ordered directly from the site. Also available in discovery gift boxes.

The DNA of brothers Lucien and Sylvain Gautier is beautiful, tasty patisserie, because they have a lot to live up to with their father, a starred chef for 30 years at the Hôtel du Palais and Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Nourished by the excellence of haute gastronomy, they returned to Anglet after a trip around the globe to open their own Maison. From the lab, where subtle aromas are released, discover a showcase with a wide selection of homemade breads, viennoiseries and pastries.

Irina Pasta is first and foremost two friends from the Basque Country, passionate about gastronomy and... pasta, who decided to create their own collection of ravioli, gnocchi, pasta and lasagne from their laboratory. You can find them all year long at the markets of St-Jean-de-Luz, Bidart, Quintaou in Anglet and in the fine grocery stores of the region. With Basque-style recipes such as Ossau-Iraty sheep's cheese and Bayonne ham ravioles, Piperade vegetable ravioles with Espelette pepper, Bayonne ham ravioles, blue cheese and roasted walnuts... The excellence of the products !

This patisserie will not leave you indifferent. We invite you to sample our homemade sweets. Pantxika and Stéphane create their own little jewels. Fine apple tarts, Basque cakes, coffee eclairs, lemon meringue tarts, Russe, Saint-honoré... A wide choice of individual or shared pastries, and creations such as the famous Croquembouche or the 10-level pièce montée, designed for weddings, christenings or simply to treat yourself. Aimed at real taste lovers, and a far cry from industrial pastries.

Maison Susperregui is an institution in Ascain (1880). Raw materials come from the surrounding area: salt from Salies-de-Béarn, Herriko-labeled flour from the Peyrehorade and Mauléon mills, and the know-how of Alain and his team of artisan bakers. Breads, viennoiseries and pastries are baked every day, not forgetting the unmissable Basque cherry or cream cake. For those with a sweet tooth, don't miss the large doughnuts and many other sweet and savory treats.

Nicolas, a native of Arcangues, trained with some of the best, from Paris at La Table de Pierre aux Platanes with Arnaud Daguin (Michelin-starred) to Biarritz via the Moulin d'Alotz (also starred)! His CV is glowing, and rather than open a restaurant, he preferred to deploy his talent as a caterer in Ascain. He also caters for family events such as christenings, weddings and themed evenings in the region, offering tailor-made services.

The Freskoa spirit is the best of the best of the producers, of their Basque know-how, it is the excellence in the selection of "signature" products delivered to the home, in the 4 corners of France and elsewhere. More than 100 local products for butchery, fishmongery, grocery, cheese and pastry... Freskoa, which means "fresh" in Basque, offers, for example, fresh veal, lamb or organic pork; smoked anchovies from Getaria, trout from Labourd... and also gourmet "bask'boxes".

It was the Rhune, the Basque country's mythical mountain with its green pastures, that inspired Marc, our master pastry chef, who trained in haute French pastry-making at a leading Parisian establishment. In Ascain, between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, in his workshop, where you're irresistibly drawn by the scent of vanilla and other perfumes, he makes a wide range of Basque specialties: savoury versions such as petits salés de la Rhune with ewe's milk cheese and Espelette chilli pepper, and sweet versions such as Kaïoux plain.

This establishment will not leave cheese and wine lovers indifferent with the Caves de la Rhune. Two universes that complement each other wonderfully, the creamery with unpasteurised, raw milk signatures from the surrounding area and further afield and a plethora of essentially organic and biodynamic wines. The establishment "breathes" a passion for wine with an epicurean selection. The perfumes of the shop remind us of the proximity of the cheeses, which are prepared on a platter for the festivities, which can also be tasted on the spot with a board of hams.

The Uhartia farm welcomes lovers of foie gras and duck products that have made the reputation of the South West. Patricia and Cathy will open the doors of their traditional farm to you: whole foie gras, preserved or semi-cooked, smoked duck breast, confit, rillettes... And they will share with you their know-how and experience in this specialist work. The ducks, raised in the open air and fed on the farm's cereals, are processed according to the family's know-how and the recipes are prepared without colouring agents, additives or preservatives.

The Mendiburu family, who specialize in dairy production in Bardos, have started making their own ice creams and sorbets. While they make classic flavors (chocolate, caramel, hazelnut, rum raisin, etc.) directly on their farm, these atypical ice-cream makers also offer their own creations: Patxaran ice cream, cherry and crème fraîche ice cream, cucumber sorbet, raspberry-lime-Espelette pepper sorbet, crème brûlée omelette...

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.

Christian Montauzer, a worthy descendant of a house that has made "home-made" its trademark since 1946, works with his team to hand-craft ancestral recipes. The boudins, cured meats, pâtés... are sure to delight even the most discerning customers. Between the secrets of production and the seasonings, another jewel can be found at Maison Montauzer: the "Ibaïama" ham, born from pigs raised in the mountains, prepared according to tradition, and cured by the air of the Basque Country for 4 seasons. You can visit the workshop in Bardos to appreciate even more.

Claire, young and passionate, raises alpine goats and makes her own cheeses - crottins, bricks, logs, little palets... - And here, no intensive breeding; the 50 adorable goats and kids are pampered and fed mainly with hay and pastures from the family farm. Don't hesitate to make a small detour during your visit to the Basque Country, and come and watch the milking and visit the goat farm - and taste the cheeses. A great moment for young and old with these beautiful ladies who are just waiting for your caresses!

Take a friendly break at Pastor Etxea, a delicatessen located in the square of the typical village of Bassussarry, 15 minutes from Biarritz and Bayonne. Lorena and Mikel know how to make your mouth water (or wine...) with their mixed plates and aperitifs, and new items every week according to season and selection. From traditional Basque, Corsican and Italian charcuterie to tasty, characterful cheeses, it's on the terrace or around the designer, circular bar that you can share these generous plates with friends or as a duo, accompanied by a drink...

For more than 100 years, LAFITTE has maintained the excellence and know-how of Landes gastronomy. Exclusive partner of the Club of Chefs of State throughout the world, it is recognized for the superior quality of its products. The traditional fattened ducks are raised for a minimum of 102 days and fattened on whole grain corn, in accordance with the Label Rouge and IGP Landes (Protected Geographical Indication) specifications. Discover the gastronomic world of Foie Gras, confit, magret des Landes, a whole range of products around the duck.

The capital of the Basque Country has also been the French City of Chocolate since the 17th century. L'Atelier du Chocolat, since 1951, has been one of its prestigious ambassadors, renowned for its rigorous selection of the world's finest beans, and for its recognized expertise in handcrafted creations. This Bayonne boutique, like the 5 others in the Basque Country, offers all the expertise of master craftsmen. Bouquets de Chocolat®, chocolate spreads, boxes of chocolates for special occasions, organic chocolates to treat yourself too!

The specialities of the Basque Country are not only Basque cake, chilli, chocolate and ham, but also sangria, which is produced and enjoyed on both sides of the border. Mainly in Ayherre in the Basque Country, a sparkling sangria called Loreak "the flowers" (in Basque) is produced by hand from natural wines, juices and flavors, in three flavors with a maximum alcohol content of 8% by volume. Available in white, pink and red, they are the perfect accompaniment to summer aperitifs and evening parties.

Opposite Les Halles de Bayonne, this cellar has a refined, well-lit setting to showcase the wines, with over 1,000 references. Wines are presented by region: Rhône, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux and more. From French wines to regional wines to world wines. You'll also discover a fine showcase of vintage Armagnacs, old rums, whiskies, eaux-de-vie, champagnes, cognacs, local Patxaran... Tasting evenings and introductory courses are offered.

We can't resist this delicious cake, with its pastry cream bursting with choux pastry. A delight for young and old alike, resurrected here thanks to the expertise of our young Master Craftsman. An institutional address which has recently been taken over and which also offers other "homemade" pastries, sandwiches, special breads... Created by the famous Parisian pastry chef Chiboust in 1840, he gave the name to the street where his business was located.

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.

Sarah, a native of Lyon and a Bayonnais at heart, welcomes you to her Food Sentimentale coffee shop, an independent concept store dedicated to the vegan lifestyle. More than a philosophy, it's a way of life that favors natural, certified organic or gluten-free products. In concrete terms, this translates into a rigorous selection of made-in-France frozen, cosmetic and hygiene products, and a grocery section that has nothing to envy the national brands... You'll love the HotDog, bowls, mountain burgers and homemade sandwiches.

Specializing in wines and spirits since 1953, Cave des Pyrénées is located in the Spanish shopping street. It's always a pleasure to cross the threshold of this cellar, where you'll find a wide range of local, French and international red, white and rosé wines. Basque ciders, champagnes, beers and spirits are also on sale. A wide and varied choice, always with appropriate advice on food and wine pairing. The reputation of this cellar extends far beyond Bayonne, thanks to its professionalism and advice.

Located in one of the most emblematic streets of old Bayonne, come and discover the Ferme de Beleslou boutique in the Landes region of France. Since 1962, 3 generations have passed on their know-how to bring you local gastronomic classics based around duck and pork.

Foie gras, magrets, cured meats, hams, confits, terrines and pâtés, as well as a whole range of traditional prepared dishes: axoa, garbure etc... Here you'll find all the know-how and authentic flavours of the South-West, straight from the farm.

An institution in the Basque Country since 1946, with ancestral know-how! Here you'll find traditional products: hams, pâtés, and the famous Kintoa PDO pork, emblematic of responsible farming and Basque gastronomy. With or without bone, these exceptional hams are produced by hand. In rib steak, sausage, ham and couston, this black pig feeds on acorns and chestnuts, giving it a divine taste. The icing on the cake is the Musée du Jambon at the end of the store, where you can learn about the origins, techniques and know-how of the masters of salting.

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.

Located in the heart of Bayonne, Maïtena, who makes the pastries, and Joëlle, who serves them, offer a range of "homemade" pastries, including the timeless Pavlova, Paris-Brest, Saint-Honoré, mille-feuilles and other tarts of the moment, because here, we work with seasonal fruit, and also ice creams in summer, with a dozen flavors. On the tearoom side, breakfasts and lunch formulas can be enjoyed on the terrace or inside at lunchtime. And on the catering side, hot and cold savory and sweet dishes. An artisanal gourmet address not to be missed in Bayonne.

This old wine storehouse from the ^17th century is not only a wine cellar. Behind its window hides a place that we would describe today as vintage, authentic and atypical with its incomparable furniture. Kevin, a born epicurean, has developed a boutique in the warehouse with a wine tasting area, enriched by a delicatessen. Le Sang des Vignes houses more than 500 references of natural French and Spanish wines, with our South-West ambassador who knows each of the vineyards and winemakers directly. Themed wine tasting evenings are organized there.

The world-famous brand has always inspired emulation! And it's in the Basque Country that we find this refreshing drink, Euskola, the Basque and artisanal version, much less sweet than the international version, thanks to a recipe developed to obtain a cola based on natural aromas. Euskola is available in several sizes, as well as in a sugar-free version. This local cola is best served chilled, with citrus slices and ice cubes...

The Basque country, well known for its gastronomy, is also a huge orchard, making it a delight for lovers of natural, organic juices. The Pressoir artisanal presses 100% pure juice fruit and vegetables from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Natural juices with orange, KPO (kiwi + orange + apple) with no additives or added sugar, and gazpachos with tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and Espelette chili - all clever combinations! Available in local delicatessens and shops.

From cocoa beans to chocolate bars, spreads and chocolate powders made in the store and in front of us, it's not common to discover the savoir-faire of our chocolatiers Ronan, maître chocolatier, and Cyril, chocolatier, who have set up shop in the typical district of Petit Bayonne. In just a short space of time, they have made their mark in the world of prestige chocolatiers in the Basque Country. A fine example of success since the creation of the workshop and boutiques.

The concept behind La Mesure grocery store is simple: we choose the quantity we need ourselves. Liquid or solid, just what we need! No need to buy and throw away useless and polluting over-packaging. That's the 0-packaging spirit. Based on this premise, Elise and Benjamin offer vegetables, starches, flour, pasta, oil, vinegar, cereals, jams, coffee, tea, spices, herbs... as well as hygiene, cosmetics and beauty products. The grocery store, which has already been in business for 8 years, now also offers a delicatessen made in the Basque Country.

On Rue d'Espagne, one of the busiest pedestrian thoroughfares in France, Thierry Bamas' boutique offers, as in Biarritz and Anglet, refined and subtle patisserie. Crowned MOF (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) and world champion in frozen desserts, this elite pastry chef invites you into his gourmet world. You'll find cakes, chocolates and macaroons, in classic formats or created in more original ways, not forgetting the famous ice creams. Renowned for his inventiveness and diversity, each season brings its own original creations.

A Basque adventure with Balea craft beer. Brewed from local and organic ingredients, the brand's name is a tribute to the famous cetacean long coveted by Basque fishermen. Available in blond, white, IPA and Session, alcohol-free (Getaria) and tropical for summer. As an aperitif, it appeals to a well-informed public, as well as to neophytes and lovers of craft beers. You'll find this aromatic, characterful beer in grocery stores, bistros and convenience stores throughout the region and beyond.

The Lucas bakeries and pastry shops in Bayonne and in the Landes region enjoy a well-deserved success. In Bayonne, it is an unavoidable point of restoration with its exhibition and its open window to better entice us. About thirty different breads, a dozen pastries, tourtières, apple crusts, Basque cakes, fondants, pastis, Russian cakes, and of course homemade sandwiches. Catering service and tea room.

We know about South Africans' passion for rugby, but we knew a little less about biltong, dried beef subtly marinated in spices (from Espelette). It's also in the Basque country, in Bayonne, that we discover and appreciate this preparation which gives a particular flavor to the piece of beef. Its nutritional qualities (lean, easily digestible meat...) make it a healthy food to enjoy as an aperitif, in a salad or omelette, or as an energy supplement for sports. An artisanal product that aims for excellence!

In the Rue des Chocolatiers, L'Atelier des Frangins offers a selection of refined viennoiseries with an original aesthetic, and cakes that have nothing to envy the master pastry chefs of the Basque country. Creative and inspired combinations, based on local products for the most part. Bérenger and Simon, our 2 artist-craftsmen, revisit the standards of traditional patisserie in generous proportions in their lab at the back of the store, with plump, gourmet croissants and chocolatines, not forgetting the snacks of the day.

Olatu means wave in Basque, and inspires our craftsmen to create a wide range of 100% natural fruit juices without colorants, added sugar or preservatives, with over 30 original recipes, far from industrial standards. Local fruit, uncalibrated apples from the Mouguerre orchard and more exotic fruits are the creative basis for our craftsmen, who develop in Anglet and produce in Bardos. To get the day off to a good start, try a detox juice of apple - cucumber - aloe vera or carrot - orange - lemon... To be enjoyed without moderation.

Just a stone's throw from the cathedral, this boutique-museum is the brainchild of Jacques Salles, a passionate beekeeper since 1988. Loreztia means "sweet flowers" in Basque. A place of exchange, where you can discover a free ethnographic space on the theme of "man and the bee in the Basque country, over the centuries", taste the company's products, and buy those you like at "direct from the workshop" prices. From flower to fruit, the cultivation and exploitation of honey is a whole art of living at the service of sweet gastronomy.

An artisan coffee roaster since 1907, Etienne is a French-style Coffee Shop. On the carreau des Halles, in the heart of Bayonne, with its terrace next to the River Nive, it offers around 15 roasted coffees, a selection of over 140 teas and infusions. Hot chocolates, ice creams, pastries and other delicacies are also available. A world tour of coffees, bean-to-cup or ground on demand, and every month a new exceptional coffee to enjoy in a cosy space. An online boutique featuring all our products: coffees, chocolates, teas...

Objectif Malt, a cellar dedicated to independent beers with more than 500 references from around the world in the heart of old Bayonne. A beautiful panel of Basque and international beers that you can discover, taste and take away without hesitation, all with the advice of Franck, the "houblonneur" of the place! Every week, there are new arrivals from various craft breweries; French, Belgian, English, Spanish, etc. Boxes and glasses are also available, which are gift ideas to be consumed without complex, but always with moderation.

Try THE Basque cake with cream and homemade cherry jam, concocted by two lovers of taste, Sébastien and Christelle! You'll also want to try the viennoiseries, ice creams, chocolates and breads from the 3 boutiques, near or opposite Bayonne station and Les Halles. You'll also find a wide variety of cakes straight from the lab, thanks to their respective expertise. As for the breads, the variety and authenticity of the products are equally impressive. Don't miss the candied fruit cake!

A cheese museum? Better than that... World vice-champion cheesemaker Christophe has become the Basque region's benchmark in the profession in just a few years. His small, but very large, cheese shop at the foot of the cathedral will take you on a journey through the seasons. His homemade Tarta de Queso and a host of reworked cheeses, including truffle, chili, lemon and pistachio, will tantalize your taste buds. A rare and committed selection of cheeses from small-scale production and great traditions will take you to another dimension.

François, expert and inevitably epicurean, enthusiastically^introduces you to the 700 references of wines, spirits, beers and champagnes from France and around the world in his temple. Fine selections with a sensitive approach, reflecting the terroirs and talent of the winemakers. There's also a wine bar for after-work or a fun break, and discovery workshops all year round to share with friends over tapas, charcuterie boards and homemade sweets. When you leave, your basket can't be empty...

Bayonne's Halles centrales have been in existence for over 150 years. Located in the heart of the city on the banks of the River Nive, they are renowned for their renovated architecture, including the carreau, an open-air extension on certain days of the week for local farmers' markets, and a host of events throughout the year. Les Halles, a veritable "lung", is home to some twenty artisanal food shops, a fine showcase for local know-how. "A visit to Les Halles de Bayonne is an initiation into the world of gastronomy!

The Basque Country is famous for Kupela (barrel in Basque), one of the region's leading names in artisanal ciders and apple juice. Its cider is produced in Astigarraga at the Etxeberria artisanal cider mill. Made from apples grown in the Basque country, it is less acidic than some Basque ciders. Slightly effervescent and fruity, it retains a certain bitterness reminiscent of Breton cider. With its pronounced aromas of fresh apples, Sagardoa Kupela pays tribute to Basque gastronomy. Available in delicatessens, supermarkets and restaurants.