Gourmet products local specialties and wines Vélo Pays Basque

Saltus is a producer and harvester of organic saffron, honey, pollen and propolis. Based in Saint-Martin-d'Arrossa, this family-run business is a benchmark in saffron cultivation, with around a hundred beehives stocked with black bees. Saltus is also the name of a mid-mountain area on the edge of cultivated land. It's an area rich in species and natural processes, where saffron cultivation is not a traditional practice, even though this precious spice is renowned at the world's finest tables.

This master pastry chef and chocolatier has set up an elegant space in his store that showcases his products, his profession and his personality. Franck Mendivé is a passionate person, who admits to "intellectualizing everything, having fun while working to the point of gourmet delirium... sometimes". Many delicacies come out of his laboratory, pastries, chocolates, tubes of gourmandise, chocolate almonds, bars, bites, touron.... He is also a renowned caterer of both savory and sweet dishes.

The Sagaspe family has been raising ducks, calves and chickens on their farm near Mauléon for 3 generations. A very cosy and attractive boutique, with over 50 duck products: foie gras, confits, magrets, sublime foie gras pâtés and ready-made meals. All guaranteed free from preservatives, colorants and additives. You'll also find jams, wines and other local specialities. Present at markets in Mauléon, Tardets and Navarrenx. 100% Basque know-how, with Sylvie and Céline offering you a warm welcome.

In this store, you'll discover a rustic space run by Ludovic Duployé. In the spirit of a delicatessen, he offers great classics such as canned fish from Brittany, a multitude of products from around the world, but also his spearhead, hand-picked coffees from different origins: Italy, Guatemala, Rwanda, as well as teas and spices: Italy, Guatemala, Rwanda, as well as teas and spices, not forgetting the fact that he can tailor-make products on request. A fine selection of local wines. This grocery store has a lot to offer.

Mahatsa is a wine and beer cellar dedicated to epicureans of taste. Our committed wine merchant offers a wide range of wines from France and beyond! With over 300 references in organic, biodynamic and natural wines, spirits and bubbles from small regional producers, Adrien, a Basque-Burgundian vintner and defender of taste and a job well done, offers us... Mahatsa is also a meeting place, with exhibitions by painters and a monthly oenology "school" over a plate of food.

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.

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.

Maison Saint-Jean, a traditional cookie factory located in Ibarron, just outside Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, has become an institution thanks to its biscuit-making expertise. Since 2010, Valéry and his pastry chef have been making ever more Basque Country cookies. Savoury and sweet versions are produced in-house and on site, as the workshop is adjacent to the store. You can taste and buy these cookies directly from the workshop.

Euskal Vrak has been promoting the bulk concept for 9 years now, with the enthusiasm, energy and good humor of our ambassadors, Christelle and Isabelle. Let's stop throwing away our containers, which are used to pack rice, pasta, cereals, vegetables, fruit, jams, cookies, spices, cleaning products, cosmetics... and above all, you only buy the quantity you need. If you haven't brought your own containers, they offer them to you. And most of them are organic, with our local producers in the limelight, and a focus on doing the right thing for the environment.

Every Tuesday in July and August, in front of the post office of Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle, craftsmen and women come to exhibit their creations. Spinning top maker, textile creators for adults and children, small leather goods, jewelry and paper creations, donkey milk producer, polymer clay decorator, stone cutter, etc. Also demonstration and initiation to an activity. Creations that can be found in the window of the workshops in Ainhoa, Cambo-les-Bains, etc.

Vincent grows, produces and transforms top-of-the-range hazelnuts into exceptional gourmet products: natural, sweet, savory, oil... Over the past five years, some 1,200 organic hazelnut trees have been planted on a 3-hectare site on the banks of the River Nivelle. A unique facility in a setting dedicated to the processing of harvests and their transformation in an experimental orchard. There are themed tastings and a stop-off at the boutique or tea room, where you'll find a range of recipes, and a panoramic terrace overlooking the plantation.

This craftsman, whose workshops can be visited in Espelette, perpetuates a chocolate-making tradition that began over 400 years ago in the Basque country. Since then, Espelette chillies, cherries, Izarra Vert and Salies-de-Béarn salt have been blended with pure cocoa butter chocolate to create new flavours. Chocolate is treated with exceptional care, combined with the aromas of the South-West region. Here, it's all made-to-measure, as you can compose your own ballotin or "paniers garnis"... Intensity and authenticity make Maison Antton an address not to be missed!

This "fruity delight" is well worth the detour (30 min from Bayonne)! Nathalie and Jacques are strawberry growers and harvesters: several varieties - Mariguette, Charlotte... strawberry-pineapple and strawberry-raspberry (more short-lived) - are grown here in greenhouses, using sustainable farming methods, and picked daily by hand when fully ripe; no refrigerator, just direct tasting, in season, from May to October. As you can see, we're dealing with top-quality craftsmanship, a far cry from industrial production.

Jean-François Maïtia and his team excel in both original and classic creations, all made with locally sourced products and ingredients. On the bakery side, you'll find a wide range of breads and viennoiseries. Pastries include tarts, entremets, mignardises, Basque cakes with pastry cream, salted butter caramel, chocolate and a wide range of cakes. Chocolates and ice creams, nothing but goodies for gourmets of all ages.

In the very center of the village of Sare, here's a store dedicated exclusively to the world of sweet treats, entirely home-made and handcrafted by Lorentxa and Sébastien Fagoaga. Bring a large shopping bag, because here, you'll want to try everything: Basque cakes of course, shortbread, jams, crêpes to take away, artisanal ice creams from Ferme Bailia in Bardos and other surprises... Come in with your eyes closed, you won't be disappointed. Treat yourself and others! You'll also find sweet treats in the Arraya boutique just opposite.

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.

Diriart Etxemendybeheria Farm, ("the house at the bottom of the hill") is a beautiful example of authenticity, with respect for traditions in animal husbandry. Respect for hygiene, quality, the environment and the customer. It is in this ancestral farm that the taste for know-how is transmitted, with animals that are born, live and spend the summer in the mountain pastures, and are warm in winter. Maïder and Dominique claim the title of farmers! You must come and taste and take away the beef stews, blanquettes, and other delicacies.

Maison Antton, artisan chocolatier, has its workshop in Espelette. The chocolate is made using traditional methods, combining the aromas of the South-West region. To delight your taste buds, you'll find a wide range of ganaches, pralines, tablettes and a selection of cookies in the Urrugne boutique. Discover chocolates that sing of the South-West: with Espelette chilli, Izarra, Salies-de-Béarn salt... Tailor-made, with a wide choice of boxes, gift sets and gourmet baskets to choose from. Simply irresistible!

Between Urrugne and Ciboure, Au Marché de Magalie is hidden in a quiet corner and gives way to the purity of fresh fruits and vegetables, from local agriculture. Magalie selects only foodstuffs that come directly from local producers. She positions herself as a true actor of "eating local", while having a requirement for quality, and she contributes to the development of regional agriculture. With a smiling service, Magalie also makes beautiful vegetable compositions and fruit baskets.

La Tour des Vinsin Urrugne is a simply and modestly exceptional wine cellar! Don't hesitate to ask Sébastien for his expert advice. The guardian of this treasure trove, he is a true expert guide to taste and the skilful alchemy between food and wine, champagnes and spirits. His knowledge of the products, sourced directly and without intermediaries from local and national producers, is also exceptional. The store is very well organized and laid out to facilitate your choice. A true paradise for wine lovers!

Five generations of know-how in cheese production and beyond. On the cheese road, come and meet Tote, who proudly opens the doors of his farm for a tasting and a tour of the workshop (sheepfold, ripening room). The farm's organic ewe's milk cheeses are highly acclaimed here: ripened ewe's milk tomme, mamia (maman) made from curdled milk... and all thanks to 150 Manech ewes living on 24 hectares. These products can be found on the main markets of the Basque country, in creameries and gourmet restaurants.

With its century-old butcher's workshop in Urrugne and its boutique in Les Halles de Biarritz, Maison Montamat has been a concentrate of expertise for 6 generations. With its terrines, pâtés, foies gras, hams and other cured meats, the emphasis is on traditional recipes and taste. Other specialties include prepared dishes (jars, ready-to-eat meals...) such as salmis de Palombe, axoa de Veau des Pyrénées, piperade au jambon, poulet basquaise and the delicious garbure du Sud-Ouest.

This farm is a fine showcase for our local know-how. The farm has been raising pigs for several generations, with animals reared on site and fed on cereals grown on the farm. Processing is carried out according to traditional methods, and family recipes are used, without colorants or preservatives: ham, sausage, lomo, preserves, terrines, with awards from the Concours Général Agricole. La Ferme also offers fresh meat: andouille de porc, barquette de porc mariné, boudin basque etc.

For lovers of foie gras, magrets, confits, rillettes, manchons, gésiers and other fine duck products, this address is a must... You must taste, take away or even have delivered these invitations to share around a table, an aperitif or any other moment of conviviality. The duck farm, with its farm store and online boutique, offers a wide range of its know-how, with gift baskets available on request. These gourmet products will bring the Basque terroir to your table and delight your guests.

It is between Bayonne and Espelette that Pierre, Marie and their very dynamic Stéphanie produce the PDO Espelette chilli pepper, in strict compliance with the specifications. Approximately 80,000 plants on 3 hectares are grown, from sowing to processing into powder, from bottling to shipping to individuals, restaurants, delicatessens... Available in puree, jelly, mustard to decorate fish, meat, omelettes... "Red gold" guaranteed authentic and without intermediaries.

Aña offers beautiful local products from short circuits; a store that highlights farm products, all authentic in their production. Organic fruit and vegetables, poultry, duck breasts, sausages, smoked trout, local and farmhouse cheeses. Not forgetting foie gras, duck breast and aiguillettes, apple juice, cider, local wines and an organic bulk section. For celebrations and other family events, gift boxes are designed to suit budgets and can be shipped. This little boutique is a concentrate of local produce.

Pork farmers since 1983, Maïté and Jean-Baptiste are the guarantors of the know-how in breeding and curing through their 6 sales outlets, including the delicatessen in Ustaritz. Ferme Elizaldia, located in Gamarthe, raises, processes and produces more than 4,000 hams, coppa, sausages, lomo, Basque pâté, foie gras, confits, axoa, cassoulet, as well as gift boxes such as Baïgorri, Don Ibane and others, all in keeping with the ethics of sustainable agriculture... 6 stores now and also present at the main markets in the Basque Country.

Sylvain, a professional wine merchant from Brittany, selects with professionalism wines from France and elsewhere. Beautiful declinations of producers of our regions and beyond, champagnes first vintage and... breton ciders. All of this with the welcome and advice of our wine merchant in his small and well laid out store. Beautiful signatures at unbeatable prices (producer prices), which avoids going directly to the castle. With tastings of charcuterie platters from the Elizaldia farm, next to the cellar.

A beautiful patisserie full of delicacies in Ustaritz, and you'll only want to come back to taste everything! Everything here is homemade by our young craftsmen, Marylin and Andreas, pastry chefs by trade: cakes, pastries, sourdough breads, ice creams, chocolate bars, beggars, sandwiches... Classic cakes as well as more modern ones and creations such as almond sablé, crème brûlée vanilla cream, rhubarb confit, rhubarb mousse... A range that evolves according to the fruit in season and the chef's inspiration.

Aneth et Cerfeuil , a delicatessen and delicatessen in Ustaritz. Made in Basque with Nicolas, a passionate and dynamic chef, who offers market and world cuisine with creative recipes, all in Basque style. Every day, he renews his menu with dishes prepared with seasonal, quality produce that's both fine and delicate. On the delicatessen side, a fine selection of local know-how and beyond, with preserves, Italian specialties, wines, craft beers, jams and other delicacies.

Made in France, Basque and made in Belharra! In short, it's a showcase for regional know-how and, more broadly, for our artisans of taste. In this store in Ustaritz and online, you'll find a concentrate of products from land and sea, savoury and sweet. Original, tasty recipes such as rillettes of maigre with preserved lemon, hake with chorizo, sea bream... Duck pâtés, foie gras, preservative-free veal axoa, products from Bipia - pimento pepper... - and the Kusiak canning factory... The store also offers a range of local beers and wines.

The initiatives of this national brand to promote our terroir are to be applauded. In Villefranque, between Bayonne and Ustaritz, as in other towns in the Basque Country, Patricia and Fabrice, friendly local business professionals, select the best seasonal produce all year round. This village mini-market offers fresh vegetables, fruit, cured meats from small producers, a creamery, traditional groceries and wines. Don't hesitate to order the roast chicken and the famous oysters.

The Sagaspe family has been raising ducks for 3 generations. They have also diversified into free-range chicken, cows and veal. In the store, you'll find no fewer than 50 "home-made" products, including duck in all its forms: foie gras, confit, magret, pâté au foie gras, rillettes, ready-cooked dishes and more. All guaranteed free from preservatives, colorants and additives. You can also find them in their beautiful Saint-Palais boutique and at the markets in Mauléon, Tardets and Navarrenx. Here, quality, know-how and good taste are the order of the day!

Lucas bakeries and patisseries in the Landes region and in Bayonne in the Basque Country are enjoying well-deserved success, thanks to the quality of their products and their warm welcome. This store, close to the lake, is a must. Some thirty different breads, a dozen viennoiseries, tourtières, croustades, Basque cakes... There are over 70 kinds of cakes and other specialties. Delicious new products: Lucas dessert creams!

Cellar, counter and boutique! At the label, the discovery of wine (accompanied by quality local products) is made through the play of labels, colors and classifications. Visual initiation and advice in 12 unique signatures to discover hundreds of labels! We also offer a range of services: "L'étiquette volante" for a wine and food pairing event, "L'étiquette académie" for an oenology course, "L'étiquette chez vous" to build up your own wine cellar... And "L'étiquette j'ai faim" for tapas to share.

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.

Les Halles d'Hossegor is an inviting, lively and bustling local shopping area. On the menu: greengrocers, fishmongers, butchers, patisseries, creameries, as well as Italian and Oriental specialties, a cannery, oysters and other local products. In all, there are 17 retailers offering a wide range of quality products! Locals and tourists alike love to drop in and enjoy a glass of wine with some seafood or tapas. Great atmosphere!

Hossegor's traditional market is held in the town center near Les Halles: Wednesdays and Fridays from mid-June to the end of September, and Sundays (until November). The easiest way to find out is to ask at the Tourist Office, or at the reception of your hotel or campsite. They can also tell you about special markets such as Easter, Ascension and Whitsun. Since 2022, the evening craft market has been held on Sundays in July and August. The farmers' market is held in Soorts on Saturday mornings.

L'Essentiel has a thousand and one ideas to delight you. To cook like a pro with chef's utensils, you will find Japanese knives, pans, pots and pans, cutting boards, grinders and many other things for shellfish and fish. And let's not forget the pastry shop! On the table side, there are designer tableware and everything related to wine. And household linen! L'Essentiel also offers sweet and savory delicatessen products, with a gourmet selection from the South-West (peanut butter, honey...).

For over 40 years, Barajas Primeurs has distinguished itself by the quality of its products. For a long time, Renée and Patrick Barajas have been the driving force behind the company, but the adventure continues with Sophie and Arnaud Lebrun, who are just as committed to seasonal and local agriculture. Guaranteed at the best price, the fruits and vegetables come directly from the producers of the Landes and the Lot-et-Garonne. You will have a large choice of organic products and gourmet groceries! Take advantage of the online ordering service and of a 10% discount on Mondays on the whole store.

Well-known to locals since 1993, Glaces Romane is a Hossegor institution! As you stroll through the town's streets, you won't be able to miss this little store with its assertive, modern style. With over 60 flavors to choose from, the artisan ice cream maker offers a wide selection of ice creams, Italian-style ice creams, vegan ice creams, sorbets, granitas and homemade milkshakes. In cones, tubs or to-go tubs, there's something for every taste! In winter, Glaces Romane also makes delicious Yule logs to order.

In this sublime little grocery store, with its rustic yet modern touches, you'll be warmly welcomed by Diane and Pierre, two lovers of French terroir. The store offers a wide selection of oils and vinegars, spices, spreads and sauces, aperitifs and seafood. Sweet treats include tea, honey, jams, cakes, candies and chocolates. Our partner producers are carefully chosen, and our products are selected with particular attention to their craftsmanship.

This small bakery-pastry shop offers breads kneaded and baked on site, from the most traditional to the most special (wholemeal, cereal, corn...). As in all bakeries, you'll find viennoiseries, cakes, sandwiches and salads; perfect for your lunch break. Chocolate or pistachio eclairs, Russian cakes, citrus babas, cream puffs, tarts, flans... Le Petit Futé couldn't resist tasting a delicacy for you, and we can confirm: their Basque cakes are to die for!

In the heart of the village of Soorts-Hossegor, the Pavillon de la Forêt is an eclectic living space where a variety of activities come together. On the first floor, you'll find the wine shop Les Vins de la Forêt, the Boucherie de la forêt and the florist Eté Indien. Upstairs, you'll find a number of agencies and design offices, as well as an arts center dedicated to contemporary photography, run by Troisième Session (open during exhibitions). It's the kind of place we love: local shops and a cultural venue that encourages discovery and sharing.

A French spirit with Landes influences! Arsène and Guillaume met in Hossegor and shared a taste for the local culture. The idea of creating a brand of Gin was born. As an emblem of the region, they chose the maritime pine of course. But also surfing in its street art spirit! Subtle and elegant on the palate, Gin 40 is the fruit of an artisanal maceration essentially based on plants. To be found in the best wine shops, delicatessens and cocktail bars worthy of the name... in Les Landes and beyond!

Integral to Anglet's commercial and tourist activities, this market is the essential showcase for the expertise of Basque Country producers. twice a week for over 30 years, you can fill your basket with fruit from the orchards, shellfish and fish from the fish market, Espelette chillies, Bayonne ham, PDO ewe's milk cheeses and other ciders, beers and wines from Irouléguy. You'll also find flavors from all over the world - Afghanistan, Thailand, Morocco, Portugal - for greater diversity, as well as jewelry and ready-to-wear stands.

Always a privileged welcome in this local grocery store with a human and dynamic size! A true mirror of know-how, with ultra-local products: fresh eggs from the farm, cheeses from the Aldudes valley, jams from Haute-Soule, Espelette pepper, Basque sauces, artisanal charcuterie, Basque cakes... On the drinks side, beers from local brewers, ciders, apple juice from the surrounding orchards, wine from Irouléguy. Fresh organic vegetables, a "bulk" section, and... farm chickens and roasted chickens on Sunday. A real nugget at the antipodes of the standards.

A warm, friendly establishment, where Jean-Laurent, a brewer by training and passion, welcomes you and advises you with his team. Take a trip into the world of beer that only he knows how to unearth. White, brown, blonde, triple, India Pale Ale, Trappist beers... and the 8' TIZZ-brewers label created with a friend. You can also share and nibble on a "homemade" flammekueche and other sweets over a game of darts, or at a concert, DJ, karaoke or blind test... A place that delights hop lovers and those who enjoy evenings out with friends.

Thanks to a collective of several farms in the vicinity, this general foodstuff could be created. The farmers bet on the direct and local sale, without intermediaries to continue to make their farm live and to live of their trade. Espelette is a beautiful showcase of local know-how. In the heart of the village, this organic grocery store guarantees the origin and the quality of the products. Cheeses, dairy products, retail meats, fruits and vegetables of season, Espelette pepper (obligatory !), jams, honeys, herbal teas, wines, ciders, apple juice...

Good news in Saint-Jean-de-Luz: a second boutique for this fine Maison, which showcases its range of charcuterie, preserves and Espelette chillies. Bayonne ham, Basque pâtés, pimento pudding, tripotx, chichons, piperade, axoa... and other delicacies and specialties to discover. Craftsmanship, respect for traditional recipes and quality products have been the hallmarks of Maison Massonde for 4 generations. We invite you to come in!