The best grocery stores Vélo Pays Basque

Authenticity, flavors... Virginie is the inspiration! A welcome that reflects her passion for chili and its variations. She explains with simplicity and legitimacy (she is a producer and knows the subject) all the production chain, from planting to harvesting, from drying and grinding to obtaining Espelette chilli powder. An impressive range of pure and derived products, including organic ones. Also local productions: honey, Basque cookies, foie gras, Irouléguy wines and a beautiful range of coffees, teas, herbal teas.

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.

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.

Already a year old, this small grocery store has made its mark in Hasparren's renovated shopping district. It's a small shop, but it has all the makings of a big one, with its wide range of local products and products from other regions of France. Bulk (hence the name...) for organic and non-organic foodstuffs, cosmetics, hygiene and cleaning products, vacuum-packed cured meats... A tasting and coffee corner for a break. Take advantage of Marlène's "smart" advice to energize your store. And let's not forget Ahadi, producer of ewe's milk ice cream.

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.

A beautiful address where taste and quality are highlighted, in this friendly neighborhood. The Piarres boutique is a cheese shop with artisanal products, a range of Basque and Spanish cured meats, products from the land and the ocean. And a tasting area where you can discover a plate of Iberian, Italian and... basque charcuterie on request. Pierre welcomes you to his temple of taste, where you're sure to leave with a few carefully selected nuggets. And let's not forget our range of wines and spirits.

A charming setting featuring the instigator of this creation, Eugénie, pictured on the boxes presented in this boutique. A feast for the eyes and a real pleasure for the palate, with a plethora of macaroons made in the workshop. A beautiful story now revisited by Eugénie's grandson, Christophe. Here, there's no fat, no colorants, no preservatives and, of course, no flour. Just crushed, grated and ground dried fruits, such as almonds, hazelnuts and coconuts, which are "macaronned" with a little sugar and egg white.

More than just a brand name: a veritable savoir-faire guaranteeing the salting traditions of the Basque Country. In this store, with hams hanging from the ceiling, you can taste the famous Kintoa PDO ham, made from Basque pork raised in Les Aldudes. You'll also be able to take advantage of expert advice and discover other products on the spot: sausages, chorizos with Espelette chilli pepper, preserves,axoa, as well as local farmhouse cheeses and the irresistible whole cooked white ham.

This boutique offers a selection of the finest products from Navarre and Spain. You'll find some of the finest selections of products from the Basque Country: Espelette peppers, olives and capers, olive oil, canned vegetables, pochas beans, Navarrese asparagus, fish including the famous bonito (white tuna prepared in olive oil), anchovies, sardinillas, jams... Local know-how and craftsmanship are honored here.

Wine from the Landes, duck from the Landes and Bayonne ham all year round in Capbreton under the AOP-IGP-Red Label quality label! Oh Bon Sud-Ouest is the result of a grouping of three entities: the Cave des Vignerons de Tursan, the foie gras cooperative of Chalosse and the Maison du Jambon de Bayonne in Arzacq. In this store, where tastings are not uncommon, you will find sliced charcuterie and everything you need to organize a delicious barbecue. But also preserves, boxes and wine already fresh. The opening days/times vary with the seasons.

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".

Duck breeder for 3 generations, the Arnabar estate cultivates a know-how that combines traditional breeding and original recipes. The ducks come from the Irissarry farm and the products are processed in its workshop in Ossès. These products are available for sale in the shop in Ossès, Saint-Jean-de-Luz and at the halles d'Anglet as well as on the markets. In this superb shop, you will discover a large wooden bar where the fresh products of the house are hidden under a bell. The shop is also a showcase for artisanal products.

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...).

Between land and sea, you'll find a fine selection of products made in the Basque Country. In this delicatessen, flagship products are given pride of place. From ready-made meals and preserves to terrines, beers, juices, spirits, jams, honeys, chocolates and the famous Espelette spices, you'll be spoilt for choice. And don't forget your linen and crockery. You'll be able to put together a beautiful basket for yourself or as a gift.

At Les Halles de Biarritz, stop by the Ferme du Foie Gras. For 4 generations, this temple has offered a range of products rivalling in taste and flavor: duck and goose foie gras, duck breast and aiguillettes, preserves (confits, gizzards, cassoulet, rillettes, pâtés...), Espelette pepper, oils, jams... Our products, guaranteed free from antibiotics and GMOs, are raised and manufactured exclusively on our own farm in the Landes region of France. This know-how is available to order from the online boutique.

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.

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.

Guéthary in the "rising sun"... It's with the Basque-Japanese grocery store Yaoya (Japanese for greengrocer) located in the heart of the village, on the site of an old grocery store. Aï and Cédric, who were not predestined for the grocery trade, fell in love with this typical Basque coastal village, but also with the rebirth of this center of life where local and organic produce are combined with traditional Japanese products. Yaoya is a model of usefulness, a sample of living together. With meditation and massage workshops.

Shopping by weight is better and cheaper, with less wastage and waste. Pasta, rice, vegetables and dried fruit, cereals, tea, coffee, cookies, wine, syrups, cleaning products, cosmetics, pet supplies and more. Day by Day offers the essentials without packaging, in quantities to suit your needs. You can bring your own containers, or if you don't have any, we'll supply them. A concept that makes Day by Day one of the major players in bulk sales.

At Les Halles des 5 Cantons in Anglet, discover Maison Balme. THE reference for truffles in the Basque Country. The truffle is a mushroom, an underground cousin of the morel. There are over a dozen varieties of truffle in Europe. From olive oil to ham, cheese (Brie, Brillat-Savarin, Gouda), fresh produce (risotto, purée, etc.), foie gras, fleur de sel and truffle butter, you'll find every possible variation on the website. You can also taste on site at the counter or in the tasting room.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

Etxe Peio is a delicatessen. It offers a wide range of products from the Basque, Iberian and South-West regions. These include jams, seafood, duck foie gras, Espelette pepper, preserves, cheeses and many other specialties. Etxe Peio also offers in-store shopping and delivery services. Etxe Peio is a must for lovers of Basque gastronomy and those curious enough to take home culinary souvenirs of their trip.