Gourmet products local specialties and wines Côte du Midi

The Halles are the soul of Narbonne. Bubbling, they are active from 7am and welcome lovers of good products 365 days a year. Under this Baltard style building, completed in 1901, the stalls of nearly 70 food shops are installed: pork butchers, butchers, pastry chefs, bars, tapas, market gardeners, tripe makers, poulterers, pizza makers, florists, caterers, wine merchants, cheesemongers, restaurants... Every day it's lively, especially on Thursday and Sunday! You can fill your basket but also have a breakfast, an aperitif, a lunch...

Every time we visit, Au Bon Groin surprises us. Anne-Lise and Alexis have managed to evolve the concept from a beautiful butcher's shop to a well-stocked raw-milk cheese department, and now to a local produce area full of surprises. The store is superb, with its wide openings and trendy decor. A real pleasure for the eyes and the taste buds, with superb meats from small-scale breeders and charcuterie prepared on site, guaranteed GMO and additive-free. And for aperitif platters, just ask!

Le Comptoir des Matins Bleus is Sandrine Béliveau's declaration of love for her terroir. In her small grocery store, she shares her passion for good products from here and elsewhere: vinegars from Laguinelle, peppers and spices from around the world, Greek feta, exceptional small goats' cheeses, Iberian ham, wines and beers from the region, organic coffees, teas and herbal teas, surprising syrups... An address that hides a multitude of little nuggets of all kinds

For over 10 years, V and B has been delighting locals and tourists alike. Their secret lies in a choice of over 700 beers of all kinds, around a hundred whiskies from all over the world, rums, gins, cognacs, armagnacs, and a cellar offering local and world wines, all combined with expert advice. Hortense and her team take great care of their customers, and know how to set the mood at afterworks or live concerts. And when St. Patrick's Day and Oktoberfest arrive, the party goes wild! An address we love.

Bruno Pellegrini, an oenologist by training and a winemaker at heart, has successfully restructured his estate: rigorous selection of new grape varieties, control of production, and a respectful approach to the environment. Today, his daughter Ophélie and son-in-law Xavier are carrying on the family tradition. As a result, after decades of hard work, these wines from the La Clape terroir are exported all over the world. Their quality is underlined by the many awards they have won. You can follow the latest news from the domaine on our social networks.

It's impossible to resist the tempting smell and the sight of XXL dishes simmering in the middle of the street. Séverine, Laurent and their team treat you all year round to their home-cooked specialties: Paella, fidéua, stuffed squid, Basque-style cuttlefish, Provençal-style calamari, couscous (on Sundays), rotisserie... and when autumn arrives, comforting dishes like duck parmentier or Saturday sauerkraut fill us with happiness! A warm welcome to boot.

For over 50 years, this production site has retained all its typical character, with its barracks in a row. The one at Allary Fils, with its new terrace overlooking the channel, is a family affair: the grandfather passed on his love of the trade to his grandchildren! Stop in to taste the famous "Allary oyster", a hollow oyster with fine flesh and a nutty taste, or the "Caramoun©", fine, long in the mouth and much crunchier, a regular gold medallist at the Salon de l'Agriculture. A must for real oyster lovers.

In Gruissan, Les Mousquetaires have a flair for the clever, and an opportunity to discover the range of local products promoted by the "Le Comptoir du Midi" label. Products from the region include oils and olives from the Font de Mazeilles mill in Sauvian (34), cookies, soaps and salt from Gruissan, vinegar from Coursan, charcuterie from the Tarn, local beers and no fewer than 26 wineries from La Clape. Special mentions for meats matured and fish smoked on site. Eat local, it's so much better!

Cartouche is the new meeting place for eco-curious epicureans in Leucate. After serving as perfect ambassadors for Languedoc wines and beyond in Brussels, Paris and Toulouse, they're back home again! Arnaud Granel and Jean-Baptiste Bru propose a concept combining good wines, often organic and natural, from the region and around the world, nibbles (on the premises or to take away) and local crafts: Poteries Not and Couteaux du Zouave. A pleasant, modern setting for discovering wines that may be unconventional, but that open the door to conversation

In the heart of the Cité district, the Cave de l'Amphore is a treasure trove of wines. Red, white, rosé, oak-aged or light, budget or grand cru, the team will guide you according to your tastes, desires and budget. The wine selection is rigorous, from regional wines to those from other French wine-growing regions. To complete the picture: a fine selection of sweet and savoury treats, a wide choice of spirits, champagnes and tasting workshops. An address where you can even find the unobtainable.

L'Ensoleillade is Narbonne-Plage's go-to caterer. Since 2005, Rémy Rodriguez has been pulling out all the stops to delight loyal customers and tourists alike. There's plenty of choice: from rustic dishes to the most elaborate recipes, from matured prime rib to paella, the famous boles de picolat, roast poultry and a traditional butcher's department. Mastery of cooking techniques, quality products (often local) and real know-how are the guarantee of tasty dishes. Excellent charcuterie from Aveyron and the Tarn. It's all good here!

LePerco is a committed roaster. Pierre-Marie Camper, the creator, wants to awaken your taste through the tasting of coffee that he roasts with precision in his workshop in Narbonne. All the coffees he offers are certified organic and are part of an ethical approach, from the coffee tree to the cup. The coffees bearing the names Sororité, Gamelan, Ponant, Nouvelle Fleur and Levant all have an identity, a typicity. Taste them at the workshop, at the Saturday morning organic market in Narbonne or on the online store.

Located in Narbonne's famous halles, Le Haloir showcases the finest cheeses from the region and beyond! Do you prefer cow's milk? goat's milk? sheep's milk? Here, there's something for every taste. Goupil has a soft spot for fresh goat's cheese and truffled Brie... Fabienne and Bernard Nabonne also offer quince paste, butter, Italian cheeses, homemade chantilly, fromage blanc by the ladle, and superb aperitif platters to order. A very popular address for cheese lovers!

Located on the Place des Menhirs, this ice cream parlour catches the eye with its cosy terrace. Renard took a seat for a tasting of the specialties of this true artisan ice-cream maker. The concept was born in Saint-Malo, where the ice creams with their unique tastes and textures are made. Everything you taste here is handcrafted, from the creamy ice cream to the sorbet and topping. The quality of the ingredients is undeniable, and all you have to do is taste to rediscover authentic flavors. We tested a dozen flavors and our verdict is clear: go for it!

Tiphaine offers you her products in her beautiful boutique in the heart of Narbonne. This Savoyard, epicurean and cheese lover meets the producers before listing them. Whether you prefer cow's or goat's milk, you'll be delighted by organic farmhouse Saint-Nectaire, farmhouse Ossau Iraty or Ariège goat's milk tomme. Visit the store or order by phone from the website, and she'll deliver your cheese platter, raclette or grocery products such as wine, beer or jam, wherever you are in the Narbonnais region.

L'Ecailler Gourmet is a French restaurant. It features a convivial counter and oyster bar, as well as fish à la plancha, seafood platters and homemade tapas. The restaurant does not offer a delivery service, but it is possible to order online via jotform.com. Customers appreciate the quality of the dishes, the warm welcome and the top-notch service. Some customers have noted, however, that portions are sometimes a little small.

From 4 a.m. onwards, Tony sets off to pick up his nets, much to the delight of lovers of ultra-fresh fish! Fabienne, his wife, will welcome you and guide you through her beautiful fish shop: sole, tuna, sea bream, red mullet, brill, cuttlefish, lobster, blue lobster... Homemade preparations and seafood platters are available, as well as made-to-order dishes such as bouillabaisse, stuffed squid, paella... Enjoy Leucate oysters or seafood tapas, accompanied by a glass of white wine, to make the most of the great atmosphere!