Gourmet products local specialties and wines Bouches-du-Rhône - Alpilles

Did you know "The Horses Whisperer"? Here is "the man who whispers to his olive trees", Franck Crouzet. A man who also tried the actor's job during his spare time. The man, from n Paluds-de-Noves, is starred in the feature-length "Avis de mistral", produced in 2014 by his cousin, the screenwriter Roselyne Bosch. In this dramatic comedy set between Alpilles and Camargue, Franck Crouzet is acting opposite Jean Reno, the headliner, in the role of a Provence inhabitant who talks with its olive trees. Obviously, he ressembles... If Franck Crouzet likes to deal with his trees, it is to encourage them. A little as a sporting team's trainer. "Each time I gain a competition, I will tell them " we've got the medals! " "It should be said that this former nurseryman, who converted himself in the olive business fifteen years ago, accumulates the rewards. Until the most prestigious, the Excellence Award in the general agricultural contest in 2014 and 2015. The AOC Provence oil he produces from the fruit of its 4,000 trees, that he planted one by one, is a "must".

A welcoming, well-organized structure, fresh, well-displayed products, an exceptional butcher's department... this Intermarché Contact is to be recommended. There's also a well-stocked organic section. The stalls showcase local produce, preferably bought from local producers. The staff are pleasant and always ready to help. In short, this store, involved in village life, offers a genuine local service. Added to this is the fact that waiting times at the checkout are kept to an absolute minimum.

In the mill built in 2002, Catherine and Jean-Benoit Hugues combine know-how, passion and all their sensitivity as olive growers to produce high-potency oils every year. 10 olive oils are produced, as well as 6 natural aromatic oils. This year, they're offering a convivial tasting in the mill courtyard under the olive trees. Visit, taste, stroll and liberate your senses. Contemplate the site too, thanks to an ingenious QR code system presenting the olive-growing profession.

Here is a place that is unanimously appreciated. A den of pleasure over which reigns Joël Durand, master chocolatier. His store is a beautiful discovery not to be missed, for the pleasure of the senses. You will find chocolates, but also a wide variety of original delicacies. Originality is the house's trademark, especially when it comes to flavour combinations. It can be a little unsettling, but always surprising. Chocolate with lily of the valley, with lavender... the chocolate maker from Saint-Rémois is full of imagination and creativity. To visit urgently!

A little ice cube for drinks? The Saint-Rémy icebox should be classified as a public utility. Indeed, what could be more destabilizing than running out of ice cubes an hour before the arrival of guests?
So, here, no fuss, no fuss, but a perfect welcome and real empathy for the ice castaways. And that, every day of the year, Sunday morning and holidays included - yes, those are the days when the fridge breaks down. By the way, don't miss the wonderful ice machine dating from 1936.

Sun-drenched candied fruit whose thin sugar film reflects the light, slightly crispy marrons glacés on the outside and deliciously melting inside, calissons, quince pastes, nougats... you might as well know that if you enter this shop, you won't leave empty-handed.
It must be said that the owner, Pierrre Lilamand, knows his business well. For no less than five generations, the Lilamand family has been treating gourmets to centuries-old recipes. We really want to taste everything.

Located outside the village, Moulin de la Coquille presents exclusively the produces of the estate. On the 35 hectares property, the olives are crushed during 24 hours after their harvest. It results in an unfiltered olive oil of protected designation of origin of Vallée des Baux-de-Provence. It is sold in can or in bottle, whose rather retro label will inevitably seduce you. And for a unique experience, the mill offers you to collect the olives and leave with "your" oil under your arm.

Olive oil, its history and its production are a matter of passion. It is even a family history. The welcome is pleasant, the place is really worth a look: an old Provencal farmhouse planted in the middle of Alphonse Daudet's country. Of course, the oils from the mill are made from the four varieties of olives that make up the Vallée des Baux-de-Provence PDO. You can visit the mill and take part in tasting workshops.

Here is a very pretty store, in the heart of a 12th century troglodyte site where you will be given many tips to naturally cure all your ailments. Thanks to a rigorous selection of essential oils, vegetable oils, candles, incense and feng shui decorations, you will find your well-being and your zenitude. Among the new features, the soothing power of Bach flowers, but also a room dedicated to spirituality, with its relaxing fountains. A place full of serenity for nature and medicinal plants lovers!

Le Mas de Cayol is a boutique located in Les Baux-de-Provence. They offer a wide range of Provencal products such as olive oils, olives and spreads, cosmetics, local produce, olive wood and wines. They also offer a drive-through and delivery service.

It is a very beautiful cellar, located in a place full of history. Château Romanin produces a wine of character unanimously acclaimed, in white, red and rosé. But, in addition to the product, the discovery of the place is also worth it. You can feel the passion of the staff and their enthusiasm is felt throughout the visit. Of course, tastings and explanations are on the program and the store, perfectly staged, is at your disposal to make your purchases. Last but not least, the wine is raised in biodynamic culture.

Seafood lovers will find here fish and shellfish caught that very morning in the Mediterranean by the small fishermen of the Camargue ports of Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône and Grau-du-Roi. Lovers will also be delighted to find live lobsters on the spot. To finish satisfying demanding customers, the Manoukian's Maussanese shop also has a catering department with home-made dishes to die for. The champagne and white wine cellar is another good reason to stop at Saint-Louis Pêche.

Here, organic farming is a way of life anchored in the family culture. According to their "Nature et progrès" specifications, the vines and olive trees do not receive any chemical treatment, insecticide or herbicide, and this since 1975! A semi green manure and a compost of sheep manure constitute the soil amendment where copper and sulphur protect the vegetation. It's hard to imagine anything healthier. On the spot, you can walk between vineyards and olive trees thanks to a signposted route starting from the mas. Very bucolic...

For Laurent Belorgey, olive growing is a family affair. Trained as an engineer, in 2010 he took over the estate created by his grandfather in the 1960s, then perpetuated by Marc, his father.
For several years, the estate has been collecting medals of honor in the biggest competitions, and this is not by chance. Between the Salonenque, the Béruguette, the Verdalle, the Grossane... all varieties of olives are pampered. A visit is necessary...

This large building, from the depths of time, rises majestically against the southern slopes of the Alpilles. Since 1489, the tradition of olive oil and wine has been perpetuated here, and today, it is used for receptions. Whether for accommodation or catering, the place is full of elegance and nobility. The staff is not only professional, as one would expect in an establishment of this class, but also attentive, pleasant and caring. The cuisine is of course of high quality, and dining on the terrace is a real pleasure.

From the original mill built in 1626, an authentic chapel press still remains. In 1920, the mill was transformed into a cooperative. Today, 450 members come to have their olives pressed in this impressive mill capable of crushing 5 tons per hour! Four types of oil are made here. The shop also sells tapenade, olive jars, white Camargue rice, Camargue salt and gift boxes.

Today, the Rossi family, who have owned the mill for sixty years, continue the tradition of olive growing in the village, which has no less than 420,000 olive trees. The mill has of course been modernized, with state-of-the-art equipment, but the architecture of the building has remained the same. In the adjoining shop, you can discover the mill's oils, whose bottles bear the famous "golden drop". And for tableware, you will find in the shop the essential garlic peeler, and objects made of olive wood.