The best specialty grocery stores Côte d'Azur

Here, near the covered market of Sainte-Maxime, the fresh pasta is traditional and often out of the ordinary, vegetable lasagne, chocolate tagliatelle, spinach and salmon ravioli, lime and coriander gnocchis... But there is also a delicatessen corner with olive oil, truffle carpaccio, Iberian ham, chorizo, lomo, poutargue and many delicatessen dishes often presented in jars, enough to make a good little feast at home.

In their family property, Liliane and Sylvie, who took over from their mother Micheline, produce about 50 varieties of jams made the old-fashioned way, including the traditional ones of the house, watermelon with orange and figs with walnuts, but also the surprising courgettes with raspberry and pumpkin with rum, various fruit or vegetable chutneys, rosemary honey, black cherry syrup, soft quince paste and aromatic plant syrups. A safe bet for shopping in Aups.

Dedicated to Italian gastronomic specialities, this shop offers private individuals and professionals a range of exclusively transalpine products: cold meats, cheeses from master ripeners, fresh pasta, antipastis, olive oils, vinegars, sauces, truffle creams, panettone... In the show-room, which includes a tasting area, products made from quality natural raw materials are constantly renewed. With no preservatives, artificial colourings or stabilizers, they also follow the recipes in pure tradition.

Lovers and enthusiasts of a tasty, sensitive cuisine marked by novelties, rare products and originality, you will find your happiness in this modern grocery store. It offers an incredible diversity of colors, scents and flavors by the thousands. You will find a varied selection of spices, salts and peppers from all over the world, authentic balsamic vinegars from Modena, vintage versions, precious oils, gourmet boxes and a rigorously selected choice of teas... A delightful escapade for our eyes and our palate.

The little biscuitier here is Romain! A former pastry chef at Le Petit Nice (with 3 stars to his name), he chose the pretty Rue des Arts to set up shop in 2017 and treat Toulonnais and visiting tourists alike to his homemade tuiles, ice creams, diamonds, chocolates and other marshmallows. Everything is made in the traditional way, and the ingredients are chosen with the utmost care. You can sample them as you stroll the streets of Toulon, order a boxed set to give as a gift, or indulge in a few savory aperitif cookies, crackers or breadsticks.

Yilimi is the delicatessen specializing in Asian food products that we love. Spices, noodles, teas, sauces... from Korea, Japan and China, you're bound to find what you're looking for. But that's not all! A whole limited series of products inspired by popular mangas will delight children of all ages. A warm welcome and personalized advice in store. For recipe ideas and special offers, follow their Facebook page.

Inter Market is a brand-new convenience store just a stone's throw from the quays of Toulon harbor. You'll find a wide selection of groceries, fresh produce, canned goods, ready-made meals, drinks and spirits from Eastern European countries: Russia, Poland, Bulgaria, Turkey... The opening hours are more than ample: the establishment is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year!

Oh, Italy's good taste! You were dreaming! You will find here in a valse of fresh pasta and Italian and Mediterranean specialities manufactured in accordance with the quality of raw materials, rigorously selected, without colouring or preservatives. You now have to enjoy: small dishes with bucco osso, fairway à, veau sauté, sage sauté, Sorento calf, calf pugliese, calf picatta… and many others; antipasti with oil peppers, balsamic aubergines, blueberry artichokes, roasted artichokes, basil fagioli; numerous recipes of lasagna and cannelloni, bush ravioli, ceps, foie gras, lobster, salmon, spinach; without forgetting all the fresh pasta varieties and sauces to accompany them. The easiest way to get a tour at the store or, to drool in advance, download the card on the website!

In 2010, Mélanie and Christophe moved to the village to grow saffron at an altitude of 1000 m. The farm, which also includes plots of vegetables and red fruits, is entirely organic. Their meticulous work allows them to harvest the precious pistils of this violet flower, which can be found on the finest tables in the region, such as the Louis XV in Monaco. They also offer fresh or dried mountain mushrooms (ceps, chanterelles, morels), fresh eggs and homemade jams.

Chez Popol is a delicatessen specializing in Provencal flavors. Since 1977, they have been offering a wide range of quality artisanal products. Their new online sales site makes shopping easier with a clear design and improved categorization. Customers can also choose the size of their choice on the same product page. The Popol team wants to offer its customers complete satisfaction, and invites them to visit their online store or one of their stores, also located at Les Halles de Toulon.