Gourmet products local specialties and wines Pays de la basse Ariège

A "living heritage" address more than a century old. The Fontès delicatessen, and its famous Galavard du Terrefort, a heavy pig raised in Ariège, benefits from this distinction. Christian Fontès works with 3 breeders of this Galavard transformed at the delicatessen into dry ham, sausage, regional cooked dishes. Christian Fontès' products are also available at the Vié delicatessen in Pamiers. Those who don't like pork can stock up on excellent goose or duck foie gras, confits, duck breasts, stuffed neck..

Ariège is a big producer of these dried fruits. This home-made confectionery and local speciality is made of a tender meringue envelope perfumed with vanilla filled with a creamy hazelnut praline, the size of a walnut and very light. The praline is made from local hazelnuts. Flocons can be found in pastry shops, bakeries and delicatessens in the department and in Toulouse. Variations: Flocons with violet and Flocons with spread, a delight of delicately crunchy, deliciously melting Flocons...

Specialist of champagnes, fine wines, spirits, gift parcels, here is the biggest cellar of Ariège; a real institution since 1950. You can find all the wines of France and elsewhere but above all the surprise when you enter the store of such a large choice and the personalized advice of Christophe Deymier, Yannick and David. The store has a large parking lot and a very pleasant interior space. On 250 m^₂of space, there are nearly 3,700 references of wines and spirits, 150 champagnes, 300 whiskies, 200 rums... at very reasonable prices.

Welcome to the den of delights. That's how this artisan-chocolatier, who shares a first and last name with the famous philosopher, welcomes you. He's no stranger to all things gourmet. Entremets and pastries, confectionery, ice creams, sorbets and parfaits, and of course chocolates! The finest cocoa from all over the world! This craftsman will also create sweets and desserts to order for any event. An online boutique allows you to have your sweet treats and other pleasures of the palate delivered quickly.

Traditional market and live poultry every Thursday in the square and under the market hall. Mazères still has a 13th century church with choir paintings and a beautiful market hall dating from 1846. Three kilometres to the south-east of Mazères was the abbey of Boulbonne, founded in 1129 and so famous in the Cathar era that it was considered the Saint-Denis of the Counts of Foix, in reference to the glorious basilica of Saint-Denis. Boulbonne was an intense centre of cultural, religious, political and economic life.

Artists or craftsmen? Easy answer: both! Pierrick and Julien are at the head of a young team of bakers who prepare various breads, delicious sandwiches made with fresh products, pastries and especially pastries! On order, the boys will be able to make all kinds of colorful, creative and original pastries, birthdays, wedding cakes... All in taste and quality of course! The tea room is pleasant and cosy. Find a^second address in Verniolle to treat your taste buds.

A gourmet address that offers a wide choice of wines and mature cheeses. The quality, professionalism, advice and know-how of Jérôme and Cédric, two Appaméans, are almost at the height of excellence. Superb range of regional cheeses, Serrano ham, Bigorre pigs, teas, spices, chocolates, truffles and even oysters. This is the place for gourmets and epicureans. We love the cheese box as a gift. On the wine cellar side, nearly 1,000 wines and 800 spirits. Beautiful and large terrace, ideal for afterworks.

Here is a store that sells exclusively regional products! Here the demanding gourmets on the quality and the origin of the products will enjoy themselves thanks to Cathy and Jérôme. You can go directly to the breeders and producers of meats, fruits, vegetables... A real delight for the taste buds, only fresh or processed products! Jérôme is very close to his customers, his welcome is warm. In season, organic salmon from Scotland or trout, farm chicken. Quality lovers, this is the place to go for prices that are rather adapted.

Repurchased this year by Marion, the Brûlerie has been roasting coffee for over 35 years. It's easy to find by following the scent of coffee that perfumes all the streets near the establishment on roasting days. Here, coffee is like wine, made from selected grands crus from all over the world, chosen from small-scale producers. The team's expert advice will take you on a surprising gustatory journey. Large selection of teas and infusions. Not in Pamiers? Have your order delivered via our online boutique.

Here is a renowned artisan butcher butcher and caterer, and a house founded in 1870! Let yourself be tempted in complete confidence by a wide range of regularly awarded products: Ariège country ham, sausage under the ashes, country pudding, dry liver sausage, foie gras, forest terrines... As well as a magnificent traditional butcher's department where you can treat yourself to meat from exclusively local farms.

Cédric (originally from La Réunion) and Mélanie Payet opened this exotic grocery store 3 years ago, offering a wide selection of Creole products from the Indian Ocean, Africa and the West Indies. Peppers, fish, fruit and vegetables from islands such as Réunion and Martinique (among others) complement a selection of cosmetics. Frozen foods are also available. Some chili blends are homemade and can be found in certain Ariège shops. A catering service is available for original events and Creole cuisine.

An excellent Pamiers address for gourmets and gourmands alike! A cocoon of delicacies and Corinne's personalized, pertinent advice. In the delicatessen section, you'll enjoy a wide range of spices, top-quality chocolates from Ariège (and elsewhere), crunchy and tasty cookies, spelt bread... The wine cellar offers a selection of the best regional vintages (to be enjoyed on their own or in moderation), and a wide variety of beers. Also of note are the gift boxes and artisanal products (pottery, fabrics, etc.)

Nadège Gosselin is the specialist of Crocus sativus, organic moreover. Put away your smartphones, this variety of crocus is better known as saffron! Every October, the magic happens and the first purple flowers appear: they must be picked one by one by hand before the petals open and the pistil is exposed. The work is not finished because it will be necessary to wait 9 months of maturation. You will discover a multitude of products (jam, beers, infusions...) based on this alicament in the farm store or online.

Whether you like Belgian beer, Scotch whisky or Japanese spirits, Sandy and Linda will be delighted to advise you on your choice of wine or rum. The cellar offers over 100 different beers, including the famous Cuvée des Trolls, the famous Irish Guinness, Flanders lager... Whiskies and spirits are on display, wines on shelves and beers in brewer's style crates. The place is also a great after-work bar for wine, beer and more.

The tourist office offers a local shop. You will find regional products made in Ariège and the surrounding area: jams, honey, biscuits, fruit juice... Enough to satisfy your taste buds thanks to the many producers of the country! You will also find local handicrafts: horn combs, knives, jewellery, wool; a souvenir corner and a bookshop, and a cosmetic corner with, for example, donkey milk... Everything you need to leave with a bit of Ariège with you!

In the heart of the village, charming stall tastefully arranged in a chic and cosy atmosphere. You can find local organic or traditional products, in short circuits coming from the Ariège, the Aude, the Haute-Garonne or the Tarn-et-Garonne. Fruits and vegetables, savory and sweet groceries, fresh products (dairy products, cheeses, meats, delicatessen, trout) and drinks (wines, beers, lemonades, fruit juices), but also cosmetic products. On-line store in "click and collect".

Adrien Bourgeois, a qualified oenologist with experience in great estates, is at the top of his game to advise you on everything that an epicurean should appreciate: wines, local beers, spirits, delicatessen, teas, coffees, gourmet and local products. On 150^m2 of surface, you will have the choice among 400 references of wines, 100 of whisky and rums, about forty teas or infusions and about ten coffees. As it is good to learn and improve continuously, the Cellar will offer you throughout the year many tasting evenings.

Madi's Cakes in Pamiers is the ideal place to satisfy your sweet tooth. This patisserie offers a wide choice of cupcakes, popcakes, decorated shortbread, wedding cakes and much more. Let yourself be tempted by the original flavors and refined decorations of Madi's creations. Located in Pamiers, 35 minutes from Toulouse, Madi's Cakes welcomes you from Tuesday to Sunday for a moment of sweet pleasure. Madi's Cakes also offers shortbread and cupcake decorating workshops, number cakes and macaroons, as well as workshop-based birthday packages.

This institution offers a wide range of artisanal products. Whether you're looking for an aperitif or a meal, you'll find everything you need. Specialties include aperitif dry sausage with Roquefort, classic dry sausage, sliced sausage and pork filet mignon. The establishment is renowned for the quality of its products, and works with local producers. Online ordering and delivery with Chronofresh. 2 medals at the Salon de l'Agriculture 2024: silver for the head pâté and bronze for the superior pâté de campagne. Congratulations.