Good gourmet tips for Christmas between Pérouges and Bugey. Because Lyonnaise cuisine is good, but just next to Lyon we also know gastronomy.
The last time Pérouges Bugey Tourisme gave you all its tips for gifts artisanal, 100% local. In the same spirit, we continue to share with you all our good addresses, but this time for foodies. In the team, we know well that the Food and gastronomy are a safe bet. To offer or have fun during the holidays, nothing beats the right products. A short guide to our favorites to stock up on gourmet Christmas gifts, between Pérouges and Bugey!
Delicatessen: landmarks for gourmet Christmas gifts
Our territory is full of small shops where to find quality delicacies. Let's start with this great classic of gourmet Christmas gifts: delicatessen shops. To stock up on artisanal dishes and more local products.
Ordonnaz cheese dairy
The little confidential address at the top of the Bugey mountains. Trays of cheese for your aperitifs or the traditional raclette. Unless you prefer to stock up on good products made right next door (honey, terrines, wines, fruit juices, etc.), it's at the fruit that it happens.
The favorite flavor: the ramekin, this cheese for adventurers, in a fondue format, already ready!
Nena's counter
The beautiful Néna grocery store in the heart of Meximieux welcomes you among its well-stocked shelves. Craft beers local, wine and spirits in abundance. Teas, coffees, spices, sweets from Comptoir de Mathilde and a host of other gift ideas around tableware.
The favorite flavor: make your own basket or let yourself be guided. And why not include a pretty decorated mug?
My gourmet coffee
In Lagnieu, a shop roaster and delicatessen that will thrill your taste buds. teas in bulk and coffee beans quality, delicious and useful Christmas gift ideas! To be declined for all occasions.
The favorite flavor: Offer the pleasure of freshly brewed coffee on site.
Filled baskets: gourmet Christmas gifts par excellence
As soon as we talk about delicatessen, comes the idea of gift basket. Always an appreciated gift for the discovery side of new flavors or local products confidential. Composed or to be composed, local or exotic products, it awakens all the taste buds.
The good life
This restaurant with creative cuisine diversifies by offering a whole assortment of delicatessen, sweet and savory products.
Terrine and foie gras, confectionery and jellies for hot wine*, all of this can be put together to form a nice gourmet basket.
The favorite flavor: the good local products, including the famous Canute's brain or a Bugey wine*
juices and games
aperitif or snack boxes for two people. The principle: a sweet or savory snack homemade of your choice + 2 drinks among the selection of the house + a game to rent for a week! Other products are on sale in the online store.
The favorite flavor: the whole principle, with a mention for the excellent coffee beans on sale on the Online Store.
The baskets of Ambronay
THEAmbronay Abbey offers several gourmet baskets with poetic names (Tango, Venice, Sérénité, etc.). A perfect blend of local products or made in monasteries and Music courses. Herbal teas, teas, biscuits, local honey rub shoulders with CDs and books in a culture and jam box!
The favorite flavor: the idea of mixing two pleasures, culture and food.
Abbey Inn
Offer it discovery menu box very refined gastronomic restaurant of the Abbey Inn. To offer to your other half for Christmas or any other occasion, the gift voucher is valid for 18 months (hello, Valentine’s Day, wedding anniversary etc…).
Chocolate factories, the essentials
What about chocolate ? Apart from the fact that it is Gift which is always a pleasure at Christmas, or other occasions, for young and old alike. Non-exhaustive overview of our chocolate factories, as a gift or for dessert.
- Raynaud chocolate factory (Meximieux)
Real institution registered in the Gault Millau, we find there the Perouges cobblestones, small square chocolates, in homage to the pebbles of the neighboring medieval city. - Perouges chocolate factory
At the foot of the Medieval city, the perfect place to bring back gourmet memories of his walk in the village. - Gohier chocolate factory (Lagnieu)
Specialist in the marriage of flavors, there are also macaroons and panettone. Ideal for the dessert of the festive meal!
Small producers & nice gifts
Among the plethora of our small producers, some offer original products that will make people happy. Perfect for 100% local gourmet Christmas gifts!
Saffron from Dombes to Bugey
Red gold does not only grow in the East! This coveted spice will make a very nice gift at the foot of the tree. At Dombes saffron, the saffron plant combines it with many other good products, for the pleasure of our taste buds: saffron honey, beer with saffron, infusions with saffron… Two other saffron trees are also present in our territory: Saffron pistils (St-Sorlin en Bugey) and Safran du Bugey (Lompnas).
Shot of ❤ flavor: all the derivative products are wildly original. Special mention for green tea with saffron (by Safran de la Dombes)! “Saffron Pistils” surprises guests with a dash of saffron syrup in a kir. “Safran du Bugey” suggests sprinkling it on a small local goat’s cheese.
Over here the berries
Some good products based on fruits to complete festive meals or brighten up a packed basket, that's what promises In the middle of the fruits of Bugey. En jellies, jams, syrup or fruit jellies, there will be something for every palate.
The favorite flavor: homemade jams processed on site with original flavors. To pair with your toasts of all kinds.
Plants, allies of holiday meals
With all these treats, a detox cure based on wild or medicinal plants will be most beneficial.
- Bugey picker (Argis) manufactures atypical and ancestral products, combining taste and medicinal properties, without any additives. 100% natural, local, artisanal, sustainable and fair trade!
- The herbalist workshop (online sales) advises you among its numerous herbal teas, teas and mixtures of aromatic plants full of benefits for health and the pleasure of the taste buds.
The favorite flavor: the scented oils and flower syrups from Cueilleur du Bugey. And if we had to choose among the herbalist's treasures, perhaps the spiced rooibos.
The good little cheeses from here
Our cheese producers, impossible to quote them all, it would take an entire article (hey, that's noted for next time). However, here is a quick selection for your cheese platters and other raclette/fondue New Year's!
- The coastal dairy : producer of Bugey ramekin and multiple gold medalist for their artisanal white cheeses. They will be perfect for the fresh touch of your meal.
- The snowdrop gaec : ramekin producer and inventor of its "fondue" version. His little taste gem is his Indrieux blue, unique in France and world gold medalist!
- Marion's cheeses : “survival kit” aperitif trays or retail raclette cheese, everyone knows it. Entrust him with the conviviality of your meals.
All our others local can be found in the section of our site and in free brochure to download. Otherwise, you can stroll through one of our producer stores.
Wines, beers, sparkling: your party drinks
And with all that, what do we drink? The question that arises to properly accompany your holiday meals. THE wine* where the craft drinks with or without alcohol* are also an excellent gift that is sure to please. Some tracks for your throat.
For artisanal apple juice, it’s at Favier orchard that needs to be addressed!
Bubbles, sure value of the party
In Bugey, sparkling wines replace Champagne or Crémant with style.
- To start with the Montagnieu, sparkling white wine* traditional method, found exclusively in the cellars of Montagnieu, Briord and Seillonnaz. Very fresh, it will be an excellent appetizer and will pair perfectly with a dessert or a sweet and sour dish.
- Other sparkling white wine original, the nicely named “Benevolence” by Domaine de la Pouponne (St-Sorlin-en-Bugey). The youngest developed by the young Yoan Lopez, it is the ally lightness and freshness of your festive meals.
- For desserts with a tangy touch, two wineries have invented sparkling rosé wines, cousins of Cerdon. The asset colorful and fruity for your end of family meals it is “Le secret de Pompon” by the Domaine de la Pouponne and “Tohu Bohu” at the Buizin cellar (Vaux en Bugey).
Hop bubbles
For those who like bubbles but not wine, you have to rush to our unique and friendly craft brewery : Emo Malt !
Fresh white, malty blonde, caramelized amber or roasted brown, you will inevitably leave with what will make your palate vibrate. And with the boxes, it's several colors to put under the tree*.
Bugey wines*
As for producers, our list of winemakers is loaded (a bit like Uncle René on New Year's Eve). Throughout the territory, our winegrowers open the doors of their wine cellars for tasting.
All Bugey wines, red or white, are known for knowing how to accompany meals from starter to dessert. No risk of making a mistake when giving as a gift or treating yourself.
Of course, our resident wine merchants, like the Hillside cellar, Lagnieu cellar ou coastal wines will also be happy to inform you.
For expert advice, you should contact the cellar of friends, online wine merchant, based in St-Sorlin-en-Bugey.
Psst, the good plan to have fun at the table without cooking: caterers
You are not a cordon bleu or the idea of spending half a day cooking the celebration meal makes you sigh? Think about our caterer addresses. Everyone loves to eat well by just putting their feet under the table. Our many professionals will be happy to prepare the best dishes for you. Christmas and New Year's Eve to please the whole family.
The last word (or hunger)
All that remains for the team of the tourist office is to wish you happy New Year. With this guide, find gourmet Christmas gifts et originals for the whole family will be child's play. Whether you are “home cooking” or a catered meal, we hope that our selection of good 100% local addresses will make you live delicious moments. Our team and all our service providers producers, traders and restaurateurs invite you to take care of yourself and yours. Events next year for even more flavors and discoveries!
*the little star everywhere is to remind you to be reasonable and responsible. Alcohol is in moderation and you don't drive if you've been drinking. Seriously, it's important not to ruin the party. To your health (to preserve it).
