Despite the overall sobriety enveloping Lourdes – given the town is a major destination in terms of religious tourism – the town reveals its genuine joie de vivre poured in the mouthwatering locally or regionally produced traditional dishes, cheeses, wines and sweets. The particular flavor and taste density of these products is yielded by the natural and clean environment the ingredients (animal or plant) are grown.

Traditional dishes

The Pyrenean lamb, trout specialties, Tarbes haricot, duck and goose (tinned, smoked, cured, foie gras, steak), the so-called la touradisse (pastry made of corn flower).

Cheeses

The Pyrénées and the Barousse stand out as the most appreciated cheeses in Lourdes. Either made of cow or goat milk, or even of sheep milk (mixes are always possible), the cheeses of Lourdes are a definite “call” in terms of cuisine delights.

Sweets and desserts

The spit cake, the Pailhasson Mazuel chocolate, the berlingot (sweets boiled in spring water), the Pyrenean flakes.

Wines

Wines and wine tasting: the best and oldest wines available in Lourdes are the Jurancon and Madiran. They can be associated with various dishes or gastronomic specialties, or used at the very cooking of such dishes. The producers of these wines offer free tasting tours.

Gan - Jurançon Cellar (La Cave de Gan - Jurançon)

Name:
Gan - Jurançon Cellar (La Cave de Gan - Jurançon)
Telephone:
0033 (0)5 59 21 57 03
Fax:
0033 (0)5 59 21 72 06
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.cavedejurancon.com

Maison des Vins du Madiran et du Pacherenc

Name:
Maison des Vins du Madiran et du Pacherenc
Address:
Le Prieuré – Place de l’Eglise, 65700, Madiran, France
Telephone:
0033 (0)5 62 31 90 67
Fax:
0033 (0)5 59 21 72 06
Email:
[email protected]
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