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Where to taste the best Landes pastis?

Landes pastis, a sweet treasure of regional gastronomy, is an emblematic pastry of south-western France. This soft cake, delicately flavored with vanilla, rum and brown sugar, seduces with its airy texture and rich flavors, offering a true gustatory pleasure. Protected and promoted by a brotherhood based in Luxey, pastis landais is much more than a dessert: it's a veritable cultural institution.

Be careful not to confuse pastis landais with Mitchut, a half-baked variant with a tender, moister center, baked in the middle of the oven. Although a local specialty, Mitchut is distinct from traditional Landais pastis.

A SWEET TRADITION WITH DEEP ROOTS

Pastis Landais, a must-try speciality of Landes gastronomy, is the embodiment of traditional know-how and the richness of local produce. This cake, which means "leavened dough" in Gascon and Occitan, has its origins in the 17th century, when it was made in large quantities in village bread ovens to celebrate festivals and special occasions. Often confused with the aniseed-flavored drink of the southeast, pastis landais is in fact a melt-in-the-mouth, compact and deliciously flavored brioche.

Prepared with quality ingredients such as flour, milk, butter, eggs and sugar, it is enhanced with sourdough to obtain a light, fluffy texture. Slow, artisanal baking is reminiscent of ancestral methods, while the aromas of rum and vanilla add a gourmet touch to this sweet treat. For over 40 years, passionate craftsmen have been perpetuating this culinary tradition, bringing a unique gustatory joy to every tasting experience.

OUR ADDRESSES FOR TASTING THE BEST PASTIS LANDAIS

La Mitchuterie - Hossegor

Inherited from his great-grandmother and then his mother Christine, the recipe for MITCHUT pastis Landais is the fruit of meticulous memory work. It took Patrice Lubet almost a year to recreate the taste so dear to his memories. And what a taste, what a texture... to taste it is to immerse your senses in a whirlwind of vanilla and rum flavors.

Mitchut pastis is made by hand, in small quantities, every day in a small workshop in Capbreton. The basic products are meticulously selected for their high quality, and contain no preservatives. Patrice Lubet is committed to working with local producers, trustworthy entrepreneurs who cherish their products, an artisanal and often ancestral know-how.

📍 Addresses :

  • 118 Avenue Jean Roger Sourgen, 40150 Soorts-Hossegor

  • 98 Route de Bayonne, 40230 Bénesse-Maremne

Pâtisserie du Golf - Hossegor

Located in the heart of Hossegor, this patisserie is renowned for the finesse of its sweet creations, including an exceptional pastis landais. Prepared using traditional methods, this light, melt-in-the-mouth cake is a real invitation to indulge.

In addition to its pastis, Pâtisserie du Golf has chosen to focus on refined ranges of cakes, chocolates, artisanal ice creams, pastries and sweets. Lovers of fine patisserie will easily find a variety of products among their creations, bringing a touch of magic to their shop windows.

From the great classics of French pastry to regional specialties, Pâtisserie du Golf can produce customized orders to suit your needs.

📍 Address: 495 Avenue du Touring Club, 40150 Soorts-Hossegor

Pastis de la Chalosse from Maison Laborde - Ozourt

Francette Laborde, born in 1935, naturally embarked on the baking adventure to support her husband, Marcel.

In 1978, a visit changed their daily routine: they invited a patisserie representative to dinner, and he suggested they add Landes pastis to their recipe book. In the first few days, 50 pastis are produced. Marcel and his apprentice prepare the dough, while Francette takes care of measuring out the ingredients and bookkeeping. The rum brioche is initially sold in small local grocery stores (such as Poyartin), and is sometimes found on the stalls of the Dax market.

Its recipe, unchanged for over 40 years, has made Pastis a household name in the Landes region, supplying more than 50 local distributors!

📍 Address: Check out the points of sale on their website.

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Les Frères Pastis - Tartas

At La Ferme de Pedepouy, the Pastis brothers, Gérald and Bertrand, combine traditional craftsmanship with a passion for Landes culture.

Gérald is the Frères Pastis baker, with over 20 years' know-how, passion and love for this Landes pastis!

Bertrand is the one who greets you at the markets. He's 100% Landais, 100% gourmand, 100% curious about local culture. You can find them on the markets of Mont-de-Marsan, Morcenx-la-Nouvelle and Mimizan Bourg.

📍 Address: Ferme de Pedepouy, 40400 Tartas

Maison Marrocq - Souprosse

Georgette and Albert Marrocq-Dulucq, bakers by trade, founded Au Bon Pastis Landais in Souprosse in a bakery dating from the 1830s. Their main activity was baking, but they also made pastis on demand.

After the Second World War, they devoted themselves exclusively to the production of pastis landais et merveilles. Their daughter and her husband joined the business in their youth, devoting their entire careers to it before passing the torch to their sons. In September 2022, after 42 years of service, Mathieu surprised everyone by announcing his intention to perpetuate the family know-how.

So, after 80 years and four generations, Mathieu decided to create the "Maison Marrocq" brand to diversify his offer and share his family's history through exceptional products.

📍 Address: 106 Avenue du 11 Novembre 1918, 40250 Souprosse

Pâtisserie Maison La Marquèze - Grenade-sur-l'Adour

This artisanal patisserie offers South-West specialties such as Pastis Landais, Pastidélice and Tourtière Landaise. Each of these traditional pastries has its own little manufacturing secret that gives them an inimitable taste.

On a daily basis, our artisans create delicious and convivial pastries. They express their Gascon temperament: proud of their land and their roots, and respectful of ancestral know-how handed down through the generations. Traditions preserved to perpetuate the local Landes culture and forge a strong identity for their House.

📍 Address: 4 Rue de Beaulieu, 40270 Grenade-sur-l'Adour

PASTIS-RELATED EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Pastis Landais is often associated with festive occasions such as weddings and village festivals. Pastis is also a symbol of Landes culture and is often considered a traditional dish.

There are many pastis-related events and festivals in the Landes region, including the competition for the best Landes pastis, which brought together some fifteen bakers and confectioners from the Landes region, judged by visitors and a panel of professional judges.

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A STAY IN HOSSEGOR TO ACCOMPANY YOUR GOURMET DISCOVERY

For a complete immersion in Landes culture, combine the pleasure of discovering Landes pastis with a stay atHôtel Les Fougères - Hossegor. Located close to the beaches and town center, our 3-star hotel offers the ideal setting to enjoy the region's treasures. Between tastings, relaxation and strolls, your escapade will be placed under the sign of softness.

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Landes pastis is a real gastronomic treasure, and there are many places in the Landes region where you can discover this typical sweet. From La Mitchuterie in Hossegor to La Pâtisserie du Golf in Hossegor, you'll find delicious, homemade pastis to delight your taste buds. To crown your gourmet experience, a stay at the Les Fougères-Hossegor hotel will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the region while savoring the best of its gastronomy.

Book your stay now and let yourself be seduced by the flavours of Landes pastis!

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