Jacques Marcon's good addresses

Mathilde Bourge | 2/16/25, 8:55 AM

Jacques Marcon, chef of the Régis et Jacques Marcon restaurant in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, reveals his best addresses for buying mushrooms, meat and hydrolat.

In the heart of the Velay mountains, chef Jacques Marcon, winner of 5 toques from Gault & Millau for his prestigious family restaurant Régis et Jacques Marcon in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid, embodies a love of terroir and gastronomy. An expert in local flavors, his creations sublimate the region's natural riches, notably mushrooms and truffles, emblematic of his culinary universe. Today, Jacques Marcon shares with us his 5 favorite places to discover and buy from the best producers and artisans. It's an authentic gourmet experience, close to the passionate people who bring the treasures of the land to light.

Place Albert Thomas Market, Saint-Étienne

For good local produce, Jacques Marcon recommends the Place Albert Thomas market in Saint-Etienne. In fact, you can bump into the chef there every Saturday morning. "It's a very nice farmers' market, especially for market gardeners and arboriculturists, with a lot of organic or biodynamic produce," he points out.

Where to go? Albert Thomas Farmers' Market, place Albert Thomas, 42000 Saint-Etienne, France

Au Plaisir du Goût butcher shop, Le Puy-en-Velay

Beef born and raised on the plateaux of the Haute-Loire, veal from the Monts du Velay, pure Auvergne lamb, free-range poultry, free-range Auvergne pork... You're bound to find what you're looking for at Plaisir du Goût, Brice Pellevoisin's butcher's shop in Le Puy-en-Velay. This artisan butcher works with demanding breeders to ensure a respectful balance between man, animal and nature. He sublimates each piece of meat, selecting exceptional cuts to offer a unique taste experience.

Where to buy? Boucherie Au Plaisir du Goût, Brice Pellevoisin, 28 bis rue Vibert, 43000 Le Puy-en-Velay
www.brice-pellevoisin.fr

Dried mushrooms from Maison Borde, Saugues

Régis and Jacques Marcon are renowned mushroom specialists. While the chefs like to go mushroom picking in season, they also source their dried mushrooms from Maison Borde. "They supply professionals, but you can also find their products in delicatessens", explains Jacques Marcon. Morels, chanterelles, ceps... you'll be spoilt for choice!

Where to buy? Maison Borde, 6 Cours du Docteur Gervais, 43170 Saugues
www.borde.fr

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The truffle market in Richerenches

"The Richerenches truffle market is a mecca for black truffles in France," sums up restaurant chef Régis and Jacques Marcon. "This renowned market is the ideal place to learn more about this gastronomic treasure, from fresh truffles to cavage.

Where to go? The truffle market, Place Hugues de Bourbouton, 84600 Richerenches, France
www.richerenches.fr

Les hydrolats du Moulin de mon Père, Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, France

"Pierre Platel is a wild plant picker who also makes hydrolats, essential oils and herbal teas," explains Jacques Marcon. "What he does is very interesting, and you can find him every Sunday at the Croix-Rousse market in Lyon."

Where? Moulin de Mon Père, 432 chemin de Maisonneuve, 43260 Saint-Julien-Chapteuil, France
www.aumoulindemonpere.com

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