The Saint-Girons market in Ariege - French Pyrenees
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The town of Saint-Girons, capital of the Couserans
Cheese from the Pyrenees
Mountain cheeses: cheeses from cows, sheep, goats, cheeses from mixtures of milk, fresh cheeses, mature cheeses, etc. And of course to accompany these wonderful cheeses, you can find in this market an incredible variety of handmade breads made with different type of flour.
Mountain sweets
The specialty of the area, the croustade
Mountain cured meats
Exceptional salchichón and ham - totally different from acorn-fed iberian ham but valued by cured meat aficionados for its curing process at altitude.
Craftsmanship
Artisans, farmers, artists from neighbouring villages (Massat, Castillon, etc.)