Now that you know all about the flavours of PDO olive oils, all that remains is to find them: this page tells you where to meet the producers and millers who make them, and where to buy these products that have made your mouth water.

Where can I buy it?

The easiest way is to buy your PDO olive oil or PDO olives directly from a producer or an olive mill within the appellation. In fact, a large proportion of sales are made through direct sales. It’s a great opportunity to visit olive groves and an olive press, and to discover the rich heritage associated with the olive tree!

Visit the ‘Oils and Olives’ page on our website to find out about the mills and estates that sell olive oil.

Very soon, a new map will be available – more practical, easier to use and right here!

Are you a long way from an PDO? Don’t panic! There are several options.

• Online: many estates and mills have websites where they sell their products, with olive oil and olives at the top of the list! You place your order, and they take care of the delivery… Quick and easy.
• Delicatessens: many delicatessens across France stock PDO olive oils or olives – don’t hesitate to ask them!
• Trade shows and fairs: near you, there may be trade shows, fairs or events hosting olive mills or estates that will be delighted to introduce you to their products. In Paris, consider the International Agricultural Show or the Gourmet Show!

• Supermarkets: some supermarkets have a well-stocked olive oil or olives section, with a wide range of products, including some European or French ones (PDO). It’s easy to spot them: just look for the ‘Protected Designation of Origin’ label!

Discover a wide selection of specialities: French olive oils (PDO), green or black olives (PDO), tapenades, olive pastes, spreads… All you have to do is take your pick!

Where can you buy these products?

How do you choose the right one?

Choosing your olive oil is first and foremost a matter of taste… but also of how you’ll use it, and finding the right pairing between a dish and an oil that will bring out its best. To find out more about the different PDO olive oils, browse the ‘Tasting’ section.

Make the most of your holiday to visit the olive-growing regions … and buy some local produce!

Would you like to meet a producer, visit an olive farm or explore an oil mill?

Plan your getaway with our tips and let us guide you through France’s main olive-growing regions. Discover a selection of top spots to sample local specialities, stay amidst the olive groves in guesthouses or producers’ holiday cottages, savour authentic cuisine and take part in a range of olive-themed experiences: tours of mills, guided olive oil tastings, insights into producers’ expertise and much more besides.