About Bastides
Bastides Salaisons is a renowned French charcuterie producer from the Aveyron region in south-west France, crafting authentic saucisson sec using traditional recipes handed down through generations of the Tournois family. ## Aveyron Heritage Based in Villefranche de Rouergue in the heart of Aveyron, Bastides Salaisons (part of the SACOR group) produces dry-cured meats using the purest artisanal traditions of this celebrated charcuterie region. The company operates from a dedicated manufacturing facility employing around one hundred skilled workers who maintain the time-honoured techniques that define French excellence in cured meats. ## Traditional Craftsmanship Bastides produces approximately 3,000 tonnes of sausage and dried sausage annually, available in over forty different formats. Their signature saucisson sec is a dry-cured fermented pork sausage produced to a traditional recipe using selected cuts of pork, hand-stuffed into natural casings and slowly dried to develop rich, aromatic flavours. They source only fresh meat from pigs reared in south-west France. ## Family Business Success The Tournois family has been instrumental in Bastides' growth. In the 1990s, Jocelyne Tournois led the company's international expansion, building worldwide recognition for French charcuterie excellence. Today, Nicolas Tournois continues the family legacy, overseeing operations that export to approximately thirty countries. Remarkably, 60% of production is destined for international markets. ## Global Pioneer Bastides Salaisons has broken into markets across Britain, Germany, Benelux and Northern Europe, and continues expanding into Eastern Europe, North America and Asia. In 2014, they became the first French company authorised to export sausages and dried sausages to the Chinese market – a testament to their quality standards. ## Why Compare Bastides Prices on Grocefully As premium French charcuterie available in UK supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Waitrose, Tesco and Ocado, Bastides offers authentic saucisson sec for discerning food lovers. Compare prices across retailers to find the best deals on these artisanal French products.


