The butcher’s delicatessen and caterer takes on the Belgian accent

The couple is part of the continuity, with a personal touch. A.M.

With his wife Marjorie, Valery Libois took over Maison Caumes last month, in rue Neuve-des-Marchés.

Valery Libois left Belgium to settle with his family in the south of France. It was in Lodève that he found the butcher's and delicatessen caterer he was looking for, by taking over the Caumes house, well known to the Lodévois.

A family project

"I started learning this profession at the age of 12 in Belgium, before obtaining my diploma as a butcher, delicatessen and caterer and to become a head of butchery, indicates Valery, originally from Charleroy who wanted a change. "We had this plan to settle in the south of France with our children, where we had some acquaintances. We started looking and found a deal in Gignac, which didn't materialize." Before arriving in Lodève. "It took us eight months to make this installation a reality and I don't regret it. I have a crush on this city center which reminds me of the city of my childhood."

Mature meat and fine charcuterie

Very quickly the couple got to work, working with many products from Aveyron.

"They represent 90 % of what is in store. I also specialize in mature meat and fine charcuterie." With the help of a selector who travels across Spain and Italy to find small local artisans. "To provide something more. I also make 70% homemade charcuterie and some catering with the help of my wife." Valery Libois opened on March 21, he retained the clientele of his predecessor and saw new people, particularly Belgians and northerners.

"I welcome everyone!", smiles the professional who supplies the Belgian chip truck Al'Majhon with burgers and blood sausages white. "It turns out that Adrien who created the business is a childhood friend and we met by chance in Lodève."

Maison Libois, at 24, rue Neuves des Marchés. I subscribe to read more