The best local producers Loiret

Installed since 1999, this breeding has carved out a place for itself in the department. On this domain of about thirty hectares, Isabelle and Jean-Pierre Perrette raise about 150 ostriches. You can visit the farm: you will see this proud bird looking down on you from its full height and staring at you with its round eyes. But the laws of breeding are what they are and an external slaughterhouse is in charge of slaughtering these large birds whose meat - reputed to be low in cholesterol - is transformed into sausages, terrines or steaks, for sale in the shop at the entrance to the estate.

With its 15 varieties of honey, here are the grands crus: Acacia, Chestnut, Alfalfa, Buckwheat, Coriander, Lavender, Lime, Carrot, Forêt de Sologne. Polyfloraux come from the Cher, Sancerrois and Sologne forests, extracted from the 1,000 beehives scattered across the Loire Valley, Sologne and Sancerrois regions. They proliferate in a controlled, unadulterated natural environment. In the boutique of this beekeeping farm, soon to celebrate its 35th anniversary, you'll find all the enticing aromas. We also offer embossed beeswax candles. Summer is a great time to visit!

Estelle and David raise organic goats and pigs and sell their production directly at the farm as well as those of their local colleagues: pasta, honey, flour, beer, terrines... The farm can be visited freely during opening hours. From the beginning of March to mid-November, it is possible to attend the milking of the goats at 5 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. A novelty: the installation of a Tiny House allows you to stay in the farm among the animals!

From Elms to Artenay, if you have a picnic to organize or you want to reduce your stay some local products without having to run by hill and hi, this address can be a solution. In addition to the gathering activity, to perform yourself and to have extra-fresh fruits and vegetables, a point of sale brings together both the production of the house, but also that of the surrounding producers. There are poultry farms, goat cheeses, jams and honey, local AOC wines, fruit juices and terrine. Also, the farmhouse rents three guest rooms and a cottage in the same rural vein.

For almost 30 years, the original initiative of this horticulturist and florist has been growing. This is normal, because he was ahead of his time, since we pick our fruits and vegetables in season. What can we say about the children's joy at this recreational opportunity? In addition to beautiful seasonal varieties of vegetables, the plants and flowers delight the eye. The idea of decoration or gifts is in full swing during all times of the year. Preparing floral ensembles is a must and the adjoining nursery offers a variety of plants of all kinds.

Between Montargis and Courtenay, at the edge of the Yonne, this address has carved a place in the landscape. Here you will find fruit and vegetables grown outdoors and under shelter on a five hectare garden. A collection schedule allows you to locate. A shop also includes products from regional producers: wine, meat, flour, condiments, honey and Brie in Courtenay.

British friends, skip this paragraph, which is not for you… Snails will appreciate the preserves prepared from the high gastropods on this hélicicoles farm, under a large open tunnel. After six months of maturity, they go to the short broth before finishing in cans or laminated or cooked with La from Ambert, products that can be purchased on site or order. Open doors are usually organised on the first weekend of September.

Forget the cold shelves of the supermarkets, put on your boots and stroll the aisles of the Racinerie. It's so much better and so much cheaper! The quality of his products is the key to his success. Gérard Michaud is particularly keen to explain his work, the nature of his products, and to make the consumer aware of his role as an eco-citizen. Outside the picking period, the farm also welcomes you to offer you its seasonal vegetables, its flowers in buckets (in spring) and its fresh eggs, to be enjoyed all year round!

Les Jardins du Paré invite you to pick red berries during the summer season. Blackberries, redcurrants, raspberries and other natural sweets, which are the inevitable ingredients for creating beautiful pies or sweet jams, will delight young and old alike. Christian and Tina will welcome you, and your choice will be whatever you please. Immediate tastings available for all gourmands. Asparagus and tomatoes are not to be outdone, since the two protagonists grow these generous vegetables organically, in season of course.

Cueillette Pause Jardin, a fruit and vegetable specialist, has decided to work with fallow land in 2024. The land will be given a rest so that it can regenerate itself for 2025, a year that promises to be full of fruit and vegetable harvests of all kinds, during the two beautiful seasons of spring and summer. This year will be all about red fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blackcurrants, blackberries and redcurrants will be well represented. Jams, tarts and cakes in prospect. 2024 at Cueillette Pause Jardin is all about sweetness!

Since 2008, Catherine has been making jams where respect for design takes precedence over quick profits. With no preservatives or artificial additives, she dares to create rare combinations, her own creations - according to her inspiration - cooked in copper cauldrons. So, pear velouté with walnuts, Andalusian lemons, salted butter caramel, strawberries, blueberries, guerdille... will delight your taste buds. Charming, rich, made-to-measure!