The best local producers Tarn

It is difficult not to be seduced by this unique operation! In this artisanal honey and vinegar factory, honey vinegar and honey mustard are mainly produced and sold under the brand name Apis Vinaegria. Honey vinegar? Yes, you read that right! With time the use became rare but vinegar can be made from this sweet substance. Already in the Middle Ages, many everyday products were obtained from the beehive, such as wax and honey of course, but also vinegar.

The Lascroux family is a great specialist in artisanal foie gras and has been practicing its know-how for a century and three generations. Prepared with ducks and geese from French farms, it is available in various forms: fresh, whole, truffled, in blocks... The team of experts also sells stuffed duck necks, duck breast, rillettes, cassoulet... The great followers of the Aveyron cuisine will even have the pleasure to find alicuits and tripoux, without forgetting the original cathar tapas dish: the duck gratounade.

The words "heritage" and "transmission" take on their full meaning on this Tarn farm. Indeed, the history of La Métairie Neuve is linked to that of the Vernheres family, owners of the property since 1981. Today, the third generation is at the head of this quality production. Together, Jackie and Eric perpetuate the tradition, accompanied recently by their son, Frédéric. They produce Muscovy duck, roast duck and chicken, always with the same attention to quality, GMO-free products and animal welfare.

For more than 100 years, the Biscuiterie Deymier's production of scalded biscuits has been elaborated in a small family workshop, where each cookie is unique, shaped by hand, before being poached in hot water and then baked. Charles Deymier decided to rework the traditional recipe of these aniseed cookies in his own way by adding sugar, which he patented under the name "Charlot" eleven years later. Notice to all the gourmets: you will be able to find Marie, Véronique and their delicious cookies on the fairs and markets of Ségala!

Based in the Lautrec area, Sébastien is a small-scale farmer who produces the famous pink garlic, renowned for its taste and preservation qualities. A regular at fairs and gastronomic events, the young farmer now offers his products for sale on his website. It's yet another way of highlighting his work and expertise, which are the pride and renown of an entire region. Label Rouge and IGP pink garlic, but also black garlic obtained after a month's maturing.

Since 1964, Maison Bruyère in Lagrave has been delighting gourmets with its sweet dry cookies. From its modest beginnings in 1964 with Sudbiscuits, the company has evolved under the passionate direction of three generations of the Bruyère family. Fondant, crisp, crunchy... regional specialties such as chalumeaux, oreillettes, navettes d'Albi and gaufres liégeoises are revisited by Léa Bruyère, Christian's youngest daughter, who continues the family legacy. Sold in over 15 countries around the world, Maison Bruyère products are a delight to discover and enjoy.

Bronze medalist for the first time in 2015 at the Salon de l'Agriculture, for his semi-cooked foie gras, Serge Barras, is a specialist in the field. Raised in the open air in Bournazel, his mulard ducks are fed on GMO-free feed, with respect for the product. The shop offers tastings and invites you to discover foie gras, cassoulet, duck confit, stuffed neck and some new products such as persillade of gizzards or duck tapenade. A sure value!

Located in the Cérou valley, near Cordes-sur-Ciel, Le Terroir du Père Barras is a foie gras producer with an emphasis on tradition and quality. Their activities include the traditional force-feeding of ducks and the artisanal processing of foie gras. Le Terroir du Père Barras also offers a drive-through service for those who prefer to collect their purchases without entering the store. With their commitment to tradition and quality, Le Terroir du Père Barras is a must-stop for foie gras lovers in the region.