The best local producers Normandy

The Biscuiterie de Quinéville in Saint-Vaast, with its pretty store stocked daily, offers not only wonderful cakes, but also a number of local products that we love. There's also a tea room where you can enjoy pastries overlooking the harbour. We particularly like the terrace in summer. Special mention for the caramels, some of the best in the area. Give in to temptation and you'll never regret it!

In early 2020, during the first confinement, a new project was born in Commes in the Bessin region, between Bayeux and the D-Day beaches. L'Arbre, an agri-cultural third place, is the result of the strong ties that exist in the small commune. From now on, one and the same place will bring together agriculture and culture. Inspiring!

On the agricultural side: Le Jardin de Deux'Main. A word of advice: take the time to stroll and smell the countryside before heading off to Port-en-Bessin. Stop off at Guillaume's! Passion and love, agroecology, no-till market gardening on living soil, agroforestry and permaculture are just some of the ingredients of his philosophy, and of his nearly three hectares of garden. The result: tasty fruit and vegetables. The market gardener is just like his garden: both delicate and generous. And don't forget the fresh eggs from his mini-farm. Direct sales every Tuesday and Friday.

On the cultural side: Tiers-Lieu L'Arbre. A place open to all (workshops, gatherings and events online). A perfect stopover for cyclists following the Vélomaritime or the cycle route from the D-Day landing beaches to Mont-Saint-Michel, the farm also offers self-catering accommodation. Guests share the communal living areas, cooking and eating together! And soon, a large auditorium, an associative café and a coworking space will see the light of day! It's an innovative place that advocates a collective approach: one to watch, as it evolves at great speed.

Wheat flour crushed on a stone millstone, farm baguettes, breads, pastries, cookies... Le Moulin de Thibo et Caro is all this at the same time. And we come from far away for this address which smells good the fresh crusty bread, just out of the oven. Moreover, on nice days, you can picnic there. Step by step, our two young farmers-bakers have made their business grow, climbing the steps of their ladder (of miller, of course!) by dint of work and talent.

A region like La Manche has countless wonders to offer. But sometimes it's hard to find your way around. Don't panic, Manche Terroirs is here to help. This label, awarded according to strict criteria (quality, origin, respect for the environment), is given to fish, meat, fruit, or vegetables, for example, from the local area! A website and a guide, distributed in tourist offices, will tell you where to find them. Last but not least, the label is present at various departmental events.

This producer of apples and pears is part of the Welcome on the farm network. You can pick up, in season, and on the weekend, up to 15 different varieties of apples on the tree. On site, a store offers direct sale of apples, pears, apple juice, pear juice, apple jelly, gingerbread, honey and vegetables from exploitation, as well as cider, pommel, calvados and apple cream manufactured by a local producer.

In the heart of the Norman bocage, Sébastien and Nadège Guesdon welcome you to discover their products made in their cider farm where they harvest and distill the fruits of our orchards like their ancestors before them. You will find here the direct sale of cider and perry products, with free tasting. Finally, Sébastien Guesdon is a distiller: with his still, he perpetuates the tradition of making calvados from farm to farm.

Housed in an old half-timbered farmhouse (^17th-18th centuries) surrounded by a rose garden and kitchen garden, Pressoir d'Or comprises a farm, a 27-hectare orchard and a cellar. In the cellar, you'll have the opportunity to discover the tools used in the past to process apples. On foot, by tractor or by coach, immerse yourself in the passionate world of this producer and discover the different ways to enjoy apples: in cider, in apple juice, but also in the form of jellies, jams or preserves...

Who hasn't heard of the sablé de l'abbaye? This delicious Normandy speciality with Isigny butter was created over a century ago by the baker of Lonlay-l'Abbaye. Forgotten after the First World War, its recipe was revived by Georges Lautour (also a baker) in 1941. In 1964, his son and son-in-law created the Biscuiterie. Since 2003, the company has been committed to preserving artisanal know-how through a factory store and tours of its workshops. At the end of 2024, you will discover an enlarged store and a museum.

For nearly 20 years, this pick-your-own has allowed you to harvest a variety of fruits and vegetables in accordance with the seasons. And the respect does not stop there: seaweed cream, biodegradable tarpaulins, and useful insects offer a natural protection to the market garden products. The Philippe family lends you wheelbarrows and baskets, and off you go for a little tour of the fields. No waste, choice, freshness at a very fair price! Picking begins in late February and ends in mid-December.

Near Évreux, this farm, a member of the Chapeau de Paille network, invites you to come and pick your own fruit, vegetables, and flowers! It's an activity that's sure to please parents and children alike! You'll find the harvest calendar on their website: vegetables and fruit in all seasons, flowers for cutting... With some fifty different varieties grown on the 20 hectares, you're bound to find something to fill your basket.

What could be better than picking your own fruit and vegetables on a Sunday, while breathing in the country air? Benoît Leforestier invites you to come to his 17th-century farm to pick your fruits and vegetables on nearly 25 hectares. You can take advantage of his know-how to pick strawberries that are as fragrant as you like, old-fashioned apples, or plump tomatoes, and fill your baskets with healthy and natural products. The shop also sells farm products, apple juice, fresh eggs, cheeses, but also cold cuts and poultry.

People come from far and wide for the harvest on this Chapeau-de-paille network farm. Depending on the season, vegetables from the market garden and fruit from the orchard. You harvest and stock up on seasonal fruits and vegetables according to your needs. In the shop, on a short circuit, you will also find local farm products: butters, cream, milk, cottage cheese, yoghurts, sorbets and ice creams, apple juice, cider, cider vinegar, eggs, poultry rillettes, chicken and guinea fowl.

This beekeeping operation offers a wide range of products from the hive, including honey, pollen, gingerbread, and confectionery. Fourneaux et Fils beekeepers travel to neighbouring regions to set up their apiaries in a variety of settings to produce quality honey from different species according to flowering and season. The colonies at the honey house benefit from an exceptional environment, just 15 km from the Côte d'Albâtre, with thousands of wild flowers to gather. Discovery tours are also organised on a regular basis, allowing visitors to discover the life of bees and taste different honeys.

Ferme de Peau de Leu is a family farm specializing in pig and poultry farming. The animals are raised on straw and fed with cereals produced directly on the farm, guaranteeing the origin and quality of the products. The store offers a variety of products such as yoghurts, sausages, roasts and charcuterie platters. Prices vary according to product weight, and payment can be made by check, cash or credit card.

La Ferme du Louvier is a charcuterie located in Balines. The pigs and chickens used to make the products are raised outdoors on straw, and the products are handcrafted in their own laboratory. Customers can order online and pick up at the farm.

Located in Saint-Pierre-Azif, near Bouquetot in Normandy, the Bouquetot eco-domain is home to Akal Food, an ecological spirulina producer. Since 2010, Akal Food has been cultivating this exceptionally nutritious micro-algae in an environmentally-friendly way. The Bouquetot eco-domain is an original place that combines ecological, economic and educational activities, promoting innovation in rural areas. Akal Food also offers tailor-made tours to discover their spirulina production. Akal Food offers a range of spirulina-based products, such as organic antioxidant and energy drinks, healthy snacks and accessories. Akal Food places great emphasis on the quality of its products, with Ecocert certification and low-temperature drying.

Staying in the Roulotte du Moulin du Rebets is an unusual and authentic experience. Located in the heart of a livestock farm in Rebets, this luxury 3 épis gypsy caravan offers all the comforts you need for a pleasant stay. The passionate owners will be delighted to show you around their farm and their animals. You can also stock up on quality meat and local produce, or take advantage of the vending machines available in the village. This atypical accommodation is ideal for a family immersion in farm life.