The best local producers Rhône-Alpes

Corinne, Daniel and their family open the doors of their farm all year round, nestled at the foot of Mont Granier, near the sanctuary of Myans. Committed to an environmental approach, the farm is certified HVE (High Environmental Value). Their ambition is to make their products accessible to all, and to share convivial moments. While viticulture is the farm's main activity, offering a wide range of Savoyard wines, gourmets can also enjoy their jams made from grapes.

La Ferme de Travorche in Leigneux offers a wide range of farm produce for direct sale. Michelle and Olivier Thomas raise pigs, poultry and lamb in the open air. Their charcuterie is produced in the traditional way, without coloring or preservatives. Their selection includes pork chops, roasts, sausages and caissettes, as well as whole and cut-up chickens and retail lamb. Their products are also available in farmers' stores in St-Etienne, St Germain Laval and Sorbiers, and at markets in Roanne and Noirétable.

Les Vergers de Maubec is an organic farm located in Montélimar. The fruit farm covers 22 hectares and is committed to sustainable agriculture that respects people and the environment. Produce is fresh and picked when ripe, to enhance its taste. Water is managed responsibly and fertilization is adapted to the soil's needs. The farm also promotes biodiversity by planting hedges, protecting groves and installing nesting boxes for species beneficial to pest control. Since 2023, the entire farm has been certified organic. Les Vergers de Maubec offers two sales systems: export and French supermarkets, as well as direct sales from producer to consumer.

La Ferme du Marais, nestled at the foot of the Vercors mountains, has been a family business for 6 generations, delighting us with its T80 semi-complete artisanal pasta: coquillettes, coquillages, corkscrews, lace... Made with love from sustainable durum wheat, these delicious pasta products contain no colorants or preservatives, and reveal the full richness of the grain. From harvesting to bagging, each stage is meticulously carried out by hand to preserve the authenticity of the flavors. Steve, passionate about his craft, also invites you to discover his artisanal sunflower flour and oil.

At the Caresse et Caline farm, you can enjoy delicious organic ice creams and sorbets, all made from their 4 Jersey cows and fruit from their orchard. This artisanal and ethical production promotes animal welfare by offering cows a peaceful retirement after their years of production. Recipes are constantly improved to refine taste, reduce sugar and perfect texture. In addition to its ice creams, Glaces Caresse et Caline also offers smooth, pasteurized fromage blanc made from whole milk. It's the ideal address for a moment of pure pleasure!

Ferme de LaVidalie is a winery located in Vieillevie, in the Lot valley. Open all year round, the farm offers an exquisite range of AOP ENTRAYGUES LE FEL WINES, including two reds, a rosé, and a white named "Les Terrasses de LaVidalie". Visitors are invited to delve into the fascinating history of the farm and taste the products on site. In addition to wines, the farm also produces farmhouse goat cheeses made from raw milk: cabécou and parabel. Appointments can be made for other times.

Michael raises 300,000 snails and transforms them in his laboratory into snails in shells, snails in croquille, vacuum-packed snails in court-bouillon, snails in gougère, white snail pudding and toastinette. He sells his products directly from the farm, but also at fairs and farmers' markets in the region. He has added another string to his bow by offering ostrich meat for sale. Michael regularly takes the time to show you around his farm, by appointment.

An exciting adventure! The young Ferme des Buis brings together a group of farmers on 32 ha of organic land around a large building, surrounded by 90 ha of forest. David and Guillaume each use 10 ha to graze their sheep and goats and produce fodder, and each also uses 20 ha of forest for year-round grazing. Corentin, Tom and Camilo cultivate 0.5 ha of market gardens and 2 ha of agroforestry orchards. Old varieties of wheat occupy 3 ha to produce flour for bread at the nearby Amanins agroecological center.

The Benhamou family has been working with "His Majesty the Goose" for two generations. In beautiful old premises, Délices des Payres transforms noble poultry into foie gras, rillettes, roasts, cassoulets and other delicacies. This breeder, producer and processor offers festive menus, a catering service, an online store for its products, also for sale direct from the farm, and a beautiful private space for your events. High quality, professionalism, hedonism and conviviality.

Set against the majestic backdrop of the mountains, Savoie's vineyards flourish in small, scattered islands, occupying a variety of terrains: the well-exposed flanks of the Molasse hills, the slopes of the Jurassic ranges, the alluvial terraces and the lower slopes of the steep sub-alpine massifs such as the Bauges and Chartreuse. These vineyards produce wines distinguished by their delicate tannins and spicy, fruity aromas, all of which benefit from the Savoie Protected Designation of Origin (PDO). Two grape varieties take pride of place: Gamay and Mondeuse.

Maison Rullier is dedicated to the creation of delicacies made by scrupulously following traditional recipes inherited from the past. The owners take great care in selecting each ingredient to ensure that it is perfectly suited to the preparation of traditional recipes handed down from generation to generation. Artisan creations include a variety of delicacies such as terrines, crozets, jams, caramels, cured meats and charcuterie of exceptional quality.

La Ferme des Saisons is a 5-generation market-garden farm in Murianette, just 8 km from Grenoble. From March to December, you'll find fresh, tasty fruit and vegetables. Committed to an agro-ecological approach for the past 3 years, the 6th generation is committed to offering you healthy, high-quality produce. On Fridays and Saturdays, a real farmers' market comes to life, with other local producers selling meats, cheeses, bread and more. Don't hesitate to drop in to discover authentic know-how and stock up on fresh produce.

The Possety family left the Lyon region to settle here and become producers of spirulina, this micro-algae with many virtues, rich in proteins and minerals, and anti-oxidant. In three basins of culture, they produce, under the sign of Spiruline des Monts d'Ardèche, spirulina in twigs or tablets, stamped organic. The producers are inexhaustible on their subject and are even happy to give you recipes.

A store of local producers and craftsmen with an organic grocery section, Biasso is run by the producers themselves. On the shelves, sourdough bread, ceramics, soaps, jams, fruit juices, meat, cheese, pasta, fruit and vegetables, textiles, leather, wool, honey, eggs, essential oils, medicinal plants, beer... So many products in a short circuit, respectful of the environment, in a self-managed collective sales point. Producers' shop and farm shop as an alternative to the big supermarkets... In addition, there are some basic grocery products.

This small organic vegetable farm was born from the idea of sharing vegetable production with local consumers in a simple and friendly way. The cultivation area is divided between open fields and cold tunnels. They produce the majority of their plants, the objective being to promote varieties adapted to the soil. They mainly sell directly with several distribution points. If you are interested in their products, go to the shop area of the site and register via the form when ordering. Of course, if you want to visit the farm, contact them on their website, it will be a pleasure. You can also find them at the local farmers' and local markets, Louroux-de-Beaune, Villebret, Saint-Angel, and Chamblet.

Ferme de Cisternes in Égliseneuve-d'Entraigues is a real discovery for lovers of quality meat. It offers direct sales of veal from the dam, with a tenderness and flavor that are sure to win you over. You can buy 5 or 10 kg boxes, as well as a gourmet assortment of vacuum-packed cuts, ready to be preserved. This is an address to remember for gourmets concerned about the freshness and traceability of their food. But don't forget to book in advance to ensure product availability.

In the charming village of Mieussy, L'ESCARGOTIÈRE D'ARNO invites you to plunge into the fascinating world of snails. During an hour-and-a-half-long gourmet tour, you can watch an educational film to learn all about these gastropods, take part in a fun and instructive activity with the heliciculturist and visit the breeding pens. To round off the visit in style, you're invited to sample the delicious snail-based culinary specialties prepared on site. Book on 04-50-34-25-05 to enjoy this delicious and rewarding experience at L'ESCARGOTIÈRE D'ARNO.

Nicolas and Karen are the first hazelnut producers in the Bourbonnais region. They planted 22 hectares of hazelnut trees and harvested 18 tons of nuts in 2023. They offer much more than just hazelnuts in the shell or shelled. They transform them into roasted and caramelized hazelnuts, roasted, salted, coated in chocolate, hazelnut spreads and creams. They have already won numerous agricultural awards for several products in their range. From spring onwards, you can stay in an unusual cottage in the heart of the estate.

Ten Savoyard producers joined forces to create the direct sales outlet in December 2008, responding to local demand for farm produce and the desire of producers to work together in an environmentally-friendly way. Today, Saveurs de nos Fermes boasts 41 farmers, including 31 sales depots. The common objective is to offer customers a wide choice of fresh, tasty products, direct from the farms to their plates: fruit and vegetables, meats, poultry, charcuterie, cheeses and dairy products, etc.

At the Gaec de la Ferme du Berthou, certified High Environmental Value, lovers of good products come to buy directly. Total transparency and traceability for products entirely made on the spot, since the cows' milk is transformed on the farm into different types of cheeses, from fresh to very mature, white cheeses, yoghurts, butter, cream, tome or cervelle des canuts. House speciality: the "Coeur de vache cendré". To discover: strong cheeses, but also seasonal cheeses like the cheese with oak.

Miellerie A Tire d'Aile, located in the Ardèche region of France, stands out for the quality and freshness of its beekeeping products. Whether it's honey, royal jelly, pollen or propolis, each element is produced with the utmost care to offer a gustatory and sensory experience that lives up to your expectations. In addition to direct sales, the honey house offers fascinating tours and workshops, so that everyone can discover the secrets of artisanal beekeeping. It's a real voyage into the world of bees, in a spirit of sharing and transmission.

From field to mug! Run by farmer-brewers who work with their own barley and hops, this artisanal and organic brewery, aka 3B3, was founded in 2015. Its beers come in blond, amber, russet, nettle, porter and, for seasonals, triple blonde, Impérial Stout, season (spring), white. A beer brandy and lemonade are also available. A 100% local range that can be tasted on site at the 3B3 pub on weekends.

La Belle Noix, a 35-hectare, two-hundred-year-old organic family farm, offers a wide range of innovative products based on PDO Grenoble walnuts, made entirely on site with love and expertise. From spreads and cookies to wines and aperitifs, everything is certified organic and divinely good. A visit is a must to discover the secrets of production, taste the specialties, and meet Dorothée and Ludovic, the passionate people behind these delights. Experience a gourmet getaway in the heart of nature, ideal for lovers of authentic products.

Philippe and François Tiollier's estate celebrated its 180th anniversary in 2020. Responding to the charter of the Independent Winegrowers by which the professional commits himself to respect his soil, to bottle in his cellar and to improve in the respect of the traditions, the 18 hectares of vines are worked here with the patience and the passion which are necessary. The cellar is open all year round, and you can come and taste the wines of the estate with pleasure, and discover the work of Philippe and François with passion.

Domaine Alain Dumarcher is a vineyard located in Gras, Ardèche. It offers a variety of products such as lavandin essential oils, 5-liter wine coolers in red or rosé, and IGP Ardèche and AOP Côtes du Vivarais wines.

Members of the Bienvenue à la Ferme network, Alain and his family welcome you to their family farm on the Cézallier plateau, at an altitude of 1,000 meters. They raise a herd of Montbéliarde cows and produce AOP farmhouse Saint-Nectaire cheese, which they mature on site. During your visit, you'll be able to watch Saint-Nectaire being made live, see all the stages involved in making this highly prized cheese and, of course, taste it! It's best to call ahead beforehand. Direct sales on site.

La Bergerie de la Cordière is a farm specializing in the breeding of Merino lambs and pigs, free-range in the forest. The animals are raised naturally, in accordance with the principles of organic farming. The farm offers a wide range of products, including lamb and pigs, which are available for sale. Visitors can also learn more about the farm's history and discover the different stages of animal husbandry. And we love all the recipes on their website.

Ferme Margot is a farmers' market located in Saint-Genest-Malifaux. The store offers a wide range of products, all made in the traditional way, without colorants or preservatives. The farm's flagship products include pork, with sausages, grillades, filet mignons and charcuterie, such as pâté de campagne, pâté de tête, pâté de couenne and dry sausages. The products are naturally air-dried at an altitude of 900 meters. Ferme Margot also offers piglets cut up and cooked in white wine for special events, and charcuterie platters for evenings out with friends.

SYVOFA (Syndicat des volailles fermières d'Auvergne) is the union of the entire poultry industry in Auvergne. Since 1967, it guarantees the quality of traditional poultry, raised by member producers. Consumers trust the products of the "Volailles Fermières d'Auvergne" brand, because they find in their plate the authenticity and the flavors of the poultry. The website lists the members and offers recipes with cooking tips.

Since 1994, Géraldine Petit has been cooking fine duck preserves. The range extends from foie gras to traditional dishes such as confit or potée. Among the specialties with original flavors, we can mention the extra whole foie gras with figs and Loupiac wine, the pâtés of duck breast with fruits (chestnuts, blueberries...), the pork enchaud or the Salers sausage. The ducks are raised and force-fed with GMO-free corn and the products are free of additives and preservatives.

Located in Marches, Ô Délices de la Bergère is a grocery store specializing in the sale of saffron pistils. In addition to offering this rare product, the establishment also offers recipe ideas and an online store. The owners are saffron growers from the Drôme des Collines region, and are passionate about this spice.

The Carpe et Capucine farm was born of the desire of 5 friends to make a living from aquaponics, a production method combining fish farming and market gardening in a closed water circuit. In 2022, they inaugurated a 5,500^m2 aquaponics greenhouse on a 2 ha plot of land in Loriol. The farm produces fruit, vegetables and herbs, and raises trout in a way that respects animal welfare. As part of an overall sustainable approach, windbreaks and diversified hedges have been planted to increase biodiversity on the plot. Visits by prior arrangement.

In 2019, Étienne Rachez will settle down at the Domaine de la Croix Arpin with Pierre Goigoux. After training in Beaune, he proposed a partnership: Pierre would concentrate on his vines and he would manage the business and communication. From the reception of the grapes to the bottling, Etienne is a meticulous wine maker. His wine tourism offer is attractive: thematic tastings, wine courses, guided tours on electric scooters... The estate can be privatized and the Estafette Volcanic can be used for various events.

Christine, Alain and Thomas warmly welcome you to Domaine Le Plateau de Grille-Midi, located in Chiroubles, one of the ten Beaujolais Crus. In the heart of the vineyards, with an exceptional panorama, discover their estate and taste their exceptional wines: Chiroubles, Fleurie and Morgon. Open Monday to Saturday (and by reservation on Sundays), Domaine Le Plateau de Grille-Midi is the ideal place for a convivial gourmet getaway. Don't miss the opportunity to discover the secrets behind the making of their wines, and to savor their cuvées in an idyllic setting.

Bought in 1996 by Gilles and Christine, this family market garden farm has been gradually converted to organic farming in 2014. The Bioux farm is now run by the 2 partners with the help of 5 employees. They offer you organic and seasonal vegetables, as well as excellent products processed on site in their laboratory, such as soups and vacuum-packed products. They only sell directly in short circuits, their most distant point of sale being the Panouille in Ceyzériat.

All products from local agriculture and crafts are brought together. The store is owned by associate producers, one of whom is always on hand to serve you. To complete the range, some fifty producers and artisans have given them the mandate to sell their products. Committed to product quality, respect for the consumer and the environment, and the defense of fair prices. The Allier is rich in agricultural and artisanal production, so you'll find everything you need to eat well, and even more with arts and crafts.

This grocery store offers sweet and savory bulk products, as well as local products featuring over 350 references. Fill up on gift ideas and products made in Auvergne. Constant arrival of fresh fruits and vegetables. Delicatessen and cheeses from Auvergne. Canned food. Whiskies from Hérisson. Wines from Saint-Pourçain. Artisanal beers with cereals from Auvergne. Teas, herbal teas, coffee in bulk and their accessories. Bulk drugstore and cosmetics. Pretty baskets and Christmas boxes. Possibility of personalized compositions. You can also order online.

Alexandre Frattini is an organic farmer. He transforms his own cereals into pasta and semolina. The result is an entirely home-made dry and fresh pasta produced on the farm. He grows durum wheat, soft wheat and buckwheat. His range of pastas is extensive: fresh, fettucini, fusilli, spaghetti, raviole, crozet, tagliatelle plain, with vegetables or with chestnuts. These wheat-based pastas can be ordered online, and can also be found in many producers' stores in and around the département.

Farmer-producer-processor-seller Damien Froment grows Melanosporum truffles. In winter, you can order fresh truffles from him by telephone. You can discover his Ferme de Pourcier and truffle plantations. You can even watch a cavage demonstration, taste his truffle oils and buy canned or frozen truffles direct from him. In the context of climate change, Damien Froment has planted olive trees of the tanche variety, the one used for Nyons oil. His oil is on sale every Saturday in summer at the entrance to Jaillance (Die).

A native of the region, Simon Rouchier is now a farmer-confectioner. A former chocolatier who wanted to move into arboriculture, he decided to combine his two passions: confectionery and agriculture. On 2 hectares, he grows organic apricots, apples, plums, blackcurrants, strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants and blackberries. In his artisanal workshop, he transforms them into sweet delights: candied fruits coated in chocolate, fruit jellies, but also nectars, syrups, jams and even nougat, hence the name of his small business: Au nougat ardéchois. Gourmets melt!

Marine Mazel and François Chauvin did a lot of traveling before putting down roots in the Ardèche. In 2018, they embarked on organic vegetable and fruit production. In greenhouses and in open fields, L'Abeille et la Blette (who's the bee, who's the chard?) grow tomatoes and lettuces, asparagus and herbs, strawberries and flowers, all of which can be found, for example, in the fabulous sandwiches at Bottega Itineris, in Annonay. We follow the adventures of the crops day by day on Facebook. A great atmosphere around this friendly couple.

La Boria des Gotas is the micro-farm project of Yann-Loïc and Gwendoline, built around a real environmental concern, explaining for example the choice of permaculture. During discovery workshops (for adults, children, or people with disabilities), they present this model as well as their garden of aromatic and medicinal plants (Gwendoline has training in herbal medicine). Producers, they offer in short circuit (at the farm or on the markets) flours, herbs, infusions and jams to fall down!

Would you like to taste a hay liqueur? The Domaine des Marmottes occupies a 6 hectare plot of land planted with red berries and aromatic plants cultivated with respect for the environment. Two plots of land at an altitude of 1,300 m for the gathering of gentians, elderberries and wild blueberries complete the site. Here, the production of liqueurs, aperitifs, jams, syrups and other delicacies is done the old-fashioned way, in a workshop installed in an old barn. The frame, in the shape of an overturned boat hull, is typical of the region!

Florian Charrasse took over the family business 7 years ago. In addition to apricot, cherry and vine trees, he looks after the thousand trees planted by his grandfather after the frost of 1956. Half of these trees have a single trunk (a detour to his olive grove is well worthwhile). His olives are pressed at the Moulin Chauvet, an old-fashioned mill, to produce Nyons PDO oil. The rest is reserved for PDO Nyons table olives and tapenade. These products are available directly from the farm.

With more than 20 years' experience working alongside the late Franck Arpentinier, Isabelle is taking over her farm with passion and determination, taking charge of every stage of foie gras production, from the free-range rearing of the 2,000 ducks, to animal-welfare-compliant slaughtering, processing and potting, to short-line marketing. She would like to join the Bienvenue à la Ferme network and try her hand at the regional AURA farm produce competition, which she has won twice with her pure duck rillettes.

Violaine and Pierre Trollat have been farming the olive trees on the family land for eleven generations since 1978. That is 4 hectares and nearly a thousand trees. The Trollats have also expanded their plantation by adding nearly 950 young olive trees. With the fruits, harvested in December and January, are made table olives AOP Nyons (put in brine with Guerande salt), oil also AOP Nyons and tapenade. Don't hesitate to come and visit us!

The merits of Bissardon are constantly being praised. In addition to its craftsmanship, Bissardon has distinguished itself for more than ten years in major agricultural competitions. Bissardon works with local fruit: 95% of the fruit processed comes from local orchards. Apple-raspberry, reinette apple or cherry pure juice, these fruit juices breathe the Cellieu sunshine! Two authentic and creative ranges - Jean-Louis Bissardon and l'Arbre à jus -, and the last one, entirely organic, to be discovered : Organic hearts.

A particularly gourmet address where a rare spice with a unique taste is cultivated: saffron. It was in 2014 that Céline, formerly in haute couture, became a saffron grower. It's an activity that demands patience and passion, when you consider that it takes around 200 blossoms of this superb purple flower, crocus sativus, to extract 1 gram of saffron! But this spice is well worth the effort, as it lends a remarkable flavour to all preparations. A smart address.