MUSEUM AND GARDENS OLIVE TREE OF GREENHOUSES

It is a whole agricultural heritage to be discovered in this remarkable space which delights lovers of modern agriculture, its history and the techniques of breeding and cultivation respectful of the environment. The large farm of Pradel, a space for training, experimentation and production, includes a goat farm, a vineyard, a game workshop, a farm inn and historic gardens. It was on this 53 hectare estate that Olivier de Serres (1539-1619) raised the first silkworms in the region. This pioneer in agronomy wrote a revolutionary book - Le Théâtre d'agriculture et mesnage des champs - which laid the foundations of modern agriculture and changed the face of the French countryside. During his time, new flavours were introduced into the European garden, such as the potato and the tomato, which had just been discovered in the Americas. In addition to an audiovisual presentation, you will be able to walk through the "Theatre of Agriculture" staged from room to room from the 16th century to the present day. The estate is now oriented towards organic and sustainable farming and breeding techniques. Stroll through the historic garden and, on a guided tour, the various farms of the estate. The estate welcomes adults in training, numerous trainees and students from the Aubenas agricultural college. An instructive and gourmet stopover. You can stock up on wine, fruit juice and goat's cheese produced on the estate.