The best local producers Châteaux de la Loire

The Biscuiterie de Chambord is the guardian of a centuries-old tradition based on the love of craftsmanship and a know-how carefully preserved by a passionate staff. Don't leave without tasting the local specialty, the Palet Solognot, a small shortbread with truffled butter and raisins soaked in rum. The danger is to become addicted to this little sweet! The Biscuiterie has also thought of those who are on a diet by offering a range of organic products without sugar, without gluten, with cakes, honey cakes...

You can shop in-store or pick up your order on site. In addition to charcuterie, Maison Galland also offers services such as farm reception and motorhome service. However, due to the current health situation, the annual "La Ferme en fête" event has been cancelled for this year. The next edition will take place in 2021. Come and discover the latest farm traditions at Maison Galland in Betz-le-Château.

The Charrette store makes it a point of honour to get the product directly from the producer to the consumer, avoiding intermediaries and allowing local farmers to earn a better living. For the customer, it is the guarantee to know the origin of what he buys and to exchange with the farmers who supply and manage the place. You will be able to treat yourself to quality local products, from vegetables to cereals, eggs, honey and meat. Another shop is located in Truyes.

Collective sales point where 10 producers, farmers and wine growers of Touraine joined to propose you their good products, here we know what we eat, and where it comes from! No intermediaries, the producers come in turn to hold the store to welcome you. You will find fruits, vegetables, red meat and poultry, honey, eggs, cookies, wine, ice cream... organic, local and delicious products. And if you hesitate, ask as many questions as you want!

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.

Honey is not only a matter of greed: its multiple health benefits have been proven. This brand, present throughout France, offers honey in all kinds of sauces: ampoules, jellies, capsules, syrups, tablets, lotions, oils, cereals, teas, etc. And of course, we also taste it in its raw and delicious form, with different varieties depending on what the bees have gathered (lime, acacia or eucalyptus are our favorites). A place to take care of oneself and where one buzzes with pleasure!

The semi-cooked duck foie gras, raised in France, are absolutely perfect in texture and flavour. The goose foie gras and confits are a pleasant alternative when you think of combining them with a good fricassee of potatoes à la Sarladaise! If you are in Angers, don't miss the shop in rue Saint-Julien (Épica) where all these delicacies are on display. A special offer is made to campers and yachtsmen in terms of ready-made meals and preserves, who will disembark in Le Lion d'Angers

Epica ? "épicerie-cantine"! The (fine) grocery section features a selection of jarred products from Les Treilles Gourmandes, based in Le Lion d'Angers (foies gras, rillettes, terrines...), excellent ready-cooked dishes from their "le Bon Bag" range (cassoulet, osso bucco, sauté de veau), as well as a variety of local and non-local products, Giffard syrups, wines, jams... The canteen offers a dish of the day (tartiflette, duck parmentier), a number of pasta and salad recipes, and tempting desserts (banoffee, crumble) at very reasonable prices.

The village of Grézillé is located in a rich and fertile region where the land has always produced a wide variety of vegetables and fruits. Cherries of Anjou is one of these orchards, led by Boris Poinreau. For the sake of respect for the environment, this cherry producer is a sensible farmer and opens the doors of his family farm. Another orchard is located in another commune, further south, in Tigné. From late May to mid-July, we are invited to pick up its cherries on one of the two farms. Various species are present here, but the one that gave the company name is specific to these orchards and is a registered trademark and labeled "Product in Anjou". The laziest can also buy cherries already picked, or even book their basket over the Internet!

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!

A truffle-growing enthusiast since 1996, Serge Desazars invites you to discover his know-how and products. Based in the Touraine region of France, Serge Desazars cultivates five varieties of exclusively high-quality organic truffles on his 60-hectare estate. His exceptional products can be found in the kitchens of top chefs, as well as in private homes via his online boutique. Discover the truffle fields of Touraine through a range of special activities on the estate.

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.

Divided between two beekeeping farms in the Vendée and Savennières, Anthony and Mathilde juggle their two operations. Started more than 20 years ago, the farm has more than 300 hives producing chestnut, hawthorn, lime, acacia honey... Au Vent des Abeilles offers other products such as pollen, propolis and royal jelly, natural sweets with a variety of nougat, gingerbread and onion or fig chutney prepared with honey. In Savennières it is Evelyne and François who receive and sell all the productions.

Biscuits like no other! If you want to taste them but also to know the secrets of their manufacture, go to the biscuit factory Le Vinaillou. The manager of the company opens his workshops to all the curious. Sweet or savoury, Le Vinaillou's biscuits can be eaten as an aperitif as well as a dessert, such as butter and lemon cakes, biscuits made with Cabernet-d'Anjou or even made with hypocras, a spicy medieval aperitif. A tip: if you want to see the biscuit maker at work, come preferably in the morning.

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!

You'll be welcomed by the producer himself, who will be delighted to show you around his wines and answer any questions you may have. Direct sales at our winery in Chémery near Romorantin mean we can offer you fair prices, with no intermediaries. You can also enjoy tasting the different wines before making your purchase. A visit to the winery allows you to discover the expertise and meet the passionate team. The cellar offers a selection of authentic, quality Touraine AOC, Touraine Oisly and Crémant de Loire wines.