The best local producers Champagne-Ardenne

The Maison Fossier opened its doors in 1756 as a small artisanal biscuit factory. In 1775, its biscuits were present at the Coronation of Louis XVI in Reims, and the biscuit factory became the King's supplier. In 1845, a certain Monsieur Fossier, a baker by trade, took over the biscuit factory "Maison Mère des biscuits de Reims" and its delicacies. Today it is the only representative of the biscuit-making tradition of Reims. Also to be discovered: the Champagne shortbread, macaroons and the Charles VI, a double shortbread made with pure chocolate butter.

Valérie Rabbé has discovered his élevage of snails in the heart of the country. It provides its residents with space and abundant vegetation, which gives them tenderness and flavour. Visit the escargotière is to discover the range of products and taste the products of the farm, take a "snack" (on reservation) or simply drink a drink with family or friends in a pleasant setting.

Here, at the Saint-Julien farm, the gourmets of vegetables and other products grown in biodynamie are savoured. At the same address, the L'Achillea boutique offers dietetic and natural products, such as; honey, squash or potimarrons, or many homemade jams, thanks to the fresh products of the Saint-Julien farm grown in Sarry.

Béatrice and Eric Leguay offer a direct sale on the farm of all fragrances - dandelion flower, vanilla pear, vanilla apples, spices, etc. - and tasty fruit pasta.

This family-run estate cultivates 7 hectares of vines that enjoy a warm, luminous exposure on the slopes of the Marne valley. The estate's emblem is a radiant sun. Here, you can visit the cellars and discover the wines through a tasting session. The entire range is beautifully crafted. The Jadis and Brut Nature Éclats cuvées are particularly appealing. The House also offers a Champagne ratafia and a Fine champenoise.

In addition to their renowned fish shop in Mardeuil, Dominique and Angélina Libra have opened their cannery in the City of Sacres to share with you their taste for good seafood and their expertise in salting salmon. Once inside the store, you can take a trip along the coast, from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Marseille, via the Breton islands and the Bay of Biscay, tasting delicious terrines with iodine flavors, rillettes with a marine aroma, monkfish liver, a very surprising "foie gras" from the sea, without forgetting the flagship product of the store: Label Rouge salmon smoked by the owners with beech wood.

Patrick Rouyer offers his artisanal production of honey from the Ardennes. When we know the benefits of honey on health, it is a pleasure inexpensive that we can afford. The sale is done on the spot, with a possibility of withdrawal on Paris and Lille. The beekeeper offers information sessions in schools or associations. Do not hesitate to contact him to make a purchase or to organize a guided tour of the apiary. You will always be welcome!

He is young, he is not thirty years old, but he has a beautiful professional experience. A few years ago, Sébastien Gentil left his home region and sailed for Guadeloupe, where he worked for two and a half years in a rhumerie. Returning to the country, this inventive young man seeks to create a new, new product. He settled in 2007 in Saint-Rémy-le-Petit and on a piece of land made available by his father, he cultivates green, peppermint and Moroccan mint and that without pesticide. He carries out weeding by hand and for the harvest, he uses trait chevaux. After several trials that alone could tell you in detail, this long work gave birth to three babies: " Menth'Ardennnes "," Menth'Champenoises "and" Frezz'Ardennes ".

From a much finer flesh than the so-called "Burgundy species", the snails raised by Thierry Letissier come from a species originating in Algeria. These are shell snails, of the same size as "Burgundy", prepared and packed in jars. Mr Letissier produces about 500 000 "Big Grey" for the vast majority of marketing, by sales to individuals directly at the place of production, but also to local conservators. They are dedicated to reproduction. They are high in park and in a heated greenhouses as soon as the cold point is on the horizon.

Béatrice and Eric Leguay make all sorts of jams and jellies from the fruit produced in their orchards. Beside the classic jams and jellies, you will find a multitude of original flavours and perfumes, for example jam with dandelion flowers, pear with vanilla, apple with spices but also fruit jellies. The direct sale is done at the farm, in some shops (list on the blog), on fairs and markets.

Béatrice and Eric Leguay design the Ardennes jams, real homemade jams proposed in a wide range of perfumes, some very original ones such as dandelion flowers, vanilla pear or apple with spices. They also create fruit pastes, selling their delicious products both in direct sale on the farm, in selected stores and wholesalers. They also participate in fairs and markets, as in November at the Gare de l'Est in Paris. 

Discover L'Abeille Auboise, a boutique in Éguilly-sous-Bois, where flavors and quality meet. You'll find a wide range of delicacies, including local delicacies, artisanal products and chocolates. You'll also be tempted by pastries made by a Meilleur Ouvrier de France, a real explosion in the mouth. You can also buy beekeeping equipment by visiting the boutique or ordering online. L'Abeille Auboise also offers training courses and special offers on its products. As an added bonus, you can follow beekeeping news on their blog.

Tilloy farm is located 20 km east of Châlons-en-Champagne. Open to mixed farming, it also has a workshop for processing fattened ducks. From now on, everything is done on the spot: free-range breeding, traditional force-feeding in a pen on straw, processing and marketing in the farm's shop. You will be able to buy the choice pieces of duck, from the breast to the confit, including the aiguillette, and of course, the perfect foie gras, semi-cooked, semi-preserved or in foie gras. And many other surprises at the shop.

Fruits and vegetables directly from the producer, it is at the harvest of the Pompelle. Here, you can taste the authentic flavour of tomatoes and strawberries grown in the open air. Fruits and vegetables are harvested throughout the seasons and even in winter, you will find a beautiful choice of winter vegetables. The shop also offers local products: meat and poultry, goat and cow cheeses, as well as outdoor eggs. If you are in a hurry, you can even place an order on the site and pick up your products at the drive!

Good farm products from the field directly to your plate! Le P'tit Champ is a farm store that works in collaboration with about sixty producers in the region to offer you the best products of our land. Throughout the year, you will find on the stalls of the store vegetables and fruits in season, meat from local farms, without forgetting the sweet and savoury delicacies of the grocery store and on the cellar side, local wines and champagnes. Every week, Le P'tit Champ also offers tastings with producers to discover their good products and seasonal baskets to order to treat yourself at home.

Maison Fossier, a veritable institution in Reims, also has a store near Épernay. This 200 m² store offers a wide choice of cookies and compositions. A great place to discover all the shapes, flavours and colors of Fossier cookies. The famous pink cookies from Reims, croquignoles, meringues, madeleines, shortbread and a whole host of other delights! We're particularly fond of one of our latest creations: sablé champenois with almonds and champagne, a real treat!

Here is a farmer's market to stock up on good products from our countryside. The shop favours short circuits, directly from the producer to the consumer, to offer its customers authentic and quality products at low prices. You will find a wide choice of meats, dairy products, cheeses and local eggs, without forgetting the fruits and vegetables from the farm, the Muizon harvest, in all sauces: fresh, in jam, in juice... Esprit Terroirs also offers baskets filled with seasonal fruits and vegetables.

The authentic taste and incomparable freshness of seasonal fruits and vegetables can be picked here! Decked out in a pair of boots and a basket, you are ready to reconnect with the earth and harvest the fruits. Production follows the rhythm of the seasons and according to the calendar, you will find about fifty varieties of vegetables, fruits and flowers. To complete the visit, young and old will be delighted to discover the farm animals: hens, geese and goats. An authentic and playful experience to try out with the whole family!

Are you looking for good 100% local farm produce? More than 50 farms located less than 100 km from Reims have joined forces to offer their products in this collective point of sale. The producers welcome you in the store and offer you their advice to help you in your choice. And there is a wide choice of fruit and vegetables, organic dairy products and eggs, farmhouse meats and charcuteries, not forgetting the grocery section with its local specialities: champagne lentils, ratafia, snails? The consum'actors will be delighted!

Reims is not only the city of Champagne, it is also the city of biscuits. Moussa Ouarouss is renewing his ties with this little-known facet of the city. In his range of biscuits, only the good stuff: local flour and sugar, eggs from hens raised in the open air, no colouring or preservatives. We love his exotic madeleines with lemon yuzu and their local version with Reims biscuit. Between macaroon, cake and meringue with biscuit of Reims, pavé and puck with pink biscuit powder to be tasted with a glass of champagne, the biscuit factory makes us see life in pink!