The best animal parks and farms Midi-Pyrénées

AOC Bareges-gavarnie is assigned to seed sheep aged 2 to 6 years who have summered at least twice and neutered males over 18 months of age having also summered at least twice. In winter, animals are fed only with hay, except for the period of breastfeeding during which a supplement in cereals is permitted. The race is rustic and resists the harsh mountain climate, finding its food on the most difficult terrain. The meat is tender, juicy, melt, with a bright red but without a strong taste of sheep. The ribs will be perfect for grilling, gigot will give a tender flesh and the necklace or braised shoulder, or civet, will make excellent dishes dishes. In the Moutonniers of Country Toy, Joël Escaich will tell you everything about his breeding and production.

An address not to be missed for gourmets. Saved from extinction in the 1980 s by a handful of irreducible, Bigorre's black pig is now a product of excellence. The slow growth of these animals, fed mainly by meadows, acorns and chestnuts that they find beneath the trees, gives very tasty meat and rich in intramuscular fat. Their meat is used in meats and cured with exceptional organoleptic properties. Ham will be obtained in particular, refined for 20 to 35 months by refiners masters. Visits and tastings are provided by the producers, Julie and Pierre Grau, who will be able to discover and appreciate these rare places.