Fruit and vegetable producers Aquitaine

Frédéric Mouret's family farm harvests untreated walnuts sold under the Noix du Périgord PDO. This organic farm specializes in nuciculture, the cultivation of walnut trees. The production of walnuts in shell, kernels and traditional walnut oil has won awards from the Guide des Gourmands, and was voted Saveur d'Or 2021 and Saveur d'Argent 2022 at the Saveurs Nouvelle-Aquitaine competition. Free farm visits in summer (book the day before).

Eysines is one of the towns in the metropolis that has the most producers and market gardeners. For more than 10 years, Le Jardin d'Ethan has been selling seasonal vegetables grown either in the open field on 10 hectares of land or under 2 hectares of greenhouses, or in neighbouring farms. The fruit, produced in integrated or organic farming, comes from Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Roussillon, Lot, Corsica or Sicily. The products are sold in wooden or plastic crates given free of charge.

In the orchards of the Monein region, it grows and flourishes in the sun of the Jurançon region, which gives it a beautiful intense yellow color: the Roussanne peach is a real treasure and you absolutely must taste it! Today it is one of the emblems of the local terroir and at the cooperative dedicated to it, you will find the best of the productions of about fifteen members. Sold in trays, it colors the summer and inspires the recipes because, on the spot, it is declined in compotes, jams, nectar of peach or even oreillons in syrup.

In the heart of Les Halles d'Anglet, renowned for the quality of its produce and the warm welcome offered by its food trade professionals, you'll discover the colorful, well-organized stall of new owners Julie and Julien, who have taken over this already renowned fruit and vegetable business (formerly Manu Primeur). Julien chose the name in memory of his father(Aïta in Basque), who made it his profession. In addition to freshness, quality and the season that determines the product, you add professionalism to the selection and service. The result is a long-lasting business.

Benjamin and Laetitia set up this farm in 2020, followed by a boutique in 2023 where you'll also find products from other producers. You'll find all the fruits and vegetables of the season, as well as groceries, local dairy products and more. You can also meet the farm's animals, including the herd of Highland Cattle and Ouessant sheep that tend the meadows. They are also sold at local markets.

At the helm of this friendly farm is the Bidan family, well known for their asparagus production. During the spring production season, generally from mid-April to early June, you can order your asparagus and pick it up at the farm on certain days. But the Bidans don't just grow asparagus, they also produce organic table grapes of the Exalta (sweet white seedless) and Muscat de Hambourg varieties. So the harvests come thick and fast in September, and so do the sales.

Direct sales of fruit from the orchard, apples and pears of various varieties. You can buy fruit by the case (with deposit) or in 3 kg bags and bottles of apple juice. The fruit harvest begins in the last week of August and lasts until April, depending on production. The first varieties harvested are "Williams" pears and "Gala" apples, and later, in autumn, Chanteclerc, Golden, Fuji... and for pears, Conference and Comice. A true conservatory orchard!

Les Jardins de VYMM is a market gardener based in Lanton. They offer a wide variety of fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables. Les Jardins de VYMM are also present at independent winegrowers' fairs in various French towns, where you can discover and taste their award-winning wines.

Come and visit SARL Daguerre's farm direct sales store in the commune of Sainte-Marthe, where fields and greenhouses are lined up for market gardening. As the seasons go by, the harvests produce fruits and vegetables to fill your baskets with fresh produce and vitamins. Salads, apples, grapes, vegetables to concoct a ratatouille, melon or pumpkin, depending on the season. All ethically sourced, locavore and at very reasonable prices.

In Lons, this store is a truly sustainable alternative to traditional food sourcing. Marché de Galatée's approach is to promote the local economy by buying local produce directly from farmers. The 300 m² store features nearly 80 producers, offering fresh, high-quality products (creamery, charcuterie, meat, vegetables, fruit, wine, etc.). The huge store supports local communities, while reducing food miles and packaging waste.