Gourmet products local specialties and wines Le Pilat - Monts du Forez

The adage "from the field to the plate" takes on its full meaning at the Ferme des Blés d'Or thanks to Noël Lafertin, farmer and baker. Nono's bread is the fruit of the work of this lover of old-fashioned bread. A divine bread and for good reason, since the cereals grown with love are harvested here, crushed and then transformed into crunchy bread. Long loaves, baguettes, plain or special, Nono's breads have their fans who flock to the bakery on the rare days it is open. Don't miss the famous apple pie either!

A magnificent log as a central island, a bistro table, a large glass roof offering a view of the roasting machine, the setting is set, we are at Camino Café. A chic and luminous place, just like Rachel, the founder, from which emanate the scent of roasted coffee every Tuesday. This passionate person transmits her love of good coffee, which she selects from the best, along with a selection of teas from the Fabrikathé brand.

The reputation of the Jullien Frères establishments created in 1899 is well established. When you enter this cellar, you will find a large choice of wines, champagnes and spirits. Thus, in front of your eyes, you will be able to see several hundreds of bottles. And there is something for every budget and every taste: from organic to small wines, through great wines. In short, whether you are a novice or an amateur of these beverages, you will be able to choose the bottle that best suits your desires and that will satisfy your taste buds.

When the passion of the farm meets the pastry know-how, it naturally gives a Pauze Ice! Serge Garnier, a farmer, and Virginie Rivollier, a graduate in pastry, combine the talents to put into ecstasy small and large! Their farm is located in Saint-Genest-Malifaux at 1 070 m altitude. 40 dairy cows and 45 heifers of high-open montbéliarde race provide quality milk. More than a drink, it's the main ingredient that transforms to give birth to delicious treats! Desserts, frozen, bins, you cannot do more healthily! Without dye, or conservative, you don't resist the desire to describe the tulip with its ice cream and caramelized pears or vanilla vacherins that faithfully restore the taste of a raspberry sherbet and a meringue. It should be noted that the élaborés produced are with the fruit of local farmers in the Pilat. In a word, it's authentic! So try a strawberry cone, you'll love! Manufacturing is a house even when it comes to cookies and chantilly! We can only highlight the individuality of such work, because everything goes directly from the breeder to the buyer. By appointment on the farm or on the markets, it is a pleasure to discover these ice cream delights and the same opportunity to leave with fresh milk, a creamy cream or butter as you rarely find!

In the land of orchards and vineyards, where can you buy good local products at the best price? At the Ferme des Lônes, in the direction of the leisure center, immediately on the left, there has been a store open to individuals in search of short circuits for the past fifteen years. Seasonal fruits and juices, but also wines of the region, beers, delicious cheeses, terrines, delicatessen or meat... Cooking workshops at the rhythm of the seasons. The right address to shop and to fill up with kindness.

On this farm you can complete the well-placed jellies in your cellar with jams, sorbets and berries.

The best jams are made by Philippe Bruneton. Member of the Collège Culinaire de France, elected Meilleur Confiturier de France. This enthusiast is as demanding in his selection of fruit, sourced from the region's small producers - starting with apples from Pilat - as he is in his working methods, using more fruit than sugar. The jams are available in a range of collections, including Fruits et Chocolat, made with Weiss chocolate. Culinary aids, fruit pastes, coulis, syrups... More than jams, real desserts.

This winegrower - at the head of a family estate created in 1920 - is very famous for his production of Condrieu, including La Petite Côte and Les Chaillets, one of the best of the appellation, his red Saint Joseph cuvée "L'Amarybelle vieilles vignes" and the "Grande Cuvée Les Serines", without forgetting the white Saint Joseph made with old marsanne vines. Producer of côte-rôtie, he also proposes other wines "Les Vignes d'à côté" which are just as interesting, like this viognier with a superb apricot nose or this syrah with candied fruit aromas.

At David Bory's, the choice is vast and everything is good: pastries, bread, snacks, confectionery, chocolates, cakes... The creations are unique and colourful like the fig/raspberry/chocolate bread. The assemblies of cakes and individual pieces are delicate and greedy. Fruits, caramel, chocolate, all the taste buds will enjoy! The service is impeccable, always smiling and friendly. The lunch formulas can be enjoyed on the spot (inside or on the terrace) or to take away.

Don't hesitate to make a detour to the Cave à nous. Bruno will help you choose the best possible combination of food and wine. He will give you his advice and will be happy to share his passion for wine. Rosés, whites, reds, liqueurs or champagnes... By entering this cellar, you will discover a wide range of spirits, for all amateurs and budgets. Note that you can also find a delicatessen corner. Finally, be aware that beers are also available for sale here.

What's wonderful for the older children is to rediscover their eyes and palate by going to discover Julien's famous Bonbons. Visits are organized every week and during the school holidays to help children and parents discover how candies are made without chemicals. Alongside the great classics such as salted butter toffees, old-fashioned marshmallows... Every year new products are put on sale such as fruit pastes with verbena, sesame nougat or even the little roudoudou in a bamboo spoon. A free tasting is offered at the end of each visit: to be consumed without moderation!

La ferme du Pilat, is a producer's shop as the locavores like them who come from the surroundings of Lyon to Pélussin. Cheeses, yoghurts, fruits and vegetables, meats, jams, honeys, milk, eggs, preserves, trouts... You can only find healthy products from the farms of Pilat. Behind the counter, it is the producers themselves who take turns to sell these good products that respect the organic charter. A must-see for those who are tired of the anonymity of the supermarkets.

Indispensable at weekends, unmissable during the week, Valferme is located on the other bank of the Rhône, a short distance from Ampuis. A gourmet stop held in association by some twenty producers who have been taking turns selling their products for over 20 years. You can come and do your shopping between the well-stocked shelves, while lovers of organic farming are not forgotten. Seasonal vegetables, bread, fruits, cheeses, sausages, honeys, nuts and by-products, but also poultry and, of course, wines from the region.

A gourmet farm run by the Chataignon family for 3 generations. The farm was once located within the monastery walls and has since been extended into an old mill built by the Carthusian monks in the 13th century. Buildings of character renovated to accommodate goats, pigs raised on straw, poultry raised in the open air, without forgetting the beehives. 100% home-made products, made only with products from the farm and processed on site.

In a beautiful wood-framed establishment, the Brasserie du Pilat is part of a remarkable setting with a terrace opening onto the surrounding countryside. Visits to the brewery are possible to discover the production of this entirely organic drink. The brewery is traditional and the beers, balanced between malty and fruity notes, are brewed with spring water from the Monts du Pilat. Unpasteurized and unfiltered, you will find at the Brasserie du Pilat 8 different beers: 5 blondes and 3 amber as well as seasonal beers such as Giboulée or Fleur de Noël. All beers are produced from malt, spices and hops.

In their bakery, pastry and chocolate shop, Franck Miramand and his wife offer 3 essential regional specialities. The "Délice du Pilat" is a cake made of a pure butter shortbread dough with a blueberry filling. The fragrance varies with the seasons: chestnut cream in autumn, raspberry in summer... Do not hesitate to place an order to reserve a share! At the end of the year, "Chirats" are crispy pralines hidden under a layer of Weiss chocolate. The "Giants", characters with charcoal eyes, have a pleasant vanilla taste.

The heights around Saint-Étienne harbor incredible resources. The two founders of La Source Distillerie exploit the plants of these Auvergne hills to create local spirits. Two gentian-based aperitifs, "La petite soeur" and "La grande soeur", appeal to Suze lovers. A highly original pastis forézien has also been added to the range. Elderberry, raspberry and vine peach wines complete the range. La Source Distillerie has also turned its attention to digestifs, notably with L'Instant forézien. Local resources have enabled the production of 100% local vinegars and mustards, as well as delicious honeys and royal jelly.

Didier Morion, a passionate independent winegrower, manages his 11 ha of vineyards with a masterful hand. His first vintage was born in 1993. Since then, he has never ceased to improve the quality of his products, which are made with the help of state-of-the-art techniques. AOP Condrieu with the Vents d'Anges or a sweet viognier with the cuvée Maëllyse. 5,5 ha of the domain are in Saint Joseph, roussane and marsanne grapes, and produce the cuvée "Cranilles". A top of the range wine as we like them. Also white Sarments in Vin de Pays and Gaby, a sweet viognier.

Following the family tradition and attached to his terroir, Maxime Verzier proposes: Condrieu Authentic in organic and biodynamic methods on the hillsides overlooking Chavanay; Saint-Joseph on the Blondeau and Ballustre plots facing the Pilat and old Syrah vines on the famous Madone d'Izeras plot. Also to be discovered are Connivence, Bohème and Syrah, IGP des Collines Rhodaniennes, almost all of which are sold out. On the Seyssuel side, a 100% Syrah cuvée called Première Lueur. Please note that the estate's gîte is no longer available for rent.

Xavier Boy created his field in 1992. From its young vines, the wine grower knows how to create a Domaine de Pierre Blanche 2002 with aromas of black fruits and scale. To discover.