Eating in or eating out? Sampling new experiences or savouring the regions delights.
The Lot et Garonne is famous worldwide for its agriculture and produce. We love that so many delicious things are grown and produced here. From the Gite, you can see at least two of the most popular!
Plum and hazel orchards can be found all around and there are some great local treats to try whilst you are here.
Plums – Ferme & Musee Du Pruneau – 18km from the Gite. Learn and taste the main regional export Prunes! Especailly delicious in chocolate or soaked in Armagnac!
Hazelnuts – La Maison de la Noisette – 24km from the Gite. Try the Macaroons With hazelnut flour! Delicious! Tour the farm and see how they support the global demand for Hazelnuts in everything from skincare to praline chocolate.
Chocolate – Rody Chocolaterie– 30 Km from the Gite. Hand made chocolates and an educational museum PLUS a great bakery!
Wine – Buzet – Nous Les Vignerons de Buzet – 1800 Hectares of vines, 90 winegrowers form this coperative. Tasting and Tours 40km from the Gite.
Meats – Mon Couchon – 9km from the Gite – A local farm that breeds and cures its own meats to make superb charcuterie and sausages. Take a tour of the farm to learn the business and see the products made in the specialist kitchens.
If dining out is your preference do let us know and we would be happy to suggest some local restaurants. Within 20 minutes drive you have a number of options to choose from but a car is necessary.
Should you wish to try some food experiences in the comfort of your accommodation talk to Katie & Dan. We have some exciting suggestions from personal chefs to cookery courses and food hampers (we take the hassle out of shopping and planning) bringing you all the pre prepared ingredients you need to make a great themed dinner for all your party. Enjoy a Mexican evening with tacos and nachos or the spice of Indian cuisine with ready to fry flat breads and marinated meats for the oven. Or perhaps a Texian BBQ platter to cook on your own gas fired grill with all the trimmings?