Le chou et la fleur
In 2018, Aurélie and her family made their dream come true: producing with their own hands, while respecting the seasons and the environment. Le Chou et la Fleur market garden farm was born! Aurélie, who is a trained agronomist, produces around thirty varieties of vegetables, blueberries and flowers. It uses no GMOs, no chemicals and no machines in its production.
During your visit to the gardens, Aurélie will share with you all her tips for becoming a more productive gardener while spending less time in the garden! During your walk in the fields, you will have the opportunity to discover the principles of permaculture and the particularities of all its vegetables. In addition, Aurélie will introduce you to her passive solar greenhouse which greatly contributes to the yield of cabbage and flowers by allowing it to extend its production period.
From garden to plate
Fresh products grown and harvested daily, that's what Aurélie offers you. They are proud to say that no chemical substances or GMOs are found in their vegetables, blueberries or flowers. No machines are used in the field, it goes without saying: the agronomist really harvests with his own hands. Moreover, a trust-based self-service kiosk is available in season, and offers a variety of delicious products!
Meet them on this signature tour
Gourmet getaway in Montérégie
Description
Enjoy a thousand and one local flavors during this gourmet getaway in Montérégie! This Signature Tour is more than just a farm visit… It’s also a complete meal in 3 courses!
On the menu :
Starter of seasonal raw vegetables, at the Le Chou et la Fleur market garden
The meal begins at Le Chou et la Fleur, a market gardening farm practicing permaculture. You will visit the premises with the owner Aurélie, who will present to you the different techniques she uses to grow fresh, healthy and above all very tasty vegetables. You will then have the chance to savor its delicious vegetables with a starter of seasonal raw vegetables.
Goose pizza meal, at the Au Gîte des Oies farm
Dinner continues at Au Gîte des Oies, where you will discover the wonders and challenges of raising pastured geese with the owner, Safia. You will then enjoy the goose meat in three pizzas: the first with pulled goose, the second with smoked goose meat and the last with maple wood smoked goose.
Dessert crepe and sea buckthorn herbal tea at Les Argousiers Ste-Christine
The feast concludes at Argousiers Ste-Christine. Paule, the owner, will introduce you to the richness and properties of the sea buckthorn berry, in addition to introducing you to her breeding of giant rabbits. And to end the day with a treat, you will enjoy a sea buckthorn herbal tea accompanied by a seasonal fruit pancake!
Your ticket includes