Aubrac : From Producer to Your Plate
Direct from the Farm: From Producer to Consumer
Northern Aveyron is full of culinary treasures, thanks to local producers, farmers, farm women, and breeders who passionately share the fruits of their labor. Through direct sales, from producer to consumer, or via cooperatives, producers’ markets, and farmers’ markets, it is possible to discover and purchase local products, organic or from organic farming, and take home farm-fresh, artisanal, terroir, and high-quality products carefully crafted on site.
Flavorful cheeses, dairy products, Aubrac meats, beef, poultry, fruits and vegetables, seasonal produce, honey, jams, charcuterie, and craft beers coexist, reflecting artisanal know-how, free-range methods, short supply chains, and the unique terroir of the region. These farms, farmers, and breeders, often from family-run operations, offer baskets, preserved products, and a variety of items for sale, promoting freshness, local gastronomy, and quality products at every tasting.
Welcome to the farm: meet local producers and farmers, and fully enjoy their fresh and authentic products, whether cheeses, meats, jams, or beers, for a true culinary journey at the heart of Aubrac.
Reserve Your Gourmet Basket
To extend the Aubrac terroir experience, it is possible to reserve a gourmet basket during your stay or when making a booking. Composed of farm products, cheeses, Aubrac meats, charcuterie, seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, and artisanal jams, each basket reflects the freshness, quality, and flavor of local products. Ideal for discovering the producers’ expertise and enjoying a truly authentic and gourmet meal, this basket can be enjoyed on site or taken home to prolong the pleasure. A unique opportunity to savor the best of the Aubrac terroirs while supporting local farms and producers.
Goats and Bees on the Aubrac
Located in Quié-Graissac, in Argences-en-Aubrac, the farm Goats and Bees offers a wide range of products sold directly, stemming from their artisanal know-how and the Aubrac terroir. You will find goat milk cosmetics, hive products, garden herbs, as well as goat milk cheeses, yogurts, and ice creams. The farm also offers Aubrac beef packages, guaranteeing freshness and quality. Open all year round, it gives visitors the opportunity to discover authentic and gourmet products, directly from producer to consumer, in a typical and welcoming setting.
La Ferme de Mathilde
Located in Cros, Taussac, La Ferme de Mathilde offers direct sales of products from its farm and artisanal processing. Specializing in fattened ducks, it also offers Aubrac beef packages, guaranteeing freshness, quality, and flavor. Open all year round (except Sundays and public holidays), the farm allows visitors to discover local expertise and take home authentic products, directly from producer to consumer.
Ferme La Montagnette
Located in Clauzades, Laguiole, Ferme La Montagnette offers a wide range of products from its Aubrac breed cattle and veal directly to consumers. Products are available individually or in packages, with home delivery possible throughout France. Open from April 15 to November 15, the farm allows consumers to discover high-quality meats, raised with respect for the Aubrac terroir and animal welfare. To know exact opening hours or to arrange a purchase, it is recommended to check their website or contact them directly.
Ferme de la Borie Haute
Located in La Borie Haute, Saint-Amans-des-Côts, Ferme de la Borie Haute offers its famous farm-made Laguiole AOP cheese directly at the farm. This cheese is made from whole raw cow’s milk and is produced and aged on site in a natural cave carved into the rock. The farm also offers other products from its estate, giving visitors a complete insight into Aubrac expertise. Open year-round on Monday and Friday mornings from 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the farm is also present in July and August at the Local Producers’ Markets in Saint-Amans-des-Côts (Thursday morning) and Entraygues-sur-Truyère (Wednesday evening), allowing visitors to taste and purchase fresh, authentic products directly.
Ferme La Châtaigneraie
Located in Seyrolles, Saint-Hippolyte, Ferme La Châtaigneraie offers direct sales of a variety of chestnut-based products, emblematic of the terroir: whole chestnuts, chestnut cream, chestnut flour, liqueurs, and the famous chestnut cake, “Le p’tit Seyrollais”. Visitors can also explore the processing laboratory and the farm itself to better understand the artisanal process and the producers’ passion. Open from mid-May to mid-September from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (except weekends), the farm also welcomes visitors by appointment outside the season, allowing them to taste and purchase authentic products directly from producer to consumer.
Meet the Producers at Local Markets
To extend the direct sales experience, many farmers from northern Aveyron regularly participate in local markets and Marchés de Producteurs de Pays. These markets provide the opportunity to taste, discover, and purchase farm products, cheeses, Aubrac meats, charcuterie, seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, and jams directly from the producers. They also offer a special chance to interact with farmers and local producers, learn more about their expertise, and take home authentic, fresh, and artisanal products from the Aubrac terroirs.
