Many local products, emblematic of the South-West and the Périgord, are produced in our region. Take the time to meet the people who make those products with patience and passion!

The cultivation of hazelnuts

Gourmet walk

Monique will accompany you during this walk through the village of Cancon and its orchards, while you will learn more about hazelnut growing. Explanations only in French

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Unicoque/Koki Cooperative

From the orchard to the counter, discover the different stages of production of the Koki hazelnuts; they are the trademark of the village of Cancon. A tasting is offered at the end of the visit. Explanations only in French

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Duck, the king of the South West

The farm Michaumaillé

Jean-Marie will show you around on his farm and explain the process of making foie gras.

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The origins of chocolate

Chocolate Museum

From the cacao bean to the bar, you will learn all about the stages of chocolate preparation. You can even make your own bar.

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Meet a winemaker

Domaine Rhodes Hautes

Discover the daily work of a winemaker with Patrick.

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Le Clos du Breil

Le Clos du Breil is a family run winery located near the medieval village of Issigeac. The work in the vineyard is based on shared values: patience, humility and sharing. Great attention is paid to the cultivation of the vines (no chemical weeding for 10 years, in conversion to organic production) in order to express the character of the ground.

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Domaine de la Tuque

Opposite the castle of Biron, you can visit this estate with explanations by the winegrowers: discover the organic production techniques and the fauna and flora of the hillsides. English spoken

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The Domaine du Siorac

Guided tour of the vineyards and cellars together with a wine tasting.

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Discover the culture of the prunes

Château de Born

Gastronomic visit with tasting. Discover the ovens, the farming tools, the pruning and harvesting platforms, the sorting of the prunes, tree pruning and the management of an organic orchard.

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The farm Plessis

Alexandra welcomes you on her farm and shows you the different stages of plum cultivation and prune production. 

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The farm Monredon

Welcome to Monredon for the discovery walk through the farm's plum orchards. It is a fun and instructive stroll with games and anecdotes, that can be done with the whole family. The walk is 1.2 km (0.7 miles) and has 15 stages. At the end, you can taste Céline's new products and specialities made from prunes: macaroons, cannelés, ice creams, ‘Emilie's delight’ and ‘Candice's delight’.

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