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You’re in the Verdon, a veritable paradise for the senses, where breathtaking scenery blends harmoniously with culinary delights. In the heart of this emblematic region of southern France, every moment is an invitation to discover authentic, unforgettable flavors. From sun-drenched vineyards to colorful markets brimming with fresh produce, the Verdon region celebrates the richness of its terroir and offers an incomparable gastronomic experience. Prepare yourself for a unique gustatory journey, where every dish tells a story, every sip awakens the taste buds and every moment inspires wonder. Immerse yourself in this enchanting culinary universe and let yourself be seduced by the Verdon, a land of flavors to be savored without moderation.

Experience the flavours of the Verdon

A land, tastes and craftsmen

Meet Julia Fabre and Jane Gleize

Almond

Almond trees unfurl their branches laden with delicate fruit under the generous sunshine of southern France. Harvested when ripe, the almonds are then carefully processed to preserve their exquisite flavor and texture. These nuts are appreciated not only for their delicious taste, but also for their nutritional benefits, as a source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Almond-based products, such as almond pastes, oils and milks, are essential delicacies in Provençal gastronomy, adding a touch of refinement and indulgence to traditional recipes.

Olive oil

Olive oil production in the Verdon region has been rooted in Provencal tradition for centuries. The olive groves that dot the region are a picturesque sight, with century-old trees standing proud in the Mediterranean sunshine. Carefully harvested, the olives are pressed using traditional methods to produce extra-virgin olive oil of exceptional quality. This precious oil, with its fruity aromas and delicate flavors, is a true gastronomic treasure that enhances Provencal dishes and bears witness to the ancestral know-how of local producers.

©Oliveraie Domaine De Taurenne Aups Ph.murtas|Philippe Murtas

High VarThe Olive Route of the Haut-VarDiscover the best olive-growing addresses

VarA workshopto learn how to make olive oil

High ProvenceLe Vieux Moulinin the Asse valley

Régalades - Sharing taste

the Territorial Food Project and heritage enhancement

Discover the Régalades book, which showcases our local gastronomy and agricultural produce. Meet our local producers and take advantage of the opportunity to consume in short circuits during your few days (or weeks) on our Verdon. Take a few minutes to discover recipes that showcase local produce and know-how, and anchor you in the markers of the land and the seasons.

A word from Maurice Laugier

President of the Communauté de Communes Alpes Provence Verdon

This book is aimed at local residents, visitors and tourists, as well as all those who are originally from our valleys and still have ties to them. It provides an opportunity to (re)discover local products, recipes and traditions, highlighting the specific characteristics of each region and the region as a whole.
of the Alpes Provence Verdon region.

Honey

Beekeeper for a dayin Esparron de Pallières

Honey production in the Verdon is an ancestral art perpetuated with passion by local beekeepers. In the region’s verdant hills and valleys, bees forage among a wide variety of wild flowers, producing honey with rich, complex flavors. The hives are carefully tended, and the beekeepers ensure that the bees thrive in an unspoilt environment, far from pesticides and pollutants. Harvested with care and attention, Verdon honey is an authentic, natural product, renowned for its quality and purity. Local markets are overflowing with this golden delight, offering locals and visitors alike the opportunity to savor a little of the sweetness of the Verdon.

the truffle

The truffle is a treasure hidden in the rich, damp soils of the Verdon, where truffle oaks thrive. Renowned for its enchanting fragrance and unique flavor, the truffle is a delicate black pearl prized by gourmets the world over. Every year, during truffle season, passionate truffle growers and their faithful dogs set off in search of these precious mushrooms. Local markets and truffle festivals celebrate this age-old tradition, offering visitors the opportunity to discover and taste this jewel of Provencal gastronomy.

The House of Truffles

The Maison de la Truffe is located in the heart of Aups village, in the 17th-century Ancien Hospice Saint-Jacques. The site offers young and old, amateurs, experts and neophytes alike, a playful plunge into the mysterious underground atmosphere of the black diamond of Aups. The house features 4 worlds of experience … more

Lavender

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Producing lavender in the Verdon region has been a deep-rooted tradition in Provence for centuries. The purple fields that dot the region offer an enchanting spectacle during the summer flowering season. Carefully harvested by hand, lavender is distilled to extract its essential oil, prized for its aromatic and therapeutic properties. Products derived from lavender, such as essential oils, scented sachets and cosmetics, are emblematic symbols of local know-how, appreciated as much for their bewitching fragrance as for their health and well-being benefits.

Come and meet

of Verdon producers

Verdon producers work passionately with their own hands to grow and produce products of exceptional quality. Their dedication to traditional craftsmanship is reflected in every stage of production, from the cultivation of ingredients to artisanal processing. By putting their heart and soul into their work, these artisans create authentic products that captivate the senses and tell the story of their terroir.

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Products from the Verdon

Les produits de notre terroir - Hautement Provence

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Guide terroir gourmand

A gourmet getaway to meet the producers!

Short circuits and direct sales at the farm for a family picnic or dinner with friends.

Goat’s milk cheeses, yogurts, ewe’s milk ice creams from Bargème, a beer with notes of malt toast from Bargemon, AOC olive oil, vinegars with three woods or lemon thyme, farmhouse cheeses, aromatic herbs and IGP rosé wine “Le Jardin de Madame” from Callas, Topaze and Dalinette organic apples with three-milk bricks from Châteaudouble, Cuvée “Le Ballon Rouge” and AOC organic olive oil from Claviers, potatoes, truffles and honey from Comps-sur-Artuby, oil from Moulin de Figanières, farm produce with cow’s milk and lentils, chickpeas, potatoes from Roque Esclapon…

Fill your basket, do your shopping and taste the flavours of our terroir.

In Dracénie Provence Verdon, you’ll find everything you need to tantalize your taste buds!

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