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“A selection of local products from responsible producers such as Joël Tardieu, Job-Echalier, the Giacottis and Le Pèlerin des Saveurs, artisans with taste from the Auvergne region.

Sharing the same philosophy – a respect and love for nature – the result is exceptional products that I am proud to use on a daily basis as part of my cuisine at the Auberge de la Tour and to offer you in my online shop.”

Renaud Darmanin

Les Gourmandises du Chef

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crème châtaigne

€8.00

Product A chestnut cream made using natural ingredients and chestnuts harvested by hand at the heart of the Châtaigneraie region in the Cantal department. Chef’s advice A hearty ingredient to enhance a Reinette apple tart with chopped hazelnuts.

Orchard Honey

Honey | Joël Tardieu

Orchard Honey

€8.50

Product A rare and original product from apple and plum trees, it is harvested in March and April near Caussade in the Tarn-et-Garonne department by Joël Tardieu. Highly floral, it provides a touch of spring. It is fermented for a fortnight so that all its flavours burst out. Chef’s advice “With such an extraordinary taste, there’s no reason to cook with...

Savon du Jardinier

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Savon du Jardinier

Savon du Jardinier

€7.00

Multi-flower Honey

Honey | Joël Tardieu

Multi-flower Honey

MIEL TOUTES FLEURS

€8.50

Product Produced in the Rance Valley at a medium altitude in the Cantal region, this honey is harvested in July by Joël Tardieu. It is very yellow and rich in flavour. Chef’s advice Ideal for baking, for making a blancmange with notes of kaffir lime and tonka beans, gingerbread, or mirabelles, plums and peaches in syrup. Ratings Fluid Bitter...

Lime Tree Honey

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Honey | Joël Tardieu

Lime Tree Honey

€8.50

Product Made by foraging bees at an altitude of 700 m around the month of June, it is harvested in July. It is clear and gives off a fresh and minty aroma. Chef’s advice Perfect for when cooking game, enhancing cranberries and taking the bitterness out of chanterelle mushrooms. Ratings Fluid Bitter Acidic Sweet Sharp Long...

Acacia Honey

Honey | Joël Tardieu

Acacia Honey

€8.50

Product This honey is light, sweet and pleasant. It has a clear, amber colour and contains 80 % of pollen from acacia blossom, a tree that is naturally present in the Célé Valley in the Lot region. It is harvested between 20th May and 10th June by Joël Tardieu. Chef’s advice For a lovely summer salad, I use this acacia honey to make a vinaigrette, along...

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Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Vinaigre de cidre à la Framboise

Vinaigre de cidre framboise

€10.00

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Sirop de lierre terrestre

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Sirop de lierre terrestre

Sirop de lierre terrestre

€10.00

Rye Flour | Farmer Variety

Flours & the lens | Job-Echalier

Rye Flour | Farmer Variety

€3.50

Product This traditionally cultivated rye flour contains little gluten. It can be used on its own or as a compliment when making all types of bread. This rye is cultivated without any treatment by Job-Echalier on the high plateaux of the Planèze district in the Cantal region. Milled by a stone grinder at a rate of 10 kg per hour. Chef’s advice Heated...

Sirop de thym

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Sirop de thym

€10.00

Sirop de châtaigne

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Sirop de châtaigne

sirop de châtaigne

€10.00

Lentil Flour | Farmer Variety

Flours & the lens | Job-Echalier

Lentil Flour | Farmer Variety

€6.00

Product The blond lentil is a subtle and rare product, forgotten for around half a century. It was reintroduced in its region of origin, the Planèze district in the Cantal, by passionate individuals such as Job-Echalier. With distinct aromas to discover or rediscover, the blond lentil of the Planèze is also 100 % gluten free, making it suitable for all...

Vinaigre de cidre à la cerise

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Vinaigre de cidre à la cerise

Vinaigre de cidre au romarin

€10.00

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Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Organic Chestnut Flower Preserve

€9.00

Product A unique product in France, this preserve is made with passion by the Giacottis. The taste of the chestnut flower preserve resembles that of honey, however it is composed simply of chestnut flower catkins. Sweet, floral and with a lingering after-taste, it is sure to surprise you! Chef’s advice You can use this product as an accompaniment to...

Organic Ground Ivy Preserve

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Organic Ground Ivy Preserve

€9.00

Product This plant somewhat resembles standard, climbing ivy. However, while this plant spreads horizontally and then throws vertical shoots, it does not climb up surfaces. With a fresh, woody and minty taste, it has a rosemary after taste. It goes well with fromage blanc or as an accompaniment to grilled meat. Chef’s advice It works wonders in a...

Vinaigre de miel

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Vinaigre de miel

Vinaigre de miel

€11.00

Organic Hyssop Preserve

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Organic Hyssop Preserve

€9.00

Product This product is created by decoction and infusion with young hyssop leaves harvested from the end of July, a unique method and expertise cultivated by Sylvain and Isabelle Giacotti. Beneficial for those who want to stop smoking, this plant knows how to take care of your lungs. Chef’s advice A spoonful of this preserve is a brilliant accompaniment...

Sirop de Romarin

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Sirop de Romarin

Sirop de Romarin

€10.00

Organic Elderflower Preserve

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Organic Elderflower Preserve

€9.00

Product The elder plant blossoms around the end of June and throughout July. This product has hints of lemon and a very floral flavour. With a long finish on the palate, this product is the result of infusion and maceration. Elderflower also has anti-inflammatory properties. Chef’s advice A perfect accompaniment to doughnuts or vegetable tempura. Also...

Vinaigre de cidre à Estragon

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Vinaigre de cidre à Estragon

Vinaigre de cidre à Estragon

€10.00

Organic Hyssop Syrup

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Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Organic Hyssop Syrup

€10.00

Product The hyssop is a blue/violet flower that grows in bunches and blooms at the beginning of July. This syrup goes well with foie gras, grilled meat or fromage blanc. It can also calm wet, chesty coughs.

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Organic Lemon Balm Syrup

Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

Organic Lemon Balm Syrup

€10.00

Product This lemon balm syrup is produced at the end of spring. Chef’s advice As a cordial, it makes for a refreshing and calming drink. It goes well added to herbal teas. Perfect as a glaze for veal sweetbreads or turkey cutlets, it also works well in tomato purée.

Miel de Forêt

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Honey | Joël Tardieu

Miel de Forêt

€8.50

Product Chef’s advice Ratings Fluid Bitter Acidic Sweet Sharp Long after-taste * * *** ** * ***

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Confits & Syrups | Giacotti

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€10.00

Product The hyssop is a blue/violet flower that grows in bunches and blooms at the beginning of July. This syrup goes well with foie gras, grilled meat or fromage blanc. It can also calm wet, chesty coughs.

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