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Regional cuisine is defined by the character of its terroir… and Ardèche is no exception to the rule. Benefiting from an ideal geographical location between mountain climate and altitude, Ardèche has Ardèche culinary specialties rich and identity-based.

Discovering regional products from Ardèche

It's time to discover Ardèche differently. Beyond its natural landscapes, gastronomy makes us discover a region and a terroir through its tastes, its flavors, its specialties and allows us at the same time to travel in a different way.

Lovers of sweets, Ardèche charcuterie specialty or beers, the Ardèche traditions will seduce you with their diversity and their flavors, resulting from a cuisine prepared with pure respect for traditions.

Ardèche specialty: quality above all!

On our online store, we offer you a myriad of Ardèche products from small farms committed to quality and short supply chain approaches.

Let’s set off together to discover the Ardèche region and its array of flavors.

In terms of Ardèche specialty , there are some essentials to know absolutely:

• Ardèche sausage
• Nougat from Montélimar
• Ardèche jam
• Handmade chestnut flour cookies
• Ardèche beers
• Chestnut and chestnut cream
• Homemade terrine

Ardèche sausage: the Ardèche charcuterie specialty

Coming from the Ardèche mountains, the IGP d'Ardèche sausage is made respecting the know-how and traditions of Ardèche. The wild lands and the particular Ardèche climate offer all the necessary conditions for the production of this Ardèche charcuterie specialty . Recognizable by its pronounced meaty taste and its beautiful red color, Ardèche sausage is easily identifiable among so many others.

Chestnut cream: the essential sweet treat

Who says stay in Ardèche, says tasting a good artisanal chestnut cream …and rightly so! Chestnut cream is a real institution in Ardèche. Perfect for adding a little sweetness to a yogurt, as a topping for pancakes, cakes or on toast, Ardèche chestnut cream always follows the same ancestral recipe. It has been prepared since its origins with more than 50% chestnuts, candied chestnuts, unrefined sugar and natural vanilla extract. And yes, chestnut cream is a bit like the local spread in Ardèche! Regressive and so comforting, chestnut cream is most often consumed in summer and autumn.

But did you know that chestnut cream is actually made from... chestnuts!

So, you are probably wondering why it is called “chestnut” cream? The chestnut comes from the horse chestnut tree (ornamental chestnut) and is absolutely not edible, but rather toxic. Technically, the chestnut only has one large fruit in its shell, while the sweet chestnut has three or four. The term chestnut has entered common parlance and is now used in culinary vocabulary to refer to chestnuts.

Caillette terrines

The debate rages: purists will say that they come from Ardèche, others from Drôme... The caillette, Ardèche specialty , divided by its origin, but united by its taste. The Ardèche caillette is a Ardèche charcuterie specialty which comes in the form of a small pâté made from pork, chard, spinach or salad and sometimes garnished with eggs or garlic. It is eaten cold on a slice of bread or hot, cooked with steamed potatoes.

Nougat from Montélimar

On the road towards Ardèche, one stop is a must: Montélimar! Whether it's a short stay or a long trip, Montélimar nougat is not to be missed when you cross the region.

Traditional nougat is made from almonds, honey and egg whites whipped into snow. A simple recipe in itself, but which requires special know-how passed down from generation to generation, which makes Montélimar shine as the capital of Nougat!