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The grape harvest festival at Clos Paradis
After a 2026 harvest season marked by demanding weather conditions but full of promise, Domaine du Clos du Paradis is preparing to celebrate the end of the harvest at its harvest festival on October 3rd. This will be an opportunity for Jade Hérail to reflect on a vintage she predicts will be of exceptional quality...
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GAEC de la Roche d'Or: a new cheese producer
In Saint-Geneys-près-Saint-Paulien, Charlie Mondillon is a 24-year-old farmer who has launched his cheese production business at GAEC de la Roche d'Or. In a brand-new facility, which required significant investment, he produces a mild and creamy blue cheese somewhat similar to the Bleu de Bresse he...
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Souchon Boissons Services group's favorite in Velay
Rémi Souchon manages Udivel, a beverage wholesaler employing 28 people in brand-new premises in Solignac-sur-Loire. It is now owned by the Souchon Boissons Services group, based in the Loire region, which prioritizes maintaining an economic and social model that supports local businesses and...
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The DuPLESSIS chocolate factory supplies major retailers.
Thomas Bouix runs the DuPLESSIS chocolate factory with his father, which they acquired in 2018. Today, it employs 13 people in brand-new premises in Saint-Germain-Laprade and produces approximately 35 tons of chocolate per year. It has built a solid reputation in the French chocolate industry, supplying major national retailers. Among its specialties,...
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New products from the Pots'Potes cannery
Bougnat ketchup is made in the Velay region! Lionel Ravoux, who created Pots' Potes, a local, eco-friendly, artisanal cannery near Rosières, has expanded his product range. He now offers recipes to enhance traditional dishes, as well as a homemade ketchup he has named Bougnat ketchup.
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Exceptional moments this summer at the Bughes Distillery
Whisky enthusiasts are invited to share exceptional moments during the events offered at the Distillerie des Bughes in Espaly. There, Marion and Bérenger Mayoux invite them to taste their own distillery's products as well as other rare spirits, including some from Scotland. This initiative will contribute...
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Valentin Huji has taken over the Auberge du Brabant
Valentin Huji has taken over the Auberge du Brabant in Roche-en-Régnier, a stone building with plenty of character both inside and out. Originally from Chartres, he fell in love with the Velay region and decided to strike out on his own after working in Lyon and alongside chef Thibaut Martin...
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SuKrésalé: a new gourmet grocery store in Le Puy-en-Velay
The former Savelon pastry shop, located at 1 rue Crozatier in Le Puy-en-Velay, has been replaced by a brand new business. It's now called SuKrésalé, a gourmet grocery store offering biscuits, olive oils, pasta, condiments, hot sauces, spreads, jams, as well as syrups, wines, beers, and more...
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The cuisine of a traditional bistro at the Auberge des 3 petits Cochons
Saint-Geneys-près-Saint-Paulien continues to transform. An old building in the town center has just been converted into a restaurant inspired by the famous Lyonnais bouchons. It's called the Auberge des 3 petits Cochons (Inn of the Three Little Pigs). It opened its doors last October, the brainchild of Méline Curaut and Benoit Giraud. The cuisine and flavors offered are those...
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Lusitana, Portuguese specialties at the foot of the cathedral
Suzy De Jésus, who had opened Lusitana, a Portuguese grocery store on Avenue du Maréchal-Foch in Le Puy-en-Velay, decided to move her shop to the foot of the cathedral to benefit from better visibility. It still offers essential specialties like cod and various prepared dishes such as barbecued chicken, which add a touch of...
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A new chef at the restaurant Les Délices De Lavoûte
A new chef has just joined the team at the restaurant "Les Délices De Lavoûte" in Lavoûte-sur-Loire. Her name is Audrey Roux, and she knows this establishment, managed by Florence Bonthoux, well. Its enchanting setting on the banks of the Loire River is a testament to her love for the region. Originally from the south of France, she fell in love with the area...
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The good cheeses from the Négron Livestock Farm
A brand-new dairy processing workshop has opened its doors in Bains, within the Négron Livestock Farm. There, Amandine has fulfilled a childhood dream by embarking on the production of delicious cheeses with ham hocks, shaped into tomes or bricks, using milk from her Montbéliarde dairy cows, including...
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Julien Faurie was captivated by Yssi's Snail
In Chenereilles, Julien Faurie took over Éric Froissard's snail farm, L'Escargot d'Yssi, after his retirement. This former hospital worker, from a farming family, now runs a business producing 310,000 snails annually. We met with this new snail farmer, who decided to take up the mantle last October to achieve...
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Adrien Fort's chocolates are now available in stores
Chocolate bars, candies, pralines, ganaches, and confectionery such as marshmallows, chocolate balls, and spreads… The shop opened by Adrien Fort in Craponne-sur-Arzon allows the artisan chocolatier to showcase all the treats he has been making in his workshop in Saint-Julien-d'Ance for the past three years, behind a beautiful…
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The fine trout from the Vourzac fish farm
Philippe Emery has been managing the Vourzac fish farm in Sanssac-l'Église since August 2020. This company, which employs six people, is dedicated to raising rainbow and brown trout in 14 ponds within an exceptional environment, with a single guiding principle: quality. Today, its reputation allows it to be listed in...
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L'Agora, the new address for lovers of good coffee in Le Puy-en-Velay
Following the success of their bubble tea business, Robin Cohu and Marie Daova have opened their second shop, Agora, on Rue Vibert in Le Puy-en-Velay. This boutique, dedicated to lovers of fine coffee, represents a new challenge for the couple who met in the Czech Republic and didn't hesitate to spend three months in Vietnam.
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La Perle Bleue offers a seaside atmosphere in the Velay region
Félix Duthel and his team have dropped anchor on Avenue Foch in Le Puy-en-Velay, offering seafood delights at the restaurant La Perle Bleue. Since June 12th, it has become a must-visit for lovers of fish, shellfish, and seafood. The chef, who honed his skills in Saint-Bonnet-le-Froid,...
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Le Serpent d'or sells good products in La Chaise-Dieu
Justine and François Fayard, who raise organic cows, calves, and Limousin cattle on their new farm located in the commune of Sembadel, have diversified their business by opening a producers' shop in La Chaise-Dieu, in order to sell their own products on site throughout the year, as well as those of other producers...
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Le Blizart, a market bistro and lively bar in La Chaise-Dieu
Blizart is a lively market bistro and bar located in the heart of La Chaise-Dieu, where you can enjoy delicious local produce as well as flavors from elsewhere. You can also sample craft beers on tap, sodas, lemonades, artisanal juices, house-made drinks, and a selection of other beverages...
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Casa Isabel: a Spanish delicatessen in Le Puy-en-Velay
Isabelle Torralba opened "Casa Isabel" in Le Puy-en-Velay following a career change. Her shop is located at 10 rue Saint-JacquesSince the beginning of September, she has been selling gourmet products from Spain, much to the delight of lovers of ham, cheese, and other Iberian specialties. Originally from Valencia, Spain, she is realizing...
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Celebrate Christmas with the producers of Velay!
For the holiday season, the Velay region transforms into a veritable haven of culinary delights and talent. Between culinary traditions, artisanal expertise, and exceptional specialties, our Velay producers are brimming with ideas to fill your stockings and your holiday tables. Here's how to experience an authentic, 100% local Christmas, all in one article!
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Mustard made in Velay
A product previously cultivated almost exclusively in Burgundy has appeared in the Velay region: mustard. Bruno Nozi has indeed embarked on the cultivation and production of this condiment near Polignac. It was with his wife, Danielle, that he developed the recipe for La Véritable after two years...
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The Central Café, an iconic establishment in the Velay
The Central Café is an iconic establishment in Le Puy-en-Velay. Located in the heart of Place Michelet, it's frequented by customers who want to take their time enjoying a drink or a delicious meal in a calm and pleasant setting in the city center. What is the history of this establishment...?
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Le Comptoir des Saveurs delights food lovers in Puy-en-Velay
Le Comptoir des Saveurs is a restaurant run by Claire and Mickaël Marchand since 2022, located on Avenue Foch in Le Puy-en-Velay. They offer authentic and flavorful cuisine made with fresh, local ingredients in a warm and welcoming atmosphere that has won over many customers. It's an opportunity for them to offer tastings of...
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L'Ermitage, a gourmet rendezvous on the heights of Puy-en-Velay
The Ermitage restaurant, which was taken over a few years ago by Laurent Gambart and his wife, has built a fine reputation. In this former sheepfold, listed as a historic monument in Espaly-Saint-Marcel, you can enjoy refined and traditional cuisine prepared with local produce and awarded a Bib Gourmand since 2023. Today, we come...
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A gourmet autumn in Velay
Autumn is the perfect season to get together with friends or family around delicious comfort food. Several towns host events centered around our local produce, such as apples, mushrooms, and potatoes from the Pays de Craponne. We invite you to discover, taste, and share delicious moments...
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Baptiste Blanc, an ethical pastry chef
Baptiste Blanc, who describes himself as an ethical pastry chef, has come a long way since opening his shop in March 2021 in Chomelix. For four years now, he's been experimenting with sustainable pastries, all of whose ingredients are sourced in his workshop located a stone's throw from the city center. Last year, he had the opportunity...
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Refined and gourmet cuisine in Ancelois
In the charming little village of Saint-Julien d'Ance, about ten minutes from Craponne-sur-Arzon, Thibaud Martin, the chef of the Ancelois restaurant, offers refined and gourmet cuisine year-round, prepared with local and seasonal produce. Since taking over the establishment in March 2018, he has had the opportunity to expand his clientele...
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MEZIA, the “World Champion” glacier in Velay
Mezia offers homemade ice creams at the Halles du Puy-en-Velay, in Montée de la Cathédrale at 24 rue des Tables and recently in Polignac. At the origin of this company which was created in June 2022, there are 5 friends from Haute-Loire, Ardèche and Isère, including Rémi Montagne, champion of...
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