Local products of the Ardèche

Savour the local treats of the Ardèche

Every region has their own local products that give it its identity. The Ardèche has local products that are a major reason for planning a visit to the area. Thanks to its varied resources, the region offers a whole range of flavoursome products.

One of the specificity of the Ardèche is its savoury and tasty gastronomy. Our local products, fresh and featuring original flavours, give the regional cuisine a specificity that characterises its gastronomic traditions. Of course, the hotels, chambres d’hôte and restaurants recommended by Ardèche-Tourism will offer you these dainty regional dishes.

Discover the gastronomic specialities of the Ardèche

The dishes, made with local products fresh from the garden, will no doubt enchant gourmets and gourmands. The chefs have a thorough “understanding” of the regional produce and only cook vegetables in season so as to get refined savours. The menus of the restaurants we recommend always feature a hors-d’oeuvre, a main dish, cheese or dessert.

The best products of the Ardèche are:

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  The chestnut. Chestnuts are a staple regional food product. Discover the chestnut groves, discover this inspiring regional product, how the chestnuts are grown how they are cropped, why they have an AOC and …discover the recipes. The region unveils the secrets of the chestnuts.
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  The “baguette ardéchoise”. This special bread was launched in 2003 during the bread festival. If you want to taste these incredible “baguettes” you can buy them at any bakery that displays a “Goutez l’Ardèche” label.
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  Goûtez l’Ardèche is a label awarded to the best products of the region.
  All the products with a “Goûtez l’Ardèche” label have been selected by a jury of professionals.
  The Ardèche has got other dainty products that you can savour with your family or friends.