Quality local products

CEVENNES PRODUCTS

	The Pélardon : Protected by an AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) since 2000, proof of its origin, Pélardon cheese is exclusively produced in the Cévennes. The goats, always kept in small herds in accordance with the pastoral tradition, produce rich milk, which gives Pélardon cheese its typicity.
	The first feature that helps recognise the tender and pearly sweet onions from the Cévennes is their glossy appearance. Then it distinguishes itself thanks to its very tender texture and its delicate taste, which make it a “top of the shelf” onion, delicious whether raw or cooked. It was rewarded in 2003 when it became classed as an AOC.
	The Reinette apple from Vigan. Late variety, cultivated since the dawn of time, the Reinette apple from Vigan is a rustic apple that grows extremely well on the Cévennes hillsides, where it finds its ideal exposure and terroir. Its dense, pale yellow flesh is delicate and tender. It offers a good balance between acidity and sweetness. If harvested at the end of August, one should wait a few weeks before eating it. That is why it is found on the markets in winter and spring.
	The Chestnut. Diversity of its varieties, qualities of its wood, wealth ol flavours or its fruits, a genuine "autumn treasure", the chestnet grove is omnipresent in the cevennes. Il has marqued history, sculpted the landscapes of many valleys, provided food to its popultions for several generations and creates a relief through its terraces and drainage networks. But it was during the 16th century that it truly became the "bread tree", which simultaneously provided firewood and timber, food for both animals and men, but also the flour that allowed chestnut bread to be made.
	The Cevennes vineyards, vast amphitheater overlooking the Mediterranean owes its existence to the Greeks and Etruscans settlers, who planted the first vines six centuries before Christ. Subsequently, the Romans continue this work. Today, Coteaux du Languedoc (AOC) and Terraces Larzac shine alongside the Cartagena and wines of Pays d'Oc.

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Cafés de Pays

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Les Cafés de Pays du Gard sont des lieux conviviaux, animés par des hommes et des femmes qui veulent faire de leur établissement une vitrine de leur territoire.

Le concept de l'opération est de faire du cafetier un ambassadeur de son pays, en rendant son établissement, lieu de promotion des productions locales, espace de diffusion culturelle et relais d'une information touristique écrite et orale.

- Le cafetier devient un maillon de la chaîne de valorisation qualitative des produits du terroir en proposant de découvrir les productions locales du territoire.

- Il contribue à l'amélioration de la qualité de l'accueil en offrant une information touristique dans les communes.

- Il favorise la rencontre entre population locale et clientèles touristiques en proposant des animations culturelles.

Alors à très bientôt dans un des Cafés de Pays du Gard.

Les infos des Cafés de Pays

Fédération Régionale des Pays Touristiques Languedoc Roussillon
Maison du Tourisme - Av. des Moulins. 34184 MONTPELLIER Cedex 4
Tél : 04 67 67 76 00 – Site web : www.frpatlanguedocroussillon.com/