The best places to go for a spot of foraging in the Pornic area

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The best places to go for a spot of foraging in the Pornic area

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Fancy a fun, food-focused and sociable activity in the great outdoors during your holiday in the Pornic region?
Pick-your-own at the farm is a wonderful way to discover local producers whilst enjoying the flavours of the season.
Red berries, fresh vegetables, herbs or flowers to arrange yourself… several farms in the area open their fields and gardens to visitors for an authentic experience close to nature.

Whether with family, friends or simply for the pleasure of eating locally, these pick-your-own sessions are a chance to fill your basket with fresh produce whilst discovering the agricultural expertise of the 15 communes in the Pornic region.
An ideal outing to get some fresh air, teach the little ones about the seasons and support local producers during your stay in Loire-Atlantique.

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Where can you pick soft fruits in the Pornic area? Les Petits Fruits de la Baie

Just a stone’s throw from the coast, Les Petits Fruits de la Baie invites you to enjoy a flavour-filled break amidst the soft fruit fields.
Here, you can pick your own sun-ripened fruit in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
The farm celebrates seasonal produce and the simple pleasure of harvesting directly from the grower.
An ideal activity to enjoy with family or friends, before heading home with delicious fruit to enjoy fresh, as jam or in a dessert.

🍓 Types of fruit available: strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, redcurrants and other small red berries depending on the season.

📅 Season: mainly from spring to late summer, depending on harvest times.

📍 Address: Rue de la Noue Fleurie, La Gressière, La Bernerie-en-Retz, in the Pornic area.

Pick your own fruit and vegetables at the farm: L’Étang du Gros Caillou

Near L’Étang du Gros Caillou, picking your own produce becomes a real outing in the countryside.
At this market garden, visitors wander through the rows of crops to pick seasonal fruit and vegetables themselves.
The place charms visitors with its rural atmosphere, its carefully grown produce and the pleasure of choosing exactly what goes into your basket.
A simple, friendly experience that reconnects you with the seasons and the taste of freshly picked produce.

🥕 What to pick: seasonal fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, courgettes, beans, lettuces, strawberries and other crops depending on the time of year.

📅 Season: from spring to autumn, depending on what’s in season.

📍 Address: La Brégeonnière in Pornic.

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Picking aromatic herbs and seasonal fruit at the Verger des Arômes

The Verger des Arômes is a unique place where nature, scents and discovery come together.
Albanne passionately cultivates fruit, aromatic herbs and edible flowers there, using environmentally friendly methods.
The pick-your-own experience allows you to discover a wide variety of flavours and uses, whilst chatting about the plants and their properties.
A wonderful human and sensory encounter in the heart of the Destination Pornic countryside.
Read the interview with Albanne and immerse yourself in the sensitive and vibrant world of this orchard like no other.

🌿 Type of picking: fruit, aromatic plants and fragrant herbs.

📅 Period: depending on the seasons and production periods, mainly from spring to autumn.

📍 Address: 1 Le Puits des Bois, D136 in Chauvé, in the Destination Pornic area.

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A poetic flower-picking experience: Les Fleurs de la Fontaine

At Les Fleurs de la Fontaine, Nolwenn offers a unique and colourful flower-picking experience.
This floral farm grows seasonal flowers that visitors can pick directly on site to create their own bouquets.
With its scents, colours and variety of species, the experience appeals to flower lovers and those simply curious about a bucolic activity alike.
A soothing moment to be enjoyed at nature’s pace.

💐 Type of picking: fresh, seasonal flowers to arrange into your own bouquet.

📅 Season: mainly from spring until early autumn.

📍 Address: Rue des Noëlles, Éco-domaine La Fontaine in Pornic

Pick-your-own seasonal vegetables at Ferme du Moulin de Bellevue

At Ferme du Moulin de Bellevue, nature sets the pace for the seasons and the harvests.
Visitors can come and pick produce grown on site in a lush, peaceful setting.
The farm prioritises local sourcing, quality and the flavour of fresh produce.
A perfect outing to stock up on seasonal vegetables whilst enjoying a convivial moment in the countryside.

🥬 What you can pick: seasonal fruit and vegetables, herbs and even flowers.

📅 When: throughout the summer months, with produce changing as the months go by.

📍Where: Le Moulin de Bellevue in Les Moutiers-en-Retz, in the Pornic area.

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Our tips for a successful pick-your-own experience in the Pornic area

To make the most of your pick-your-own experience in the Pornic area, there are a few simple habits that will help ensure you have an enjoyable, delicious and environmentally responsible time.
Whether you’re picking berries, vegetables, herbs or flowers, every visit is a wonderful opportunity to take your time and reconnect with nature.

Before you set off, remember to:

🧺 Bring your own containers: baskets, reusable bags or crates to carry your harvest easily.
👒 Dress for the weather: a hat, sun cream and a bottle of water in summer; wellies or closed-toe shoes after rain.
📅 Check opening hours and picking times: some picking activities are highly dependent on the seasons and weather conditions.
🌱 Respect the crops and the growers’ instructions: only pick what is permitted and take care of the plants.
🍓 Pick sensibly: choose ripe produce and avoid waste.
👨‍🌾 Chat with the growers: they’re happy to share their advice, recipes and storage tips.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Make the most of the moment: pick-your-own is also a fun activity to enjoy with family or friends.

A simple, local outing full of flavour, offering a different way to discover the agricultural and floral riches of the Pornic region.

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