The Clayères vegetable garden and orchards: nature at the service of taste
Visit Domaine Les Clayères, à Talmont-Saint-Hilaire, Each dish tells a story about the land, the seasons and respect for life. This story begins just a few kilometres away, in La Mothe-Achard, where our organic vegetable garden and orchards two essential locations that underpin the estate's culinary philosophy.
The vegetable garden at La Mothe-Achard: where it all begins
At La Mothe-Achard, in the heart of the Vendée, Anaëlle passionately cultivates the Clayères organic vegetable garden.
Every morning, she watches over her rows of heirloom tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines, peppers, carrots, lettuce or even aromatic herbs.
Here, no chemicals, no intensive farming Everything grows according to the natural rhythms of the earth and the seasons.
This kitchen garden is not just a place of production, it is the first step in every meal served at the restaurant. restaurant at Domaine Les Clayères.
Le chef Sylvain Bourmaud works closely with Anaëlle to create her menus according to the harvest. Together, they come up with a lively, local and sincere cuisine, This is a new concept, which highlights the freshness and authenticity of vegetables grown just a few kilometres from the estate.
When harvests are abundant, the garden surplus are available at cost price to Group employees. A concrete way of supporting the region and promoting a short, supportive circuit.
The orchards of La Mothe-Achard: the taste of real fruit
The orchards at La Mothe-Achard stretch out peacefully next to the kitchen garden. Apples, pears and kiwis grow here in a way that respects biodiversity, without fertilisers or pesticides.
Management is reasoned and sustainable, to promote natural pollination and the soil fertility.
These generous trees give birth to exceptional fruit, used to make 100 % pure juice : Les Jus de Théo. With no additives or preservatives, these natural drinks reflect all the freshness and sincerity of the Vendée region.
Each hand-picked apple and pear tells the story of our commitment to preserving nature while promoting local flavours.
Orchards are also places for passing on and sharing, which, since this year, has been organising Picking areas open to the public A special moment to reconnect with the earth and discover the behind-the-scenes aspects of our eco-responsible approach.
A strong link between land and table
From the ground to the table, the conducting wire remains the same:
- Seasonality Nature dictates the rhythm of the kitchen.
- Proximity The products travel just a few kilometres before being cooked.
- Respect Soil, cycles, people and taste.
At Les Clayères, we believe that a taste for the real begins in the earth. That's why every dish, every juice, every harvest carries a little of our conviction: that sustainable, authentic gastronomy starts with patience and respect.
