Curious Nature We are...the hills
The Lumineau sisters of Vivre Icitte went on an adventure to discover each of the 5 circuits making up the We are Lotbinière project! Follow them and discover the Lotbinière region from a whole new angle!
Written on August 1, 2021
Curious Nature We are ... the Lordship
The Lumineau sisters of Vivre Icitte went on an adventure to discover each of the 5 circuits making up the We are Lotbinière project! Follow them and discover the Lotbinière region from a whole new angle!
Written on August 1, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Ferme Labonté et Filles: passionate about agriculture, from father to daughter
It was in 2008 that sisters Isabelle and Marie-Josée Labonté took over the reins of the family farm, located in Dosquet. “Our father was a farmer, but he mainly raised suckling calves. Personally, I wouldn't be interested in putting all of our eggs …
Written on July 26, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - À L'Orée du Bois: for the love of ciders and berries
Jérôme Aubin took a few detours through training in computer science and cooking, in particular, before studying agronomy and finally taking over the family farm in 2013. His father, Réal Aubin, who had stopped producing ciders in 2008 , had fortuna…
Written on July 12, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Le Canard Goulu: from duckling to rillettes
A leader in the production of Muscovy ducks in Quebec, Le Canard Goulu invites you to its ancestral farm in Saint-Apollinaire!
Written on July 12, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Domaine de L’Oie Toquée: from the land to the table
Since 2003, in Saint-Agapit, chef-owner Gaston Couillard has invited you to his estate and concocts delicious dishes made from products from his farm. "I had horses boarding in Quebec and Beauce, and I was looking for a piece of land for them. I als…
Written on July 9, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Marichel educational farm: the link between the land and the food
Even before the emergence of organic certifications, Marielle Martineau and Michel Gendreau were involved in promoting the environmental cause among young people. It was in 1995 that they founded La Ferme Pédagogique Marichel inside the Sainte-Agath…
Written on July 8, 2021
Active Nature The beautiful view and the good life
Charmée is the idyllic word to describe what I experienced last Thursday ... That day, I had reserved my place at the Belle-vue campsite in Sainte-Croix. I have prepared my tent, my supper, my firewood and my reading book. My good humor and spirit o…
Written on July 7, 2021
Foody Nature Strawberries & Wonders!
The end of classes rhymes with the arrival of strawberries in the fields of our favorite producers! This is a fruit that marks the start of the holidays because it SMELLs, because it TASKS good and because we LOVE it! Sweet, juicy and tender, there …
Written on July 5, 2021
Curious Nature A walk at Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière, in Sainte-Croix
At the start of their 2021 season, I went for a walk in one of the most beautiful gardens in Canada, which we are lucky to have here in Lotbinière! From the moment I arrived, I felt that I was going to make incredible discoveries and see breathtakin…
Written on June 18, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - On the side of Chez Swann: Breton pancakes and tasty beers for fine palates
It was from the coasts of Finistère that Michèle Youinou transported precious ancestral Breton knowledge to a magnificent red barn nestled in the heart of the village of Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly.
Written on June 18, 2021
Curious Nature Back to the time of the lords!
Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière is a pure heritage gem, in addition to being recognized as the number one essential in the Lotbinière region! Because of its architecture, its presence and its history, it shines before our eyes like a gold nugget found in…
Written on June 16, 2021
Active Nature Nature in its raw state
If I tell you that the Lotbinière region has a well-kept secret that covers more than 163 square kilometers, will you believe me? Well, this is the case with the public land of the Forêt de la Seigneurie de Lotbinière. But, what does public land eat…
Written on June 15, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Cidrerie Saint-Antoine: apple passion
It was in 2009 that Jonathan Aubin and his wife, Émilie Vaillancourt, took the reins of the five hectares of orchards planted in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly in 1983 by Jonathan's father, Émile Aubin.
Written on June 15, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - La Charloise: for the love of wine and berries
In 1997, Charlotte Reason and Charles L’Écuyer decided to leave town for the fresh country air and bought land in Lotbinière. The following year, then inhabited by an immense passion, they engaged in fruit production and planted, until 2005, no less…
Written on June 10, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Fromagerie Bergeron: Canadian master of gouda cheese
Established in Saint-Antoine-de-Tilly, the Bergeron family is one of artisan cheesemakers who have mastered the art of seducing the taste buds with its range of flavors and textures for over 30 years. Fromagerie Bergeron stands out thanks to its spe…
Written on June 1, 2021
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Verger de Tilly: a passion for apples, emerging crops and fruit beers
Owners of the magnificent Verger de Tilly since 1993, Denis Maltais and Lucie Fortin continue to grow this enchanting site in Saint-Antoine-De-Tilly. With nearly 3,000 dwarf, semi-dwarf and giant apple trees offering around thirty varieties of apple…
Updated on July 18, 2024
Arrêts Gourmands The know-how of our gourmet stops - Domaine Small: birch syrup and organic microdistillery
Owned by the Small family since 1904, the magnificent 68-acre land located in Sainte-Agathe-de-Lotbinière has long been devoted to the operation of a sugar bush. Things changed when Richard Small took over the family business 100 years after its fou…
Written on May 20, 2021
Active Nature Reunion mission with the Moulin du Portage
Our last shows in a crowded hall already go back several, several, several months! I don't know about you, but I really miss it! Exchange a tchin-tchin, a giggle, and devote 100% of our attention to a performing artist for a few hours to come out of…
Written on May 17, 2021
Active Nature Bike ... bike ... bike ... yeah!
The snow has melted… yeah! What are we doing? We come out of our hibernation and stretch our muscles by stepping over our bikes and exploring the nooks and crannies that we have missed the most throughout the winter season!
Written on April 19, 2021