It is said that the olive-tree, a tree of sunny climates, was born at the same time as the Mediterranean. There is evidence of its cultivation in Syria, Phoenicia and Palestine in 3000 BC. The Greeks brought it to our region 25 centuries ago. It’s a symbol of peace and fertility. Ancient writings already spoke of the virtues of its fruit and its oil and scientists today are still discovering new qualities in them.
The Baronnies are home to olive trees in the Ouvèze and Aygues valleys. It’s an important part of local agriculture and its produce is of gastronomic renown. The first “Appellation d’Origine Controlée” (a label that guarantees origin and quality) for olive oil is for the oil of Nyons and the Baronnies.
"L’Olive et l’Huile en fête" : 3rd Sunday in January (Producers’ market, rambling, “boules” contest and many activities).
Produce from the olive tree includes table olives, olive oil, tapenade …
"La confrérie des Chevaliers de l’Olivier"
The aims of this brotherhood are to support and promote our region’s olives and olive oil, a traditional high-quality produce.
AOC oil and olives. Local produce and crafts. Tastes of here and elsewhere. Gifts. Decoration and delicacies.
1, Place du Marché - 26170 Buis-les-Baronnies
Tél : 04 75 27 85 96
Not far from tourist office in Buis, Chantal invites you to try her farm's produce: organic PDO oil, olives and tapenades . Aperitifs, liqueurs and brandies distilled over a wood fire on the farm by her husband.
Bd Gabriel Verdet - 26170 Buis-les-Baronnies
Tél : 04 75 28 29 71 / 06 60 29 83 58
Web : http://www.distillerienicoleau.com - Email :
Cheeses, olives, fruit, lime blossom tea. Direction "Si un chemin" on the GR9 St. Julien.
Malgras - 26170 Buis-les-Baronnies
Tél : 04 75 28 03 14
Email :
Local produce and crafts. Visit of the mill.
Rue du Puits communal - 26170 Buis-les-Baronnies
Tél : 04 75 28 03 30
Web : http://www.leguideduflaneur.com/guide-tourisme/drome/le-vieux-moulin-a-huile.html - Email :
