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Gourmet Trips #3: Slow Cooking on the Farm at Moncel

Slow Cooking on the Farm: A True Gourmet Experience

Where? At Moncel Farm in Fay, Orne—a cherished member of the Un lit au pré network, offering glamorous canvas-and-wood tents with wood stoves nestled in lush meadows.

Why go? Collect fresh eggs each morning and cook them on the spot, harvest vegetables straight from the garden, and watch the cows being milked. A farm stay evokes childhood wonder while ensuring full product traceability. Opt for the "Cauldron in the Meadow" package to embrace slow cooking: using premium local ingredients like fresh veggies and meats, simmer your lunch over an open wood fire outdoors. It's a masterclass in patience and flavor.

Book now! Weekends start at €325 for a 6-person tent; cauldron rental €32.50 (for 4-5 people). Visit unlitaupre.fr.

Also explore: Farms in the Bienvenue à la ferme network, like Déguaud Farm in Malaucène. Nestled at the foot of Mont Ventoux amid olive groves and vineyards, it grows organic produce—perfect base for savoring Provence markets before eliminating