Balade gourmande 2025 - Saxon - July 5, 2025

Discover the gourmet journey to the heart of local flavors

Come and rediscover the emblematic Saxon apricot on an unforgettable culinary journey, nestled in the heart of the Left Bank hillsides. Overlooking the charming village of Saxon and the magnificent Rhône plain, this experience takes you through five gourmet breaks, all accompanied by local wines, coffee and eaux-de-vie. Your adventure begins at Saxon's Place Saint-Félix, where a bus will take you to the first starting point. From there, you'll follow a signposted path through fields of apricot trees, discovering each gastronomic stage.

This tour is available as a walking tour for nature lovers and walkers, or as an e-bike tour for those who prefer an electric bike adventure. Whichever option you choose, you'll be able to savor every moment of this experience, while exploring the unique landscape of the Saxon hillsides.

The Balade Gourmande menu:

- Aperitif: Refined amuse-bouche to tantalize the taste buds

- Starter: Mini-burger topped with pork, cheddar, and a homemade apricot mayo-chutney sauce

- Main course: Veal paupiettes topped with a port and apricot sauce, served with a duo of mashed potatoes and Provençal tomatoes

- Dessert: Trio gourmand de desserts, an explosion of sweet flavors to end the meal on a high note

- For the more courageous: Melt-in-the-mouth raclette, generous and tasty

For children : Lunchbox with sandwiches, drinks and games for a fun and delicious experience

This experience is made possible entirely thanks to the collaboration of our local partners, who share their know-how and local produce:

La Bodega, Café/Restaurant de la Gare, La Gourmandine, Domaine Dussex, Cave Marco Pedroni, Cave Maurice Zufferey, Iris, Chicco d'Oro, Louis Morand & Cie SA

100% local products:

Throughout this gourmet stroll, you'll have the pleasure of sampling artisanal products carefully prepared by our local partners. Carefully selected wines, eaux-de-vie and coffees, accompanied by fruit juices to delight young and old alike. For those with vegetarian preferences, a special vegetarian variant is also available.

Come and enjoy a unique and immersive taste experience, where every bite brings you closer to our terroir. Whether you choose to cover the route on foot or by bike, this walk will allow you to discover the wonders of the Saxon hillsides while savoring local products.

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