Le Domaine de Barbe

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4.6 sur 5 204 reviews

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  5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Eric Marr on 17/10/2016

  Interesting, and important, introduction to the production of foie gras. Like many people visiting Dordogne, we indulged in the foie gras that is indicative of the region. But with the wonderful taste, there are few foods that also bring such controversy. We visited the farm as a means to learn, and see the animals for ourselves, to help in our understanding of the ethics of foie gras. I think everyone visiting the region should do the same. Not only was the visit informative, it was also very interesting. The woman in the store spoke very good English (dare I say perfect English!) and was able to answer all of our questions about the farm and the production of foie gras, along with some of the more gastronomical questions about the various flavours, etc. You are free to wander the grounds and see the animals as they pass through their various stages of life - tours are provided to larger groups. There were high quality information boards about the history and practice of foie gras, which are entirely in French (though an English information sheet is also available). We didn’t appreciate at the time, but this is a very special opportunity to acquire some goose foie gras, which is surprisingly far less common than the duck. Particularly if you have concerns about the welfare associated with foie gras this is a very valuable opportunity to see the welfare of the animals, and to see the origins of the products you buy - direct from the farm shop.

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  4 sur 5 Reviews posted by Jef Peeters on 19/04/2019

  Nice walk around the farm

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  5 sur 5 Reviews posted by Maud De La Motte on 20/08/2021

  Perfect guided tour. If you miss the departure time, you can still visit freely thanks to the signs on the site. A little tasting to finish and a shop that makes us want, especially at lunchtime (end of the guided tour ... smart!)