Ferme Auberge du Roc.

This was our first visit to Ferme Auberge du Roc, which is situated on the D57, route de Besse, 24170, Saint Pompom. We where invited by friends of ours as a special treat. They had heard good reviews about the restaurant and we were not disappointed with the meal or the service. Very high quality traditional périgourdine cuisine at excellent prices. Give it a try if you are in the area.

It is advisable to book a table before you go in French they do not speak English.

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A quiet and welcoming farm restaurant with tables inside and on the terrace. Serving traditional food which is all prepared by the owners. Menu at nineteen fifty euro or twenty five euro. The full range of food can be seen on their web site.

Ferme Auberge du Roc.

There is also a boutique shop which sells home cooked products and which can be bought on line. Plus you can book a holiday, bed and breakfast or full board.

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A free terrine of garlic soup with rustic bread.

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Just a couple of the choices of starters. The goats cheese was gorgeous so fresh.

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I had the trout with vegetables and Paul had the entrecôte which he said was very tender.

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The chocolate moose was delicious.

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Also, do not be surprised to be greeted by their friendly puppy who slept at my feet during the meal, gorgeous.

An excellent meal with friends in the countryside on a lovely sunny day, who could wish for more.

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Les Jardins De Picami.

If you are staying in a gite near or in Daglan you must visit Les Jardins De Picami for excellent bio vegetables fresh from the farm. Situated just outside Daglan on the D60 road leading to St Pompon. Leave Daglan and you will see the farm a hundred metres or so on the left, so drive slowly or you will miss it. The farm is only open to the public to buy the vegetables on a Thursday 4.30 to 6.30pm.

Two Signs to look out for.
 

After turning left at the sign there is a steep slope down to the car park, drive slowly because they have free range chickens.
 

A delicious variety of tomatoes. The white tomatoes have a wonderful sweet, fruity taste.
 

All organically grown on the farm.
 

Les Jardins De Picami.
 
 

Tomato Chutney made from the farm tomatoes tastes delicious and goes particular well with home made tomato and black olive bread and a cheese of your chose.

250g onions.
500g mixed tomatoes
1 fresh red chilli pepper
140g brown sugar
 

Method
1 Peel and finely slice the onions, roughly chop the tomatoes, de-seed and finely slice the chilli.
2 Put everything into a pan, season to taste and stir well to combine.
3 Simmer for 30-40 minutes or until jammy. Pour into well sterilised jars and leave to cool.
 

The chutney will keep for up to two months. Once opened one month in the fridge.
 
 

Art By Dominique ALLAËRT

Magnificent works of art by Dominique ALLAËRT are being exhibited at the Ancient Presbytery in Daglan for the next two weeks.

If you are in the area please feel free to call in and take a look.

All for sale at reasonable prices at ;-
 

L’Ancien Presbytère. Daglan, 24250
29 June au 13 July 2019
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 14:00 to 18:20
Thursday, Saturday Sunday 10:00 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:30

 
 

On Hot Summer Nights

During the months of July and August the villages in the area host their “Marches Nocturnes”, which are a brilliant way of experiencing the local produce and culture of the region. What could be better on hot Summer nights than food, wine, music, dance and most of all excellent company.

During the evening markets tables are set up around a central square or along the main road of the villages and vendors sell everything you need for a good meal, including the excellent wine of the region. There is usually live music or a DJ and dancing well into the evening. Which is what we did in St Cyprien and St Pompon.

Saint Cyprien

Not even a rain shower stopped the revelry in St Cyprien.
 

Sherry and Angus ready for their dinner
 

Brilliant musicians topped the evening.
 

Saint Pompon

Such a delicious choice of food.
 

Wow, we had to try a selection of the scrumptious desserts above.
 

This gentleman danced around the bottles, sang, played an instrument of four harmonica’s, plus castanets.
 

You meet such a lot of interesting people. The couple at the end of our table were on holiday from the North of France. We were telling them about the places of interest in the area, including Daglan of course.
 

Angus and I had to get up and dance YMCA, great fun.
 

Boogie Night for Sherry and I. We had such a good time that we are all going to St Pompon again this Saturday… see you there.

You need to arrive early for a good seat and remember to take your own cutlery.
 
 

Events :-

It is that time of year again, four nights of no sleep but boy do we have fun.