OUR FARM
La Ferme de Blanc is located in the mountains of northern Ardèche, just 6 km east of St. Sylvestre and 20 km northwest Valence. At an altitude of 500 m, the inn rests amidst wildlife, hiking trails, and scenic views.
The inn itself offers a tranquil stay in a rural setting. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise over a breakfast of farm fresh eggs and homemade jam and in the evenings, the sunset over handcrafted meals made with ingredients from the farm's gardens.
Tailored to guests of all ages, La Ferme de Blanc is home for a variety of farm animals that children and adults can enjoy.
ADDRESS
Blanc
St. Sylvestre 07440
Ardèche, France
Origins
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La Ferme de Blanc, currently owned by the Isnard family, has its origin in the 14th and 15th centuries. Marie and François acquired the farm after it had been abandoned for 30 years and began restorations in 1989.
Over the next decade, they restored the buildings' roofs, foundation, and infrastructure using chestnut trees, sand, and stones from the surrounding forest. The farm now offers a separate inn that can host up to seven guests.
Activities
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La Ferme de Blanc creates a variety of homemade foods from its farm animals and naturally grown fruits. The farm has pledged to never use pesticides or herbicides, guaranteeing customers with pure, natural, and fresh products. Please feel free to call or visit for more information.
MARMALADE AND JAM
Using only sugar and freshly picked fruits from the acreage, the farm makes a variety of marmalades and jams; including spiced pear, apricot, strawberry, and cherry. Guests have the opportunity to taste these homemade foods during their complimentary breakfast.
SIROPS
Made from flowers, herbs, and sugar, the farm offers a different assortment of sirops, including lemon balm, elderberry flower, thyme, mint,and others. Sirops can be mixed with water or champagne for a natural, refershing drink.
VEGETABLE AND HERB GARDEN
The farm's extensive vegetable and herb garden offers natural, non-GM foods, without the use of persticides or herbicides. Lettuce, radishes, spinach, onions, tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, potatoes and beans are amongst this year's crops.
FRUIT FIELDS
Fruit fields and trees dot the acreage and provide the inn with fresh fruits throughout warm months. Depending on the season, guests will have the opportunity to taste different varities of fruits: strawberries, rapsberries, grapes, apples, pears, cherries, kiwis, redcurrent berries, blackcurrent berries, figs, persimmons, plums, black hazelnuts, and more.
Meet Marie and François Isnard
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Marie and François have owned La Ferme de Blanc since 1989. They started the inn in 2007 and have been welcoming guests since.
François oversees the farm's renovations, and Marie focuses on the farm's activities.
