Welcome to the Beautiful Indre Region!
Your ultimate local Digital Guest Guide to mouth-watering farm-to-table food, relaxing countryside dining, and hidden local gems near Celon (36), France.
Whether you are staying in a cozy partner gîte, a charming B&B, or enjoying a lakeside fishing retreat, we want to make sure your stay in our beautiful region is absolutely unforgettable. At EARL Les Fromentaux, we love sharing the very best of French country life with our neighbors and visitors.
This digital guide is designed to help you eat like a local, explore the best sights, and relax in the heart of France. Save this page to your phone’s home screen for easy access during your holiday!
Fresh Farm Produce & Relaxing Dinners
Our farm is located in Celon, just 6 minutes from the A20 motorway (Exit 19), making us the perfect stopover or destination during your holiday. Here is how you can enjoy our farm-to-table experience:
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The Farm Shop
Skip the busy supermarkets! Stop by our shop on Fridays or Saturdays (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM) to stock up on our premium, home-reared Limousin beef, traditional English-style sausages, bacon, and hand-baked pies. Ideal for a relaxing barbecue at your accommodation.
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Pre-Order a Food Box
Let us know what you need before you arrive! We can prepare a customized Welcome Pack or Barbecue Box and have it ready for you to pick up.
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️ Our Restaurant & Special Events
Join us for a delicious, home-cooked lunch made with ingredients grown right here on our farm, or book a table for our famous Sunday Roast or Pie Nights. Visit our restaurant or join an event we are hosting on our farm.
Discover Our Favorite Local Sights
Want to explore beyond the tourist traps? Here are our top hand-picked recommendations within a short drive of the farm:
Gargilesse-Dampierre (20 mins away)
Officially one of “The Most Beautiful Villages in France.” This stunning, romantic stone village was once home to the writer George Sand and has been a haven for painters for centuries. Perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Château de Valençay (50 mins north)
A breathtaking Renaissance castle with spectacular gardens. Once home to Napoleon’s diplomat Talleyrand, it is one of the most elegant estates in Central France.
⛵ Lake Eguzon & the Creuse Valley (25 mins south)
The perfect spot for active days. Enjoy sandy lakeside beaches, rent a paddleboard or kayak, or hike along the dramatic rocky cliffs of the Creuse River.
Argenton-sur-Creuse (10 mins away)
Known as the “Venice of the Berry” due to its picturesque old houses overhanging the Creuse River. Stroll across the old bridges, visit the Roman ruins of Argentomagus, and enjoy an ice cream by the water.
Experience a Traditional Weekly Market
There is nothing quite like a French morning market. Wake up early, grab a basket, and stock up on local cheeses, fresh baguettes, and ripe melons. Here is where to go:
Saturday Morning – Argenton-sur-Creuse
Our personal favorite! A bustling, vibrant market right in the historic center.
Thursday Morning – Eguzon-Chantôme
A lovely, smaller market filled with friendly local producers from the Creuse valley.
Wednesday & Saturday Morning – Châteauroux
The largest market in the department, held at the Halles de Châteauroux, perfect for serious food lovers.
Plan Your Visit
If you are on your way to the South of France or heading back north toward Paris and the ferry ports, our farm is the ultimate pit-stop. No need to settle for boring motorway service stations. Stop by to stretch your legs, enjoy a fresh home-cooked lunch, and load your cooler bag with premium steaks and artisan pies for the journey ahead.
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Address
EARL Les Fromentaux, 36200 Celon (Indre) – Only 6 minutes from A20 Exit 19.
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Farm Shop Hours
Fridays & Saturdays. Always check our contact page for the opening hours, they could change with the seasons.
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How to order or book
Send an email via our website or call/ whatsapp Sue directly at +33 6 84 61 52 39.
Eat or Drink at Our Restaurant
Experience the true meaning of “Farm to Fork.”
Our restaurant is open to enjoy a menu crafted from our own harvest and premium local meats.