Provence producer

At an altitude of 600 meters, between the Durance and Verdon rivers, we benefit from optimum sunshine, in a pure, ever-changing atmosphere.

We've been farming 30 hectares of dry, organic, non-irrigated land for three generations of enthusiasts since 1978. Olive, almond and lavender are the main perennial crops. We use rotations with meadows and melliferous flower crops as green manure. This system, well known since the Middle Ages, helps manage weeds and enrich the soil.

The farm welcomes flocks of ewes on their transhumance to the mountain pastures, which provides organic matter.

In 2005, we set up an olive oil mill to process our production directly on the farm. We produce fruity green, ripe and mature oils, as well as oils flavored with lemons and bergamot.

All year round, we welcome visitors to discover the mill and our work, stroll through the olive groves and taste our products in the store.

We also welcome groups and schools, by reservation, to share our knowledge and passions.

Our commitments

Agro-ecology, quality labels, respect for the environment and living things, energy efficiency, developing human links ....
Because we believe in it:

Because ladybugs, because butterflies, because earthworms, swallows, bees and bumblebees...
Wild flowers grow in our ripe wheat!

We're well aware that we live in a privileged environment. Every day, we come across deer, foxes, hooters and many other animals essential to the life of our ecosystems.

We're always amazed by nature's spectacles and try to preserve them as best we can so that we can share them with others. The entire farm and all its produce are certified Organic Farming.

Woodland and farmland form a substantial 150-hectare island of refuge for biodiversity.

Our commitment to organic farming is an important part of our work. We prefer to produce less, but of impeccable quality and with the minimum impact on our neighbours and our environment.

No pesticides, no chemical fertilizers, dry cultivation, no irrigation.

You will find fig trees and fruit trees growing among our other crops—they provide shelter for beneficial wildlife, the "natural allies" that feed on pests threatening our plants. In partnership with the Verdon Regional Park, we also take part in a hedgerow planting program that offers refuge to birds and game, protects the soil from erosion, and helps preserve heirloom almond varieties with remarkable flavors—true treasures of genetic heritage.

We practice no-till farming, respecting the biodiversity of soil flora and fauna, and we limit our interventions to the bare minimum. It means walking through the trees and plants, observing, crumbling and smelling the soil, identifying bioindicator plants and the more or less visible insects. In short, taking the time to listen, to observe, and to continue learning with humility.

This commitment does not stem from the Common Agricultural Policy or a passing trend—it reflects our deep-rooted desire to preserve the balance of our ecosystems.

The roof of our building is equipped with a photovoltaic system that allows us to feed the grid with ten times more electricity than we consume.

Rainwater collected from the rooftops is stored in a large tank, used to cool the distillery’s coils and to irrigate the orchards during the first year after planting.

A biomass boiler produces hot water and heats our facilities using olive pits, which are separated from the paste after the crushing process. Olive pulp is composted together with lavender straw and distillation residues, then used as natural fertilizer for our crops.

Nothing is wasted: in a virtuous cycle of recycling, we strive to transform what would otherwise be waste into valuable resources.

Our shipping boxes are made from recyclable and biodegradable materials, always with the goal of reducing plastic use as much as possible.

Finally, we remain open, we keep learning, and we share—humbly, but with a few solid lessons in hand.

Caminante, son tus huellas,
El camino y nada más ;
Caminante, no hay camino,
Se hace camino al andar

You who walk, these are your tracks,
The path and nothing more;
You who walk, there is no path,
The path is made by walking

Antonio Machado

Women and men

You'll come across three generations of enthusiasts. Simone and Charles, who initiated the adventure and passed on their passion for a job well done and the pursuit of the highest quality. Brigitte is in charge of packaging and graphics, while Paolo and Guillaume are responsible for the crops, the mill and the management of the company. Lionel, Hervé, Léonie and Coraline are year-round employees, while the team of pickers only stays for 6 or 7 weeks.

Of course, there are also all the family, friends and collaborators without whom this Bonaventure would not have been possible.