Meeting with Nadine Vives

She says

I grew up in the region, in Azereix to be precise, 19 km from Lourdes. For the past thirty years or so, my husband and I have been based in Loubajac, 3 km from the centre of Lourdes. We’re farmers there, running a small farm specialising in poultry (chickens, guinea fowl, laying hens, etc.) and vegetables. We sell these products directly to consumers through short supply chains, notably via the ‘Terroirs Pyrénéens’ shop, which is located in the heart of Lourdes and stocks produce from several small-scale farmers in the region.

Nadine

Nadine runs the guesthouse and B&B for visitors who wish to explore our beautiful region whilst getting close to nature and the people who live here.

A stay on the farm is a real breath of fresh air. You’ll enjoy Lourdes’s ideal location for exploring the region, be captivated by the natural surroundings, and the children can collect eggs alongside Jean-Marc… Some wonderful moments await you at Anousta.

Nadine will serve you a selection of local dishes, including theever-popular Pyrenean pie. This is a cake that was traditionally made after baking bread in a wood-fired oven, during festive occasions within Pyrenean communities, such as the end of the grape harvest, for example. In the past, this cake was flavoured with vanilla or rum. In recent years, Nadine has been adapting the recipe to include blueberries, apples, raspberries or chocolate chips. A truly local speciality that plays a big part in the region’s appeal!