Domaine "Caviar de Neuvic"
At the heart of historic Dordogne, the gourmet village of Neuvic has given its name to Caviar de Neuvic.
A sturgeon aqua farm to produce caviar
After an initial career in development and management in the food industry at home and abroad, Laurent Deverlanges set up a sturgeon aqua farm to produce caviar.
The 20 hectare estate is at Neuvic on the River Isle, the Dordogne river where Aquitaine caviar production first began in the 1980s.
The Domaine follows the natural rhythm of the seasons and life of the sturgeon, demanding consistently high standards to produce caviar of truly excellent quality, inspired by nature.
At the heart of this peaceful landscape, the Estate Manager shows visitors around the ponds and explains the life cycle and story of the sturgeon which spend at least 7 years in the water before releasing their eggs.
Discover the precise, invaluable skills required to produce caviar, the best way to get ready for a tasting session !
Several options at different levels are available to discover caviar and all include a tour of the Estate : Discovery, Initiation, Master Class and the Culinary World of the Château.
Visits are available all year round by prior arrangement, also on the first Saturday of every month plus Tuesdays and Fridays in July and August.
The shop sells the full range of Estate products as well as original gifts and accessories.
The Estate tour is not advisable for visitors with reduced mobility.
Contact : DOMAINE CAVIAR DE NEUVIC La Grande Veyssière 24190 NEUVIC SUR L’ISLE
SatNav : Lat. 45.0967954 Long. 0.4494626
Martine from the Gîtes de France office talks about her visit
«A wonderful tour accompanied by a guide with a great sense of humour who gave clear, interesting explanations. The highlight for me was catching the sturgeon with my bare hands wearing waders. The tasting session at the end of the tour was a great experience. You just need to like caviar ! »
Continue your discovery day in the Vallée de l’Isle at …
The Château de Neuvic was built on the banks of the Isle in the 16th century and has preserved its Renaissance-style vaulted halls, wall paintings and a rare 3-storey stone sink. The Louis XV Grand Salon, chapel and romantic grotto date from the 18th century.
La Chantéracoise is a biscuit factory which makes biscuits and dried bread products (mini French toasts, croutons, crisprolls) using traditional recipes and expertise. Discover the story and trade secrets behind these delicious crispy products from the viewing gallery overlooking the factory floor, before enjoying a delicious tasting session and visiting the shop which sells a wide range of Chantéracoise products as well as other non-industrial, local products with a breakfast theme.
The Moulin de la Veyssière is the last working water mill on the River Vern. It produces walnut oil and hazelnut oil in the traditional way and is a delicious place to visit, steeped in history. Visitors can taste the different products and discover the mill shop in the former bakery.
You are also…
17km from Etang de la Jemaye : the scenery at La Jemaye is typical of the Double area – water and woodlands. It is in the western Dordogne between the Isle Valley and Val de Dronne.
or if you are looking for an outdoor activity
Centre équestre de Neuvic (Riding Centre) : Horse riding for all ages and levels of experience. Competition training. Multi activities (vaulting, carriage driving, horseball). Rides and treks.
Véloroute de la Vallée de l’Isle (traffic-free greenway) : From Périgueux to the border with Gironde, the 100km V90 cycle trail and green way is an ideal place to walk, cycle and roller skate alone, with friends or family.
Base de loisirs de Neuvic: an outdoor activity centre on the banks of the Isle with fun for everyone : crazy golf, bowling alley, zip wire, trampolines, pétanque. Picnic tables. Passenger ferry across the river Isle. Electric boats and pedaloes to hire. Bar, restaurant-snack bar.
Along the river : Swimming pools (Neuvic and Saint-Astier) swimming in lake (La Jemaye, Neufont). Canoeing. Lake and river fishing. Stand up paddle-boarding (Neuvic).
