Some addresses you keep to yourself — and love sharing with guests passing through. The farmstead fromagerie Cassis et Mélisse, nestled in the bucolic foothills of the Appalachians, is one of them. A Belgian cheesemaker and a Quebec goat farmer raise 80 dairy goats together and transform their milk every day into exceptional organic cheeses. An authentic, delicious and memorable agritourism experience.
What you will love
- Real farm life — walks through the fields, meeting the goats, and every day at 2 pm a special moment helping bring them back to the barn
- Unique organic cheeses, hand-ladled in the pure artisan tradition: fresh Faisselle, Tire-Lune (raw milk tomme), creamy Galarneau, plain or herb-flavoured fresh goat cheese… A range you simply must discover
- Daily guided tour at 11 am during the summer season — everything about how the cheese is made, with a tasting included ($15 / person, children free)
- The Jovial Café on site — cheesemaker's and goat farmer's boards, sandwiches and meal salads made with farm products, to enjoy as a picnic in a beautiful country setting
- The farm boutique — cheeses, goat's milk soaps, favourite regional products, and even a biography of Eugène Prévost for the curious
- Certified organic by Ecocert Canada — an ethical choice, respectful of animals and the environment, that you can taste in the quality of every product
- Member of the Économusée network — recognition of the farm's artisan craftsmanship and educational mission
Practical information
Distance from the inn: about 25 minutes by car
Season: open every day from 10 am to 6 pm (approximately January 1 to November 1). Guided tours at 11 am daily during the summer season; other times available on request.
Admission:
- Boutique and self-guided visit: free
- Guided tour: $15 / person — children free
- Jovial Café: regular food and drink prices
For whom? A favourite for everyone — families with children (play area on site), couples seeking authenticity, local food and outdoor enthusiasts. Partially accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Reservations: recommended for the 11 am guided tour — call 418-789-3137. The boutique and café are accessible without reservation.
212, rang de la Pointe-Lévis, Saint-Damien-de-Buckland (Québec) G0R 2Y0 — cassisetmelisse.com
This is the kind of place we never tire of recommending — and our guests often bring it up again over dinner in the evening! Don't forget to bring back a few cheeses to enjoy during your stay with us.
Local terroir circuit: Pub de la Contrée and Cidrerie Le Somnambule — our local terroir partners.