Les Jardins des Hautes Terres : Rose water

The gardens of the Hautes Terres are located in Chaillol at an altitude of 1450m. About 1,000 species and varieties of plants flourish there. We cultivate with animal traction without synthetic fertilizers or chemical treatments a rose garden of 400 old perfume roses, alpine perennials often rare, aromatic plants for dyeing and food. Over the seasons you will find different products made with flowers, berries and plants without any artificial additives (rose water, jams, syrups). Guided tours are organized in July and August on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In June, September and October by appointment, practical workshops are offered from spring to fall. Sale at the farm from Monday to Saturday at 6 pm in July and August, by appointment the rest of the year.

Sale on the markets: Winter in Merlette on Thursday during the vacation period from Christmas to Easter, Summer (July to August) in St Bonnet en Champsaur on Monday, Merlette on Thursday and Pont du Fossé on Friday. Stores of local products of the valley.

Products :

-Rose water

-Syrups (rose, mint, elderberry)

-jams and jellies (rosehips, barberry, dandelion and sea buckthorn)

Direct sales of products on the place of the gardens :

in July and August, from Monday to Saturday: from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm,

the rest of the year: by appointment.

Other places of sale:

• On the markets :

  • in winter (from Christmas to the end of April): Merlette market on Thursday

  • in summer (July-August) : Monday in St Bonnet, Thursday in Merlette and Friday in Pont du Fossé

• In stores :

  • Local produce stores in the valley

  • La Maison de Pays de l'Embrunais in Embrun

  • La Maison Reynier in Pont du Fossé

  • House of products in St Firmin

  • Gap : the Gapançais baskets and the farmer's basket in Lettret

  • Monetier-Les-Bains : au Plaisir du Goût

  • Marseille : the Torréfactions de Noailles