Foraging, edible and medicinal wild plants, half-day course - Maine-et-Loire, Pays de la Loire
Discover edible and medicinal wild plants during a half-day course in Maine-et-Loire, in the heart of the unspoilt Anjou countryside. Guided by Mickaël Jaunet, a landscape gardener and botanist with over 30 years' experience, you will learn to recognise local plants and observe their environment. Trained for 8 years in botany, including at the École Supérieure d'Agriculture d'Angers, Mickaël's knowledge is recognised in Maine-et-Loire and throughout the Pays de la Loire region.
An experience accessible to all in Maine-et-Loire
This half-day course (2.5 hours, counted as 3 hours) is ideal for all levels, from novices to the curious already initiated. The teaching is based on observation, touch and smell, for sensory learning and a natural memory of plants. You will learn how to identify the most common edible and medicinal plants, which are easily found in many biotopes throughout France, understand their ecological role and practise responsible picking, with respect for the natural environments of the Pays de la Loire. We will also look at the popular uses of plants in the past, to discover how they were used in everyday life and traditional medicine.
Places and seasons
The courses take place in the Parc des Sablières or on the banks of the Sarthe at Écouflant, depending on the nature of the vegetation and the season. This diversity of sites means you can discover the wealth of plant life in Maine-et-Loire and the Pays de la Loire at different times of the year.
Sensory discovery and herbal tea tasting
Even without a culinary workshop, you can enjoy a tasting of wild herbal teas made from local edible and medicinal plants from Maine-et-Loire. You'll discover their surprising flavours and leave with some simple ideas for using them in your meals, infusions or dressings, and finding them easily at home.
Prices and gift vouchers
Adults: €59
Children: from €39
DUO offer: €116
Gift vouchers are easy to order online, available in PDF format in just three clicks, and valid for 12 months, so you can plan your outing in the Pays de la Loire according to your availability and share the experience with a loved one.
Address:
Mickaël Jaunet, 54 route d'Angers, 49000 Écouflant, Maine-et-Loire
Why choose this half-day course in Maine-et-Loire?
✔ Recognised expertise with over 30 years of passion and 8 years of botanical training
✔ Simple, sensory teaching, accessible to all
✔ Practical and responsible discovery of edible and medicinal wild plants, common throughout France, and their popular uses in days gone by
✔ Wild herbal tea tasting to awaken your senses
✔ Easy-to-order gift vouchers online, single or DUO, valid for 12 months
✔ A unique immersion in the nature of the Pays de la Loire, for locals and visitors to the region and beyond
✔ A rating of 4.9/5 on Google (88 participating reviews)
