Farm-to-Table Tourism: 13 Essential Experiences — 9 Countries Where You Can Eat and Stay on Working Farms

5. France — Organic Farm B&Bs and Market-to-Table Dinners

France offers many small organic farms that host guests and curate market-driven dinners featuring local cheeses, vegetables, and charcuterie. In regions near Montpellier and Provence, stay options include farm B&Bs where owners prepare dinners drawn from their vegetable gardens and pantry staples. These stays often emphasize slow-food values and seasonal menus complemented by local wines. Some properties double as educational sites with workshops on beekeeping, goat cheese production, or heirloom vegetable cultivation. Booking channels include regional tourism boards and vetted farm networks; look for references to organic certification or long-term local partnerships if sustainability matters to you. Visiting during late spring and summer highlights garden abundance, while autumn offers harvest festivals and cellar-tasting opportunities. For travelers coming from North America, expect casual but attentive hospitality and clarity about meal times and shared spaces to ensure a smooth stay.