Spirulina

Spirulina is a tropical freshwater micro-algae rich in proteins, fatty acids, vitamins, antioxidants... It has been cultivated in a greenhouse in Rochefort since 2017, using traditional methods and without additives. Come and discover spirulina, its atypical production method, its virtues, and its consumption methods (guided visits possible outside the period of health restrictions. Check on the website www.spiruline-de-rochefort-.fr). Reservations are required for guided tours (06 21 38 07 65) in order to know the days and times available. Tours are only available if reservations have been made and last 1.5 hours.

The production site is open 3 afternoons a week, including during sanitary restrictions, for on-site sales and full explanations of spirulina:
Wednesday from 3pm to 6pm, Friday from 3pm to 6:30pm, Saturday from 3pm to 6pm, without appointment.

For further information on production and restrictions related to COVID-19, please visit our website.

Please note: Spirulina cultivation requires a tropical climate and it is common to have more than 40° Celsius in the greenhouse between April and October. Plan to wear light clothing in sunny periods.

If health restrictions or high temperatures in the greenhouse prevent you from taking part in one of our guided tours, you can watch the report on our farm produced in 2020 by France 3 national in the programme Météo à la Carte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d74vLAbbsuo.
Reservation is required.

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