Domaine la Falize

Strawberries to die for… grown in open ground right here in the Namur region! 

Their estate

In the heart of the Namur region, le Domaine La Falize  covers more than 270 hectares of woodland and arable land. For the past 20 years, they have been pioneers in organic farming, guided by a clear philosophy: to produce food of the highest quality, distribute it through short supply chains, and protect the natural environment.

A Shift to Organic Farming

In the late 1990s, the family discovered that the groundwater feeding the estate was polluted and contained excessively high levels of nitrates and pesticides. This realisation prompted them to switch to organic farming, in the hope of improving the local environment and inspiring neighbouring farmers. In 2012, they took a further step by planting Chardonnay vines and adopting a biodynamic approach. The results were so convincing that these methods were gradually extended to all their crops.

Aujourd’hui,ils pratiquent l’agro-foresterie et l’agriculture régénératrice pour préserver la qualité et la biodiversité des sols. Plus de 20% de leurs terres sont aussi en jachère pour favoriser la biodiversité.

Their Strawberries: A Local, Natural Treat

From mid-May to the end of June, their strawberries are harvested from their most fertile fields. They offer several varieties, suited to different uses, much to the delight of food lovers.

• Each strawberry plant is prepared a year in advance to ensure strong roots and delicious fruit. Open-ground strawberries: grown outdoors or under unheated polytunnels, ensuring a longer growing season and fruit that can be enjoyed for longer.
• Natural pollination: at the estate, biodiversity is a priority! This brings many benefits, including a large population of bumblebees and honeybees that forage freely, ensuring well-formed and tasty strawberries.
• Hand-picked: the strawberries are picked when fully ripe, up to six days a week during the peak season, to ensure the highest quality.