The Estate The Domaine des Loveresses is located in Yens, where over 70 hectares of land are dedicated to growing fruits and vegetables. We have made endives and tomatoes our specialties. By practicing sustainable agriculture, we offer healthy and tasty products. Producing ecologically, respecting the seasons, is part of our heritage and the future of the Estate. Among our loyal customers are local grocery stores, restaurants, and other shops selling regional products. We also offer, at our on-site store in Yens, delicious fruits and vegetables, as well as regional products such as meat, eggs, apple juice, etc. Our Story Since its creation in 1968 by Michel and Claire-Lise Cornu, the Domaine des Loveresses quickly specialized in market gardening. It was during this period that our first refrigerated halls and forcing rooms were built, primarily dedicated to the cultivation of endives. In the 1980s, with the constant development of the Estate, the first tunnel and greenhouse crops appeared, now housing our tomato, strawberry, and raspberry plants. Today, the second generation, led by Philippe Cornu and his family, heads the Domaine des Loveresses and strives to combine modernity, sustainable development, and the tradition of quality Vaudois products. Our Crops Spread across open fields, greenhouses, and growing rooms, our products are grown in Yens. For our endives, before transforming them into chicory in our growing rooms, they are cultivated as roots by 15 regional farmers from La Côte and Gros de Vaud. The rest of our production is grown in open fields and greenhouses. Our endives are produced in winter. Our Production We take great care to produce healthy and tasty fruits and vegetables. Our cultivation and production processes are constantly aimed at ecological improvement. For us, producing seasonal fruits and vegetables is inseparable from environmental considerations. That is why our crops are equipped with water recovery systems, and future projects are underway. We have diversified our production to include zucchini, squash, cabbage, turnips, and beets, available in both raw and cooked forms. We also grow strawberries, raspberries, and watermelons in spring and summer.

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Welcome to the Épicerie de Ballens, located in the heart of our charming village, at the foot of the Vaud Jura, passionately run by Carla Rego and her team. 🤝 Close to our customers, we believe in the values of service, attentiveness and friendliness. At the Épicerie de Ballens, you’re not just a customer: you’re a neighbour, a regular, a familiar face to whom we love to offer a pleasant moment, a personalized tip, or simply a smile. 🌿 Our vision is clear: to promote local products, actively support local producers, and build an authentic and lasting relationship with our customers every day. With us, you’ll find products that tell a story: that of a craftsman, a farmer, or the generous, rich land of Vaud. 🏷️ A balanced offering: we are committed to providing a selection of quality products, combining the best of local goods with items from mainstream distribution. A large part of our stock comes from regional producers, selected for their freshness, traceability and seasonal respect. At the same time, we offer well-known brands accessible to every household, to meet daily needs. Our featured products: 🥩 High-quality local meats Meat sourced from regional producers, chosen for its freshness, quality and guaranteed origin. (Beef, horse, lamb, chicken, pork, veal, sausages, barbecue meats, skewers, charcuterie, dry sausages, etc.) 🍞 Artisanal bread and pastries Every morning, we receive fresh bread and sandwiches from L’Artisan Gourmand in Yens, known for their craftsmanship and quality bakery goods. 🧁 At the same time, pastries are delivered by SGourmandises in Pampigny, a passionate pastry chef who delights our clients with homemade treats like caracs, millefeuilles, rum babas and many other sweets made with love. 🥛 Dairy products & regional cheeses Milk, yoghurts, eggs, butter, cream… as well as a fine selection of local cheeses, mainly from Fromagerie Gourmande in Montricher. 🥦 Fresh fruits & vegetables Every day, we offer seasonal fruits and vegetables, mostly supplied by Domaine des Loveresses in Yens, for healthy, local and colourful cuisine. 🥚 Eggs & fresh fish Our eggs come from the Tardy family in Pampigny, and every Friday we receive fresh, smoked, and frozen fish from Borex in Coinsins, known for their high-quality lake and sea products. 🍷 Wines & craft beers A selection of Swiss wines and local craft beers, perfect to accompany your meals or social moments. Our commitments: 🍎 Quality first Fresh products, authentic taste, strict selection – whether artisanal or branded. 🌿 Support for local Direct partnerships with regional producers and artisans. 🏷️ Transparency Clear origin, composition and traceability for each product. 🌍 Varied & accessible offer A balanced assortment between terroir products and daily essentials. 🤝 Closeness & attentiveness Personalized welcome, caring advice, warm atmosphere. ♻️ Responsible commitment Reducing packaging, short supply chains, eco-friendly choices. Our partner suppliers 🌾: We care deeply about working with trusted partners, selected for their quality, proximity and know-how: 🍕 Pizzerias & Prepared meals • La Biga Pizza – Apples • Chez Denis – Corbières • Loretta 1888 – Echichens / Cottens • Malakoff de Luins – Luins • Les Vergers de nos Campagnes (jams) – Daillens 🥖 Bakeries & Pastry shops • L’Artisan Gourmand – Yens • SGourmandises – Pampigny • Confiserie Yves Hohl – L'Isle • Flûtes de Montricher – La Sarraz 🧀 Cheesemakers • Fromagerie Gourmande – Montricher • Fromagerie de l’Aiguillon Conod – Baulmes • Fromagerie de Combremont – Combremont-le-Petit • Fromagerie Bory – Dizy • Les Tommes de La Duchatte – Les Bioux • Ferme des Jordils – Saint-Saphorin-sur-Morges 🥩 Butchery • Boucherie-Charcuterie Artisanale de L'Isle – L'Isle 🥬 Fruits & Vegetables • Domaine des Loveresses – Yens • Bourgeois Family – Vullierens • Domaine des Biolettes – Ballens • Les Vergers de nos Campagnes – Daillens 🐟 Fishmongers • Borex Poissons – Coinsins • Fivaz (snails & frog legs) – Vallorbe 🍺 Breweries & Wineries • Brasseries du Pied du Jura – Montricher • Brasserie Dr. Gab's – Puidoux • Cave Dupuis – Féchy • Cave de la Crausaz – Féchy • Maison Bolle – Morges ☕ Cafés & Roasters • Forvé Café – Lavigny 🌾 Other partners • Cadar SA – Fleurier • Dicifood Sàrl – Cottens VD • Moulin de Sévery – Sévery • Moulin de La Vaux – Aubonne 🚗 Less than 10 minutes by car: Apples, Berolle, Bière, Clarmont, Cottens, Denens, Grancy, Hautemorges (including Apples, Bussy-Chardonney, Cottens, Pampigny, Reverolle, Sévery), L'Isle, Lavigny, Mauraz, Mollens, Montricher, Pampigny, Saubraz, Sévery, Saint-Livres, Villars-sous-Yens, Yens