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The onset of autumn heralds the return of cool days, light scarves and flamboyant colors that transform the landscape. It's also the perfect time for an outdoor outing that combines pleasure, gourmet delights and nature: pick-your-own. In Laval, several farms and orchards open their doors to prolong the magic of summer and celebrate the arrival of autumn. Crisp apples, colorful squash and playful pumpkins: the basket fills up with discoveries and smiles.
Dive into autumn
At Forget Ferme Forgetautumn is on full display. Orange pumpkins line the fields, transforming the décor into an immense rural tableau. Between two aisles, we have fun choosing the roundest, the most original or the most imposing, already thinking of Halloween or the comforting soup it will inspire. Families laugh at the overflowing carts, while children try their best to lift their pumpkins like treasures. We leave with arms full and hearts light, conquered by the autumnal spirit. To find out more, click here.
Getting lost in the heart of the fields
At Marineau Marineau Farmautumn offers a gourmet palette. The stalls are overflowing with amazingly shaped squash, plump pumpkins and freshly harvested root vegetables. We pause in front of each color, each texture, already imagining a creamy soup, a smooth purée or a family-style gratin. The scent of earth and harvest awakens culinary creativity, and each basket becomes an invitation to bring autumn right into the kitchen. Here, U-pick rhymes with comfort and homemade inspiration. To find out more, click here.
Marvel at the colors of the season
At Verger Gibouleauthe apple is king. The trees are bursting at the seams with fruit, from the bright red of the McIntosh to the tender flesh of the Cortland. The crisp September air is perfumed with slightly acid notes, and we move slowly between the rows, tasting to the right, comparing to the left. Laughter echoes beneath the golden foliage, bags grow heavier and improvised photos capture the simple beauty of the moment. Here, every bite tells the story of autumn, and every visit becomes a memory to be savored. To find out more, click here.
Harvesting season
At the Vaillancourt Farmthe atmosphere is as enchanting as the harvest. The fields light up with the orange hues of pumpkins, creating a decor worthy of an autumn festival. The sound of wheelbarrows echoes down the aisles, boots sink lightly into the damp earth, and everyone leaves with "their" pumpkin: the perfect one for the stoop, the strangest to decorate the table, or the most massive to become a Halloween lantern. More than a harvest, it's a seasonal ritual that brings people together and makes them want to come back year after year. Find out more here.
September's flagship event
At Laval, pick-your-own isn't just a harvest: it's an experience to be shared. You walk among the golden-leaved trees, stop for an impromptu photo, taste the flavors still soaked in sunshine. You'll leave with rosy cheeks, full arms and, above all, a head full of memories. Whether it's a family outing, a getaway with friends or an intimate moment for two, Laval's orchards and farms offer a colorful, gourmet playground.
Plan your autumn outing now and come and pick your fondest memories in the fields, orchards and vegetable gardens of Laval. Between pumpkins, squash and crisp apples, let yourself be seduced by the authentic taste of fresh harvests and the beauty of the season. Your basket awaits you!
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