Walnut Oil Pressing Workshop at the Ligneyrac Mill (19)

Activity description :

1. 2 hours30 minutes
2. From 4 to 20 people

Immerse yourself in the ancestral art of walnut oil production. This hands-on workshop invites you to discover and experience every stage of production, from the walnut kernel to the bottle, while enjoying gourmet tastings and a tour of the mill.

Activity itinerary (2.5 hours):

• Selecting the walnut kernels: manually sorting the different varieties of walnuts and learning how they influence the oil’s aromas.
• Grinding with a millstone: transforming the kernels into a paste using the traditional method.
• Heating in the cauldron: observing and adjusting the cooking process to achieve different oil profiles.
• Pressing and extraction: pressing the paste and observing the oil flow.
• Decanting and bottling: explanations on the storage and packaging of your own oil.
• Gourmet tasting: walnut oils, PDO walnuts, walnut-based specialties, walnut wine, and other creations from the mill.
• Tour of the workshops: learn about the stages of walnut preparation and the requirements of the “Noix du Périgord” and “Huile de noix du Périgord” PDOs.

You’ll leave with a 20 cl bottle of the oil pressed during the workshop and the memoryof an authentic, friendly, and gourmetexperience to share with family or friends.