LES JARDINS DE L'ERMITE

What LES JARDINS DE L'ERMITE does

Les Jardins de l'Ermite is a French agroecological project operating a 1.5 Ha hillside site at 900 m altitude in Estalane, Castelnau-Pégayrols, Aveyron, within the Parc Naturel Régional des Grands Causses. The company runs two integrated business lines: an on-site nursery (Pépinière de plantes comestibles) specializing in edible plants including perennial vegetables, fruit trees, berries, aromatic and melliferous shrubs, climbing fruits and hardy citrus; and rural holiday accommodations (Le Chalet, a 40 m² wooden cabin on stilts, and Le Mazet, currently under renovation), catering to nature-loving visitors. Operations are managed by two operators, Anthony and Thibaut, using permaculture principles and entirely motor-free cultivation, with rain water harvesting, gravity-fed irrigation, homemade compost and approximately 250 mother plants supporting in-house propagation. The business is in the third and final year of Agriculture Biologique organic conversion.

Revenue is generated entirely through direct-to-consumer channels with no intermediaries, online shipping or third-party platforms. Plant sales occur at the on-site nursery on Saturdays during two opening windows (15 April–15 June and 15 September–15 November) and through a mobile greenhouse that attends regional plant fairs and markets across Aveyron (Millau, Vabres-l'Abbaye, Séverac, Rodez, Calmont de Plancatge) and Hérault (Lodève). Plant prices range from €1 (strawberry) to €50 (citrus trees), with gift cards available. Gîte rentals run €75–€85 per night with weekly rentals mandatory in July–August. Marketing is limited to Instagram, the Accueil Paysan network listing, the company website and event presence; no paid advertising or distribution partnerships exist. In 2026, Thibaut created a separate venture, Yuzu du Lévézou, to manage grafted fruit trees and hardy citrus, while Les Jardins de l'Ermite retained the remaining plant categories. The company is privately held, with no external investors, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue.

Name

LES JARDINS DE L'ERMITE

Legal name

Les Jardins de l'Ermite

Website

https://lesjardinsdelermite.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Les Jardins de l'Ermite operates a 1.5 Ha agroecological site in Aveyron, France, running an on-site nursery specializing in hardy edible plants and a mobile greenhouse for regional events, alongside two rural holiday gîtes, serving home gardeners, permaculture enthusiasts and nature-loving tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Edible Plant Nursery and Agritourism

NAICS

Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Plant & Nursery Stock Wholesalers (Grower-Wholesalers) (AFAGAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Organic Vegetable & Melon Farming (Open-Field) (AFAGAKAC)

Keywords

• Edible plant nursery
• Agritourism accommodation
• Perennial vegetables
• Organic fruit trees
• Rural holiday rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Castelnau-pégayrols

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Plant and edible plant sales: Sale of edible plants including perennial vegetables, vegetable plants, fruit trees, berries, melliferous shrubs, and climbing fruit plants. Open on-site sales Saturdays 9h–18h, and via mobile greenhouse at regional events. No shipping.
2. Gîte / holiday rental: Rental of Le Chalet (40 m² wooden cabin on stilks, sleeps 2) and Le Mazet (currently under renovation). Peak season €85/night, off-peak €75/night. Weekly rentals only July–August; 2-night minimum otherwise. Season May 15–October 31.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Les Jardins de l'Ermite operates a 1.5-hectare agroecological site in Aveyron, France, running an on-site edible plant nursery (p\u00e9pini\u00e8re de plantes comestibles) that sells perennial vegetables, fruit trees, berries, aromatics, melliferous shrubs and climbing fruits, and rents two holiday gîtes (Le Chalet and Le Mazet) to nature-oriented travelers. Plants are sold directly at the farm on Saturdays and via a mobile greenhouse at regional events, with no shipping, while gîtes are booked directly by phone or the company website.

Product overview

LES JARDINS DE L'ERMITE is an agroecological project offering two main services: a nursery of edible plants (pépinière) and rural holiday accommodations (gîtes). The nursery, opened in spring, specializes in perennial vegetables, fruit trees, herbs, and edible plants adapted to mountain climates at 900m altitude in Aveyron, France. Products include over 100 varieties of plants sold on-site during seasonal openings and at local events via a mobile greenhouse. The hospitality service offers two rental accommodations: a wooden chalet (40 m²) and a traditional mazet (currently under renovation), both catering to nature lovers and hikers in the Grands Causses regional nature park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yuzu du Lévézou: Created by Thibaut in 2026 to manage grafted fruit trees and hardy citrus rustiques. Previously part of Les Jardins de l'Ermite operations.

Products and services

• Pépiniere de plantes comestibles (Edible plants nursery) A nursery specializing in edible plants (perennial vegetables, fruit trees, berry bushes, melliferous plants, climbing fruits, aromatics) sold seasonally on-site and at regional events via a mobile greenhouse, targeted at individual gardeners and permaculture enthusiasts.
• Plants potagers (Vegetable seedlings) Vegetable seedlings and young plants for kitchen gardens (potagers), part of the on-site nursery offering for individual home gardeners.
• Plants and seedlings catalog (Nos végétaux) Online and on-site catalog of 100+ edible plant varieties (Abricotier Canino, Agastache, Amélanchier, Arbousier, Aronie, Cassissier, Feijoa, Figuier, Framboisier, Groseiller, Kiwai, Kiwi, Lavande, Menthe varieties, Myrtiller, Néfliers, herbs and vegetables) with individual fiches covering edible parts, growing conditions, rusticity and culinary uses.
• Cartes cadeau (Gift cards) Gift cards sold at the nursery that can be used toward plant purchases or gîte stays.
• Le Chalet (Holiday gîte) A 40 m² wooden chalet on stilts sleeping 2 people, with WiFi, kitchen, shower and dry toilets, available mid-May to mid-October with panoramic views of the Larzac plateau to the Pyrénées, €75/night low season and €85/night high season.
• Le Mazet (Holiday gîte) A traditional dry-stone gîte of approximately 30 m² on two levels, sleeping 2 people, currently under renovation and not yet available for booking.
• Serre mobile (Mobile greenhouse event sales) Mobile greenhouse service that travels to plant fairs and markets across the Aveyron region (Millau, Lodève, Vabres-l'Abbaye, Sévérac, Rodez, Calmont de Plancatge), bringing a selection of plants to local events and supporting advance requests for specific varieties.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Accueil PaysancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLes Jardins de l'Ermite is a member of the Accueil Paysan network, a French network of farm-based tourism and rural accommodation providers. This membership provides visibility through the Accueil Paysan catalog and positions the company within a community of agroecological producers offering on-farm stays and experiences.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• La Bonne Graine: French organic seed and plant retailer with a wide catalog of vegetable, herb, and flower varieties. Comparable as a source for unusual edible varieties for French home gardeners, though distributed online rather than on-site.
• Pépinières Jobert: Specialized French nursery focused on rare and unusual plants including fruit trees and unusual edibles. Comparable in focus on rare/hardy plant varieties for discerning gardeners.
• Ferme de Sainte-Marthe: French organic seed and plant producer specializing in vegetable, herb, and flower varieties. Most direct comparator in terms of organic/natural production ethos and edible/utility plant catalog targeting French home gardeners.
• Kokopelli (Association Kokopelli): French association producing and distributing organic, heritage, and rare seeds and plants. Comparable niche in rare/unusual edible varieties with a strong agroecological/seed-saving positioning serving home gardeners and permaculture practitioners.
• Le Biau Germe: French organic seed producer cooperative specializing in vegetable, herb, and flower seeds with an agroecological positioning. Comparable focus on rare/unusual open-pollinated varieties and direct sales to gardeners.

Emerging players

• Yuzu du Lévézou: New venture created in 2026 by Thibaut (Les Jardins de l'Ermite co-founder) focused on grafted fruit trees and hardy citrus. Directly comparable sub-niche and an internal spin-off relationship; potential complementary supplier rather than direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Pépinières Lepage: Established French nursery offering a broad catalog of ornamental and edible perennials, fruit trees, and climbing plants. Comparable product breadth but at much larger scale and primarily ornamental focus.
• Promesse de Fleurs: Large French online plant retailer offering a broad catalog of perennials, shrubs, fruit, and edible plants with shipping. Comparable catalog overlap but operates at a national e-commerce scale versus Les Jardins' local on-site model.

Others

• Accueil Paysan (network): French network of farm-based tourism and agroecological accommodation providers. Les Jardins de l'Ermite is a member; the network is an ecosystem enabler providing catalog visibility and a comparable agroecological tourism community.

Regional players

• Fleurs et Fruits du Jardin: Smaller French edible/permaculture plant producer in a comparable regional/local market. Comparable as a small-scale, locally distributed edible plant nursery serving home gardeners, though specific operator identification is less certain.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/les_jardins_de_lermite

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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