Marion and Paul, Aliwen’s garden | La Baule-Guérande

The earth 4 hands

At Jardin d’Aliwen in Saint-Molf, nature is both producer and inspiration. Since 2021, Marion Denécheau and Paul Camus have been passionately cultivating a two-hectare organic market garden farm, where biodiversity and taste guide every gesture.

Marion, who trained as an agricultural engineer, made a real career change after several years in the corporate world, to get back to the land and the pleasure of creating with the seasons. Paul, who also has a passion for nature and sustainable agriculture, shares this vision and brings his field experience and energy to the project. Together, they founded the Jardin d’Aliwen, a place conceived as a living ecosystem where every plant, every vegetable and every gesture reflects their commitment to a world more respectful of living things. The farm’s name, “Aliwen”, means “sacred tree” in the Mapuche language, a powerful symbol that embodies their respect for the earth and their desire for plants, animals and people to coexist in harmony.

Marion and Paul favour old-fashioned, tasty varieties grown on soil that is alive and rich in biodiversity. Agroecology and agroforestry are at the heart of their practice: hedges, flower strips and trees complement the crops to create an ecosystem that is favourable to insects, birds and micro-organisms. Each planting is designed to enhance the natural fertility of the soil and the health of the plants. As certified organic farmers and members of GAB 44, their farm is part of a local and sustainable dynamic, closely linked to the local area.

living space open and collective

But the Jardin d’Aliwen is not just about growing vegetables. Marion and Paul wanted to create a lively, open and unifying place. The farm offers direct sales and seasonal baskets, and works with local restaurateurs to bring producers and consumers closer together. Visitors discover not only the vegetables, but also a project in which biodiversity, sharing and the link to the region play a key role. From time to time, the farm becomes the venue for farmers’ markets and concerts, convivial moments where nature, culture and know-how come together.

For Marion and Paul, the Jardin d’Aliwen is above all a human and ecological adventure. Every sowing, every harvest, every exchange with visitors is a step towards a world that is more respectful of living things. Here, the farm is more than just a place of production: it’s a place where the land and people meet, where biodiversity is celebrated and where each vegetable tells the story of a deep commitment to a sustainable future.

Come and push open the doors of the Jardin d’Aliwen and discover a place where the earth, plants and producers come alive to the rhythm of the seasons. Between tasty vegetables, abundant biodiversity and fascinating encounters with Marion and Paul, each visit is a rich experience, a moment of sharing and a plunge into the heart of agriculture that respects living things.

📍Rue de la Roche Blanche, 44600 Saint Molf

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