If you are looking for craft beer in Saint-Remèze, we have a real favourite to share: the Picobrasserie La Renarde. An organic, local micro-brewery, run by a passionate brewer, where the beer is brewed on site and where you are given a tour with a smile. After ten years pointing our guests towards the area’s best addresses, here is why this one is worth the trip.
Key takeaways:
- Where: in Saint-Remèze (07700), in Ardèche, about 20 minutes from the Mas.
- What: an organic, local craft beer, brewed on site.
- The plus: a free tour and a passionate brewer who shares his know-how.
- Range: around 6 beers (witbier, IPA, amber and others).
- Tip: call before you come, it is a very small operation.
The Picobrasserie La Renarde, a great address in Saint-Remèze
In Saint-Remèze, the village of the Grotte de la Madeleine, a passionate brewer from Normandy has settled to brew his own craft beer. His Picobrasserie La Renarde is so modest that it is often described as perhaps the smallest brewery in the world. But what happens there is big: an organic, local, handmade beer, made with infectious care and enthusiasm.
It is exactly the kind of address we love to recommend: an artisan, a know-how, a local product, and a warm welcome. Far from industrial production, here you find the taste of work well done.

Which beers to taste at La Renarde?
The range has about six beers, from the classics to the more characterful: a witbier, an IPA, an amber, and other recipes following the brewer’s inspiration. Everything is brewed on site, from organic Ardèche malt produced by the artisan maltster Les Malteurs Échos. A genuine local chain, from barley to glass.
Each beer has its character: it is up to you to find your favourite during the visit. Tasting, of course, is done in moderation and is reserved for adults of legal drinking age.
Can you visit the brewery?
Yes, and it is one of the great pleasures of the address: the brewer gives a free tour of his micro-brewery and happily shares his know-how, from malting to bottling. It is a fine way to understand the craft and discover the behind-the-scenes of a craft beer.
Sales are on site, by the bottle or in a gift box, ideal for taking home a tasty souvenir or as a gift. As it is a very small operation, it is best to call before dropping by to make sure it is open.
Practical information to get there
- Address: rue de la Rouberte, 07700 Saint-Remèze (about 50 m from the Le Barry restaurant, towards Vallon-Pont-d’Arc).
- Phone: 06 84 91 50 02 (call before you come).
- Tour: free, on site.
- Sales: by the bottle or in a gift box, reserved for adults of legal drinking age.
The opening hours of such a small brewery can vary: a phone call before setting off will spare you any disappointment.
How to get there from Mas Saint Antoine?
The brewery is about 20 minutes from the Mas, in Saint-Remèze. This is the village of the Grotte de la Madeleine: the perfect opportunity to combine a visit to the cave in the morning and a stop at the brewery afterwards. A lovely half-day, between underground heritage and artisan know-how.
How to extend your discovery of the local terroir?
La Renarde belongs to a fine family of local producers. To extend your discovery of Ardèche flavours, step through the door of the winemakers of southern Ardèche: from grape to hop, the terroir can be tasted in all its forms, always in moderation.
Why stay at Mas Saint Antoine to discover the local producers?
- ✅ Ideal base: about 20 minutes from Saint-Remèze and its producers
- ✅ 6 independent gîtes with equipped kitchens, perfect for cooking local produce
- ✅ 13×6 m saltwater pool and large enclosed 2-hectare park to relax on your return
- ✅ If you come as a group, the estate can be booked exclusively for 20 to 38 people
- ✅ Rated 4.9/5 across more than 130 verified reviews, featured in Petit Futé
In conclusion
The Picobrasserie La Renarde is the perfect example of the craft beer in Saint-Remèze we love to champion: organic, local, made with passion, and shared generously during a free tour. Our golden rules: call before you come, take time to chat with the brewer, leave with a gift box, and taste in moderation. One more great address to discover from the Mas.
Excessive drinking is harmful to health, please drink responsibly. Tasting and sale of beer are reserved for adults of legal drinking age.
Article written by Bernard Favre, owner of Mas Saint Antoine.
Frequently asked questions
Where can you find craft beer in Saint-Remèze?
At the Picobrasserie La Renarde, rue de la Rouberte in Saint-Remèze (07700), about 50 m from the Le Barry restaurant towards Vallon-Pont-d'Arc. It is an organic, local micro-brewery, where the beer is brewed on site by a passionate brewer. It is best to call before coming, on 06 84 91 50 02, as it is a very small operation.
Can you visit the Picobrasserie La Renarde?
Yes. The brewer gives a free tour of his micro-brewery and happily shares his know-how, from malting to bottling. It is a fine introduction to the craft. Sales are on site, by the bottle or in a gift box. As the operation is tiny, a prior call on 06 84 91 50 02 is strongly advised.
Which beers does La Renarde offer?
The range has about six beers, including a witbier, an IPA and an amber, plus other recipes depending on the brewer's inspiration. All are brewed on site from organic Ardèche malt produced by the artisan maltster Les Malteurs Échos. It is a genuine local chain, from barley to glass.
Is La Renarde's beer organic and local?
Yes. La Renarde brews an organic, local craft beer, directly on site in Saint-Remèze. The malt comes from an artisan Ardèche maltster, Les Malteurs Échos, which roots the production in the terroir. It is a careful artisan approach, the opposite of industrial production.
Should you book or call before coming?
It is strongly advised. La Renarde is a very small brewery, often described as one of the smallest in the world, and its hours can vary. A simple call on 06 84 91 50 02 before setting off will spare you a closed door and let you plan your visit at its best.
How far is the brewery from Mas Saint Antoine?
The Picobrasserie La Renarde is about 20 minutes from the Mas, in Saint-Remèze, the village of the Grotte de la Madeleine. It is ideal to combine, over a half-day, a visit to the cave and a discovery of the brewery, between heritage and artisan know-how.
Is tasting reserved for adults?
Yes. Tasting and the sale of beer are reserved for adults of legal drinking age. As with any alcoholic drink, consumption should remain moderate. The spirit of the visit is above all the discovery of an artisan know-how, with the pleasure of taste taking priority over quantity.
What else to do in and around Saint-Remèze?
Saint-Remèze is the village of the Grotte de la Madeleine, one of the most beautiful caves in France, to discover in the morning before the brewery. You can also extend with a visit to the winemakers of southern Ardèche to compare the terroir flavours, from grape to hop, always in moderation.















