The best parties Central

With between 20 and 25 exhibitors each year, this rendezvous is a celebration in a very rustic atmosphere, in an extraordinary setting, close to a water mill that houses a fish farm. It is possible to organise a picnic on the spot all day long. So it is recommended to come with his basket under his arm, to make the full range of products from the region: Gâtinais cider and wines from Giennois, cold meats, cheeses, seasonal fruit, with some producers who propose a few'extra ', foie gras or ostrich-steak without forgetting a trout you can fish yourself. 

A veritable rendezvous for those who love good local and organic produce, Convergences Bio is a huge open-air market that takes place on the quays of the Loire once a year. Market gardeners, cheesemakers, fishermen, livestock farmers, cereal growers, beekeepers and so many others who make up the region's peasant wealth come together for this ephemeral village. There's plenty to meet, taste and nibble at, and a few militant stalls where you can get to know the world again. In September, the organizers also propose the Banquet Festif et Solidaire de l'île Simon.

The Fête festival is part of the great rendez-vous of the hunting and fishing fans of this department. For two days, in mid-September, the castle's park sounds like horns: Sully is located at the edge of the state forest of Orléans, which is one of the entrance gates of the Massif massif. A hundred exhibitors participate each year at this very busy event in the hunting ground.

This carnival, which is more than centenary, is part of the institutions. Every year, in February, Jargeau lives for days at the rhythm of many colourful and colourful festivities. The program on the city's website will show you that these festivities always focus on a theme. The "maskers gergoliens", who always sleep only one eye, wake up several times in the year. In the period preceding the winter carnival, they travel through the streets to announce the imminent arrival of His Majesty Carnival, but also in the middle of the summer, in June, for the parade at night, another strong time of the life of this small town on the banks of the Loire. Sommeil in 2016, the carnival resumed in 2017 for the delight of festival goers.

Wine growers present early Touraine in the dungeon cellars and in the area of tourangelles flavours. Animations in the city and the dungeon cellars, with more than 40 exhibitors, including wine growers, local produce producers and exhibitions. Saturday takes place a Bullfighting, followed by a dancing dinner and Sunday begins with a hike followed by a procession and procession of brotherhoods.

Not the shadow of a feline for this feast dating back to the th century and the brotherhood of the Taste-Massive knights. Make no mistake, it is a more ancient gastronomic tradition than that of the gergolienne massive: At the end of October, Jargeau - capital of the Massive - chestnut festival, abbreviated in "châts", and put in roasted chestnut and goose, in other words a new wine, still sparkling.

Organised by the Brotherhood of the Taste-Massive Knights, the Massive Fair is a real rendezvous for the gourmands. In addition to tasting the famous local speciality, we can meet the members of this centuries-old fraternity, but re-established in 1971. This gastronomic fair, which is among the institutions of the region, is accompanied by an international competition of the best massive, taking place within the brotherhood.

A not-to-be-missed event in the tourist season. At the end of July, the three towns bordering the lake - Cuzion, Eguzon and Saint-Plantaire - organize the Three Beaches Challenge at Bonnu, Chambon and Fougères. It's also the occasion for a parade of Club Nautique boats, entertainment, demonstrations and free introductions to water-skiing. A concert, fireworks on the water and a free dance round off the day's activities, which are always well attended around Lac d'Eguzon, the largest lake in the Centre region. Numerous water sports activities keep the lake lively.

A world perfume capital, Chartres organizes a week dedicated to discovering and celebrating scents. In the programme: a multitude of animations, exhibitions and olfactory shows, including a maze of intoxicating smell on the cathedral of the cathedral; but also workshops for the smaller ones, which will be happy to refine their smell in the most playful way it is. The big ones will not be left, because thematic conferences and the tour of perfume companies will be organised for them. And for the occasion, some restaurants indulge in perfume, serving cocktails and breathtaking aromas.

The time of a week-end, the whole city returned more than four centuries back, to pay tribute to Henri IV, the only king of France to have been crowned in Chartres in 1594. In his honour, therefore, the hen is placed on the menu at all participating restaurants; and above all, the city heart beats at the pace of various animations and festivities. On this occasion, the tourist office proposes a diving in the history of Chartres, through a guided tour.

At the beginning of the summer, and history of opening the festivities, Chartrestivales organizes a water festival, which creuse his bed in the habits of the Chartrains over the years. Indeed, this festival is the occasion to noyer all its worries by participating or watching the various animations that take place along the banks of the Eure, in the lower town. In the program, and in music: rowing, fishing, canoeing, boating, crossing the Eure in the rafts… and to cap the evening, retreat of the torchlight in the water of the river! Magic and facétie throughout the party!

France is no slouch when it comes to cheeses, but the whole world is full of them! Tourangeaux are in luck, as Tours has been hosting the Mondial du Fromage et des produits laitiers for several years now. The event takes place in the large halls of the Parc des Expositions, hosting hundreds of exhibitors and producers. Cheese lovers will be delighted to wander the aisles, discovering products from all over the world and the latest innovations. The program includes evening tastings, a competition for the best cheesemaker and other events.

Now in its ^59th year, the Fête des Chieuves, as it's known in Berry, is held in Couy, attracting just over a thousand people every year. The program includes a giant barbecue and a country ball on Saturday evening. On Sunday, don't miss the traditional goat races, with budding jockeys and folk groups. Free play areas for young and old are open all day, culminating in a country-style meal and evening show.

At the beginning of August, Garigny hosts the donkey festival in the courtyard of the Château de Doys. To the delight of visitors, this country festival features donkey races, ridden by both experienced and novice "jockeys", which can give rise to some quite comical spectacles... After Saint Hubert's mass, there's a wide range of entertainment, with music and dance on the program every year, and game stalls to entertain young and old. Be sure to stop by if you're in the area.

Every year in mid-September, since 1994, Vartan has been hosting a two-day event on the theme of the green Berry lentil, an iconic product of the Centre-Val de Loire region. On the programme: farmer's market, tasting of local dishes, cooking competitions, traditional dance demonstrations and workshops for children. Saturday evening closes with a dance party, and on Sunday there's a concert! A joyful way to immerse yourself in the customs of Berry.

Who said our dear blond heads did not know what to celebrate? Certainly not the Hey Kids festival! , a little baby festival organized by the Astrolabe in Chécy. In the programme: music, shows, reading, picnics, entertainment, and especially the super giant giant cake! What to do with the air and prepare to celebrate the summer. This is a truly innovative initiative, which is being promoted and is being promoted for the 7 ^th edition in 2018.

Within the framework of the "Route du Blé en Beauce", about fifteen communes of the south of the department joined together to make discover the specificities of this territory. Among them, the agricultural heritage holds a place of choice with the visit of farms, where cereals are mainly cultivated, in particular wheat or beet. The valleys crossed by the rivers irrigating the Eure-et-Loir are also places for canoeing or walking.

It has been a tradition for over 15 years. From 7 p. m. to p. m., vide, mountain biking, hiking, hiking, and champêtre. Starting at 14 a. m., many festivities: dance shows and the so-called concours contest for goat trafficking. From 19 p. m. to p. m. on the subject of goat cheese. Then pond embrasement and popular ball.

First weekend in October, animation in the dungeon cellars, around bread. A country is invited every year.