Gourmet festivals 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.