MARCHÉ À LA FERME ET PORTES OUVERTES
Read moreWith 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.
CONVERGENCES BIO
Read moreA 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.
LA FOIRE AUX CHÂTS
Read moreNot 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.
LA FOIRE A L’ANDOUILLE
Read moreOrganised 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.
LE MONDIAL DU FROMAGE
Read moreFrance 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.
FETE AUX FROMAGES DE CHEVRE
Read moreIt 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.
LES RENDEZ-VOUS DU PAIN
Read moreFirst weekend in October, animation in the dungeon cellars, around bread. A country is invited every year.