THE GUIDE FESTIVALS 2018


The Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne strawberry festival returns in 2019


Fête de la Fraise May 19, 2019


When the third Sunday of May 2019 fi nally rolls around, the picturesque Limousin town of Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne will be blushing rather brightly. Why? Strawberries! For just one day the humble fraise will be glorifi ed through markets, music and a massive, eight-metre tart crammed with some 800kg of juicy berries. And the best bit? All visitors are offered a slice! www.vallee-dordogne.com


Fêtes de la Mirabelle August 15-31, 2018


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The sweet little Mirabelle plum is the focus of this exuberant gathering in picture-perfect Metz every August. The Mirabelle is emblematic of the Lorraine, and this festival sings its praises to the exalted golden Prunus domestica via parades, theatre, tastings and markets – meaning there will be fruit, jam, tarts, pastries and liqueur galore! Spanning a full fortnight, this fl amboyant homage attracts more than 80,000 visitors to the city. It was launched as a biennial event in 1947 and has been held annually since 1953. www.metz.fr


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Fête de la Truffe January 2019


When summer ends and the bleaker months start to roll in, at least you can look forward to kicking off the New Year with Sarlat’s Fête de la Truffe, a weekend event organised by the Groupement des Producteurs de Truffes du Périgord Noir and revolving entirely around the collection, cooking and eating of this most hallowed member of the mushroom tribe. Join in on truffl e-hunting expeditions, cooking classes, demonstrations and tastings, and try your hand at bartering for the best deals at the weekend market. www.sarlat-tourisme.com


Foire de la Châtaigne October 20-21, 2018


As the amber burnish of autumn sets in, it’s time for the chestnut festival in Mourjou. This Auvergne village stands in the Châtaigneraie cantalienne, a region that takes its very name from the fruit – and they take their autumn harvest of chestnuts very seriously, especially since so many traditional harvests such as these have been ousted from the region in recent times by more


Réalisation / photos : communication externe VDM / LMM / 2018


IMAGE © VALLÉE DORDOGNE


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