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- Open-air chestnut roasting and street eats — The smell hits you first: heaps of chestnuts crackling in big drums over wood fires. Vendors hand you warm cones of roasted chestnuts for a few francs — simple, filling, and impossible to resist. It’s the festival’s heartbeat: eating with your hands, standing by the fire, watching locals and visitors mingle.
- Chestnut-based tastings and hearty comfort food — Beyond plain-roasted nuts, you’ll find chestnut breads, cakes, soups and even chestnut-flour pancakes or polenta-style dishes. Local producers showcase how versatile the nut is, so you can try sweet and savory versions without breaking the bank.
- Traditional music, dances and parade atmosphere — Expect folk bands, accordion or local folk instruments, spontaneous dancing and short parades that
- Open-air chestnut roasting and street eats — The smell hits you first: heaps of chestnuts crackling in big drums over wood fires. Vendors hand you warm cones of roasted chestnuts for a few francs — simple, filling, and impossible to resist. It’s the festival’s heartbeat: eating with your hands, standing by the fire, watching locals and visitors mingle.
- Chestnut-based tastings and hearty comfort food — Beyond plain-roasted nuts, you’ll find chestnut breads, cakes, soups and even chestnut-flour pancakes or polenta-style dishes. Local producers showcase how versatile the nut is, so you can try sweet and savory versions without breaking the bank.
- Traditional music, dances and parade atmosphere — Expect folk bands, accordion or local folk instruments, spontaneous dancing and short parades that keep the energy lively. It’s low-key and authentic, not a commercial concert—exactly the kind of scene where you can join in or just soak up the vibe.
- Artisans’ market and chestnut products — Small stalls sell chestnut jam, flour, liqueurs, and handmade chestnut-wood items. Good for inexpensive, meaningful souvenirs — food items travel well in a backpack and keep the festival memory going long after you leave.
- Harvest traditions and hands-on demonstrations — Watch or join demonstrations on harvesting, drying and milling chestnuts, plus guided walks to nearby chestnut groves when available. It’s a neat chance to learn how this crop shaped local cuisine and culture — practical, tactile, and surprisingly satisfying.
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