Saint-Gervais-sur-Mare · Grand Orb
On Sunday 25 October, from 10am to 6pm, the Maison cévenole holds its traditional chestnut day around a local produce market and roasted chestnuts. The programme includes craft workshops for children, a chestnut jam workshop, music with Balèti and meals from local producers; entry is free.
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On 10–11 October, on the fish auction car park, the association Les Copains d’abord welcomes producers from the Bay of Saint-Brieuc and stalls of Mediterranean specialities, including tielles, oysters and tuna. Local artists and makers also take part; entry is free (Saturday 10am–10pm, Sunday 10am–5pm).
Sunday 11 October, the 5th Wine & Chestnut Festival brings a market, tastings, open cellars, family activities and street shows celebrating autumn flavours in the Hérault Valley (info: Saint-Guilhem tourist office).
On Saturday 17 October, from 10 am to 9 pm, Place du Théâtre in Marseillan-Ville hosts the 11th Eel Festival, with traditional recipes (Provençal style, with parsley, bourride, ravioli) to eat on the spot or take away. Entry is free, as are the eel-smoking workshops (1 pm and 7 pm) and the boat trips that leave the harbour every hour from 11 am to 5 pm.