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Festival des 1001 Courges
The Wednesday 04 November
Moulin de Fourges, Jardin des Plumes 27630 VEXIN-SUR-EPTE
From October 16 to November 30, the Epte Valley celebrates fall with the 1001 Courges Festival, a festive and gourmet event organized jointly by the Jardin des Plumes and the Moulin de Fourges. From fine dining to family-friendly activities and Halloween thrills, discover a rich program right in the heart of the local region.
Program at the Moulin de Fourges:
– October 16–November 30: Haunted House (3.5? admission).
– October 16: Opening Night (buffet, live music, and face painting).
– October 31: Halloween Ball.
– November 4 and 18: Painting classes with Michel Valt.
– November 7: Best Pumpkin Contest.
– November 13: Grand Fall Bingo & Four-Handed Dinner (Chefs David Gallienne & Valentin Petrov).
– November 22: Awards ceremony for the Best Soup Contest.
Program at the Jardin des Plumes:
– October 23: Four-Handed Dinner (Chef David Gallienne & Chef Stéphane Carrade).
– October 24 and 25: Escape Game: “The Secret of the Golden Squash” (3.50 ? admission).
– November 11: “Witch’s Snack” (cooking class and tasting session especially for children).
– November 14: Cooking Class %AB “Game Birds and Squash” %BB.
– November 21: Best Soup Contest & Four-Handed Dinner (Chef David Gallienne & Chef Laurent Lemal).
Off-site: Every Saturday in November, visit the “1001 Courges” booth at the Vernon market to participate in the contest: guess the exact weight of the most beautiful squash!
