The apple is par excellence the symbol of Normandy. It lies at the heart of an ancestral culture and has become the object of much devotion! Many festivals are held in its name over the autumn in Normandy, so you can literally take your pick!
Vimoutiers Apple Festival
Deep in the Pays d’Auge (Normandy’s cider and cheese country) not far from the village of Camembert, Vimoutiers celebrates the humble apple in all its forms! Concerts, a funfair and brightly coloured floats all form part of the fun, as well as agricultural competitions, cider tastings and market stalls selling local produce.
- Free admission
- Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October 2026
Beuvron-en-Auge Cider Festival
Apple juice, cider, calvados and pommeau lead the proceedings at this popular cider festival in Beuvron-en-Auge, situated on Normandy’s cider route and officially classed one of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’. Head to the village square and watch the cider connoisseurs press the apples, taste apple juice straight off the press, browse local produce at the many market stalls and enjoy the French equivalent of Morris dancing!
- Free admission
- Sunday 25 October 2026
Conches-en-Ouche Apple, Cider and Cheese Festival
Situated in Conches-en-Ouches’ picturesque arboretum, this festival is the largest of its kind in the Eure département and welcomed some 35,000 visitors last year. With areas dedicated to apple harvesting, cider production and local artisanal produce, foodies will be in their element, while children will love the games area!
- Free admission
- 2026 date to be announced
Tree and Cider Festival in Saint-Cyr-la-Rosière
Held at the Perche Ecomuseum, located within the historic Sainte-Gauburge Priory, this event highlights apple juice production, pomology, fruit tree sales, traditional farming techniques, and demonstrations featuring Percheron horses.
- Free admission
- Sunday 1 November 2026
Traditional Cider Festival in Le Sap-en-Auge
At the “From Apple to Calvados” Ecomuseum, visitors can discover traditional cider-making methods, including vintage apple-harvesting equipment, wooden crushing mills, and historic presses. A market featuring around 60 local producers and artisans complements the festivities.
- Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026
Château du Breuil Apple Open Days
Located in the heart of the Pays d’Auge, Château du Breuil opens its doors for a special day dedicated to discovering how its spirits are produced. Visitors can enjoy free self-guided tours, cocktail demonstrations by a professional bartender, tastings, a local producers’ market, and food prepared by the restaurant Le Dauphin.
- Date to be announced
A Norman Experience: Create Your Own Calvados
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