Beynat Chestnut and Marron Festival
The great chestnut festival in Corrèze
About Beynat Chestnut Festival
A Tradition of Over 30 Years
The Beynat Chestnut and Marron Festival has become an unmissable autumn event in Corrèze. Organized by the Beynat Chestnut Festival organizing committee, this event celebrates the richness of the local terroir and promotes chestnut production, particularly the famous "blanchie de Beynat" which benefits from the Origine Corrèze label.
An Exceptional Market
On the Market Square, about ten local producers present their fresh chestnuts, marrons, and a wide range of derivative products. Visitors can discover and purchase jams, chestnut creams, flours, and many other artisanal specialties made from this emblematic fruit of Corrèze.
Entertainment for All Audiences
The festival's program is rich and varied. Regional authors are present to sign their books, and musical and folk shows liven up the village streets. Brotherhoods parade in traditional costumes and offer initiations to visitors. Miss Limousin and her runners-up regularly honor the event with their presence.
Food lovers are not forgotten with the sale of grilled chestnuts, chestnut cakes, crepes, apple juice, and fast-food stands. An official festival menu is offered in the gymnasium for a convivial meal.
Hikes and Heritage
For nature and heritage enthusiasts, guided hikes are organized in the morning (9:30 AM - 12 PM) with chestnut tasting and discovery of local flora and fauna. In the afternoon (2:30 PM - 5 PM), heritage tours allow visitors to discover the old village of Beynat and the chestnut basket museum, testaments to the historical importance of this tree in the region.
La Blanchie de Beynat, An Exceptional Product
The star of the festival remains undoubtedly the blanchie de Beynat, a local chestnut variety recognized for its exceptional quality and protected by the Origine Corrèze label. This white, sweet, and flavorful chestnut is the pride of Beynat producers.
Beynat Chestnut Festival — edition 2026
The 34th Beynat Chestnut and Marron Festival will be held on the weekend of October 17th and 18th, 2026, with the large departmental award-winning fair on Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm. An unmissable gourmet event of the Corrèze autumn centered around the famous Beynat blanchie, labeled Origine Corrèze.
34th Beynat Chestnut and Marron Festival
The 34th edition of the Beynat Chestnut and Marron Festival will take place on the weekend of October 17th and 18th, 2026. This departmental award-winning fair highlights the Corrèze region and celebrates the famous Beynat blanchie, a quality chestnut labeled Origine Corrèze.
The heart of the festival takes place on Sunday, October 18th, from 9 am to 6 pm, in the village of Beynat: local producers' market, fresh chestnuts, marrons and derived products, regional crafts, tastings, flea market, and numerous stands. From Saturday, October 17th, starting at 2 pm, the organizing committee already offers entertainment and heritage tours.
Throughout Sunday, the Objat banda animates the streets, the brotherhood of chestnut gourmands parades and proceeds with its enthronements. Young and old enjoy workshops (wooden games, chestnut wood turning demonstrations, candle making, floral art, children's face painting), a children's area, and a giant chestnut. At the end of the day, the famous giant chestnut cake, 3 meters in diameter, is cut and shared. Admission is free.
Programme Beynat Chestnut Festival 2026
Saturday, October 17th, 2026
- From 2 pm — Entertainment offered by the organizing committee
- 2 pm to 5 pm — Hikes and heritage tours: walks around the Étang du Miel and discovery of old Beynat
Sunday, October 18th, 2026 (9 am - 6 pm)
- All day — Large departmental award-winning fair: producers' market, fresh chestnuts, marrons and derived products, regional crafts, tastings, flea market and stands
- All day — Musical entertainment with the Objat banda
- All day — Parade and enthronements of the brotherhood of chestnut gourmands
- All day — Workshops and children's activities: wooden games, chestnut wood turning demonstrations, candle making, floral art, face painting
- Noon — Gastronomic meal at the gymnasium, chestnut-based menu (by reservation)
- End of day — Cutting and sharing of the giant chestnut cake, 3 meters in diameter
Highlights Beynat Chestnut Festival 2026
- 34th departmental award-winning chestnut and marron fair
- Beynat blanchie, chestnut labeled Origine Corrèze
- Local producers' market and chestnut-derived products
- Objat banda and brotherhood of chestnut gourmands
- Giant chestnut cake, 3 meters in diameter
- Gastronomic meal based on chestnut at the gymnasium
- Hikes and heritage tours of old Beynat
- Workshops and children's area, flea market
- Free admission
Prices Beynat Chestnut Festival 2026
Practical information — Beynat Chestnut Festival
Access
Beynat is located in Corrèze (19190), in the Dordogne Valley.
By car: from Brive-la-Gaillarde (approx. 30 km), follow the D921 then the roads towards Beynat.
Parking: free parking lots on the outskirts of the village.
Hours
The large award-winning fair is held on Sunday, from 9 AM to 6 PM, in the village of Beynat. Activities are offered from Saturday starting at 2 PM.
Hikes and heritage tours: Saturday afternoon from 2 PM to 5 PM (2€).
Prices
Free entry for the market and activities. Hikes and heritage tours: 2€ per person. Gourmet meal at the gymnasium: 35€ adult, 16€ child (by reservation).
Catering
Grilled chestnuts, chestnut cakes, crêpes, apple juice, fast food and festive chestnut-based meals at the gymnasium. The famous 3-meter diameter giant chestnut cake is cut and shared at the end of the day.
Contact
Organizing Committee of the Beynat Chestnut Festival
Phone: 05 55 85 97 82 / 06 24 97 04 49
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.beynat.fr
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Where does it take place — Beynat Chestnut Festival
Centre-ville de Beynat
Place du Marché, 19190 Beynat