Cheese and Gastronomy Festival

Neuillé-Pont-Pierre Cheese and Gastronomy Festival

The Neuillé-Pont-Pierre Cheese and Gastronomy Festival is a gourmet gathering held every third weekend in May in this town in northern Indre-et-Loire. For over 35 years, this event has celebrated the richness of Touraine's cheese and gastronomic heritage.

An exceptional producers' market

The festival features a producers' market with carefully selected vendors presenting a varied range of local and regional products. Cheeses take pride of place, featuring the renowned Sainte-Maure de Touraine AOP, a famous goat cheese with a rye straw, as well as other tommes, aged cheeses, and cheese specialties from all over France. Cured meats, honeys, jams, and pastries complete this gourmet offering.

Winemakers and gastronomy

Winemakers from the region are also present to showcase Touraine appellations: Vouvray, Chinon, Bourgueil, Touraine, and many others. Food and wine pairings are offered, allowing visitors to appreciate the combinations between local cheeses and regional vintages. Restaurateurs provide on-site dining with dishes made from fresh, local ingredients.

Activities and conviviality

The festival is enlivened by numerous activities throughout the weekend: culinary demonstrations, tasting workshops, musical entertainment, and children's activities. The festive and convivial atmosphere makes this event a cherished moment of sharing for locals and visitors from across the region.

Strong territorial roots

Neuillé-Pont-Pierre, a rural commune located about thirty kilometers north of Tours, takes pride in this festival, which contributes to local dynamism and the promotion of Touraine's gastronomic heritage. The event is supported by the municipality and involves many volunteers who participate in its organization and success.