Vimoutiers Apple Fair

The apple takes center stage in Pays d'Auge

For over 75 years, the Vimoutiers Apple Fair has celebrated Normandy's emblematic fruit. Every third weekend in October, the small town in Orne transforms into a vast showcase of the region's pomological and cider heritage, welcoming thousands of visitors to discover the riches of the Norman terroir.

An exceptional local market

At the heart of the fair, the producers' and artisans' market takes over the town center and the Halle du Pays d'Auge. You'll find a remarkable diversity of products: apples of old and modern varieties, farm-produced cider, perry, calvados, pommeau, apple juice, jams, as well as cheeses (including the famous Camembert de Vimoutiers), honey, charcuterie, and artisanal creations.

Cider competitions

The fair hosts cider product competitions that reward the best producers in the region. Tastings allow the public to discover the diversity of Norman vintages and understand the subtleties of making cider, calvados, and pommeau.

A grand festive parade

On Sunday afternoon, a grand parade goes through the streets of Vimoutiers with decorated floats, brass bands, and musical groups. This colorful and joyful procession is one of the highlights of the event and attracts a large audience along the route.

Activities for everyone

The fair offers numerous activities: agricultural exhibitions, apple pressing demonstrations, children's workshops, street shows, carousels, and a funfair. Farmers and pomologists share their know-how and present the different varieties of apples grown in Pays d'Auge.

Vimoutiers, capital of Camembert

Vimoutiers, famous for being the birthplace of Camembert, offers an authentic setting for this celebration of Norman terroir. The statue of Marie Harel, the legendary inventor of Camembert, watches over the town, which promotes all its gastronomic riches alongside the apple fair.