Festival des AOC-AOP de Cambremer

31st Edition — Italy in the spotlight

The Cambremer AOC-AOP Festival celebrated its 31st edition on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3, 2026 on the Place de la Mairie in Cambremer. Around fifty stands of AOC/AOP producers and artisans welcomed visitors with excellent products from Pays d'Auge and, this year, Italian specialties.

Italy, Guest of Honor 2026

For this 31st edition, the festival honored Italy and its gastronomic expertise: Italian cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, and wines joined Norman AOP cheeses (Camembert, Pont-l'Évêque, Livarot, Neufchâtel), cider, pommeau, calvados, and Isigny cream. A dedicated marquee gathered 9 stands and 24 Italian AOC/IGP products.

Patronage of Chef Lilian Douchet

Chef Lilian Douchet, a notable candidate from Top Chef 2022, sponsored this edition. He shared his passion and talent throughout the weekend through culinary shows and meetings with the public.

Significant Anniversaries

The 2026 edition celebrated several significant anniversaries for Norman appellations: 30 years of AOC Cidre Pays d'Auge, 40 years of AOC Beurre and Crème d'Isigny, as well as 40 years of twinning between Calvados and Lower Franconia (Bavaria), with the presence of winemaker Anja Stritzinger and her award-winning Franconian wines.

Activities and Program

On the weekend's program: regional cider competition, culinary shows, musical entertainment, gourmet hikes, parent/child culinary workshops (new for 2026), educational activities, and on-site catering with food trucks and crêperies. The Calvados Departmental Hiking Committee (CDRP 14) offered two hikes starting from Cambremer: 15 km on Saturday and 9.5 km on Sunday (departure 10 am, 3 € for non-FFRandonnée licensees, packed lunch).

Saturday, May 2, 2026 (10 am - 8 pm)

• 10:00 am — Festival opening, Place de la Mairie
• 10:00 am — Departure of 15 km gourmet hike (CDRP 14)
• All day long — 50 stands of AOC/AOP producers (Norman cheeses, ciders, calvados, pommeau, Isigny cream) + Italy marquee (9 stands, 24 Italian AOC/IGP products)
• Throughout the weekend — Culinary shows hosted by chef Lilian Douchet (edition's patron, Top Chef 2022)
• Throughout the weekend — Regional cider competition
• Throughout the weekend — Musical entertainment
• Throughout the weekend — Parent/child culinary workshops (new): cheese making, butter churning, apple juice making
• Throughout the weekend — Educational activities on local products
• Winemaker Anja Stritzinger's stand (Frankenwein, Lower Franconia — 40 years of Calvados / Lower Franconia twinning)

Sunday, May 3, 2026 (10 am - 6 pm)

• 10:00 am — Festival resumes, Place de la Mairie
• 10:00 am — Departure of 9.5 km gourmet hike (CDRP 14)
• All day long — Producer stands, tastings, culinary shows, musical and educational activities (same as Saturday)
• 6:00 pm — Closing of the 31st edition

Detailed hour-by-hour program available on the official website: festivalaocaop.fr.

• 31st edition — Italy as guest of honor (dedicated marquee, 24 Italian AOC/IGP products)
• Patronage of chef Lilian Douchet (Top Chef 2022)
• 50 stands of AOC/AOP producers and artisans
• 30th anniversary of AOC Cidre Pays d'Auge celebrated
• 40th anniversary of AOC Beurre and Crème d'Isigny
• 40th anniversary of Calvados / Lower Franconia twinning
• Regional cider competition, culinary shows, gourmet hikes
• Parent/child culinary workshops (new for 2026)
• Free admission, free parking

Practical Information

Location

Place de la Mairie, 14340 Cambremer.

Access

• By car: From Lisieux (15 km), take the D50 towards Cambremer. From Caen (45 km), take the A13 then the D50.
• Parking: Free and secure parking managed by volunteer associations. Bicycle parking available.

Prices

• Free entry
• Tasting glass: 2 EUR deposit (refundable)

Contact

• Organizer: Festival des AOC-AOP de Cambremer
• Website: festivalaocaop.fr