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Festival of the Eel

Éclusier-Vaux — Somme (80) 13 Jul 2024 — 14 Jul 2024
Festival of the Eel
Edition
2024

Edition 2024 — Finished

Edition 2024 — Festival of the Eel

19th edition of the Festival of the Eel in Éclusier-Vaux. Biennial gastronomic weekend in the heart of the Haute-Somme marshes: eel tastings, producers' market, street performances, water activities, and family entertainment.

19th Edition - July 2024

The 19th edition of the Festival of the Eel was held on July 13 and 14, 2024 in Éclusier-Vaux. The small village of 140 inhabitants welcomed, as at every edition, several thousand visitors to taste eel in all its forms: smoked, grilled, in matelote, and in terrine.

The market of producers and artisans, street performances, boat trips on the marshes, canoe-kayak, and children's entertainment completed this festive and gourmet weekend in the heart of the Haute-Somme wetlands.

Highlights

  • 19th edition of the biennial festival
  • Tastings of smoked, grilled, and matelote eel
  • Market of Picardy producers and artisans
  • Street performances
  • Boat trips and canoe-kayak
  • Over 7,000 visitors

Prices

Free admission. Free tastings and paid catering on site.
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