Festival of the Eel
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Festival of the Eel

13 Jul 2024 — 14 Jul 2024
Éclusier-Vaux — Somme (80)

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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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Where does it take place — Festival of the Eel

Village d'Éclusier-Vaux

Centre du village, 80340 Éclusier-Vaux

Festival of the Eel in brief

Street Performance Gastronomy Local Produce Farmers' Market Nature Nautical Folk Traditions Folklore Young Audience Family Outdoor Free Somme

History of Festival of the Eel

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