Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques
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Edition 2025 — Coquille Saint-Jacques
The 16th edition of the Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques was held on March 22 and 23, 2025, in Villard-de-Lans. Nearly 30,000 visitors celebrated the scallop with 43 tons of fresh scallops transported from the bay of Saint-Brieuc and about forty top chefs from the Dauphiné region offering their culinary creations.
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16th Edition — March 22 and 23, 2025
The 16th edition of the Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques took place on March 22 and 23, 2025, at Place Mure-Ravaud and Espace de la Coupole in Villard-de-Lans. For this anniversary edition, 43 tons of scallops were transported overnight from the bay of Saint-Brieuc by about forty fishing boats.
Tastings and Culinary Creations
About forty top chefs from the Dauphiné region offered their scallop creations in the tasting chalets set up on the square. Visitors could discover original recipes ranging from scallop carpaccio to creative verrines, including the now-famous scallop burger.
Musical Entertainment and Fest-Noz
The musical program featured Breton bands, street brass bands, jazz, and sea shanties throughout the weekend. On Saturday evening, a grand fest-noz brought together hundreds of dancers under the Coupole, in an atmosphere blending traditional Breton music and Celtic rock.
A Confirmed Popular Success
With nearly 30,000 visitors over the two days, the 16th edition confirmed the Fête de la Coquille Saint-Jacques' status as one of the major gastronomic events in Isère and the Vercors massif.
Programme
Program for the 16th Edition
Saturday, March 22, 2025
- 9 a.m.-6 p.m.: Sale of scallops and exhibitor market
- 10 a.m.-10 p.m.: "Cuisine & Passion" tent — galettes, crêpes, food service
- 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Chef tastings
- 10 a.m.: Sea shanties
- 11 a.m.: Official inauguration
- 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.: Musical entertainment — brass bands, jazz, Celtic music
- 6:30 p.m.: Chefs' parade
- 9 p.m.: Grand fest-noz (€5 with drink included)
Sunday, March 23, 2025
- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.: Sale of scallops and exhibitor market
- 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.: Chef tastings
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Musical entertainment — sea shanties, brass bands, jazz
- 11 a.m.: Procession of Breton banners
Highlights
Highlights of the 16th Edition
- 43 tons of fresh scallops transported from the bay of Saint-Brieuc
- 30,000 visitors over two days
- About forty top chefs from the Dauphiné region and their culinary creations
- Grand fest-noz on Saturday evening blending traditional Breton music and Celtic rock
- Market of Breton and local specialties: kouign-amann, galettes, ciders, chocolates
- 16 years of celebration between tradition and innovation in the Vercors
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Where does it take place — Coquille Saint-Jacques
Espace de la Coupole et Place Mure-Ravaud
Place Mure-Ravaud, 38250 Villard-de-Lans