Fête de Saint-Florentin

The Fête de Saint-Florentin, a living tradition

Each year, the town of Saint-Florentin (89600) comes alive to the rhythm of its local festival, organized by the Comité des Fêtes du Florentinois. This popular event brings together residents and visitors in a warm atmosphere that celebrates both Burgundian conviviality and the rich local heritage.

Saint-Florentin cheese, the star of the festival

Saint-Florentin is known far beyond its borders for its eponymous cheese, a soft cheese with a washed rind produced in the tradition of Burgundy cheeses. A cousin of Époisses AOP and Soumaintrain IGP, Saint-Florentin benefits from the centuries-old expertise of dairy producers in the Armançon plain. The local festival is the perfect opportunity to discover or rediscover this exceptional cheese directly from local producers and affineurs.

A varied festive program

The Fête de Saint-Florentin offers a rich program each year, combining:

• Musical entertainment: open-air concerts, popular dances led by local and regional orchestras
• Gastronomic stands: Burgundy regional products, cheeses, charcuterie, Burgundy wines
• Games and activities for all ages, fairground rides and attractions
• Artisan market bringing together creators and artisans from the region
• Street entertainment enlivening the town center and the banks of the Armançon

A region rich in heritage

Saint-Florentin is a commune in the Yonne region nestled at the confluence of the Armançon and other waterways, whose architectural heritage includes the remarkable Collégiale Saint-Florentin, a listed historic monument. The town is ideally located at the crossroads of routes between Auxerre, Troyes, and Tonnerre, making it a perfect starting point for exploring northern Burgundy.

The local festival is part of a long Florentinois festive tradition, perpetuated with enthusiasm by the volunteers of the Comité des Fêtes and the support of the municipality.

Burgundian conviviality and hospitality

As is fitting in this region renowned for its art of living, the Fête de Saint-Florentin is above all a celebration of conviviality. Tables set up outdoors, a glass of Burgundy in hand, music, and laughter: this is the spirit of this festival that the Florentinois proudly perpetuate year after year.