Cherry Festival of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux

The Cherry Festival of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux

Saint-Bris-le-Vineux (89530) is one of the most remarkable wine-growing villages in the Yonne. It is known for its Saint-Bris AOC, the only white wine from Burgundy made from the Sauvignon grape variety, and for the richness of its centuries-old wine heritage. But Saint-Bris hides another treasure: its cherry trees, which dot the hillsides and make the village a historical player in cherry cultivation in Burgundy.

Wines and cherries: two jewels of the terroir

The historical archives of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux bear witness to a tradition of excellence in both wine and fruit growing. The village is one of the birthplaces of cherry cultivation in France, with local varieties cultivated for centuries on the well-exposed slopes of the Yonne valley. The Cherry Festival is an opportunity to highlight this fruit heritage alongside the vineyard.

A festival of terroir and sharing

The Cherry Festival offers a festive and gourmet program:

• Producers' market with fresh cherries directly from the orchards of Auxerrois
• Stalls of processed products: jams, kirsch, clafoutis, liqueurs, syrups
• Wine tastings from the local vineyard: Saint-Bris AOC, Bourgogne Côtes d'Auxerre, Irancy
• Visits to cellars and vineyards with the winegrowers of Saint-Bris
• Musical entertainment and festive atmosphere in the village
• Gastronomic workshops around cherries and wine

Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, an exceptional village

The village of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux is nestled in a landscape of vineyards and orchards, about fifteen kilometers southwest of Auxerre. Its Saint-Prix church, its troglodyte cellars dug into the Kimmeridgian limestone, and its picturesque streets make it a must-visit in the Auxerrois wine region. The village welcomes many visitors each year to discover its unique wine appellations.

The Cherry Festival is part of the local associative and agricultural dynamic, driven by producers, winegrowers, and residents eager to promote their region and their ancestral know-how.

Practical information for visitors

The festival is generally held in the spring, during cherry season, in the village of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux. It is the ideal opportunity to combine a visit to the village, a tasting of fresh cherries, and a meeting with the winegrowers of Auxerrois.