Apple Festival

The apple in the spotlight in the Châtillonnais region

The Apple Festival is held every year on the first Sunday of October in Laignes, a town in the Châtillonnais region, north of Côte-d'Or. Organized since 2007 in partnership by the Amicale des Aînés and the Club Animation de Laignes, this gastronomic event celebrates an emblematic fruit of the Burgundian terroir and the rural traditions that accompany it.

From orchard to glass: live pressing

The highlight of the Apple Festival is the live production of apple juice, from grinding to pressing. Visitors witness all stages of the transformation and can taste and buy apple juice with no added sugar or additives, pure and natural. In parallel, the making of black pudding using traditional methods attracts lovers of artisanal charcuterie, perpetuating ancient know-how.

Producers' market and activities

A market of local producers and craftspeople accompanies the day, offering honey, jams, cheeses, seasonal vegetables, and artisanal creations. Workshops and activities for children complete the program, making the Apple Festival a popular family event throughout the Châtillonnais, the Côte-d'Or department, and the neighboring departments of Yonne and Aube.