Marché des Producteurs de Pays en Loir-et-Cher
Farmers from Loir-et-Cher meet in Blois for a gourmet market
About Marché des Producteurs Blois
The Marché des Producteurs de Pays en Loir-et-Cher is a gourmet event organized by the Chamber of Agriculture and Bienvenue à la Ferme, bringing together farmers from the department in Blois every year. The large Christmas market for producers at the Jeu de Paume offers foie gras, game, cheeses, Loire wines, truffles, and artisanal chocolate. Free and open to all, with tastings and culinary entertainment.
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The flavors of Loir-et-Cher gathered in Blois
The Marché des Producteurs de Pays en Loir-et-Cher is more than just a market: it's a true gastronomic event celebrating the farming know-how and local products of the department. Organized by the Chamber of Agriculture of Loir-et-Cher and the Bienvenue à la Ferme association, it brings together dozens of local producers around their best creations.
The producers' Christmas market: highlight of the year
The highlight of the gourmet calendar, the producers' Christmas market is held at the Jeu de Paume, avenue de Châteaudun, on the Saturday and Sunday before Christmas. From 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM, visitors discover an exceptional panorama of Loir-et-Cher's farm productions:
- Meats and charcuterie: Sologne game, foie gras, farm-raised poultry, lamb, emu, artisanal charcuterie
- Fish: Loire fish, prepared and smoked by local fishermen
- Cheeses: goat and cow cheeses aged on the farms of the department
- Vegetable products: seasonal vegetables, artisanal pasta, flours, oils, saffron from Berry
- Sweet products: honey and derivatives, jams, chestnut cream, farm ice cream, artisanal chocolate
- Drinks: Loire wines (AOC Cheverny, Cour-Cheverny, Touraine), cider, apple juice, artisanal beer
- Rare specialties: snails, Sologne truffles, hazelnuts, walnuts, Marennes-Oléron oysters
Tastings and culinary entertainment
Each edition of the market is punctuated by gourmet entertainment: commented tastings of wines and cheeses, distribution of soups prepared on-site with vegetables from the present producers, cooking workshops, and demonstrations of artisanal know-how. The Sunday of the Christmas market is particularly lively, with prepared dishes to taste on-site in a festive and warm atmosphere.
A commitment to short supply chains
The Marché des Producteurs de Pays is part of the national charter of Marchés de Producteurs de Pays, guaranteeing that all exhibitors are farmers selling exclusively their own productions. This initiative, supported by the Chambers of Agriculture of France, promotes short supply chains and direct links between producers and consumers, contributing to the dynamism of local agriculture in Loir-et-Cher and the preservation of family farms in the region.
Practical information — Marché des Producteurs Blois
Practical Information – Marché des Producteurs de Pays
Main Venue
Jeu de Paume
Avenue de Châteaudun
41000 Blois
The Jeu de Paume is a large multi-purpose hall located on Avenue de Châteaudun in Blois, easily accessible by car and public transport. The covered space allows producers and visitors to be accommodated in all seasons, including winter for the Christmas Market.
Christmas Market Dates
The producers' Christmas market is held every year on the Saturday and Sunday before Christmas, from 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The exact dates are announced in the fall on the website of the City of Blois and the Chamber of Agriculture.
Other Seasonal Events
Farmers' markets are also organized in the spring and summer in other locations in Blois, particularly in the Jardin de l'Évêché. Consult the event calendar on the website of the City of Blois for precise dates and locations.
Price
Free admission. No reservation required. Access is open to all during market opening hours.
On-site Catering
Several producers offer dishes to taste on-site: seasonal vegetable soups, terrines, rillettes, hot dishes made with game or poultry. A refreshment stand offers Loire wines and artisanal beers from the department. The culinary entertainment on Sundays provides an opportunity to taste original preparations made with the exhibitors' products.
Practical Advice
Remember to bring your reusable bags and a cooler to keep fresh products during your return trip. Producers generally accept card and cash payments. Allow time to visit all the stands and chat with the producers.
Access
- By car: free parking at Jeu de Paume, Avenue de Châteaudun. Easy access from the Blois ring road and the A10 Blois exit.
- By train: Blois-Chambord station is a 15-minute walk from Jeu de Paume, or 5 minutes by bus.
- By bus: Azalys network, several lines serve Avenue de Châteaudun. Jeu de Paume stop.
- By bike: bicycle racks are available near Jeu de Paume.
Accessibility
The Jeu de Paume is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The indoor space is on one level, and the aisles between stands are wide enough for wheelchair circulation.
Contact
Chambre d'Agriculture de Loir-et-Cher
Phone: 02 54 55 20 00
Jeu de Paume: 02 18 14 24 95
City of Blois: blois.fr
Bienvenue à la Ferme: bienvenue-a-la-ferme.com
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Jeu de Paume
Avenue de Châteaudun, 41000 Blois