Marché des Producteurs de Pays en Loir-et-Cher
Farmers from Loir-et-Cher meet in Blois for a gourmet market
2026
About Marché des Producteurs Blois
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Marché des Producteurs Blois — edition 2026
The Producers' Christmas Market returns to the Jeu de Paume in Blois for a new edition in late December 2026, just in time for the holidays. Local farmers from Loir-et-Cher will be offering foie gras, game, cheeses, Loire wines, and regional specialties. The exact dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been released by the Loir-et-Cher Chamber of Agriculture and the Bienvenue à la Ferme association, who organize the event.
A year-end tradition at the Jeu de Paume
The Producers' Christmas Market is back at the Jeu de Paume in Blois, located on Avenue de Châteaudun, for a new edition in December 2026. Organized by the Loir-et-Cher Chamber of Agriculture and the Bienvenue à la Ferme association, the event brings together local farmers to showcase their festive products, including foie gras, game, cheeses, Loire wines, Sologne truffles, and artisanal chocolate.
Previous editions were held on the weekend leading up to Christmas: Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22, 2024, followed by Sunday, December 21 and Monday, December 22, 2025. As of mid-August 2026, the dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been announced; they are typically shared in the autumn by the City of Blois (via the "Des Lyres d'hiver" festival website) and the Chamber of Agriculture.
Programme Marché des Producteurs Blois 2026
The program and specific dates for the 2026 edition of the Producers' Christmas Market have not yet been published by the organizers (the Loir-et-Cher Chamber of Agriculture and the Bienvenue à la Ferme association). They are usually announced in the autumn, ahead of the City of Blois's "Des Lyres d'hiver" festival.
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
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.
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