Printemps du Pélardon
The AOP Pélardon goat cheese festival in Le Vigan, in the Cévennes
About Printemps du Pélardon
Le Printemps du Pélardon is a free festival celebrating the local Cévennes produce, held every spring at the Parc des Châtaigniers in Le Vigan (Gard). Organized by the Syndicat des Producteurs de Pélardon and the Communauté de communes du Pays Viganais, it celebrates AOP Pélardon raw goat's milk cheese, an emblem of the Cévennes and the Gard, through a producers' market, workshops, family activities, and local food.
Le Printemps du Pélardon, a festival of Cévennes local produce
Every spring, the Parc des Châtaigniers in Le Vigan hosts Le Printemps du Pélardon, a large free festival dedicated to Pélardon, a raw goat's milk cheese benefiting from a Protected Designation of Origin (AOP). The event marks the arrival of spring, the return of goats to the pastures, and the beginning of the peak season for this emblematic Cévennes cheese.
A day centered around cheese and local produce
The event brings together producers, artisans, and families around an AOP Pélardon market and a local produce market. On the program: a mini-cheese dairy to discover Pélardon production, sensory tastings, sheepdog demonstrations, donkey rides, a mini-farm, workshops and games for children, musical entertainment, and local food on site.
Organized by the Syndicat des Producteurs de Pélardon and the Communauté de communes du Pays Viganais, Le Printemps du Pélardon is an unmissable event for lovers of local products and cheese heritage in the Gard.
Printemps du Pélardon — edition 2026
The 14th edition of the Printemps du Pélardon took place on Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM, at the Parc des Châtaigniers du Vigan (Gard). A free and friendly day centered around the AOP Pélardon goat cheese, marking this year the 25th anniversary of the AOP, with a producers' market, workshops, family activities, and local food.
Printemps du Pélardon 2026 — 25th Anniversary of the AOP
On Sunday, May 10, 2026, the Parc des Châtaigniers du Vigan hosted the 14th edition of the Printemps du Pélardon, from 10 AM to 6 PM. This free event, organized by the Syndicat des Producteurs de Pélardon and the Communauté de communes du Pays Viganais, celebrates the arrival of spring, the return of goats to the pastures, and the beginning of the peak season for Pélardon, an emblematic raw milk goat cheese from the Cévennes and Gard regions.
The 2026 edition had a special significance as it marked the 25th anniversary of the Appellation d'Origine Protégée (AOP) Pélardon.
A Celebration of Cévenol Local Products
In the heart of the Pays Viganais, the Printemps du Pélardon brings together producers, artisans, and families around local flavors. An AOP Pélardon market, a local produce market, sensory discovery workshops, and free activities punctuate this day dedicated to the cheese heritage of the Cévennes.
Programme Printemps du Pélardon 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026 — 10 AM to 6 PM, Parc des Châtaigniers
All day long:
- AOP Pélardon market and local produce market (local producers and exhibitors)
- Mini-cheese factory: learning Pélardon making
- Donkey rides
- Mini-farm and meetings with producers
- Bread making workshops and wooden goats
- "AccroPitchoun" tree climbing course and traditional wooden games
- Musical entertainment and atmosphere
Occasional activities:
- Herd dog demonstrations
- Wine / Pélardon tasting workshop
- Sweet and savory Pélardon-based tastings
On-site catering: grilled goat kids, sweet onion fritters, local produce plates, warm Pélardon tartines, pastries, ice creams, and other local products.
Highlights Printemps du Pélardon 2026
- 14th edition celebrating the 25th anniversary of AOP Pélardon
- Free admission and activities all day long
- AOP Pélardon and Cévenol local produce market
- Mini-cheese factory, herd dog demonstrations, and family activities
Prices Printemps du Pélardon 2026
Practical information — Printemps du Pélardon
Practical Information
Location: Parc des Châtaigniers, Le Vigan (30120), Gard.
Admission: free. Free activities all day; local food available for purchase on site.
Organizer: Syndicat des Producteurs de Pélardon and Communauté de communes du Pays Viganais.
Contact: Syndicat des Producteurs de Pélardon AOP — 9 place de la Mairie, Maison de Pays, 34380 Saint-Martin-de-Londres. Tel. 04 34 46 87 64 — [email protected] — pelardon-aop.fr
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Where does it take place — Printemps du Pélardon
Parc des Châtaigniers
Le Vigan, 30120 Le Vigan