Récoltes & Vous ! Festival of Living Agri-Culture
Festival of living agri-culture in Haute-Loire
About Récoltes & Vous
Récoltes & Vous: The Great Celebration of Living Agri-Culture
Born in 2024, the Récoltes & Vous ! festival is the result of the meeting of two associative adventures in Haute-Loire: Nature & Progrès 43, which organized ten editions of the "Lo Festenal Les Mauvaises Herbes" festival for twelve years at the Maison Pour Tous de Chadrac, and the association Chapivari, creator in 2015 of the "Les Chap' et Vous" festival on the banks of the Loire in Retournac. These two collectives decided to join forces and offer, with seven other structures, a grand celebration of sustainable agriculture and food.
A Collective of Nine Organizing Structures
The festival is driven by a committed collective of nine structures: ADEAR 43 (Association for the Development of Agricultural and Rural Employment), Chapivari, Confédération paysanne 43, FNE 43 (France Nature Environnement), Nature & Progrès 43, Réseau des AMAP Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Résiliacteurs 43, Retourn'AMAP, and Terre de Liens Auvergne. This gathering of actors from peasant agriculture, the environment, and citizen food gives the festival its unique richness and legitimacy.
A Rich and Multidisciplinary Program
Over three days, Récoltes & Vous ! offers a program combining culture and commitment:
- Eco-bio Fair: A market bringing together organic producers, artisans, and committed associations to showcase their know-how and initiatives.
- Concerts and Shows: Festive and cultural moments with local and regional artists to liven up the festival evenings and afternoons.
- Conferences and Debates: Discussions on agroecology, food accessibility, food sovereignty, and agricultural alternatives.
- Documentary Film Screenings: Film screenings followed by debates, including "La Part des autres" and "La Théorie du Boxeur," addressing food and agriculture issues.
- Workshops and Demonstrations: Practical workshops on gardening, food processing, land art, and sensory activities.
- Walks and Readings: Guided nature walks and open-air readings.
- Family Activities: A children's area with creative workshops, games, and activities for the whole family.
- Organic and Local Catering: A refreshment stand and food stalls offering products from organic and local agriculture.
A Traveling Festival Rooted in Haute-Loire
After its first edition on the banks of the Loire in Retournac in September 2024, the festival settled in Saint-Germain-Laprade in October 2025, where it partnered with the "Fête de la Bio" organized by Haute-Loire Bio. This traveling dimension allows the festival to reach different territories of the department and build relationships with new local actors. Récoltes & Vous ! thus establishes itself as a must-attend autumn event in Haute-Loire, combining conviviality, ecological commitment, and cultural discovery.
Récoltes & Vous — edition 2026
3rd Edition — Récoltes & Vous ! Autumn 2026
The collective of nine organizing structures is preparing the third edition of the Récoltes & Vous ! festival for autumn 2026 in Haute-Loire. The precise dates, location, and program have not yet been announced.
After Retournac in 2024 and Saint-Germain-Laprade in 2025, the festival could once again take place in a new territory of the department, true to its traveling nature. As in previous years, it is expected to feature an eco-bio fair, concerts, conferences and debates, documentary film screenings, practical workshops, and family activities, all accompanied by organic and local catering.
Information will be shared on the Chapivari Facebook page Chapivari and the partner structures' social media as soon as it becomes available.
Prices Récoltes & Vous 2026
Practical information — Récoltes & Vous
Practical Information
Location
The Récoltes & Vous ! festival takes place outdoors on the banks of the Loire in Retournac (43130), Haute-Loire. The site is accessible on foot from the Retournac SNCF train station, about a 5-minute walk. As the festival is itinerant, the location may vary depending on the edition: in 2024, it was held in Retournac; in 2025, in Saint-Germain-Laprade.
Access and Transport
By car: Retournac is located about 25 km north of Le Puy-en-Velay via the D103. From Saint-Étienne, allow about 1 hour via the RN88 then the D46. Free parking is available near the festival site.
By train: Retournac SNCF station on the Le Puy-en-Velay — Saint-Étienne line. The festival site is a 5-minute walk from the station.
Hours
The festival takes place over three days, generally the last weekend of September or the second weekend of October. Activities begin in the morning and continue into the evening with concerts and screenings.
Prices
Access to the festival is free for activities, the eco-bio fair, conferences, and workshops. Some film screenings may take place at the Retournac cinema (usual cinema ticket prices). Organic and local catering is available for purchase on-site.
Catering
A refreshment stand and food stalls offer products from organic and local agriculture throughout the festival. Producers present at the eco-bio fair also offer their products for sale.
Contact and Information
- Association Chapivari: main coordinating structure
- Facebook: facebook.com/asso.chapiravi
- Chapivari Website: assochapiravi.wixsite.com/leschapetvous
Accessibility
The outdoor site on the banks of the Loire is accessible to people with reduced mobility. The festival is open to all and aims to be inclusive and family-friendly.
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Where does it take place — Récoltes & Vous
Bords de Loire, Retournac
Bords de Loire, 43130 Retournac