Foire a la Chataigne Laguepie

Sunday 30th October Laguepie hosts a day of celebration for the sweet chestnuts .Once very important in this region and even though that importance has declined the day of celebration has expanded beyond belief. When we first came over 10 years ago there was a very sedate repas in a small tent in the square. Now as well as the lunch  priced at 17 euros there is a market of local products featuring guess what ? In the salle de Fetes there is an exhibition of patchwork. A display of mushrooms/champignons all labelled as to their various states of toxicity. Lots of singing and dancing performed by various groups and marching bands and loads of roasted chestnut and crepe sellers. Get there early for a good parking spot otherwise you may end up at the top of the bank [all right if you are fit to walk down] The place will be packed like you have never seen Laguepie but it is a great day. For more information tel. Office du Tourisme 0563302034