Annual chestnut fair returns to Laguépie

Every last Sunday of October, the village of Laguépie hosts a traditional fair celebrating chestnuts. This year, the event takes place on Sunday, October 25, with a giant grilled chestnut weighing 1.8 tonnes and a full day of free entertainment.

Local association organizes the event

The fair is organized by the local association De bogues en châtaignes in partnership with the commune. Throughout the day, 1.8 tonnes of chestnuts will be grilled on large braziers, filling the streets with the characteristic woody aroma of autumn.

Laguépie’s chestnut heritage

Laguépie's connection to chestnuts dates back to its history as a major center of chestnut production and trade in the Rouergue region. The village is known for the marron de Laguépie, a local variety once prized for marzipan.

Festival features diverse activities

In addition to chestnuts, the fair will feature mobile presses turning 2.8 tonnes of apples into fresh juice and pancake makers using 100 liters of dough made from chestnut flour. The organizing association will have a stand for homemade products like liqueur, flour, madeleines, and other chestnut-based delicacies.

Cultural and historical attractions

The Château de Saint-Martin-Laguépie, nicknamed Lou Viel Castel, will be open from 11 am to 6 pm, offering views of the valley and the village. The fair takes place from 10 am to 5 pm on Place du Foirail.

Activities and tours available

Two marked walks—9 and 12 kilometers—are available for visitors, with a registration fee of 7 euros per person. Families can enjoy a street dedicated to free wooden giant games, while vintage vehicle enthusiasts can visit the Rétro Véhicule du Rouergue workshop. A mobile musical animation will provide rhythm to the strolls through the village streets.