Chestnut and Grape Festival in Saint-Laurent-du-Var

On Saturday, 17 October 2026, in the old village of Saint-Laurent-du-Var (Vieux Village, 06700) a free Harvest and Chestnut Festival will take place — from 10:00 to 18:00.

What’s on the programme

Children will be invited to press grapes themselves and try fresh grape juice. All guests will be treated to socca and chestnuts roasted in a pan. Food will be sold on site from midday.

Who organises it

The festival is organised by the local committee for the preservation of the Old Village; entry is free. For details call +33 4 93 31 01 35; the announcement is posted on the site of the Nice and Côte d’Azur Tourist Office.

Chestnut calendar

This is one of the region’s autumn chestnut festivals: we have compiled all dates up to November in a separate article. The following day, 18 October, wine and chestnuts await at Place du Général de Gaulle in Saint-Paul-de-Vence — this is reported by Iconic Riviera.

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