Chestnut and local produce festival
Boulevard Koenig
83610 Collobrières
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Presentation
Three autumn Sundays to celebrate in the heart of the Massif des Maures! Join us on Sundays 12, 19 and 26 October in Collobrières!
Every year in autumn, at chestnut harvest time, Collobrières becomes the chestnut capital of the Var. The Fêtes de la Châtaigne, the village's signature event, is back for three festive Sundays on 12, 19 and 26 October 2025!
Local artisans, producers, artists and enthusiasts will be on hand to help you discover authentic know-how, exceptional products and living traditions, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
- On the programme:
Sunday 12 October -Varois producers' day:
On the Place de la Mairie, a day dedicated to the best of our local produce. Pascal Baradoni at the controls of the brazier! Locavore tastings of local produce prepared by the chef. Free admission.
Tastings with the purchase of a €15 "Gastronomy Pass", on sale on the day.
Sunday 19 October - International Day:
10:00: Parade of delegations from twinned towns: Frabosa Sottana (Italy), Pujerra (Spain) and the Italian delegation from Sassetta, representatives from the Italian Chamber of Commerce for France in Marseille, Confréries, folklore groups and Italian flag-wavers.
10:30: Solemn Mass
All day: demonstration of glassblowing and woodturning.
Sunday 26 October - Craftsmen's Day:
Festival des Vieux Métiers (Old Craftsmen's Festival): presentation and demonstration of old-time crafts with the Giens 1900 association and wool working with the Ferme du Lambert.
Demonstration of glassblowing and woodturning.
- And throughout October:
Free guided tours to discover the natural and cultural riches of Collobrières:
"Cork and chestnuts, then and now", with Mélanie Robeau: Saturdays 4, 18, 25, October at 10am and Wednesdays 22 and 29 October at 10am.
"Meeting the trees", with Vincent Blondel: Saturdays 18 October and 8 November at 9.30am.
For all tours, contact the Tourist Office: 04 94 48 08 00 - servicetourisme@collobrieres.com
- The Collobrières geological museum opens its doors on 12, 19 and 26 October, from 9.30am to 1.30pm and from 3pm to 6pm.
Organisation: Collobrières Town Hall
Local artisans, producers, artists and enthusiasts will be on hand to help you discover authentic know-how, exceptional products and living traditions, in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
- On the programme:
Sunday 12 October -Varois producers' day:
On the Place de la Mairie, a day dedicated to the best of our local produce. Pascal Baradoni at the controls of the brazier! Locavore tastings of local produce prepared by the chef. Free admission.
Tastings with the purchase of a €15 "Gastronomy Pass", on sale on the day.
Sunday 19 October - International Day:
10:00: Parade of delegations from twinned towns: Frabosa Sottana (Italy), Pujerra (Spain) and the Italian delegation from Sassetta, representatives from the Italian Chamber of Commerce for France in Marseille, Confréries, folklore groups and Italian flag-wavers.
10:30: Solemn Mass
All day: demonstration of glassblowing and woodturning.
Sunday 26 October - Craftsmen's Day:
Festival des Vieux Métiers (Old Craftsmen's Festival): presentation and demonstration of old-time crafts with the Giens 1900 association and wool working with the Ferme du Lambert.
Demonstration of glassblowing and woodturning.
- And throughout October:
Free guided tours to discover the natural and cultural riches of Collobrières:
"Cork and chestnuts, then and now", with Mélanie Robeau: Saturdays 4, 18, 25, October at 10am and Wednesdays 22 and 29 October at 10am.
"Meeting the trees", with Vincent Blondel: Saturdays 18 October and 8 November at 9.30am.
For all tours, contact the Tourist Office: 04 94 48 08 00 - servicetourisme@collobrieres.com
- The Collobrières geological museum opens its doors on 12, 19 and 26 October, from 9.30am to 1.30pm and from 3pm to 6pm.
Organisation: Collobrières Town Hall
Tips
Vehicles are not allowed inside the village and bicycles are strongly discouraged.
Parking is compulsory in the car parks outside the village. Price per vehicle: €2. Shuttle buses run between the village and the car park.
Make sure you have enough range for your vehicle, as there are electric recharging points and a petrol station in the village.
Parking is compulsory in the car parks outside the village. Price per vehicle: €2. Shuttle buses run between the village and the car park.
Make sure you have enough range for your vehicle, as there are electric recharging points and a petrol station in the village.
On site
Nouveau critère de recherche (Fr)
Spoken languages
Payment methods
Cash
Services
Pets welcome
Openings & pricing
Horaires
Sunday 12 October between 10 am and 6 pm.
Sunday 19 October between 10 am and 6 pm.
Sunday 26 October between 10 am and 6 pm.
Handmade day.
Sunday 19 October between 10 am and 6 pm.
Sunday 26 October between 10 am and 6 pm.
Handmade day.
Tarifs
Free access. Compulsory parking €2, free shuttles.
Mise à jour le 05/09/2025
Par Office de tourisme intercommunal La Londe les Maures, Cuers, Collobrières, Pierrefeu du Var
See also
Marianne d’Or
du développement durable 2024
Lauréat de la “Meilleure identité visuelle”
aux Trophées de la Communication 2023
