Cider festivals in Normandy

If you missed on October 30th the cider festival in Caudebec-en-Caux (Haute Normandie, 76), you can still attend the one in Vimoutiers, in Basse Normandie (61). It takes place on October 18th to 20th, and displays a cider competition between the locals, called the Most Beautiful Apple and Most Delicious Cider. This tasty weekend honours apples and cider and attracts 15,000 visitors, who come to taste local produce. Every year they build a theatre stage, entirely made of apples!
In Evreux (Haute Normandie, 27), there is also an apple festival, where you can not only taste ciders, but also discover ancient professions, the apple juice and butter production processes, Normandie typical farmhouses, carthorses, local produce and a lot more.
There are lots of such events in Normandy, so don’t hesitate if you are in the region for your property search to take part in!
Cider was the second most popular drink after wine until the 20th century… beer now ranks second. It is a popular beverage in Normandie and Brittany. It is part of the history and tradition of the regions. It is generally made from fermented juice of apples, sometimes from pear juice. The degree of alcohol varies from less than 4% to a lot more. The fruits are collected in September and stored in a dry place before being placed in an oak barrel for fermentation or distillation.