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Chestnut Festival in Dr\u00f4me Proven\u00e7ale<\/h1><\/div><\/section>\n\n
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Autumn is the ideal season to discover the Chestnut Festival in the Dr\u00f4me Proven\u00e7ale<\/strong>. To make the most of this event, our campsite in the Dr\u00f4me<\/a> welcomes you in a natural and friendly setting.<\/p>\n

The festival at a glance<\/h2>\n

To help you prepare for your visit, here is the essential information about the Revest-du-Bion<\/strong> event, which perfectly illustrates the spirit of these festive days. Be sure to check with the organizers, as dates may vary slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>\nDetails<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Event<\/strong><\/td>\n24th Chestnut Festival<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Date<\/strong><\/td>\nSunday, October 26, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening hours<\/strong><\/td>\n9:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nIn the village, 04150 Revest-du-Bion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rates<\/strong><\/td>\nFree entry and parking. Meals (\u20ac25) and picking (\u20ac8\/bag) charged.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contact<\/strong><\/td>\nMeal reservations: 06 40 31 74 69<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Source<\/strong><\/td>\nDr\u00f4me Proven\u00e7ale Tourist Office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<\/table>\n

Overview: the chestnut, a treasure of the land<\/h2>\n

Nicknamed the \u201cbread tree<\/strong>\u201d for centuries, the chestnut<\/strong> fed entire generations and shaped the landscapes of the region<\/strong>. Today, it remains a pillar of the local economy<\/strong>. The neighboring department of Ard\u00e8che<\/strong> is the leading French producer<\/strong>, with an average annual harvest of 5,000 tons \u2014 nearly 50% of national production<\/strong>. The industry represents around 1,000 direct jobs.<\/p>\n

The quality of this fruit is recognized by the AOP Ch\u00e2taigne d’Ard\u00e8che label, which guarantees traditional know-how<\/strong> and a strong connection to the land. The geographical area of this designation even extends into two communes of the Dr\u00f4me, proof of the cultural and gastronomic ties<\/strong> that unite these regions.<\/p>\n

Event program: what to do at the Chestnut Festival?<\/h2>\n

The festivities, often called Castagnades<\/strong>, celebrate the harvest<\/strong> in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The program of a chestnut festival<\/strong> in the Dr\u00f4me Proven\u00e7ale<\/strong> is rich and varied, as shown by the one in Revest-du-Bion<\/strong>, a nearby village. A typical day revolves around several key moments:<\/p>\n