The 6 soups walk is a not-to-be-missed winter event organised by the Pays des 7 Rivières Tourist Office. Every year, this event invites you to discover a variety of routes while savouring delicious soups concocted with care by passionate volunteers. Participants can choose from several loops, with a free start between 11am and 1pm, and it is possible to combine the routes as you wish. At the end of your walk, six comforting soups will be waiting for you, to warm you up after your effort. As a bonus, a recipe booklet will be given to each participant, enabling them to recreate these tasty soups at home. The new and original recipes guarantee a variety of flavours that will delight all gourmets.
A woman helps herself to a picnic basket by the water. On a pink-checked tablecloth are local products: terrine, cheese, fruit, dairy products, pastries, etc.SelectionGourmet events in Haute-Saône
6 soups walk
Hikers sit on benches and enjoy a soup concocted by volunteers during the 6 Soups hike - Vallée de l'Ognon
Cycling fans enjoy a gourmet break with the Fromagerie du Charme as part of the Escapade Roulante Et Gourmande - Vallée de l'Ognon event.Escapade on wheelsand gourmet
Here’s another event devised by the Pays des 7 Rivières Tourist Office, combining sport and gourmet delights! The Escapade roulante et gourmande takes place every year in June in Loulans-Verchamp. Participants can choose between two cycling circuits: a 20km loop for families and a 35km loop for the more sporty, all on low-traffic roads. The event showcases local expertise, with cheese tastings along the way. Over the years, a walking circuit has also been added, enabling a wider public to enjoy the day. Electrically-assisted bikes are welcome, making the event accessible to all lovers of cycling and good food.
Around the cherry
Fougerolles is cherry country. So it’s hardly surprising that two of the town’s major events are centred around this fruit: the Cherry Festival and the Cherry Doughnut Fair.
Every year at the end of June, the Cherry Festival attracts large numbers of visitors. With over 35,000 cherry trees, Fougerolles, nicknamed the “Capital of Kirsch”, showcases its local know-how through a lively market, children’s activities, walks and concerts, not forgetting the not-to-be-missed election of Miss Cerises. Those taking part can sample Kirsch AOC.
In September, the cherry doughnut fair takes place on the third Sunday of the month. This festive event features delicious cherry fritters, as well as cherry-related products presented by around fifty exhibitors. Visitors can also enjoy a gourmet meal and the induction of new members of the Confrérie des Gousteurs de Kirsch de Fougerolles. At this ceremony, they receive a small charmotte, a wicker basket designed for picking cherries, which they can use to store the tasting glass.
Fougerolles cherry fritters cooking in a large Buyer frying pan - Fougerolles - Vosges du SudBread festivals
Every year in May, Héricourt and Luxeuil celebrate the Fête du Pain, an event that celebrates the skills of bakers and local traditions.
In Héricourt, the festivities take place at the Mont Vaudois fort, where bread is baked in the restored 1877 bread oven. Visitors can watch the bread being made live before buying it. Exhibitions trace the history of bread and showcase a variety of artistic works, and there are plenty of activities to entertain young and old alike. The fort will be open for tours, allowing participants to discover this well-preserved military heritage rich in history.
In Luxeuil-les-Bains, the festival is taking place in the gardens of the Abbey of Saint-Colomban, where a market of producers and craftsmen will be showcasing regional specialities. Between 15 and 20 bakers from all over the Haute-Saône region will be showcasing their specialities: bread with bacon, Comté cheese, chorizo cobblestones and much more. At 2pm, the blessing of the bread brings the public together to celebrate this tradition. With culinary demonstrations and workshops for children, this festival is the perfect opportunity to savour the best of Haute-Saône’s local produce while discovering a living heritage.
Bread Festival at Luxeuil-les-Bains Abbey - Vosges du Sud
Bread Festival at Luxeuil-les-Bains Abbey - Vosges du Sud
Bread oven - Salle Intérieure du Fort du Mont Vaudois - near Héricourt - Fortified belt - Southern Vosges
Bread Day at the Mont Vaudois Fort, an event held in May during which bread is baked in the Fort's original ovens -Héricourt, Vosges du SudNight marketsFrom Luxeuil-les-Bains
Every Tuesday evening from July to August, Luxeuil-les-Bains comes alive with its night markets, a friendly event that attracts thousands of visitors. Set in the historic town centre, these markets showcase local produce and gastronomy. You’ll find around fifty stallholders offering fresh produce, craft specialities and quality catering. The night markets are not limited to stalls: they also offer concerts and entertainment for children, creating a warm, festive atmosphere. Families can enjoy a merry-go-round and games while discovering the flavours of the region.
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Crowds and stalls at the Luxeuil-les-Bains Night Market - Vosges du SudCountry and Organic Day MarketsIn Faucogney
The public discover the stands at the Bio Jours fair in Faucogney-et-la-Mer - Vosges du Sud - Haute-SaôneMarché de Pays
Every Saturday throughout the summer until the end of August, Faucogney-et-la-Mer hosts its Marché de Pays, held in the Place du Champ de Foire from 4pm. Visitors can find local producers offering a variety of fresh produce, including cheese, honey, vegetables, wine and bread. The evenings are enlivened by shows, craft exhibitions and even military vehicles. A country-style meal is served under a marquee from 6.30pm.
The Bio Jours
In parallel, every second weekend in September, the Bio Jours brings together over 100 exhibitors focusing on sustainable development. This festive eco-bio festival features a lively market where producers, craftspeople and associations come together to promote environmentally-friendly practices. On the programme: enriching conferences, a variety of concerts and practical workshops. With around 5,000 visitors each year, the event helps to raise public awareness of environmental issues while strengthening links between producers and consumers. Les Bio Jours also promotes the local economy by highlighting sustainable and socially responsible initiatives.
Gourmet rendezvous
In August, the Rendez-vous Gourmands takes place in the grounds of the Château de Ray-sur-Saône, organised by the Department of Haute-Saône in partnership with the Chamber of Agriculture. This market of local producers and artisans showcases local flavours and expertise, with around forty exhibitors taking part. Visitors can discover a wide range of products, from fresh fruit and vegetables to cheeses, honeys and wines. The afternoon is punctuated by a host of activities, including outdoor games, horse-drawn carriage rides, tours of the château and tastings. There will also be foodtrucks and local drinks to round off the gourmet experience. There will also be live music.
Organic vegetable growers set up their stalls at the Rendez-vous Gourmands at Château de Ray-sur-Saône - Vesoul-Val de SaôneIt’s the perfect opportunity to discover the park and its château from a whole new angle!
The traditional St Catherine's Day pig in Vesoul - made from gingerbread and covered in a thin layer of chocolate - Vesoul-Val-de Saône
A stand at the Foire de la Sainte-Catherine in Vesoul - Vesoul-Val de SaôneSaint Catherine's Fairin Vesoul
The Foire de la Sainte-Catherine in Vesoul, celebrated every 25 November, is a Vesoul tradition that goes back more than 700 years. The event attracts thousands of visitors, transforming the town into a bustling marketplace with over 700 exhibitors. Originally an agricultural fair, it has now become a must-attend shopping event where participants discover local products and crafts. Among the emblematic traditions are the catherinettes, young single women aged 25 wearing green and yellow hats, and the famous little gingerbread pigs, often decorated with chocolate. The town of Vesoul also organises a competition to choose the most beautiful hat. Sainte-Catherine is a festive occasion not to be missed!
Rendez-vous du Terroir
The Rendez-vous du Terroir invites you to savour the heritage of the Haute-Saône region through a series of events combining culture and gastronomy. Discover local products such as IGP cancoillotte, IGP gruyère and Griottines de Fougerolles, while meeting passionate producers and craftsmen. Over 40 events are organised each year, showcasing the region’s natural and cultural heritage. Organised by the Tourist Offices and Destination 70, in partnership with Grandes Distilleries Peureux and the Haute-Saône Chamber of Agriculture, these varied events will give you the chance to taste some of our flagship local products!
