We’re not telling you anything new when we say that the Occitanie region has many strings to its bow. And when it comes to gastronomy, this is all the more true. But in concrete terms? The region’s 13 départementsare home to no fewer than 260 products with official quality labels: AOP, IGP, Agriculture Biologique, Label Rouge… one of the highest densities in France. Bleu d’Auvergne, Roquefort, Noix du Périgord, Châtaigne des Cévennes, Pruneaux d’Agen, Canard à foie gras du Sud-Ouest, Porc du Limousin, Jambon noir de Bigorre, Muscat, Cahors, Pic Saint-Loup… enough to slightly accelerate the heart rate of any epicurean. As we all know, here, feasting is a verb as important as breathing or sleeping: essential. It’s no coincidence, then, that so many producers are coming together from December 12 to 14 to celebrate their love of good food and, ultimately, good living. So join the feast, for it’s shaping up to be a grand affair.
The Marché Gourmand d’Occitanie, a gourmet paradise
For the first time ever,this XXL market brings together the best of the 13 departments of the Occitanie region. Since this is the first time the whole region has come together, it’s a good idea to mark the occasion and do things in style. In addition to the producers present, a number of workshops will be organized to raise awareness of balanced eating habits, an oenotheque corner will enable visitors to (re)discover the treasures in bottles from the Pays d’Oc, Languedoc and Roussillon regions, as well as conferences and a whole host of other delights. Surrounded by the finest produce, there’s no excuse for being hungry while strolling the aisles! A veritable ephemeral restaurant will be waiting for those with big hungers or small thirsts, to honor the riches of our heritage as it should be.
A nocturne and an invitation to the 44th Salon des Créateurs et Artisans d’Art
Exceptional events call for exceptional evenings. This year, we’re pulling out all the stops with a nocturne on Friday and Saturday evenings. These will be an opportunity to enjoy the warm ambience of the bandas typical of the South-West.
In spite of the long stroll that awaits you at the Marché Gourmand d’Occitanie, save a little for a visit to the 44th edition of the Salon des Créateurs et Artisans d’Art , where no fewer than 160 exhibitors from our region will be waiting to talk savoir-faire and made in France. The perfect way to fill your Christmas stocking.
📍MEETT, Parc des Expositions, Centre de Conventions & Congrès de Toulouse. Concorde Avenue, 31840 Aussonne
⏰Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13, 10:00 am to 9:30 pm / Sunday, December 14, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm 🎟️ Price: €5 / Web rate until December 11 and reduced rate (15-18 years, students, groups, PRM): €4.50. Free for children under 10. Admission to the Marché Gourmand d’Occitanie includes access to the Salon Créateurs et Artisans d’art, from December 10 to 14.