Flavours of October | La Baule-Guérande

Saveurs d'octobre event poster — ©Flavours of October - La Baule-Presqu'île de Guérande|OTI

An event for lovers of good food

Organised every year by the La Baule-Presqu’île de Guérande Tourist Office, from¹ to 31 October, Saveurs d’octobre is much more than a gourmet event: it’s a celebration of the local culinary heritage and the people who bring it to life.

For several years now, the Office has been committed to highlighting the diversity of the region’s products, the creativity of its chefs and the richness of its culinary traditions. In October, the whole of the Presqu’île becomes a discovery ground, where you can explore the flavours that tell the story of its history, geography and unique know-how, between sea, marsh and bocage.

Designed to appeal to everyone, Saveurs d’octobre brings together locals, visitors, families and gourmets in a rich and accessible programme. The Tourist Office is mobilising restaurateurs, caterers, volunteers, associations and producers to offer a lively and generous overview of the region’s culinary heritage. With around 150 events, everyone can enjoy the month to their heart’s content:

free cookery demonstrations followed by tastings;
gourmet walks in symbolic settings;
themed meals
events for children
visits to farms and producers
meetings with local artisans and chefs…

In praise of taste for young and old

Whether you’re passionate about gastronomy, keen to discover new things or simply looking for a convivial moment, Saveurs d’octobre is the perfect opportunity to experience an authentic immersion in the heart of the Guérande peninsula. Throughout the month, the area comes alive with encounters, tastings and tasty experiences.

Because culinary discoveries are passed on from an early age, Saveurs d’octobre is also offering a programme dedicated to children, designed to awaken their senses and curiosity. Through fun workshops, meetings with producers and specially adapted gourmet experiences, the youngest children (accompanied by an adult) learn to recognise local produce, understand its origins and discover the simple pleasure of cooking and tasting locally. These are all opportunities to share, create and learn about more responsible eating.

Culinary demonstration with two adults and a little girl enjoying a bite to eat — ©Flavours of October La Baule-Presqu'île de Guérande|Elise Fournier

©Flavours of October - La Baule-Presqu'île de Guérande.|Elise Fournier

Gourmand and responsible

Because the pleasures of the table also rhyme with respect for the environment, the Saveurs d’octobre event is committed to reducing its impact and promoting sustainable practices, alongside chefs, producers and visitors.

CSR commitments in line with the Tourist Office’s Lucie RSE 26000 label:

Local and seasonal products: priority to short circuits and local producers
Less waste: reusable containers, waste recovery and sorting
Gourmet awareness: events to learn how to cook without waste
Promoting the region and its produce throughout the year
Less paper: encourage people to download and reuse brochures
Accessibility: a Tourist Office with the “Tourism and Disability” label

Appointments in October!

With Saveurs d’octobre, the Tourist Office is offering you much more than a simple gourmet event: a warm, responsible and authentic immersion in the culinary world of the Guérande peninsula. Whether you’re a confirmed gourmet, just passing through or looking for a convivial moment to share with the family, this month dedicated to taste is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the region in a whole new way. All you have to do is leaf through the programme and let yourself be guided to one of the many events that will tantalise your taste buds throughout October.