Red Fruit Fair
Since the 10th century, Noyon has been the centre of a healthy trade in cherries and blackcurrants, which are brought to market by local fruit farmers for a day of tasting and fun. The event takes place around the cathedral.
Each producer's stall groans with red fruit including strawberries, raspberries, red, white and blackcurrants, loganberries and cherries. A prize is awarded for the most spectacular display, which are always created around a particular theme.
In addition to the sale of fresh fruit, jam, syrup, fruit coulis and compotes, which are guaranteed to have everyone licking their lips all day, the 20,000 people are also entertained by street performers, circus acts and musicians.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Noyon Tourist Office |
| Email: | tourisme@noyon.com |
| Phone: | +33 (0) 3 44 44 21 88 |
| Venue Information: | Cathédral de Noyon |
| Full Name: | |
| This early Gothic cathedral is an imposing church with two tall towers which rises up from the surrounding tiled houses of Noyon. The town is located a mile from the river Oise in a wooded plain surrounded by hills. | |
| Address: | Place de la Cathédral |
| Directions: | In the centre of town. Unmissable - look for the towers! |
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Noyon Tourist Office |
| Email: | tourisme@noyon.com |
| Phone: | +33 (0) 3 44 44 21 88 |
| Name: | Comité Régional de Picardie |
| Location: | Picardy |
| Address: | 3 rue Vincent Auriol, 80011 Amiens |
| Phone: | +33 (0) 3 22 22 33 66 |
| Fax: | +33 (0) 3 22 22 33 67 |
| Name: | Maison de la France |
| Location: | France |
| Address: | 20 Avenue de l'Opéra, 75001 Paris, France |
| Phone: | +33 (0) 1 42 96 70 00 |
| Fax: | +33 (0) 1 42 96 70 71 |
Event details can change. Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making travel arrangements.
