For all locavores, don't miss this weekend's gourmet event: "the fabuleuse fete du mangé local" (the fabulous party of local eating). @cervia On the river bank, between the pont de l'Alma and the Invalides, twenty five producers and artisans of the paris region will be showcasing their best products. You can buy all sorts of things to organize a great picnic. After the past two weeks of cold and wet weather, the sun is shinning again, which is perfect for this event! Here is what you will find there: - Ferme de Viltain : dairy - Ferme de la Charrette : mustard - Ferme de la Bonnerie : apple juice - Doumbea : Parisian ham - Champignonnière de la Marianne : the real champignon de Paris (parisian white mushrooms) - Safrance : safron and safron products - La Miellerie de Misery : honey and spice bread - Les Vergers de Molien : Apples, pears, juices and jam - Gérard Glâtre : tomatoes, soup, and watercress - Alperel: ice cream and sorbets - Foodbiotic : safron water - Les Portions Magiques : prepared meals for children - La P’tite Fabrique : tarts, wraps - Chocolaterie Guyaux : Chocolates - Les Macarons de Réau : Macarons - Compagnie Fermière de Rothschild : cheese - Ferme de Moisan : bread and brioche - Les Nicettes : caramels - Olivier Desforges : oil and seasonal vegetables - Au dessus sur l'étagère du haut : jam - J’aime les fromages de Brie : cheese - Herbier de Milly : sirups, herbal tas, herbs, spices - Les Jardins de Courances : seasonal vegetables - Les Poireaux de Marguerite : local products and seasonal products In addition: - Several chefs cooking on site - Workshops for children - Food truck: 100% French bagels - Apple and pear workshops This will also give you a chance to see the new river banks that were just rehabilitated this summer and closed to cars. ©maximedufour ©maximedufour From our boutique hotel it is a 30/40 minute walk along the river