Events · 10 October 2026
Pumpkin Festival at Château du Rivau
Autumn magic at the heart of Château du Rivau: a festival where the pumpkins from Gargantua's famous vegetable garden steal the show. Festive atmosphere for all ages.
Château du Rivau welcomes the Pumpkin and Autumn Festival on October 10–11, 2026, celebrating the magnificent squashes grown in its legendary potager. A celebration of autumn flavors and colors, punctuated with magical activities.
Fancy a vintage moped escape?
Before or after your outing, come and take it easy along our routes on a vintage moped — setting off from Anché, a few kilometres from Chinon.