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At Saint-Brice in Chartres, the grape harvest becomes the centre of a broad popular celebration led by the Free Commune. Residents are invited into the work of gathering grapes, linking the occasion directly to the cultivated Clos Jacky-Baroche and local viticulture. Parades and shows bring a festive dimension, while demonstrations present traditional crafts associated with Beauce, Perche and neighbouring territories. A farmers’ market, refreshments and shared dining keep agricultural products and conviviality close to the public programme. The gathering treats the harvest as lived agricultural practice, connecting an urban neighbourhood with seasonal labour, regional know-how and the collective customs through which wine culture is maintained through repeated acts of shared care.