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A journey through the Living Heritage of Centre-Val de Loire

Trades and Traditions in the Territory

This interactive map invites you to discover the region through manual work and its customs. The marked points are destinations where you can actively participate in the local culture and learn hands-on, while supporting the work of producers and artisans.

• The wheat and bread cycle: At events like the Fête du Battage, you can see how traditional agriculture worked. You will learn about the use of historical machinery and observe the entire process, from harvesting and threshing the grain to making and baking artisanal bread.
• The craft of ceramics: In towns like La Borne, you will discover the process of working with clay. You will learn about firing techniques in traditional wood-fired kilns and see how local artisans create pieces using methods passed down through generations.
• Music in historical spaces: In places like the Noirlac Abbey, you will experience how stone architecture directly influences sound. It is an opportunity to listen to musical repertoires in the exact venues for which they were created centuries ago.

Your contribution: By attending these gatherings, you collaborate directly with guilds, artisans, and local producers. Your visit supports the continuity of these trades and helps preserve the region’s traditions.