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October 19 to 31, 2024
Come dressed up!
On the occasion ofHalloween and All Saints' Day vacationsLa Cueillette du Plessis in Chanteloup-en-Brie (77) offers a great pumpkin-cutting workshop for children aged 5 and over. After choosing their favorite pumpkin from the garden's produce, accompanied by their parents, they'll dig and carve a beautiful, long-lasting pumpkin. scary Jack O'Lantern to take home. The next step is to install a candle to make the magic happen! The whole team will be on hand to give cutting instructions and help you decorate the pumpkin. The activity takes place under shelter, but outdoors.
- Who is it for? for ages 5 and up, and for adults too
- When Saturday, October 19 to Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
- duration : 1h
- Rate 12.25 € per workshop (including pumpkin, candle + 1 accompanying adult admission)
- Adult rate free for accompanying adults, whose presence is compulsory for children under 12 (up to 3 children)
- Materials provided Pumpkin + candle + utensils
- A little advice Warm clothing that won't get dirty
- A parent must be present for the duration of the workshop for children under 12.
30 minutes from Paris: La cueillette de Chanteloup-en-Brie (77)
It is one of the best-known educational pick-ups around Paris,
From April to November, families flock to pick their own fruit and vegetables, and have a great time at the same time, with no quantity restrictions. Following the natural cycle, crops are grown using sustainable agriculture methods.
The picking area covers 8 ha. More than 50 varieties of fruit, flowers and vegetables are grown here. The season starts in May with spring vegetables and strawberries. Summer is the festival of ratatouille vegetables (tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, onions, zucchinis, etc.) and in September, the 2-hectare orchard opens its doors for apple picking. Autumn vegetables follow, with pumpkins and other cucurbits, leeks, carrots and potatoes.
Cueillette de Chanteloup-en-Brie is part of the "chapeau de Paille" networkfor "eco-responsible" agriculture: promoting natural diversity, education and water resource management
Useful info
- Days of operation:
- Tuesday to Friday: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. non-stop
- On-site parking
- Dogs not admitted (except assistance dogs)
How does it work?
Participation is free. Just come along and we'll provide you with all the materials you need. And as for rediscovering the true taste of produce: it's important to respect the rhythm of the seasons, so ... no tomatoes in December!
To help you prepare your menu, a calendar is available on the La Cueillette website. Here you'll find all the varieties available and ready to be picked with love.
