Venasque The "Cherry Monts of Venasque" celebrating in Venasque

France

Friday 06 June 2014

The 8th edition of the festival around the "Cherry Monts of Venasque" takes place this Sunday.

Venasque, small village in the Vaucluse (84), at the heart of an exceptional terroir for the culture of local cherries, will welcome the Festival of Cherry 2014 on Sunday, June 8, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m..

Tastings, stands of producers, various activities are planned for this 8th Festival of Cherry Monts of Venasque. Free access for visitors. This festive and gourmand event welcomes about 10,000 people.

Cherry Monts of Venasque is the undisputed queen of cherries in France. For information, here are some extracts from specifications of Producers - Campaign 2014

- The minimum size of all varieties is 26 mm without tolerance.

- The variety SUMMIT: minimum size 28 mm minimum 3 color code.

- No blemish is allowed: split cherries, stemless cherries and fruit damaged by insects or fungal diseases.

- The homogeneity of templates and colors is essential.

- One package is allowed: cardboard Monts of Venasque printed tray 40x30 8/12.

- The control of office of the Union is required for all lots.

- Specifications of "CHERISE" is the same as that of "MOUNTS OF VENASQUE". Only the minimum size change, 24 mm without tolerance.