The date is set, the curious and hemp lovers can put this unmissable event in their agenda. The Château de Cherveux, a witness to medieval times, will open its doors and fields wide to welcome the very first National Hemp Festival. This event will bring together enthusiasts, producers, players in the sector and hemp experts around four worlds of hemp: food, well-being, textiles and construction.
On site, round tables, conferences, local and national producers, institutional actors involved in the hemp sectors, brands dedicated to hemp will be gathered in a real “hemp village” around the castle. With on-site catering all day long based on hemp specialties, a hemp beer bar and tastings of all kinds, the party will be in full swing from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Exploring the Past, Celebrating the Future
The timeless charm of the Château de Cherveux, in the Deux-Sèvres, will serve as the backdrop for a day full of discoveries and exchanges. Visitors will have the chance to delve into the history of hemp, an ancient culture with many facets. Through guided tours, they will be able to explore the medieval corridors and discover the fantastic stories of the places. Legend has it that the Château de Cherveux was built in one night by Mélusine.
Cherveux, capital of hemp
The name of the commune of Cherveux would take its origin from hemp, in local patois, “chorve” or “chorbe” designated hemp, formerly abundantly cultivated by the peasants of the region to supply the royal cordage of Rochefort by canal. Hemp was part of the daily life of the inhabitants, this festival will pay homage to it by symbolically declaring Cherveux, the capital of Hemp and celebrating the National Hemp Festival there each year.
Four worlds of hemp
The National Hemp Festival in Cherveux has a colorful program in store. The key players in the hemp sectors, whether producers, craftsmen, processors or professionals, will take part in round tables, tasting workshops, demonstration stands and thematic events. Each universe of hemp will be represented, allowing participants to discover, smell, touch, taste hemp in all its forms and there are many.
1. Construction : Hemp fits harmoniously into the field of construction as an eco-responsible and innovative material. Experts will share their know-how and present achievements that highlight the virtues of this material in sustainable construction. The many applications represent a real revolution in the world of eco-construction. Eddy Fruchard, contractor carpenter will explore the possibilities of hemp during an inspiring conference for the future of construction.
2. Textiles : Let yourself be carried away by the world of hemp fibers and their textile applications. Original creations will reveal the aesthetic and functional qualities of hemp in the fashion and textile industry. Charles Reboux, entrepreneur and consultant for eco-responsible brands, will tell us about the future of fashion and textiles through all the possibilities offered by hemp fibers.
3. Well-being : Immerse yourself in an experience of rest and relaxation thanks to products made from hemp. Explore the benefits of hemp in the fields of cosmetics, aromatherapy and well-being. The world of CBD will be represented by producers from all over France. Charlotte La Diega, pharmacist and cannabinoid specialist, will discuss during a round table with Aurélien Bernard, founder of the site you are reading right now, the virtues of CBD and hemp in all its forms.
4. Food : Hemp invites itself into our plates. Local farmers and craftsmen will make you discover the culinary delights that this plant can offer, hemp seeds in all their forms, shelled, reduced to flour, transformed into virgin oil, or even herbal teas or beers made from hemp flowers, the gastronomic universe of hemp has no limits.
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