La Saint Gargantua

What is Saint Gargantua, an event organized by the Vignerons de la Rive Gauche de Chinon? It's a celebration of this extraordinary and colorful Rabelaisian character. The event, which is both bachique and champêtre, takes place at Rabelais? childhood home: La Devinière. What could be more natural than to celebrate the wines and foods of Chinon?s Left Bank with a gargantuan banquet in this perfect setting? Guests are invited to re-enact the famous Biens Ivres banquet, while the generous table set under the big top promotes conviviality, good taste, good living and a fine spirit.