Festival of the Snail

Gourmet festival dedicated to Burgundy snails in Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur

Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur — Côte-d'Or (21) Since 2017
Gastronomy Craft Beer Family
Festival of the Snail
Edition
2026
Festival of the Snail

About Festival of the Snail

The Festival of the Snail is a gastronomic event organized every year in February in Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur, in the Dijon metropolitan area. For a weekend, a gourmet and artisanal village brings together about thirty exhibitors around Burgundy snails and local flavors. Parade of brotherhoods, culinary demonstrations by chefs, tastings, inductions of the Brotherhood of the Snail, and a funfair make up the program of this popular and unmissable festival.
Dates 21 Feb — 22 Feb 2026
Location Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur (21)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Festival of the Snail — edition 2026

La 10e édition de la Fête de l'Escargot se tient les 21 et 22 février 2026 à Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur. Édition anniversaire avec village gourmand, défilé des confréries, démonstrations culinaires et fête foraine dès le vendredi 20 février.

La 10e édition de la Fête de l'Escargot célèbre son anniversaire les 21 et 22 février 2026 à Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur. Village gourmand, défilé des confréries, démonstrations culinaires et fête foraine sont au programme. La fête foraine ouvre dès le vendredi 20 février après-midi.

Highlights Festival of the Snail 2026

  • 10e édition anniversaire
  • Village gourmand et artisanal
  • Défilé des confréries et intronisations
  • Démonstrations culinaires par des chefs
  • Fête foraine dès le vendredi

Programme Festival of the Snail 2026

Dimanche 13 juillet 2026

  • 19h30 : Ouverture de la restauration et de la buvette sur la place du village — escargots de Bourgogne, fromages de chèvre, frites, grillades, hot-dogs
  • 19h30 - 22h30 : Animation musicale et ambiance festive sur la place
  • 22h30 : Départ de la retraite aux flambeaux depuis la mairie d'Andryes
  • 23h00 : Feu d'artifice (tir depuis les abords du village)
  • Après 23h : Soirée dansante animée par un DJ

Prices Festival of the Snail 2026

Entrée gratuite. Dégustations payantes.
Edition 2027

Festival of the Snail — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 21 February to 22 February 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Festival of the Snail

Practical Information

Location: Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur town center (21800), Côte-d'Or.

Dates: A weekend in February (Saturday and Sunday). Funfair from Friday.

Prices: Free admission to the gourmet village. Tastings are paid.

Access: Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur is located 7 km east of Dijon. Accessible by tram and road.

Contact: Mairie de Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur.

Burgundy Snails Celebrate!

Since 2017, the town of Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur has been organizing the Festival of the Snail, a gastronomic event dedicated to the famous Burgundy snail (Helix pomatia), a culinary emblem of the region. For a weekend in February, a gourmet and artisanal village is set up in the heart of the town, bringing together about thirty exhibitors: snail producers, winemakers, cheesemakers, mustard makers, confectioners, and artisans from the Burgundy region.

Chefs, Brotherhoods, and Demonstrations

The program highlights gastronomy with live culinary demonstrations hosted by renowned chefs, including Michelin-starred chef Takashi Kinoshita and specialists in Burgundian recipes like œufs en meurette. The parade of gastronomic brotherhoods from Burgundy at 10:30 AM solemnly opens the festivities, followed by the inductions of the Brotherhood of the Snail. Chef Moutarde (Jérémy Pernet) leads culinary workshops for all ages.

A Popular and Family Festival

The Festival of the Snail is complemented by a funfair that opens on Friday afternoon, rides for children, and a festive and friendly atmosphere. Admission to the gourmet village is free, and tastings are offered at affordable prices. The event attracts several thousand visitors each year and contributes to the influence of Burgundian gastronomy.

Where does it take place — Festival of the Snail

Centre-ville de Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur
Centre-ville, 21800 Chevigny-Saint-Sauveur

Festival of the Snail in brief

Gastronomy Craft Beer Family Crafts Côte-d'Or

History of Festival of the Snail

Edition 2025 Feb 2025 Edition 2024 Feb 2024

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