Salon Aux Vignobles - Wines and Gastronomy

An exceptional fair dedicated to wine and gastronomy

For nearly thirty years, the Salon Aux Vignobles - Vins et Gastronomie has been a major event for wine and food enthusiasts in Eure-et-Loir. Held every October at the Parc des Expositions l'Illiade, Chartres' new exhibition centre located on Chemin Chariots, this fair gathers 160 exhibitors: independent winemakers, farm producers, cheesemakers, charcutiers, chocolatiers, confectioners, and culinary artisans from every region of France. The event is orchestrated by GL Events Exhibitions, a specialist renowned for wine and gastronomy fairs across France.

Meet the winemakers and producers

The heart of the Salon Aux Vignobles beats to the rhythm of tastings and direct encounters with independent winemakers, who sell their vintages without intermediaries. Visitors can wander the aisles to discover French vineyards: Bordeaux, Bourgogne, Vallée du Rhône, Loire, Alsace, Languedoc, Provence, Sud-Ouest, Champagne, and many other appellations are represented, with a strong focus on organic and biodynamic wines. Each winemaker offers guided tastings of their vintages, allowing both amateurs and connoisseurs to refine their palates and stock their cellars for the festive season. Producers of foie gras, aged cheeses, artisanal charcuterie, chocolates, teas, honey, and other delicacies complete this gourmet offering.

French terroir in the spotlight

Beyond the great vineyards, the fair highlights lesser-known terroirs and passionate producers who keep ancestral skills alive. Guided tastings and advice on food and wine pairings punctuate the three days of the fair. Visitors can purchase directly from the producers, benefiting from fair prices and the guarantee of full traceability. A bar and catering services are available on-site, and the setting of the Parc des Expositions l'Illiade, easily accessible by car or public transport, makes it a warm and family-friendly event.

An event rooted in the Chartres landscape

With over 10,000 visitors each edition, the Salon Aux Vignobles has established itself as one of the highlights of the autumn in Chartres. It attracts both local residents and visitors from neighbouring departments, drawn by the quality and diversity of the exhibitors. This fair actively contributes to the gastronomic reputation of Chartres and Eure-et-Loir, providing an exceptional showcase for the artisans and winemakers who make up the richness of France's culinary heritage.