Salon des Vins et du Terroir

The Salon des Vins et du Terroir: a gourmet showcase in Forez

Every year in March, the Salle de l'Embarcadère in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert transforms into a vast space for tasting and discovering French flavors. The Salon des Vins et du Terroir, organized by the Office des Fêtes de Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, welcomes winemakers and local producers from all French wine regions: Burgundy, Alsace, Champagne, Jura, Côtes du Rhône, Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Languedoc, and many others.

Over 90 appellations to taste

The fair offers an exceptional panorama of French vineyards with over 90 appellations represented. Visitors can taste and buy directly from producers, benefiting from personalized advice on food and wine pairings, vintages, and terroirs. Passionate winemakers share their expertise and introduce unique vintages often unavailable in traditional retail.

Culinary demonstrations and tasting competitions

Beyond wine tasting, the fair celebrates gastronomy in all its forms. Culinary demonstrations led by a chef punctuate the weekend, featuring recipe demonstrations and food and wine pairings. The blind tasting competition, organized by the Club Épicure Loire/Forez, is a highlight much appreciated by enthusiasts: participants must identify wines without knowing their origin, in a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Several exhibitors offer tasting platters on-site: oysters, smoked salmon, aged cheeses, artisanal charcuterie, and pastries. Local products are also featured with stands dedicated to snails, morels, olives, artisanal breads, and other regional specialties.

A family-friendly and convivial event

The Salon des Vins et du Terroir is an event open to all, with completely free admission. Culinary and creative workshops for children are offered throughout the weekend, making this fair an ideal family outing. A tombola with numerous prizes — including a stay in a lodge in the vineyards for two people — adds a festive dimension to the event.

The Salle de l'Embarcadère: an ideal venue

Located on Avenue des Barques in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, the Salle de l'Embarcadère offers a spacious and bright area, perfectly suited to hosting a fair of this scale. The town of Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert, in the heart of the Forez plain and at the gateway to the Gorges de la Loire, provides a pleasant setting for a spring gourmet getaway.