Week-end Gourmand du Chat Perché
The great festival of Doloise and Franche-Comté gastronomy
About Chat Perché
Dole, a city of indulgence
Dole, the birthplace of Marcel Aymé and his famous Chat Perché, hosts the largest gastronomic event in the Jura every autumn. The Week-end Gourmand du Chat Perché has established itself over a decade as an unmissable event for lovers of good food and the culinary heritage of Franche-Comté.
A festival in the heart of the Renaissance
The festival takes over the historic heart of Dole, a Renaissance-classified area, to create an exceptional gourmet trail:
- L'Hôtel-Dieu: the starting point of the tasting trail, this 17th-century architectural gem hosts producers' and artisans' stands.
- Le Cloître de la Visitation: an intimate setting for wine and cheese tastings.
- The streets of the historic center: themed gourmet villages along the trail.
The Tasting Pass
The Tasting Pass is the essential tool to fully enjoy the festival. It takes visitors on a journey from the Hôtel-Dieu to the Cloître de la Visitation, in the heart of the Renaissance protected sector, to discover local flavors:
- Tasting Pass: 22 euros
- Gourmet Basket: 26 euros
Producers, chefs, and artisans
The festival brings together all the food professions around a common goal: to promote good eating in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. Producers, artisans, Michelin-starred chefs, and restaurateurs, from bistronomy to fine dining, mingle to share their expertise and the region's riches. Dole's restaurants offer Menus Gourmands du Chat Perché specially created for the occasion.
Shows and entertainment
The Week-end Gourmand du Chat Perché is not just about tasting. The festival also offers:
- Shows: musical and artistic entertainment in the streets of the historic center.
- Ephemeral villages: themed gourmet villages (cheese, wine, chocolate, charcuterie).
- Children's area: entertainment and culinary workshops for the youngest.
- Professional forum: "From Earth to Plate" day for the restaurant and agri-food industries.
Growing success
With nearly 55,000 visitors in 2024, the Week-end Gourmand du Chat Perché confirms its status as the leading gastronomic event in the Jura and one of the most important in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Chat Perché — edition 2026
12th edition of the Week-end Gourmand du Chat Perché in Dole, from September 25 to 27, 2026. Three days of gastronomy from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in the city's historic Renaissance center, with Beaujolais as the guest of honor region and the city of Charolles in the spotlight.
12th edition: September 25 to 27, 2026
The Week-end Gourmand du Chat Perché returns from Friday, September 25 to Sunday, September 27, 2026, in Dole for its 12th edition. The gastronomic festival once again takes over the city's historic Renaissance center — from the Hôtel-Dieu to the Cloître de la Visitation — with its ephemeral gourmet villages, tasting passes, banquets, shows, and entertainment.
Guests of Honor 2026
- Guest Region: Beaujolais, highlighted for its wines and local products.
- Guest City: Charolles, in Saône-et-Loire.
- Literary nod: a tribute to Marcel Aymé, a writer from Dole and author of the Contes du chat perché which gave its name to the festival.
Producers, chefs and artisans
About fifteen thematic gourmet villages bring together approximately 150 exhibitors exclusively from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: producers, food artisans, chefs, and restaurateurs offering tastings and sales of AOC, AOP, and IGP products. Dole's restaurants also serve their Menus Gourmands du Chat Perché created for the occasion.
Shows, entertainment and forum
Beyond tasting, the festival offers shows and entertainment in the streets of the historic center, a children's area with workshops, as well as a professional forum «De la Terre à l'Assiette» dedicated to the catering, tourism, and agri-food industries. In 2025, the event attracted nearly 55,000 visitors.
Highlights Chat Perché 2026
- 12th edition, from September 25 to 27, 2026
- Guest region: Beaujolais — guest city: Charolles
- Tribute to Marcel Aymé, writer from Dole
- Approximately 150 exhibitors from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Tasting Pass, Bell Tower Pass, banquets and gourmet villages
- Historic Renaissance center of Dole (Hôtel-Dieu, Cloître de la Visitation)
Prices Chat Perché 2026
Practical information — Chat Perché
Practical Information
Location
Historic center of Dole (39100): Hôtel-Dieu, Cloître de la Visitation, streets of the Renaissance protected sector.
Dates
The festival takes place every year on the last weekend of September, from Friday to Sunday.
Prices
- Free entry to the public areas of the festival.
- Tasting Pass: 22 euros
- Gourmet Basket: 26 euros
Access
- By car: Dole is located 50 km from Besançon and 45 km from Dijon via the A36/A39. Free parking near the historic center.
- By train: Dole SNCF station (TGV from Paris in 2h15, TER from Besançon and Dijon).
Contact
Phone: 06 84 07 19 77. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.weekend-gourmand-dole.fr.
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