Week-end Gourmand du 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.