Aux Vignobles! Chartres

Aux Vignobles! is an annual wine and gourmet fair that stands out for its combination of regional authenticity, professional expertise, and direct contact with producers. It caters to both industry professionals and private wine enthusiasts and takes place in several French cities, including Chartres, Angers, Biarritz, and Brest. In Chartres, the event is held at the Parc Expo l’Illiade – a well-connected exhibition center offering ideal conditions for tastings, conversations, and sales.

The fair is organized by GL Events Exhibitions Opérations, a renowned event organizer based in Brest, known for many years of experience in staging high-quality consumer exhibitions in the fields of gastronomy and fine living. Formerly known as “Salon Vins & Gastronomie”, the event has been rebranded and conceptually refined to better reflect its focus and identity.

At its heart are French wines from the country’s most renowned wine regions – including Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, the Rhône Valley, Languedoc, Loire, Sud-Ouest, Provence, and Champagne. The fair serves as a platform for authentic wine experiences, offering visitors the opportunity to meet independent winemakers (“vignerons indépendants”), taste their products, and purchase directly on-site – with no middlemen, full traceability, and expert advice. This direct-to-consumer approach, known as “direct producteur”, is a key feature, enabling not only attractive pricing but also a personal connection to the people behind the wines.

Special emphasis is placed on sustainable and certified cultivation methods. Organic wines and wines bearing the HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification demonstrate that quality and environmental responsibility can go hand in hand. The fair also places importance on wine tourism, which is gaining popularity. In addition to information about the wines, visitors are inspired with ideas for traveling to the producers’ regions and discovering the origins of the wines firsthand.

Aux Vignobles! is much more than a traditional wine fair – it offers a multisensory experience. Discovering new grape varieties, comparing different terroirs, and engaging in personal exchanges with winemakers turn the visit into a unique journey of discovery. The experience is further enhanced by a selection of regional delicacies such as cheeses, cured meats, and other specialties that perfectly complement the wines.

With its blend of high-quality offerings, expert guidance, direct access to producers, and a genuine French lifestyle atmosphere, “Aux Vignobles!” sets itself apart from conventional trade fairs. Appealing to both connoisseurs and newcomers, it impresses with regional diversity and transparency – and, with its clear focus on enjoyment, knowledge, and connection, has become an unmissable event for anyone wishing to experience French wine culture up close.

For the twenty-eighth time there is the Aux Vignobles! on 3 days from Fri., 17.10.2025 to Sun., 19.10.2025 in Chartres.