Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants Rennes

The Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants> is an annual wine fair held at the Parc des Expositions in Rennes, dedicated to artisanal winemaking and the enjoyment of authentic French wines. The event takes its name from the Vignerons Indépendants de France – a national association of independent winemakers who grow their own grapes, produce, bottle, and market their wines themselves.

Each year, Rennes becomes a hub of French wine culture, as independent winemakers from nearly all major wine regions – including Bordeaux, Alsace, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, the Loire Valley, Rhône, Southwest France, Provence-Corsica, and others – gather to showcase their wines. As part of a nationwide series of events held in various cities across France, the fair offers wine enthusiasts a unique opportunity to meet producers in person, taste a wide variety of wines, and deepen their knowledge of grape varieties, terroirs, and tasting techniques.

The event aims to highlight not just the wine itself, but also its origins and the people behind it. Each stand tells a personal story – from vineyard to bottle. All exhibitors are presented on equal footing: appellations are intentionally interspersed, giving small, lesser-known estates the same visibility as more established names. This democratic layout encourages discovery and brings lesser-known wines into the spotlight.

The fair is organized by the Vignerons Indépendants de France, based in Paris, a long-standing organization that advocates for the interests of independent winemakers throughout France. In addition to wines, the event features regional delicacies such as cheese, cured meats, oysters, and foie gras – making it a feast for all the senses. Particularly popular are the guided tastings, where experts provide insightful introductions to the art of wine tasting and promote responsible consumption.

Most exhibitors are independent winemakers. The fair attracts a diverse audience: wine lovers, private collectors, sommeliers, wine merchants, and restaurateurs – all of whom value direct dialogue and personal connection with producers. This close relationship between winemaker and visitor is what defines the character of the event – authentic, approachable, and full of discoveries.

Rennes, the capital of Brittany, offers a modern and easily accessible venue with the Parc des Expositions. Whether arriving by car, train, or plane, visitors benefit from a well-connected infrastructure that ensures a pleasant and stress-free experience.

For anyone wishing to explore French wine in its purest and most personal form, the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants in Rennes is an event not to be missed.

The Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants takes place for the 26th time on 3 days from Fri., 23.01.2026 to Sun., 25.01.2026 in Rennes.