Aux Vignobles ! Chartres 2026 wine and food fair at l'Illiade

The 29th edition of the Aux Vignobles ! fair returns to Chartres from 16 to 18 October 2026, gathering 160 producers and artisans from wine regions across France. Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, Provence, the Loire and Champagne all send growers who pour their bottles for visitors to taste before buying, with first-hand advice and cellar-door pricing. Beyond wine, the show hosts a food trail of chocolates, teas, charcuterie, cheeses and preserves. The mix draws both hospitality trade buyers and general wine lovers, and the venue at Parc Expo l'Illiade offers free parking alongside on-site bar and catering throughout the event. The programme includes tutored wine workshops on 17 and 18 October at 11:30 and 14:30, with sign-up at the welcome desk. Entry is free with a ticket downloaded in advance and 5 € at the door, and visitors need an INAO tasting glass, available on site for 2 € or brought from home. Staying near Chartrexpo makes it easy to pair the fair with Chartres Cathedral and the old town, a short drive along the D32, or to attend on more than one of the three days.