One of Normandy’s most celebrated gastronomic events returns to Rouen from 7 to 11 October 2026. The 27th edition of the Fête du Ventre and the gourmet festival Rouen à Table! will once again bring the city to life with a packed programme of culinary experiences, including gastronomic rallies, chef-hosted dinners, large-scale cooking classes, and, of course, the famous Fête du Ventre itself.
2026 programme to be announced.
Rouen‘s massive Fête du Ventre undoubtedly one of the must-attend gastronomic events of the autumn. This yummy event is back in 2025 with a host of local products to taste and buy. You’ll find apples, cheeses, ciders, andouille sausages, watercress, dairy products and jams. And, more surprisingly, mustard, wine, saffron and even foods made from flax.
More than a hundred producers will respond to this tempting invitation. The organisers encourage producers to come dressed in traditional Norman costumes. As for the public, the organisers are expecting 150,000 visitors.
Tastings and festive events galore at the Fête du Ventre
Restaurateurs and producers will be delighted to offer you a taste of the ‘crème de la crème’ of Norman gastronomy. The culinary tastings will be in full swing, as will the demonstrations behind the stoves. Keep your eyes peeled and don’t miss a moment of these culinary shows! As for the atmosphere, brass bands will be livening up the streets of the town throughout this delicious weekend. Children will love the nursery at the mini-farm. And of course, what would a gastronomic festival be without its brotherhoods and the folklore that surrounds them?
The Fête du ventre – useful information
Vieux-Marché district (Place du Vieux-Marché, Place de la Pucelle, Rue Rollon, Rue Guillaume-le-Conquérant), as well as Rue aux Ours.
Rouen à Table! #3: Creativity at the Heart of the Event
A breakfast unlike any other beneath a glass pavilion in front of France’s tallest cathedral, a gourmet rally, lively cook-off battles between international, Michelin-starred and local chefs, a cooking class led by the prestigious Fauchon culinary school, and even a giant family-friendly afternoon tea… all of this helps bring a fresh wave of innovation and creativity to Normandy’s culinary scene.
Rouen à table ! – useful information
Du 7 au 11 octobre 2026
www.visiterouen.com
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