This celebration starts on the third Thursday of November each year – stocks come into restaurants, wine cellars and supermarkets, and it is an opportunity for a meal with friends.
Les Gastronomades
Angouleme city sees its 30th edition of this exceptional Food Festival with demonstrations, tastings and a real foodie vibe around Angouleme on the 29th and 30th of November 2024. It is an ideal opportunity to buy an extra special Christmas gift and to learn how to cook with regional specialities such as Pineau des Charentes. We have guests booking a stay with us in our gite each year who attend Les Gastronomades, such is its popularity.
Paris Chocolate Show
The Paris Chocolate Show takes place from the 30th of October until the 3rd of November. Expect live chef demonstrations, meet the producers, competitions, performances and, of course, lots and lots of chocolate!
Salon des Vins, Paris
This year is the 46th annual Wine Show for Independent Producers from all over France, taking place in Paris from the 28th November until the 1st December, 2024. Our very own Loic Pelletant and the Queron family, Cep Enchante, both from just down the road here in the beautiful Charente, exhibit their wines and Cognac.