Three days in Chartres focused on wine and gastronomy with extended opening hours to suit both trade and public visits. Aux Vignobles ! - Vins et Gastronomie - Chartres 2026 runs from 16 to 18 October at Parc Expo l’Illiade, gathering regional producers and food artisans.
Dates, schedule and venue in Chartres
The show is scheduled Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October. Published opening times are Friday 10:00 to 21:00, Saturday 10:00 to 20:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 18:00. The venue listed is Parc Expo l’Illiade, D32, 28000 Chartres. Road access follows D32 and the site provides free parking.
On-site ticket price is 5 euros and admission is free for under-18s. The official INAO tasting glass is required and costs 2 euros. Food and drink services are available inside the venue.
Who exhibits at Aux Vignobles ! - Vins et Gastronomie - Chartres 2026
Organizers indicate 160 exhibitors for this edition, with producers representing multiple French wine regions alongside artisanal gastronomic makers. Visitors will find wines across appellations and a range of complementary food products such as cheeses, charcuterie and confectionery. Direct sales feature prominently, enabling immediate commercial transactions between producers and buyers.
The event is identified in the material as the 29th edition, part of a regional circuit of Aux Vignobles ! shows held throughout the year.
On-site services and logistics
A freely available show catalog and floor plan help prepare visits and identify stands. A special shuttle service is operated only for certain Grand Public events, so transport options may vary by date. Animals are not allowed in the exhibition halls. Tickets are valid for the entire duration of the fair, allowing return visits across the three days.
Preparing B2B prospecting at Chartres
Download the exhibitor list and plan your visit in advance. For trade teams, prioritize sampling and quick commercial checks: focus on product quality, pricing terms and minimum order conditions. Schedule short meetings per stand to secure samples and note purchasing conditions; reserve longer slots only for suppliers with immediate fit.
Divide your visit by product categories on the floor plan to reduce transit time between stands. Bring a concise checklist to record prices, lead times and contact details, and allocate time for sensory evaluation that informs purchase decisions on site.
Figures and focus for 2026
Published material for the event specifies 160 artisans and producers for the 29th edition. That figure helps quantify the scale of on-site offer and plan the agenda accordingly.
Closing note and official link
The fair combines direct sales and region-led product discovery, which shifts buying priorities toward immediate tasting and negotiation. Consult the official site for tickets and the exhibitor catalogue at http://auxvignobles.fr/salon/chartres
