Regional food and wine producers will occupy the Parc des Expositions in early November. The layout of themed areas and scheduled demonstrations offers a compact environment to sample product range and test market response.
Dates and venue at Parc des Expositions de Rouen
Salon Gourmand de Rouen 2026 runs from 6 to 8 November at the Parc des Expositions de Rouen. Opening hours are Friday 6 November 10h to 22h with an evening session, Saturday 7 November 10h to 20h and Sunday 8 November 10h to 19h. The venue provides parking and public transport links to the exhibition centre.
Sectors and exhibitor profile
The fair focuses on food and beverage categories and hotel and restaurant supply. The organiser lists 250 exhibitors offering wines, sweet specialties and regional products. The event is structured into three themed areas Vins & Terroirs, Chocolat et Plaisirs Sucrés and Beerdays which highlights viticulture, confectionery and craft beer segments.
Program highlights for 2026
Programmed elements include chefs in the spotlight, show culinaires by C2 La Cuisine and hands on sessions such as Mets-Vins pairing workshops and biérologie. A local specialty titled Le Caneton à la Rouennaise is also part of the schedule. These formats allow exhibitors to present live and gather direct consumer reaction.
How activities are delivered
Demonstrations combine live cooking and tasting sessions with practical workshops. For exhibitors this is an opportunity to showcase product applications and obtain immediate technical feedback.
Key figures for planning
- Exhibitors announced 250
- Free parking with 3 800 spaces at the Parc des Expositions
- Ticket prices full 8 euros reduced 7 euros and free entry for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult
Entry conditions and ticket sales are handled through the event channels.
Preparing B2B prospecting at the fair
To convert visits into commercial opportunities focus on three steps. First prepare a shortlist of exhibitors and potential partners and request meetings in advance. Second prepare compact product sheets with pricing and sample offers to streamline decision making. Third use live demonstrations to collect technical feedback and adjust commercial terms on the spot.
Operationally bring sufficient sample material and a clear post event follow up calendar with sample shipments and follow up calls. That structure helps convert contacts into orders.
Closing note and official link
Salon Gourmand de Rouen 2026 groups regional specialties and live formats that allow testing product acceptance in a busy consumer environment. If you plan to introduce or expand food and beverage lines in Normandy schedule meetings and pack materials ahead of arrival. Tickets and full logistical details are available at http://www.salongourmandrouen.com
