Join the Vallée de la Gastronomie.
What is the Vallée de la Gastronomie ?
For the very first time in the history of French gastronomy, two large regions, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, along with two departments, Bouches du Rhône and Gard, are joining forces to launch a new tourism destination focusing on gastronomy and the discovery of local wines and products: the Vallée de la Gastronomie - France®
Sharing passion and excellence
The Vallée de la Gastronomie-France® and its stakeholders promote essential values:
- The sharing of excellence, know-how, and experiences.
- Conviviality between professionals and visitors, between visitors from here and elsewhere.
- Generosity through the gift of knowledge, the quality of the welcome, and the generosity of this region give us quality products every season.
The offers
The ambitious project of the Vallée de la Gastronomie - France® is based on a selection of offers to share and to discover the know-how:
Some gourmet offers rely on existing local approaches to bring out each terroir’s cultural, landscape and historical diversity.
Features of a gourmet offer.
- Tourism activity
- Promoting local products and/or know-how related to gastronomy, wines and local products
- Within the perimeter
- Certification label - Network - Guide book
A collection of outstanding experiences allows visitors to enjoy an unforgettable moment with professionals who pass on their know-how in the framework of participative activities in which the visitor becomes an actor.
Features of an outstanding experience
- Tourism activity
- Promoting local products and/or know-how related to gastronomy, wines and local products
- Within the perimeter
- Certification label - Network - Guide book
- Emotion / Polysensoriality
- Meeting / Sharing / History
- Immersion / Learning
- Customisation / Unique
- English
The perimeter
Any tourist activity that promotes gastronomy, wine and local know-how and is located within the perimeter of the Vallée de la Gastronomie - France® is welcome to join the destination.
Click below to check if you are located within the perimeter of the Vallée de la Gastronomie - France ®.
Selection and validation criteria of the offers
The selection process considers various criteria and the mandatory referencing by an approved certification label, network or guide book. Structures proposing an offer meeting the criteria specified in the Vallée de la Gastronomie Charter- France® and belonging to the eligible labels / guides / brands / networks may express their interest via the form below.
Clic here to see the labels list
The offer referents approve the Gourmet Offers of each partner on the basis of the criteria detailed above and in the Vallée de la Gastronomie Charter- France®.
The offer referents approve the Gourmet Offers of each partner on the basis of the criteria detailed above and in the Vallée de la Gastronomie Charter- France®.
Applications for outstanding experiences, gourmet festivals and events, markets, cooking classes given by ad hoc structures (excluding restaurants) and Food Tour/Wine Tour type tours have to be validated by the Vallée de la Gastronomie - France® approval committee (see the Vallée de la Gastronomie Charter).
Applications for outstanding experiences, gourmet festivals and events, markets, cooking classes given by ad hoc structures (excluding restaurants) and Food Tour/Wine Tour type tours have to be validated by the Vallée de la Gastronomie - France® approval committee (see the Vallée de la Gastronomie Charter).
Why should you join us ?
Sharing
VALUES : EURS : know-how, history, cultural heritage, landscape, products, traditions, men and women, transmission, geographical connection...
EXPERIENCE AND NETWORK: professional human meetings, clients, pooling of resources.
Awareness and image
The Vallée de la Gastronomie - France® aims to :
- Promote initiatives and specificities related to consumer trends (local products, organic, social and environmental actions...).
- Ambassadors of French gastronomic know-how
- Showcase French gastronomy and its actors on a national and international level thanks to powerful and efficient on and off line communication tools.
- Provide content for your communication (films, photos, language elements, etc.)
Economic
- Attract new customers in the region, in France, in Europe and in the "non-local" markets
- Benefit from an economic development opportunity for your projects and the export of your products and know-how
- A free processconomique
Join us!
Do you want to join Vallée de la Gastronomie - France®? Access the application form. It will be analysed and validated by the Comité de la Vallée de la Gastronomie - France®.