The 2026 Independent Winegrowers’ Wine Fair at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

What if you prepared your Christmas table directly with the people who make the wine? From December 10 to 13, 2026, the Salon des Vins des Vignerons Indépendants returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in the 15th arrondissement. For 4 days, 654 winegrowers from all over France invite visitors to taste their wines, share their advice and talk about what makes their estates unique.

No middlemen here: you can talk directly with the producers! Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace, the Rhône Valley and lesser-known appellations all sit side by side in the aisles, with no distinction made between size or prestige. The stands are identical for everyone, leaving visitors free to be surprised by a bottle or an unfamiliar grape variety.

This year, the show is also shaking things up a little with wine-based mixology workshops ! Leading the way is bartender Maxime Potfer, who teaches participants how to combine grape varieties, aromas and ingredients to create original cocktails. Each workshop lasts one hour, and participants leave with a kit and recipes so they can recreate their creations at home. Tickets cost €25 with advance booking, including admission to the show.

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For those who prefer to enjoy wine in its simplest form, free wine-tasting sessions offer a chance to learn to recognize aromas, understand grape varieties and better appreciate the differences between terroirs. It’s also worth noting that gourmet specialties are available to accompany the tastings. And for anyone planning to leave with a few cases, trolleys, a home delivery service and a free loading area make shopping easier.

The fair also features a stand run by the Compagnons du Devoir et du Tour de France, dedicated to training as a Companion Winegrower. It’s an opportunity to learn more about vineyard professions and the paths taken by those who choose to devote themselves to them!

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