From Friday, November 27 2009 to Sunday, November 29 2009

The crème de la crème.

Angoulemes is home to the famed Gastronomades every year during the last week of November - at once a hub for professionals in gastronomy and an international flavour festival, this event will be a sensory experience unlike any other.

During the Gastronomades, visitors can explore the world of cuisine and fine foods through written works, media and artwork, all the while experiencing some of the most delectable flavours concocted by man - you can truly experience France at its heart, on the dining table...

Over the years, this event has grown to become a major event on the culinary/gastronomical calendar; tens of thousands of visitors flock to the site every year. Exhibits, book sales, markets with traditional produce, cooking classes, competitions... This is only a snapshot of the kind of things you can experience at the festival. So on your marks, pick up your forks, and GO!