Chablis Highlights: Events That Define the Town and Surroundings
Discover the Saint-Vincent du Chablisien Tournante: A Wine Lover’s Dream in Chablis, France
Chablis and the surrounding area celebrates the Patron Saint of winemakers for one weekend each year. The event involves wine tastings, street theater, marching bands and traveling musicians.
La Saint Vincent Tournante is hosted by a different winegrowing village each year.
The traditional Saint-Vincent tournante du chablisien will be back for the 55th edition the 31st and 1st of February 2026, in the village of Ligny-le-Châtel.
Chablis Marathon 🏃♂️🏃♀️
This is one of THE events to not miss in Chablis!
Saturday October 26th, 2024
An adventure in the heart of the Chablis vineyards!
Sport, exploration, fun, music, wine/food tasting.
On the program:
- 42.195 km in the Chablisian vineyards
- Tastings of local products at refreshments stations
- Musical entertainment throughout the route
- Running costumes
- A bottle of Chablis as a finishing gift with your entry
Organized
in parallel with the Chablis Wine Festival on Saturday October 26, this
sporting and festive event will help you discover this renowned town.
The event is open to all.
For runners, 3 races can be run: a
Marathon, a Half-Marathon, and a 13.2 km Trail. If you prefer to take
your time, two hikes (12 km & 18 km) are on the program. Finally,
the little ones too can compete in their own special race!
For information at https://marathondechablis.com/.
The Chablis Wine Festival: A Must-Visit Event !
Every year, on the fourth weekend of October, Chablis celebrates its rich terroir and winemaking expertise with the Chablis Wine Festival.
This iconic event is a unique opportunity to discover new vintages, meet local winemakers, and immerse yourself in the world of Chablis wines.
For an entire weekend, around forty winemakers from Chablis and the Grand Auxerrois will passionately host exceptional tasting stands. The festival also offers a festive atmosphere with concerts, street performances, an open-air theater play, inflatable structures for children, and much more—making it an event for the whole family!
Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or simply curious, this celebration is a wonderful moment of sharing and conviviality in the heart of the Chablis vineyards. A must-experience at least once!
Next edition: 25 & 26 October 2025 in Chablis!
Château de St Fargeau
Historical sound and light show: every summer on Friday and Saturday evenings, this year it will be from July 12 to August 24. The Château de Saint-Fargeau organises one of the greatest historic shows in Europe, in its English-style grounds.
For 1.5 hours, more than 600 actors and 60 horse riders portray 1000 years of history before your eyes. For example: the epic story of Joan of Arc, Héribert's hunting practices, medieval knights' tournament, and the French Revolution.
At night by candlelight, come and relive the history of the Château.
More information Château de St Fargeau.