Join us for the SALON VIN ET TERROIRS 2026 from October 30 to November 1 in Aussonne, France, featuring over 300 exhibitors and a variety of tastings.
Dates
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
City / country
Aussonne, France
Venue
MEETT - Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions
Time
11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Companies exhibiting at SALON VIN ET TERROIRS 2026 include A LA SAUCE AUX CEPES LE LOZERIEN, ALI, ATHANOR, AU MARCHE DE RIQUEWHIR and B12 - BRASSERIE DE L'AVEYRON.
Event overview
The SALON VIN ET TERROIRS 2026 will take place from October 30 to November 1 at MEETT, Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions in Aussonne, France.
This autumn edition will host over 300 winegrowers and producers, showcasing the richness and diversity of French know-how.
Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, cheese, and cocktails, alongside the Salon Chocolat & Gourmandises.
TL;DR
Visitors will have the opportunity to taste a wide variety of wines and gourmet products, meet producers, and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with culinary delights.
Exhibitors can increase their visibility, test new products, and directly engage with a large audience of wine enthusiasts and buyers. The event offers excellent networking opportunities and a chance to showcase their brand. Over 300 exhibitors expected. The event is crucial for showcasing the best of French wines and terroirs, providing a platform for producers to connect with consumers and industry professionals. It highlights regional specialties and promotes local.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Concorde Avenue, 31840 Aussonne, France
Food options
Restaurant éphémère Maison Pergo
On-site diningParking: Free parking available for visitors.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Who runs the show
Toulouse events
GL events
What's on
Salon Chocolat & Gourmandises
A concurrent event showcasing chocolates and gourmet products.
WebsiteHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
This edition
2026
Exhibitors: 300
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
The SALON VIN ET TERROIRS 2026 will take place from October 30 to November 1 at MEETT, Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions in Aussonne, France. This autumn edition will host over 300 winegrowers and producers, showcasing the richness and diversity of French know-how. Visitors can enjoy wine tastings, cheese, and cocktails, alongside the Salon Chocolat & Gourmandises. The event is crucial for showcasing the best of French wines and terroirs,.
Audience quality
Visitors typically include Wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs, Gourmet food lovers, Retail buyers looking for new products, Local and regional consumers. Event dates: October 30 - November 1, 2026. Location: MEETT, Aussonne, France. Over 300 exhibitors expected. Wine, cheese, and cocktail tastings available. SALON VIN ET TERROIRS 2026 attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.
Exhibitor outcomes
Exhibitors can increase their visibility, test new products, and directly engage with a large audience of wine enthusiasts and buyers. The event offers excellent networking opportunities and a chance to showcase their brand. Over 300 exhibitors expected. The event is crucial for showcasing the best of French wines and terroirs, providing a platform for producers to connect with consumers and industry professionals. It highlights regional specialties and promotes local. Exhibitor categories include Wine producers.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Occitanie is France's largest wine-growing region by area, and Toulouse is its largest city and consumer market — making this salon a direct route into both a major urban audience and the surrounding South-West appellations (Gaillac, Fronton, Cahors, Madiran, Marcillac, IGP Comté Tolosan). For exhibitors, French regional wine fairs remain one of the most effective direct-to-consumer and trade-listing channels: visitors arrive ready to buy by the case, while regional buyers, sommeliers and distributors use the same days to build their supplier lists. Toulouse's fast-growing metropolitan population and strong tourism base give the show a broader commercial reach than its weekend format suggests.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital buyer journeys
Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.
Sustainability in procurement
Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.
Automation and labour efficiency
Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.
Regional supply-chain resilience
Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.
Hybrid engagement models
Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.
Salon Vin et Terroirs (30 October – 1 November 2026, MEETT, Aussonne/Toulouse) sits in a dense European wine calendar. Regionally focused consumer-trade salons in France are complemented by the large international trade fairs, so exhibitors and buyers typically plan a two-season loop: autumn regional French salons, then the winter/spring international circuit.
January–April
International trade circuit (Wine Paris, Millésime Bio, ProWein, Vinitaly) — sourcing, export contracts and portfolio building.
September–November
French regional consumer and trade salons, including Salon Vin et Terroirs in Toulouse — direct sales, regional listing and enotourism tie-ins.
Peer events and typical months taken from the established European wine-fair calendar; confirm exact dates, venues and visitor policies on each organiser's site before planning.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Primary international gateway for the show; direct flights from Paris, London, Madrid, Brussels, Frankfurt and other European hubs. Tisséo tram/bus links connect the airport with Blagnac and the MEETT tram stop.
≈7 km to MEETT, Aussonne
to venue
10–15 min off-peak by taxi/shuttle; allow 20–30 min in Friday evening traffic
by car
Small secondary airport with limited low-cost connections — useful only as a backup if TLS fares spike.
≈100 km
to venue
≈1 h 15 min by car via the A61
by car
Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport
Regional gateway for the Pyrenees; few direct international routes — usually a connecting option via Paris.
≈170 km
to venue
≈1 h 50 min by car via the A64/A61
by car
Viable alternative for visitors combining the show with a Bordeaux wine-region itinerary.
≈245 km
to venue
≈2 h 30 min by car via the A62; ≈2 h by TGV Bordeaux–Toulouse plus 30 min transfer
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Tram (Tisséo)
Cheapest and least traffic-sensitive way to reach the venue from Toulouse and Blagnac; running late on show evenings.
Rideshare
Uber and Bolt operate in the Toulouse metro area; expect longer waits after the fair closes on Saturday and Sunday.
On-site parking
MEETT is built around large surface car parks directly adjacent to the halls; arrive before 09:30 on the weekend days.
Regional rail + transfer
Toulouse is well connected by rail to Bordeaux (~2 h), Montpellier and Paris; the venue itself is road/tram accessed.
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Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) | Nationals of countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement travelling to France for up to 90 days within any 180-day period (business fair attendance, tourism, visiting exhibitors) | — | Typically 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in peak periods — apply at least 6–8 weeks before departure | |
| ETIAS (visa-exempt travellers) | Visitors from visa-free countries (UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, etc.) once the EU scheme is live | — | Online, usually minutes; valid 3 years or until passport expiry | |
| Schengen business visitor (visa-free, 90/180) | Visa-waiver nationals attending the show on business for under 90 days | — | None — no advance application required |
EU/EEA and Swiss nationals travel freely; many other nationalities (UK, US, Canada, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Mexico and others) enter visa-free for short business visits.
France accepts ATA carnets for temporary admission of professional equipment and display goods (wine samples for tasting are usually handled under simplified temporary-admission arrangements — confirm with French customs for alcohol).
Official visa pageWeather
Late October–early November in the Toulouse/Aussonne area is mild autumn: daytime highs typically 15–19 °C, nights 7–10 °C, with frequent morning mist and roughly 8–12 rain days a month. Expect a mix of bright cool days and short showers — layers plus a compact waterproof are the sensible packing choice.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
EU roaming may apply for EU SIMs; local prepaid SIM and eSIM options are widely available — confirm venue Wi‑Fi with the organiser.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Greetings and language
A light handshake is the norm on first meeting; a quick 'bonjour' before any request is expected in shops, hotels and at stands. English is widespread in the wine trade, but opening in French goes a long way at producer stands.
Tipping and service
Service is included in French bills. Round up the total or leave 5–10% for good restaurant service; taxi drivers appreciate rounding up. Bar tabs and café service are paid per order.
Tasting-room etiquette
At the salon, use the spit buckets (crachtoirs) provided at each stand, avoid strong perfume or aftershave which masks aromas, hold the glass by the stem, and always ask before photographing labels or price lists. Meals are eaten 12:00–14:00 and after 19:30, and many shops close on Sundays.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: TLS
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Aussonne; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
EU/EEA citizens can usually enter freely. Other nationals may need a Schengen visa (Schengen short-stay visa (Type C), ETIAS (visa-exempt travellers), Schengen business visitor (visa-free, 90/180)) for short business visits. Confirm requirements on the official migration site.
Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).
Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.
Applied for through the France-Visas portal and the French consulate/visa centre in your country of residence; reduced fee EUR 45 for children 6–12, free under 6. Bring invitation letters, hotel booking and travel insurance. ETIAS was scheduled to start in 2026 — check the official EU page before booking, as the launch date and fee may change.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS): 10–15 min off-peak by taxi/shuttle; allow 20–30 min in Friday evening traffic; Carcassonne Airport (CCF): ≈1 h 15 min by car via the A61; Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport (LDE): ≈1 h 50 min by car via the A64/A61; Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD): ≈2 h 30 min by car via the A62; ≈2 h by TGV Bordeaux–Toulouse plus 30 min transfer. Allow road or rail time to MEETT - Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions; on-site parking is usually available a
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near MEETT - Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions: Blagnac / airport zone (5–15 min from MEETT): Ibis Budget Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport, Première Classe Toulouse Blagnac, B&B Hôtel Toulouse Aéroport Blagnac; Blagnac / Beauzelle / Toulouse north (10–20 min from MEETT): Ibis Toulouse Blagnac Aéroport, Campanile Toulouse Blagnac, Holiday Inn Express Toulouse Airport; Toulouse city centre / Compans-Caffarelli (25–40 min by tram T1 or car): NH Toulouse Airport, Pullman Toulous
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Aussonne; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to MEETT - Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions.
Parking: On-site parking is available at MEETT - Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026
Temperature: 7–19 °C (nighttime lows around 7–10 °C, daytime highs around 15–19 °C) during the 30 October – 1 November 2026 show window.
Seasonality: Autumn in Occitanie brings changeable weather — expect roughly 60–80 mm of rain across the month and 8–12 wet days, often as short showers or morning mist. Pack a light waterproof and comfortable closed shoes for walking between halls and car parks.
Packing: Autumn in Occitanie brings changeable weather — expect roughly 60–80 mm of rain across the month and 8–12 wet days, often as short showers or morning mist. Pack a light waterproof and comfortable closed shoes for walking between halls and car parks.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Friday 30 October 2026
The show runs Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026. Friday is opening day and the strongest trade window: exhibitors are fresh, stands are fully staffed, and the aisles are noticeably quieter than the Saturday and Sunday consumer peak, so buyer conversations and tastings take less queuing. Visiting Friday also leaves the weekend free for Toulouse or Albi side trips, or a second, more relaxed consumer-style pass on Saturday.
Confirm event dates, venue and access details — SALON VIN ET TERROIRS 2026 runs 30 Oct to 1 Nov 2026 at MEETT, Aussonne (Toulouse area); check the official site salon-vins-terroirs-toulouse.com for the visitor info page.
Check passport and Schengen entry rules for France — France is in the Schengen area; confirm current requirements for your nationality and ensure your passport and travel documents are valid for the trip.
Book flights to the Toulouse area — Arrive before the 30 Oct 2026 opening day and allow buffer for transfer from the airport to Aussonne and MEETT.
Reserve accommodation near MEETT or in Toulouse — Book for the 30 Oct to 1 Nov 2026 window; compare hotels close to the venue versus central Toulouse with easy road access.
Register online and buy tickets — Tickets can be purchased online or at the entrance; online tickets are non-refundable once bought.
Plan your tasting budget and glass deposit — A 1 EUR deposit is charged for the tasting glass and refunded on return at the end of your visit.
Download the programme and shortlist producers — Review exhibitors and plan a route through the halls to reach your priority wineries and food artisans.
Schedule tastings or meetings with target producers — Contact preferred exhibitors in advance where booking is offered to secure tasting slots across the three days.
Arrange transport from hotel to the venue — Plan taxi, bus, rail or car access to MEETT and confirm parking and drop-off points before the show day.
Pack for late-autumn weather and show attire — Late October to early November in the Toulouse area is cool and changeable; bring layered smart-casual clothing and comfortable shoes for walking the halls.
Prepare documents and materials — Carry ID, tickets, business cards, order notes and a payment method; food and snacking bars are available on site.
Collect badge and orient at MEETT on arrival day — Arrive early on day one for badge collection and security screening, then pick up your tasting glass and map the halls.
Toulouse city centre — Place du Capitole, Basilique Saint-Sernin, Les Abattoirs
Albi — UNESCO Episcopal City and Toulouse-Lautrec museum
Venue catering and tasting restaurant area, MEETT
The single highest-density networking point: exhibitors rotate through between services and buyers hold informal meetings here.
South-West AOC collective stands (Gaillac, Fronton, Cahors, Madiran) and the organic/AB section
Regional syndicates host groups of producers together, which makes introductions to multiple domaines in one stop — ideal for buyers assembling a portfolio.
Toulouse city-centre wine bars and Place Saint-Pierre cafés
Evening follow-ups with exhibitors and visiting trade move into town; the Place du Capitole and Saint-Pierre districts are the established après-show meeting points.
Budget
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
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visitor · standard (public day ticket, includes tasting glass)
EUR 8–12 / per person per day
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visitor · online presale / advance
EUR 6–9 / per person per day
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visitor · trade / professional badge
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exhibitor · shell-scheme stand space (regional consumer salon)
EUR 180–320 / per sqm
hotel
visitor · mid-range (Blagnac / airport zone)
EUR 110–170 / per room per night
hotel
exhibitor · budget (Blagnac / airport zone)
EUR 70–110 / per room per night
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visitor · Schengen short-stay (Type C)
EUR 90 / per person
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| visitor_ticket | visitor | standard (public day ticket, includes tasting glass) | EUR 8–12 / per person per day | estimate | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | online presale / advance | EUR 6–9 / per person per day | estimate | |
| visitor_ticket | visitor | trade / professional badge | — | estimate | |
| exhibitor_stand | exhibitor | shell-scheme stand space (regional consumer salon) | EUR 180–320 / per sqm | estimate | |
| hotel | visitor | mid-range (Blagnac / airport zone) | EUR 110–170 / per room per night | estimate | |
| hotel | exhibitor | budget (Blagnac / airport zone) | EUR 70–110 / per room per night | estimate | |
| visa_fee | visitor | Schengen short-stay (Type C) | EUR 90 / per person | official |
Decision
Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a defined shopping or sourcing list and 1–2 days available in the Toulouse area during 30 October – 1 November 2026.
Best for
Importers, distributors, sommeliers, restaurant and wine-shop buyers, plus consumers sourcing by the case from South-West AOC producers.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
Tickets can be bought at the door or online; book accommodation in Blagnac/Toulouse and any Schengen visa 4–8 weeks ahead (visa processing typically 15 days, up to 45 in peak periods).
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Weekend days are the busiest; without a shortlist you can lose a day to queuing at popular stands.
Transport costs rise after the fair closes on Saturday/Sunday evenings.
exhibit
Direct-to-consumer case sales or a French regional distributor listing is a priority, and you can support a three-day presence with French-speaking staff.
Best for
Producers, negociants, terroir-food makers and wine-service providers targeting French South-West consumers, regional on-trade and small export buyers in one weekend.
Min. budget
$2,600.00
Timeline
Book stand space 4–9 months ahead, confirm logistics and sample shipping 6–8 weeks out, and staff the stand for all three days including the Saturday/Sunday consumer peak.
Risks
Budget estimate from listing cost signals — confirm live rates.
Stand pricing, shell-scheme inclusions and ATA-carnet/sample-customs handling must be confirmed with the organiser and French customs.
Autumn consumer footfall is weather-sensitive and heavily weighted to the weekend, so weekday staffing should be lean.
skip
Your target buyers are export-oriented trade and you need a broader international exhibitor mix than a regional French consumer salon provides.
Best for
Buyers focused on large-volume international trade contracts, or visitors who cannot travel during the 30 October – 1 November window.
Timeline
Not applicable — reallocate the budget and dates to the winter/spring international circuit instead (Wine Paris, Millésime Bio, ProWein, Vinitaly).
Risks
No major risks listed.
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