📅 From April 24 to 26, 2026
📍 Artois Expo, Saint-Laurent-Blangy — near Arras (62223)

This weekend, lovers of good wines will meet at Artois Expo for the Salon des Vins de Terroir! Producers from all over France come together to showcase their best vintages and regional products.

Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace, the Loire Valley… Each exhibitor offers their bottles directly for sale, often at estate prices, with the possibility of tasting before purchasing. A friendly and gourmet moment to discover the diversity of French terroirs.

In addition to wines, producers of cheeses, charcuterie and other regional specialties are expected to complete the experience. A beautiful gourmet market a stone’s throw from Arras, in the spacious halls of Artois Expo.

Artois Expo is easily accessible from Arras, Lens and the entire mining area. An ideal outing to properly prepare spring holiday meals with family or friends.

More information on artois-expo-congres.fr

Grab your glasses — and consider coming by carpool to fully enjoy the tastings!

On May 2 and 3, 2026, the spectacular Grand’ Place d’Arras is transformed into a temple of craft beer. The Beer Festival returns for a weekend of celebration and discovery.

Imagine: dozens of brewers – local, regional, and perhaps a few from further afield – setting up their stands under the magnificent Flemish facades of one of the most beautiful squares in France. Blonde, dark, red, ales, stouts, seasonal beers… for all tastes and all occasions.

Nord-Pas-de-Calais is traditionally a land of beer. La Ch’ti, la Choulette, the beers of Gayant: the region has always known how to brew good things. And in recent years, a new wave of local micro-breweries has been renewing the genre with talent and passion.

The Arras Beer Festival is the perfect opportunity to meet them, taste their creations and support the local economy. A friendly outing, ideal with friends or family for older children.

Arras is easily accessible from Lens, Douai, or even Lille by train. Take the opportunity to stroll through the historic center before or after the festival!

📍Large’ Place d’Arras — 62000 Arras

📅 Saturday May 2 and Sunday May 3, 2026

🔗 More information: arraspaysdartois.com

In the villages of the Pays d’Artois, local festivals have something authentic and precious. This Sunday, April 19, 2026, Monchy-Breton is celebrating its traditional Soup Festival.

It’s the kind of event that warms the heart as much as the stomach. Locals and visitors come together to share local recipes, often passed down from generation to generation. The soup, a modest and generous dish, is elevated here to the rank of symbol of artesian conviviality.

Monchy-Breton is a small village located in Pas-de-Calais, a few kilometers from Arras. This type of event is the perfect opportunity to discover the villages of the mining basin in a different way: far from the classic tourist circuits, closer to the local people and their traditions.

If you’re looking for a simple, warm and real Sunday outing — this is exactly it. And then, let’s admit it: a good homemade soup on Sunday lunch, there’s nothing better.

Share the information with your neighbors and friends in the area: this type of party lives thanks to the people who come!

📍 Monchy-Breton — Pas-de-Calais (Pays d’Artois)

📅 Sunday April 19, 2026

🔗 More information: arraspaysdartois.com

From April 24 to 26, 2026, the city of Arras hosts the Salon des Vins de Terroir. An unmissable event for lovers of French wine, in the heart of the magnificent Arrageoise Grand Place.

Independent winegrowers, family estates and local producers will be present to taste their vintages. Wines from the South-West, Burgundy, Alsace, Loire Valley… the diversity of French appellations will be in the spotlight for three days.

The Salon des Vins de Terroir is above all a friendly atmosphere where you take the time to chat with the producers, to understand what is in your glass, and to leave with a few favorite bottles under your arm. Ideal for preparing your purchases before the spring holidays or simply for having a good time.

Arras, with its monumental squares listed as UNESCO World Heritage, offers an exceptional setting for this event. Take the opportunity to visit the town, climb the belfry or stroll through the streets of old Arras.

For the program and opening hours: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme.

To your glasses! And don’t forget to designate a driver to take you home!

Lovers of craft beers, take note of these two dates in your diary: May 2 and 3, 2026, the Beer Festival takes place on the magnificent Grand Place in Arras for two days of conviviality and good humor.

Under the Flemish arcades of one of the most beautiful squares in the north of France, regional and national craft brewers will taste their creations. Blonde, amber, brown, IPA, seasonal beers… something to delight all palates, even those who didn’t think they were fans of hops.

Also on the program: live concerts to set the mood and food trucks to accompany the beers with good little snacks. Entrance is free, good humor is guaranteed.

Arras alone is worth the trip: its two monumental squares, its UNESCO-listed belfry and its baroque facades make it one of the architectural jewels of Pas-de-Calais. Combine the city tour and the Oktoberfest for a successful weekend!

To find out more: Arras Pays d’Artois Tourisme.

To your health! And share the information with your friends who love good craft beers.