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The Belly Festival

and Norman gastronomy

Attention gourmets! Now a not-to-be-missed event for food lovers, the Belly Festival will take place on October 12 and 13, 2024.

The 25th edition promises to be a grandiose affair, with greater emphasis on products from our Normandy region!

The Belly Festival

Celebrated in the 1930s, the The Belly Festival has been revived by the Rouen Conquérant association. Like every year, it will be held in theVieux-Marchédistrict(Place du Vieux-Marché,Place de la Pucelle, Rue Rollon, Rue Guillaume le Conquérant), but also in Rue aux Ours! This year, only the west side of rue Jeanne d’Arc will be occupied to facilitate pedestrian access. No fewer than 160 producers will be on hand to share their passion for the gastronomy of our region: Norman cheeses, fish products, fruit and vegetables, andouille and other charcuterie, of course, but also watercress, snails and new Norman flavours: saffron, mustard, wine…. and other products will make your mouth water… Always with an emphasis on short circuits! Every year, over 150,000 visitors of all nationalities come to enjoy this gourmet event that delights the eyes and taste buds of young and old alike!

Entertainment program

2024

The weekend will be punctuated by a host of festive events…

  • Culinary tastings at the restaurateurs’ and producers’ stand
  • Numerous culinary demonstrations
  • Cultural events, music groups and brass bands
  • Mini-farm nursery with animals
  • … and many other surprises to discover!

But that’s not all! This year, the festivities are set to get even grander with the arrival of Rouen à Table, an event celebrating the city’s exceptional gastronomic wealth. Big breakfast, big brunch, cooking classes with Fauchon, battles between local, international and Michelin-starred chefs in Place de la Cathédrale, gastronomic rally, big tea party… A diversified and innovative program highlighting Rouen’s recognition as the first French city in the UNESCO Creative Cities network in terms of gastronomy. It’s going to be a great party!

Practical information

This totally free event will take place from Saturday 12 to Sunday 13 October 2024 from 10am to 7pm all weekend long! Location:

  • Place du Vieux Marché
  • Place de la Pucelle
  • Rue Rollon
  • Rue Guillaume le Conquérant
  • Rue aux Ours
  • Rue Jeanne d’Arc
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