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A gourmet event not to be missed
Quenelle Festival in Nantua

Saturday, October 3, 2026
Quenelle Festival in Nantua

Every autumn, Nantua celebrates one of its greatest gastronomic prides: the famous pike quenelle with Nantua sauce. A true institution in the region, the Quenelle Festival brings together locals, food enthusiasts, and visitors eager to discover a culinary tradition that has made our region famous for generations. If you enjoy regional specialties, traditions, and local products, this is an event to add to your calendar.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 A day dedicated to gastronomy

Held in the heart of Nantua, the festival celebrates the authentic pike quenelle with Nantua sauce during a friendly and festive day.

On the program:

  • Tastings of quenelles with Nantua sauce;
  • Demonstrations of culinary expertise by gastronomic brotherhoods;
  • Large market featuring local producers;
  • Parade of brotherhoods from across the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region;
  • Traditional meal under a tent or in Nantua's restaurants;
  • Activities for all ages.

    • The event is free and attracts many visitors each year, eager to discover one of the iconic recipes of the Ain region.

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Nantua sauce, a specialty born here

It's impossible to talk about Nantua without mentioning its famous sauce.

Made with crayfish butter, the true Nantua sauce traditionally accompanies a pike quenelle made with fish from the region's lakes. This recipe is deeply rooted in local gastronomic history and has long contributed to the town's culinary reputation.

Participating in this festival also means discovering a whole gastronomic heritage passed down from generation to generation.

Note: As quenelles are a staple of Nantua's cuisine, this dish is available year-round at our restaurant L'Embarcadère.

Take this opportunity to discover Nantua

The Quenelle Festival is an excellent opportunity to extend your visit.

After the tastings, take some time to stroll around Lake Nantua, explore the town's narrow streets, visit the Resistance Museum, or simply enjoy the magnificent landscapes of the Haut-Bugey region.

Just a few minutes' walk from the town center, you can also reach the shores of the lake and admire one of the most beautiful panoramas in the region.

Stay close to the event

Located opposite Lake Nantua, the Hotel Restaurant L'Embarcadère welcomes you throughout the weekend in a calm and comfortable setting.

After a day dedicated to gastronomy and traditions, enjoy:

  • comfortable and air-conditioned rooms;
  • a restaurant overlooking the lake;
  • a leafy garden perfect for relaxation;
  • an ideal location for exploring Nantua on foot.

    • Whether you are a food lover, passionate about heritage, or simply looking for a weekend getaway Authentic and unique, the Quenelle Festival is an excellent reason to come and discover the Haut-Bugey region.

    Practical Information

    • Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
    • Location: Espace André Malraux, Nantua.
    • Admission: Free.
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