What to eat Val-D'Oise? culinary specialties and gastronomy

A number of local products make their mark on the region, starting with wine. We've talked about it in this guide (particularly in the "What to bring back" section), but it's worth remembering that the region's small-scale wine production is not to be overlooked as an accompaniment to your meals. Admittedly, production is relatively small in quantity, but the vines, of which there are several thousand in the area, produce a small white wine whose quality improves with each passing year, and which can accompany your meals. To enjoy this wine (in moderation, of course), the flagship event is the Fête des vendanges d'Ermont. First held in 1983, it has grown steadily over the years. The event celebrates the town's winegrowing past, re-enacts age-old gestures such as pressing, and features tastings of local vintages. Another local production is the beer of the Sapeur Brasseur de Sannois: a blonde called "La Sannoisienne", a brown called "Suie" and an IPA (India Pale Ale, with a slightly acidic taste) make up a highly successful offering. Although the products of the agricultural plain of Plessis-Bouchard are not closely associated with the region's image, they are nonetheless mainly destined for local consumption, such as that of Ferme des Jardins in Pierrelaye. Local beekeepers can also be tasted: the Rucher de la chouette in Sannois, the Rucher d'Herblay and the Rucher des Monts de Seine in Cormeilles-en-Parisis all offer honey-tasting opportunities, as do a number of municipal initiatives. As you can see, local production is deliberately focused on short circuits, with a view to respecting the environment and getting products onto local tables almost immediately. Finally, we're hearing more and more here about a forgotten specialty: Pavé de Sannois, a local pastry made with walnuts and almond paste. Perhaps we'll be seeing it on tables again soon!

It's one of the most popular events for local gourmets: every year, the local gastronomic festival "Le Goût du Terroir Val Parisis" is held in the area. Over the course of a day, local producers (there were around 20 at the last event) come together to help you discover local produce. Organized by the Agglomération Val Parisis, the event takes place in a different commune each year: after Le Plessis-Bouchard and La Frette-sur-Seine, the venue for the 2025 edition is a surprise! Of course, you'll be able to eat on site, but you'll also be able to discover the wonders offered by the various local players in the sector. Last year, bakers Graines de Créateurs, patissier Le P'ty Papatissier, aromatic and medicinal plants from Jardins de Fayssoagne, anti-waste fruit and vegetables from Topinambour, artisan smoker La Maison qui fume, honey from Rucher de la Chouette, Saint-Loupienne beers, chocolatier Nature et Cacao and cookie maker Do you cake were among those present. Note that organic produce was on offer in large numbers: here, we like to eat healthy! The event is certainly family-friendly: in addition to meetings with producers and tasting opportunities, children are not left out, and can take part in various discovery workshops and games.

With its fifteen communes, the Val Parisis conurbation boasts dozens of restaurants, and it's an understatement to say that the choice is vast, and should logically satisfy every hunger. From traditional crêperies to classic brasseries, from bistronomy to burgers, from Middle Eastern gastronomy to original concepts, there's something for everyone here! The richness of the offer in this area is a strong marker of the territory, and the Petit Futé team has noticed it. Local gourmets have no trouble finding what they're looking for. That's why the guide you're holding in your hands offers a tried and tested selection, from which we have logically excluded the various chains and well-known fast-food outlets. Perhaps some of you are fans of outdoor dining: you have the terrace option (we recommend those along the Seine), but you can also choose the picnic option! It's an understatement to say that the region is bursting with great places to enjoy a meal! From the banks of the Seine to the Buttes du Parisis, from wooded areas to the many urban parks, from the outskirts of the Butte de Montmorency to the little squares and lanes that wind their way towards Taverny, the settings are diverse and conducive to convivial, gastronomic moments. If you opt for a picnic, and you're coming from far away, there's no need to load up: the region boasts numerous markets, with dozens of artisans offering charcuterie, fruit, sweet delicacies and other wonders for the taste buds.