Science Festival Celebrates Gastronomy and its Challenges

Five towns in northern Hauts-de-Seine are collaborating to offer 16 events focusing on food, health, and the environment.

Generic image of various culinary dishes and scientific elements.
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Generic image of various culinary dishes and scientific elements.

From October 2 to 12, 2026, the Science Festival takes place in northern Hauts-de-Seine, exploring the links between gastronomy, health, and the environment through a series of events.

Under the theme « Savvy Flavors », this edition will address issues related to gastronomy, cuisine, food, and taste, as well as public health challenges and environmental concerns.
Following the success of the first intercommunal edition organized in 2025, the towns of Argenteuil, Bois-Colombes, Colombes, Clichy-la-Garenne, and Villeneuve-la-Garenne are joining forces to offer a cultural, heritage, and scientific journey featuring 16 events.
The program includes: exploring molecular cuisine, tasting the history of chocolate, delving into essential oils, along with shows, performances, conferences, workshops, and walks, catering to all tastes and the entire family.
The EPT Boucle Nord de Seine is also contributing by organizing, on October 6, a roundtable discussion « Local Food Systems » with the CAUE 92 at the heart of the new market hall in Villeneuve-la-Garenne. This event will bring together local stakeholders committed to sustainable and accessible food, alongside specialized researchers. It will conclude with a guided tour of the market hall.
Based on information from the official source: Boucle Nord de Seine (01/10/2026)