INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
OF WINE BROTHERHOODS
FÉDÉRATION INTERNATIONALE
DES CONFRÉRIES BACHIQUES
With the great wines of Alsace, the Brotherhood of St. Étienne celebrates the 15th anniversary of the French gastronomic meal, listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Moreover, a wine auction of the best zines of the Brotherhood will take place during the afternoon.
Chapter of Saturday, November 22, 2025
https://confrerie-st-etienne.alsace/evenement/chapitre-solennel-le-repas-francais-et-lart-de-vivre-a-table-2/
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