# 2026 TheFork culinary awards in France

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-thefork-culinary-awards-in-france
> Updated: 2026-09-10T10:53:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The 2026 TheFork Awards have entered their seventh edition, beginning with the announcement of nominees for the most promising new dining establishments in France. The competition utilizes a format where established chefs sponsor and select nominees based on “creativity and audacity,” followed by a public voting period to determine the winners.

Regional nominations include fifteen establishments from the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, including four in Bordeaux, and six restaurants from the Hauts-de-France region. The national awards ceremony is scheduled to be held in Bordeaux on November 30.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: TheFork Awards 2026 nominees announced for French restaurants

Nominees for the 2026 TheFork Awards have been revealed across France, including nine restaurants in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and six in Hauts-de-France, with public voting now open.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thefork-awards-2026-nominees-announced-for-french-restaurants

### 2026-09-02: Business France opens 2026 French Champion Awards nominations

Business France has launched nominations for the 2026 French Champion Awards to honor Irish businesses that excel in promoting French food and wine products.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/business-france-opens-2026-french-champion-awards-nominations

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