"AMBASSADE DU CHAROLAIS" (The Art of High Living)
- Ordinary Chapter Meeting: Saint-Christophe-en-Brionnais: the Sunday before August 15.
- Extraordinary Chapter Meetings: At the time of the Charolais Celebration held in Saulieu (in Côte d'Or), held on the first weekend following the August 15 holiday.
- Other Chapter Meetings: Upon request of the organisers (4 to 5 a year).

Information:
Ambassade du Charolais
3, place Monge
21210 Saulieu
Tel./Fax 03 80 64 12 85

"CONFRERIE DE L'EPOGNE AUX GRATTONS" (a salty brioche specialty)
- Chapter Meeting: a Saturday in October. Exceptional inductions held when special guests are hosted.
Production of the local savoury brioche speciality 'épognes aux grattons': at the Digoin Fair (1st weekend of September), Gueugnon's Christmas market (last weekend of November), Digoin's Christmas market (1st weekend of December).

Information:
Mrs. DESBROSSE (President)
5, cité de la Gare
71160 Digoin
Tel. 03 85 53 30 17

Town hall
Tel. 03 85 53 73 00

FRATERNITY OF THE SAVOURS OF THE CHAROLAIS COUNTRY (promotion of Charolais beef and sheep and local specialty produce)
- Fraternity activities: Commented tasting sessions (Charolais beef and lamb served upon request) during celebrations, fairs, conferences, sporting events, meetings and general assemblies, in all French regions and abroad.
- Traditional Chapter meetings: large annual gathering held in Gueugnon's municipal special events room during September. Parade, tasting session, typical Charolais-style dinner dance.

Information:
Confrérie des Saveurs du Pays Charolais
M. René POISEAU
Rue Pasteur
71130 Gueugnon
Tel. 03 85 85 33 52

FRATERNITY OF BRESSE POULTRY FARMERS (promotion of the "Poulet de Bresse" appellation)
- Ordinary Chapter Meetings: Spring session held in Vonnas (at the Château d'Epeyssoles, Georges Blanc) during the first half of June (in the evening). Autumn chapter meeting held in Louhans, on the last Sunday in November beginning at 11 am. Written reservation required (3-week advance notice).
- Extraordinary Chapter Meetings: Groups of at least 100/200, including a total of 15 inductees. Written reservation required (3-month advance notice).

Information:
Présidence
105, grande Rue
71500 Louhans
Tel. 03 85 75 10 26


"CONFRERIE DES FRANCS-CACOUS" (a cherry-flavoured dessert)
- Ordinary Chapter Meeting: In June. A public and solemn session to commemorate the season of glory for cherries.

Information:
Tourist Office
Tel. 03 85 81 10 92 - Fax 03 85 81 36 61
E-mail: ot.paray@wanadoo.fr

M. Philibert AUDUC
11, rue du 8 Mai
71600 Paray-le-Monial
Tel. 03 85 81 02 81

"CONFRERIE DE LA POCHOUSE" (a freshwater fish stew)
- Ordinary Chapter Meetings: Held on the third Saturday in October from 11 am.
- Extraordinary Chapter Meetings: Held in Verdun-sur-le-Doubs or in another locality upon request. Written reservation required. Paid induction ceremony.

Information:
Confrérie de la Pôchouse
BP 1
71350 Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
Tel. 03 85 91 58 71 or 03 85 91 83 60