Science Festival

This year’s theme is “Artful Flavors.”

Fermentation, taste, smell, cocoa processing, and even amazing chocolate trompe-l’œil creations: four events will give you the chance to experiment, learn, taste, and—above all—be amazed.
Registration required: culture@ornex.fr

On the schedule:

Can you recognize what you’re eating?

Wednesday, October 7 // 10:30–11:30 a.m. (workshop for children / an adult must be present)

Presenter: La cuisine de Sonia

With your eyes closed, your taste buds and nose take over!

Children are invited to identify different seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices in a blind tasting. A fun experience to discover the role of taste and smell, test your senses, and perhaps be surprised by flavors you thought you knew so well!

Workshop – The Art of Trompe-l’œil / FULL

Friday, October 9 // 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Instructor: Maison Amrouni

Join this chocolatier from the Pays de Gex as you dive into the fascinating world of chocolate trompe-l’œil!

Discover how chocolate can be transformed to mimic an object, a fruit, or another treat, delighting both the eyes and the taste buds. A workshop that’s creative, fun, and indulgent—uncover some of the secrets of the chocolatier’s craft… and take home your own creation!

From Cocoa to Chocolate: The Secrets of a Delicious Transformation

Saturday, October 10 // 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

Speaker: Dominique Thomasset, biologist

How does a cocoa bean become a chocolate bar?

This talk takes you from the pod to the bar to explore the different stages of chocolate production. Fermentation, drying, roasting, grinding… all these processes help you understand the science behind one of our favorite foods.

To conclude this lecture, which is open to everyone, a tasting of artisanal chocolate will be offered.