Candidates registration
Best Sommelier of the World 2023
Please read carefully below
1 candidate and the president (if the president is unable to attend, only the vice-president may substitute) per country are invited.
The quarter and semi-finals will not be open to the public, but the Final will be held in the grand theater of Paris La Défense Aréna. The Final will be live-streamed as well.
This registration form is required for all candidates to be eligible to compete.
A separate registration form will be sent out for stay arrangement.
The deadline for registration is : Saturday, December 31st, 2022
Venue
HOTEL PULLMAN PARIS MONTPARNASSE
The French Sommelier Association (UDSF) will provide accommodation from February 7th (check-in) to 13th (check-out). Those who wish to arrive earlier or extend their stay are requested to book via TeamResa platform. However, if you need assistance in this regard, please contact Claire Monnier stagiaireudsf@gmail.com ou Juliette Jourdan jjourdanudsf@gmail.com
The hotel is conveniently located across the road from Montparnasse train station: 19 Rue du Commandant René Mouchotte 75014 Paris
The venue of the Contest is the same hotel as your accommodation.
Schedule
Tuesday, February 7th 2023
- Arrival
- Between 2pm and 6pm: Welcome fair (@Ballroom, 3rd floor, Hotel Pullman Montparnasse)
- 7:30pm: Opening Ceremony
- Meeting point at 6:30pm for departure by buses
- Dress code: Smart Elegant
- From 5pm to 2am: Bar des Sommeliers !
Wednesday, February 8th 2023
- Breakfast (@hotel)
- Full day quarter final (@hotel)
- Lunch (@hotel)
- 7:30pm: Classic Parisian brasserie diner
- Meeting point at 7pm for departure by walk
- Dress code: Casual
- From 5pm to 2am: Bar des Sommeliers !
Thursday, February 9th 2023
- Day-off of Contest
- Breakfast (@hotel)
- 9am to 10am: Masterclass (@hotel)
- 10:30am to 11:30am: Masterclass (@hotel)
- Lunch (@hotel)
- 2pm to 4pm: Visit of an iconic venue of Paris
- Meeting point at 1:30pm for departure by buses
- 7:30pm: Cocktail evening – Semi-finalists announcement
- Meeting point at 6:30pm for departure by buses
- Dress code: Smart Elegant // Sommelier attire for candidates
- From 5pm to 2am: Bar des Sommeliers !
Friday, February 10th 2023
- Breakfast (@hotel)
- Full day semi-final (@hotel)
- Lunch (@hotel)
- 3:30pm to 4:30pm: Masterclass (@hotel)
- 5pm to 6pm: Masterclass (@hotel)
- 7:30pm: Diner on River Seine – Gerard Basset celebration evening
- Meeting point at 6:30pm for departure by buses
- Dress code: Smart Elegant
- From 5pm to 2am: Bar des Sommeliers !
Saturday, February 11th 2023
- Day-off of Contest
- Breakfast (@hotel)
- 9am to 10am: Masterclass (@hotel)
- 10:30am to 11:30am: Masterclass (@hotel)
- Lunch (@hotel)
- 2pm to 3pm: Masterclass (@hotel)
- 3:30pm to 4:30pm: Masterclass (@hotel)
- Diner: Free
- From 5pm to 2am: Bar des Sommeliers !
Sunday, February 12th 2023
- Breakfast (@hotel)
- 9am to 10am: Masterclass (@hotel)
- 10:30am to 11:30am: Masterclass (@hotel)
- Lunch (@hotel)
- 2pm to 6pm: Grand Final
- Meeting point at 12:45 for departure by buses
- Dress code: Smart Elegant // Sommelier attire for candidates
- 7:30pm: Gala diner and closing ceremony
- Dress code: Tuxedo and gala dress
Monday, February 13th 2023
- Breakfast (@hotel)
- Vinexpo Paris / Wine Paris fair
- Departure
Entry requirements for France
Please use this link to review the entry requirements specific to you: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/
- Covid-19
“Travelers no longer have to complete any formalities before their arrival in France”
Wearing a face mask is no longer mandatory but highly recommended.
Please check specifities regarding your country of departure.
- Visa
Please check specifities regarding your country of departure.
Arrival airports
Paris has two airports, Charles De Gaulle (CDG) and Orly.