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 | convivial companionship of people that share an interest in fine wine and food |
| opportunities to learn about wines and foods of the world |
| access through IW&FS publications to ideas for events |
| chances to open doors and build relationships at wineries and restaurants |
| admittance to IW&FS festivals around the world |
| insider travel information from contacts in existing branches |
| member discounts for selected hotels, restaurants and publications |
Maybe you do not live near an existing branch, or perhaps you already have a group of wine and food friends. Why not form your own branch of the Society?
If you can't find answers to your questions, then you are most welcome to
send an email to
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Please click any of the regional buttons
above to use our interactive maps of
Europe and Africa to find branches of interest to you, or to download a membership
application form which contains full information on our annual subscription fees.
The
IW&FS is a worldwide organization founded in
1933 by André L. Simon, CBE, Legion d’Honneur (1877-1970), who was renowned as a
bibliophile, gourmet, wine connoisseur, historian and writer. In his words, the
purpose of the Society “is to bring together
and serve all who believe that a right understanding of good food and wine is an
essential part of personal contentment and health, and that an intelligent
approach to the pleasures and problems of the table offers far greater rewards
than the mere satisfaction of appetite.”
Simon’s energy and charm ultimately enabled him to generate branches throughout
the world so that today there are more than 7,000 members in 150 branches in 33
countries.