Rouen has drawn on the cultural influences offered by its port activities to become the economic and cultural hub of Normandy. Home to around 250 restaurants, its dynamic economy and the rich variety of its local produce have led to the city becoming globally renowned for its gastronomic tradition and culture. Each year, Rouen hosts the Fête du Ventre (Feast for the Stomach) in the city’s historic centre, with over 200 exhibitors. This event invites over 150,000 visitors to discover or rediscover Normandy’s gastronomic heritage thanks to tasting and culinary events. The city also offers excellent educational courses in gastronomy. The Institute National de la Boulangerie-Pâtisserie (National Bakery Institute), the industry’s leading training organization, successfully combines expertise and innovation. Rouen aims to develop a healthy eating culture, focusing on sustainability and sharing. In order to promote the exchange of culinary good practices, the city encourages policies and initiatives which promote high-quality, healthy and nutritional products, but which are also transparent, responsible and respectful of the environment and people. This is reflected by its commitment to the 'Mon restau responsable' (My responsible restaurant) initiative. Furthermore, Rouen also aims to promote inclusion via gastronomy, including the 'La Ferme des Hauts' and 'Léo à table' initiatives in priority neighborhoods, which are major drivers of sustainable development and the social and ecological transition.