Fairs and exhibitions France

For shopping and bargain-seekers alike, this is a day not to be missed. For one long Sunday, retailers take to the streets, unpacking their stock and selling off their wares! To avoid the crowds, especially on Rue Nationale and Rue de Bordeaux, it's best to get up early. Don't worry, though, there are plenty of other small, more breathable streets in the city where you can find bargains here and there. Avenue de Grammont and Rue Charles Gilles are home to a friendly garage sale, while boulevard Heurteloup is home to a number of gastronomic stalls!

The Foire des Minées (^69th edition) is a commercial and industrial exhibition attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. It has been in existence for several centuries when, originally, fairgoers settled on a vacant lot called "Fief des Minées", hence its name. The "mine" or "minée" was an agrarian measure, resulting from a tax levied on the quantity of grain sold at the market: the "minage". Each year, more than 250 exhibitors set up shop in the Palais de la Foire for five days of entertainment.

The Châlons fair, the ^second largest agricultural event in France, brings together nearly 800 exhibitors and 250,000 visitors every year! The programme is rich in activities with more than 200 conferences, exhibitions, parades, gourmet tastings and a village of trades and training with demonstrations throughout the day. The Châlons fair is also a musical festival: Fair on stage. 11 days of concerts that bring together a heteroclite crowd who come to move to the sound of Big Flo and Oli, Joe Cocker, Shaka Ponk, Deep Purple... A still human event, where you can take advantage of the fair all day long to end the evening in style!

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Join the party! That's the title of this 2024 edition of a fair founded in 1916. To get to Eurexpo, like thousands of other visitors, take public transport, as the streetcar drops you off right next to the main entrance. After that, it's up to you to wander the aisles - it's easy to get lost among the stands in the 4 huge halls - in search of what you're looking for, or something more unexpected. More or less insistent vendors, stalls of all kinds, delicacies from all over the world and, above all, a whole host of entertainment.

On Saint Anne's Day (July 26), the old town smells of garlic and basil. The event is said to have originated in the Middle Ages. Fans of unusual strolls, gardeners and budding cooks take advantage of the opportunity to stroll through the old town of Tours on this day! The Place de la Victoire, the Place and Rue Châteauneuf and the Rue du Grand-Marché are transformed into a large market where all varieties of these two products are present. And all around, in the Halles and rue Courteline, you can find second-hand goods dealers, artists and craftsmen, as well as various delicacies.

Known as the biggest and oldest organic fair in France, run by Nature et Progrès, Marjolaine hosts every year conferences, workshops... and an impressive number of exhibitors. The organic village allows you to discover many healthy and good products, to meet farmers, producers and craftsmen but also to taste excellent organic wines! An eco-café to discuss current issues, a series of film-conferences on major environmental issues, and workshops on food complete an already plethoric offer.

The Green Horizon lounge in Villeneuve-sur-Lot is a unique event in the region. A showcase of the commercial offer in the field of ecology with more than 200 exhibitors, it has, since its creation, favoured meetings and debates around selected themes. The programme of the round tables, workshops, exhibitions, free concert and many other animations. Find the entire program at www.horizonvert.com.

For all those who like to hunt, find the rare object, who are looking to tinker... The Grande braderie d'automne in Chambéry is one of the most important flea markets in the region. Every year 50,000 visitors and more than 2,500 exhibitors settle in the city centre of the City of the Dukes. Good deals, vintage items, favorites and other finds to complete a collection, replace a lost item..... redecorate a room... Toys, furniture, crockery.... Trinkets, accessories, books... All that remains is to negotiate.

Two Christmas markets are held in Limoges all December. The market for producers and craftsmen is located in La Motte. There are high quality products to fill your party table (more than exhibitors). The second, Place de la République, is the Christmas village with its festive chalets. It is rather where to find his gifts: greedy products, jewellery, wooden games. You can also dine there or simply eat roasted chestnuts with hot wine.

Every year, the city comes alive with excitement when the Foire de Pau opens its doors. This not-to-be-missed event, which celebrates commerce, culture and entertainment, attracts thousands of visitors from all walks of life. You'll find a wide range of products, from handicrafts and collectibles to local and international wares. It's the ideal place to unearth hidden treasures, from one-of-a-kind clothing to original works of art and exquisite gourmet foods. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this emblematic Palois event!

Organized for 8 years by the ADABio association, this fair, which is held under the covered market in the city centre, brings together more than 50 exhibitors and receives 3,000 to 4,000 visitors. An opportunity for exchanges and discoveries for these visitors, this is a great time.

St'Art, Strasbourg's contemporary art fair, has over the years become a must-see event for gallery owners and collectors. This international fair welcomes artists and galleries from all over Europe. While professionals make acquisitions and encounters there, amateurs can wander through works such as paintings, sculptures, photographs or installations from the 20th and 21st centuries. And why not treat yourself and fall for one of them if the budget allows it?

In addition to illuminating its streets with Christmas colors to transport passers-by into a festive universe, the city of Tours also has its Christmas market. Since 1998, the chalets have been set up in Place de la Gare and on Boulevard Heurteloup. With the new municipality (and the covid), the market is expanding! In 2021, we could discover craftsmen and traders in front of the cathedral, on Place de la Résistance and on Place Anatole France. Jewelry, local products, sweets, mulled wine and handicrafts are on the agenda. And for a nice souvenir with the family, you can take a picture with Santa Claus or take advantage of the outdoor skating rink, the big wheel and the rides.

When you come out of the train station in the centre of Avignon, in front of you, a long courtyard is taking shape, it is the Cours Jean-Jaurés where one of the richest book markets is held. Chinesers, collectors, everyone will find something for everyone. Beautiful editions are offered, as well as posters of old festivals, records, at affordable prices! We give you time to leaf through the pages, to immerse yourself in history. No one is here to force your hand, and so much the better.

In summer, La Rochelle never ceases to vibrate! The Francofolies festival gets the locals singing, but there are also many popular events, including the braderie. There's no question of staying at home, and you can take advantage of the fine weather and the fact that the town center is closed to stroll the shopping streets. On Fridays, the day is reserved for Rochelais merchants, who display their wares in front of their stores: clothes, toys, decorative items, jewelry... On Saturday, the festivities take a more popular turn, with over a hundred street vendors setting up shop. Not only can you pick up a few bargains, but you can also have a great time.

The world's leading chocolate event always attracts its share of gourmands and the curious! Although the show now travels between New York, Moscow, Kyoto, Tokyo and Shanghai, the Paris version remains the most popular and prestigious. Chocolate makers from all over the world meet there and exhibit on nearly 14,000 m² for the pleasure of the eyes and the taste buds. On the menu: international competitions, fashion show, workshops, shows. The success is not denied, and there are thousands of people who rush there during each edition.

September weekends are great for strolling and bargain hunting! In Rennes, the biggest braderie is the one on the Canal Saint Martin, where you can lose yourself in the local streets or stroll along the banks filled with people and vendors. The "Foire aux objets insolites" is launched at this flagship event of the Rennes year. It's true that this is France's second-largest braderie, after Lille's, and it's a source of great pride in the Breton capital. Organized for the first time in 1968, this annual garage sale attracts over 200,000 bargain hunters along the Canal Saint-Martin, in search of a rare object, a golden bargain, a toy for the kids, or simply a stroll along the canal. The stallholders offer surprises and items from their attics, some of which are highly unusual, others totally surprising. Although the Braderie du Canal is an institution in the Rennes town square, it has lost some of its lustre over the years: for security reasons, the perimeter has tended to shrink. But it's still a must for shopping, strolling, drinking, seeing friends, eating and having fun. The people of Rennes love this long day in September, which sounds like a reminder of the vacations and whispers in their ears the imperative need to take time out and indulge themselves at very reasonable prices.

One of the biggest fairs in the Great West! Intended for the general public, the Nantes International Fair brings together in one place, on a surface area of 66,000 m², an unprecedented range of products and services from more than 650 exhibitors, including retailers, craftsmen, artists and associations. For 10 days, this show will allow you to discover the different dedicated spaces, from the house and the environment (everything for the home, the garden, the verandas...), to local and world crafts, via leisure and well-being, including motorhomes; the essential gourmet pleasures with wines; regional and national gastronomy with themes; and finally the universe called Discoveries. The complex is punctuated by numerous activities, workshops, exhibitions and other demonstrations.

This young exhibition, the first edition of which took place in 2010, is organized by a passionate team. The event extends over four days and brings to the hippodrome of the Côte d'Azur the professionals of the fishing industry, water sports, aquatic recreation and underwater recreation. Also at the meeting: associations, federations, clubs, tour operators, fishing guides… The opportunity also to raise public awareness of the richness and fragility of the marine environment and fisheries resources. Many animations: fishing competition, vol, cooking courses of the sea…

Organised by Eurevent, the record exchange takes place every year at the Salle de la Bourse in Strasbourg. This is the meeting place for collectors, amateurs and record dealers! It is the largest event of its kind in eastern France. You can buy a lot of CDs, DVDs, but also and above all vinyls! French variety, funk, metal or world music, there's something for everyone! All you have to do is rummage through the bins and be patient, because here you won't be the only ones looking for the coveted nugget. Twice a year, the event brings together more than 30 French and German exhibitors in an atmosphere that is a hit every time!

September 29.

The ^first weekend of December.

every 1 st Sunday, every year from June to September, place de la Mairie.

ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH.

Last weekend in October.

on Easter Monday, Place des Halles organised by the Groupement des Commerçants.

In February in the Friendship Room organized by the Philatelic Club.

every two years, in odd years in mid-June.