Fairs and exhibitions France

This show is dedicated to well-being. Exhibitors here include reflexologists, sophrologists, aromatherapists, acupuncturists, magnetizers, hypnotherapists, mediums... all professionals who help people feel better, physically and mentally. Artists and craftspeople are also part of the show. Conferences on specific themes are held over the two days. This year, for the 2nd edition, workshops will be offered. An opportunity to try out and learn certain practices.

A recurring event for over 40 years, the ^42nd Salon des Collectionneurs de l'île de Noirmoutier will be held on April¹, in the commune of L'Épine. Prior registration is required if you have treasures to sell. Admission is free. Visitors to the stalls will find coins and banknotes, postcards, champagne capsules, miniature vehicles, toys, books, watches, medals, stamps, broad beans....

The Quartier Moderne or young designers' weekend: two editions a year for over 10 years now: spring-summer in May and autumn-winter in December. It's Nouvelle-Aquitaine's designer brand show! Held at the Espace de l'Océan in La Chambre d'Amour, it brings together nearly 40 recognized and up-and-coming designers in various fields of fashion, accessories, cosmetics, decoration and art.... In addition to the stands, fun and recreational workshops are also on offer, as well as a food court. Gift ideas!

For three weeks every December, Place Hoche plays host to this not-to-be-missed event dedicated to local craftsmanship, organized by the Renn'arts collective. Come stroll and do your Christmas shopping under a vast marquee to meet local talent. From natural cosmetics to textile creations, leather goods, painting, ceramics and shoemaking, a wide range of crafts will be on show, demonstrating the skill and creativity of some forty local artisans. A temple of surprises dedicated to local, handcrafted gifts to wow your loved ones this holiday season!

For an entire weekend, local arts and crafts will be showcased, with a focus on ceramics, earthenware, glass and wood. Associations and artisans exhibit and demonstrate their skills. Events are programmed around themes that are renewed each year. A tribute to what makes our daily lives so sublime: the decorative arts of the table, fine crockery, earthenware service, crystal glasses past and present.

For 4 years now, motorcycle travel enthusiasts have had their festival in Barcelonnette, in the heart of Ubaye. And how could it be otherwise? This jewel of the Southern Alps is a fantastic playground for motorcyclists. The show takes place all over the pine forest and brings together numerous exhibitors from the world of motorcycling, concerts in the evening, possible test rides, a route available within a radius of 200 to 300 km and a motorcycle adventure film festival!

Come and have a thrill at the beginning of the summer at the Noir Vézère Festival, which specialises in crime novels. You will meet local writers who will present their works and answer your questions, even the darkest! On the program, animations for all and dedications of about twenty authors, in a friendly atmosphere. Enough to fill your suitcase with Périgord thrillers to read on the beach or by the fire! In collaboration with the bookshop Le Maout.

Every year in November, the Chamber of Agriculture and the Departmental Council organise the Côte-d'Or Farm, a not-to-be-missed event at the heart of the Dijon Fair.There are 1,400 m² of exhibitions, demonstrations, events and fun and educational workshops. Market gardening, field crops, viticulture, blackcurrants, snails, horses, cattle, sheep... the diversity of the sectors is represented with more than 50 animals of 40 different breeds. The Côte d'Or Farm is also, and above all, a time for exchanging ideas with farmers.

Producer and artisan markets, conferences, workshops, screenings, guided hikes and outings... A wide range of activities are on offer throughout the day to help you discover the Parc des Préalpes d'Azur in a different way, during a festive and convivial interlude rich in encounters. The aim is to highlight the richness of the region and its surroundings. Each year, the event changes date and commune, always within the park.

The wine fairs of the independent winegrowers are not fairs like the others. You will meet the winegrowers themselves, who will each tell you in their own words their history, their wine, their job. The opportunity of a beautiful walk through the wine-producing France, with accents as diverse as the men are different and the wines varied. Equipped with the essential tool, a tasting glass offered at the entrance, the independent winegrowers will welcome you as in their cellars.

A major artistic event, this painting and drawing festival was created in 1989 and has since brought together some 300 international artists. It's a prestigious competition (sponsored by Salon Violet and the magazine Univers des Arts), the first of its kind in France, for works created on the spot, with an ambient motif: the Marais Poitevin, Magné and its surrounding area. The works are exhibited on Sunday from 3pm, and submitted to the jury for judging.

In 2023, the very first arts and crafts show took place in Noisiel, at the Ferme du Buisson, for three days, during which 25 Seine-et-Marnais craftsmen showcased their precious skills: ceramists, jewelry designers, a bronze-maker, metal enamellers, upholsterers, weavers, model-makers, leatherworkers, a gilder, a woodturner and a bronze-maker... In addition to sales, there were workshops and technical demonstrations to delight lovers of beautiful, well-made things, between ancestral gestures and innovative techniques. A real treasure trove!

The first Monday of each month is the rendezvous of Lencloître and its surroundings: the fair. Halfway between Poitou and Touraine and close to the main roads, thanks to its priory and the fertile agricultural land of the Envigne valley, the town obtained the right to hold a fair from 1612. In the 14th century, the fair became a monthly event. Today, there is everything on the square: poultry, haberdashery, delicatessen, fruits and vegetables, clothes, shoes, cakes, plants... And at noon: calf's head with gribiche sauce or grilled eels!

The ritual has not changed since the Middle Ages. The cattle fair that made the town's reputation has become a not-to-be-missed event. Today, calves, cows, pigs and other animals have disappeared, but the Gençay fair attracts more than just its name. On Place du champ de foire, you'll find everything from clothes and poultry to tools and crafts... In and around Les Halles, it's all about the food. Mmmh, good produce, vegetables and local dishes. In any case, if there's one thing that's stayed with us, it's the great atmosphere!

This is the not-to-be-missed event of September: a whole day in the gardens of the Royal Abbey devoted to vegetable plants, simple plants, forgotten species or rare flowers. At around forty stands and professionals, you can buy, barter, exchange seeds, plans and decorative shrubs. The meeting generally puts the bees in the spotlight, around interventions of beekeepers, animations discovery of their know-how and products of the hive. Shows usually punctuate this fun day in the open air.

About ten Vintage Fairs take place in France each year, including one in Clermont-Ferrand. The idea was born in 2007 at the initiative of Laurent Journo, author of the book Vintage passion. The show brings together vintage professionals, that is to say more than 100 exhibitors, among the best experts in fashion, furniture, accessories, electronic objects, but also iconic games because of their design or their sometimes forgotten use, vinyl records, cars... Nostalgic or fashion fans, Sunday bargain hunters or professionals, collectors or families, all come here to discover elements of everyday life from the 1950's to the 1990's, and to unearth, in this immense Ali Baba's cave, THE item.

The Gerzat festival committee and the town hall have been organising a fair in October for nearly 30 years, which transforms the town of Gerzat into the capital of the pansette! Professional exhibitors under tents, local traders and craftsmen, restaurants to discover the specialty based on sheep's belly, cooked in white wine and similar to the andouille. The festivities are completed by a garage sale, a forum of associations, a funfair, shows and concerts. Tens of thousands of people are expected to attend.

Every year, on the third weekend of April, a colorful fair animates the streets of the village of Plan-de-la-Tour, in the Var. Over two days, these festivities bring together holidaymakers and villagers around the traditions of the village. On the program, stands full of plants to enrich your gardens, vegetable gardens, terraces and balconies; olive oil and its delicious nectar are also honored, with, every two years, the contest for the best olive oil in the Var.

Every spring, the sumptuous grounds of Château de la Motte in Lorrez-le-Bocage welcome horticulturists and nurserymen. They come laden with trees, ornamental shrubs, old roses, perennials, climbing plants... In addition to the plants of your dreams, you'll also find gardening tools, nesting boxes, garden furniture, local produce to enjoy and all the maintenance advice you need to make your plants even more beautiful. The little ones won't be left out either, with a variety of on-site activities.

Every January, Melun hosts the Salon du Livre et des Vieux Papiers at L'Escale. The event brings together some forty booksellers, some of whom come from as far afield as France and Belgium. It's an opportunity to unearth a few treasures among antiquarian books, comic strips, works of art, posters, old newspapers, postcards... Along the way, you may be able to take part in a workshop or meet an author and have a book signed!

It's a traditional Beauchamp event organized by the "Les Couleurs de l'art" association, whose reputation has spread far beyond the town's borders. In February, dozens of local painters gather at the Salle des Fêtes to exhibit their work. You can not only talk to them, but also meet the guests of honor. Admission is entirely free, so don't hesitate to come and marvel at these works.

The great urban agricultural festival will take place in Sarlat from September 23 to 25, 2022.
During 3 days, the essential role of agriculture will be highlighted. Its impact on the protection of the environment, animal welfare, product quality... Around the place de la Grande Rigaudie and the rue de la République: Exhibitions, strolls, small farm, agricultural competitions, contests, musical animations, catering...

With a meal of 1 000 guests planned on Saturday.

Côté Parents is a not-to-be-missed family event in Savoie, Haute-Savoie and Isère. The event offers a space for meetings and exchanges on parenting. You'll discover numerous exhibitors offering products and services dedicated to children and parents. But the show is more than just a trade fair: it also features conferences and workshops on themes linked to education and family well-being. With its "Children's Village", Côté Parents also knows how to entertain the youngest visitors by involving them in fun and creative activities.

Nice is a dynamic city that hosts numerous events and trade shows throughout the year. Frank Sicard, President of MF PHYGITAL, is a key player in the organization of these events. He offers referencing and digitalization solutions for event organizers. The show is an opportunity to discover the latest trends in swimming pools and spas. For fans of motorhomes and converted vans, the largest show in the South dedicated to these vehicles is also organized. Lovers of culture will not be left out with the Carnaval de Nice, an event eagerly awaited by the people of Nice. Frank Sicard is a key player on the Nice event scene, and his MF PHYGITAL platform offers numerous opportunities for event organizers.