Fairs and exhibitions Pays De La Loire

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.

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.

Held at the Centre des Expositions (opposite the Le Mans 24 Hours racetrack), the Le Mans Auto Moto Rétro bourse d'échange brings together over two hundred exhibitors (including clubs) every year. For two days, professionals and private individuals alike will be able to trade, sell or buy anything to do with cars and motorcycles: spare parts, miniatures, documentation, models... a convivial moment where lovers of beautiful bodies can meet up again. Once again this year, visitors can look forward to a large-scale event covering more than 15,000 m2 (indoor and outdoor). Numerous classic cars will be on display both indoors and outdoors.

Every year, the Le Mans exhibition center devotes four exhaustive days to the home. Some 200 professionals are expected to attend, with a multitude of trades represented in four thematic areas: real estate, housing, furniture and decoration, and nature and the garden. Exhibitors will share their expertise and know-how, and present the trends of today and tomorrow. Cafés rencontres are generally organized on a variety of themes; as long as you register in advance, you'll have the opportunity, from next season onwards, to find out from certain exhibitors about practical questions, investment costs, new technologies and materials used. Interior design and decoration, insulation, the timber house, the real estate market, nature, the garden, and more. Everything is reviewed. As a gigantic showcase for the real estate market, you're sure to find plenty of ideas and inspiration for your projects. By way of information: it is possible to eat on site.

For two days, pop culture will take place at the Beaujoire Exhibition Center in Nantes! Art to Play is the entertainment fair par excellence, concerts, video games, Youtube. Particularly popular with video game and manga fans, it welcomes distinguished guests in this field. In preview: the latest releases from video game publishers. You will be able to meet mangakas, try your hand at cosplay, but also take the opportunity to play board games with friends or family. A major event in this field! We can't recommend you enough to buy your tickets in advance.

Every year, in December, Animal Expos is organized at the Beaujoire exhibition center in the north of Nantes. The exhibitions bring together 2,000 dogs, 500 cats and 1,500 farmyard animals. Confirmation sessions are organized, as well as obedience and agility competitions... It is an opportunity to admire beautiful animals and to discover breeds. Note: on June 3 and 4, Nantes also hosts an international dog show organized by the Société Centrale Canine. This event is coupled with the exhibition of the French championship of the Société Centrale Canine.

The Parc des Expositions de Saumur is a new exhibition and event center located five minutes from downtown Saumur, on the banks of the Loire River. With its 2,600 m² structure, it can accommodate up to 2,600 people. This multi-purpose space hosts a wide range of events, including conventions, seminars, trade shows, concerts and shows. The park also boasts a 20,000 m² outdoor area, with a landscaped 460-space parking lot. The Parc des Expositions de Saumur is a must for events in the region.

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....