Fairs and exhibitions Châteaux de la Loire

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!

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.

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.

With more than 160 exhibitors and nearly 22,000 visitors, this renowned fair is a unique place to appreciate the quality of local, regional and national productions and to shop. You will find all the culinary, gastronomic and artisanal expressions. A competition rewards the best products and new in 2021: "The Brewers' Village", a space that offers an educational and tasting discovery of the brewers' world.

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.