The best parties Auvergne

It's THE must-see event of the summer in Issoire! Every Friday evening (note the pun), the city center comes alive with free events and activities: night markets, concerts, outdoor film screenings, DJ sets, demonstrations... There is something for everyone! Each Friday evening has its own theme: family, sports, animals, world flavors, Auvergne day... For the occasion, some streets and boulevards become entirely pedestrian, allowing restaurants to extend their terraces. Convivial and festive!

L'Embouteillage N7 de Lapalisse is an event that takes place every two years, on the second weekend in October. During this vintage weekend, enthusiasts from all over France and even Europe gather in the village of Lapalisse. This unique historical re-enactment lets you relive the atmosphere of vacation departures on the Nationale 7 in the 1950s and 1960s, with period vehicles (cars, caravans, motorcycles...) and participants dressed in retro clothing.

For two days, Usson, "Most Beautiful Village in France", revives its medieval past. Join us on the esplanade of the ancient ramparts to discover a medieval market (with local exhibitors), troubadour shows, artisan demonstrations, a mini-farm and musical wanderings. Another highlight is the archery tournament, during which archers shoot with medieval spikes! Feeling hungry? Head for the tavern! To immerse yourself in the atmosphere, you can even come in costume! A real trip back in time!

Are you looking for a traditional celebration that gets the whole department moving? Welcome to the Saint-Cochon ! In the past, pigs were killed in mid-January and the meal was shared. This tradition has been transformed into a great celebration, which begins, continues and ends with the tasting of pigs and the drinks that accompany them. The arrival of the pig and its cooking are among the highlights. The lunch, which takes place in joy and good humor, is followed by shows, music ... Everything is gathered to spend an exceptional day.