Foire de la Sainte-Luce
Visitors can discover culinary specialties from over 60 local producers in a dedicated market hall alongside an artisanal craft market at the salle des fêtes. The fair features family-friendly Christmas entertainment, an educational farm set up in the town center, and a Sunday garage sale. Celebrating regional flavors, this gathering continues a centuries-old medieval market tradition.
What to Expect
Centuries-old gourmet fair with local producers, artisans, and family holiday activities.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Mairie de La Brède
Food & Drink
More than 60 local producers offer regional culinary specialties in the dedicated hall; no specific dishes or drinks are named.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors interested in local food and crafts
Vibe
Festive and traditional
Energy Level
Moderate
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Tips & Advice
- Come on Sunday if you like bargain hunting, because that day adds a vide-greniers alongside the producers' and craft markets.
- Bring a sturdy shopping bag for the more than 60 local producers in the market hall, the heart of this food fair.
- Allow time for both venues, with producers in the dedicated hall and the craft market in the salle des fêtes.
- Bring the kids to the teaching farm in the town centre and to the Christmas activities planned for the whole family.
Special Events & Promotions
- Vide-greniers (second-hand sale) on the Sunday only.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find at the fair?
More than 60 local producers fill a dedicated market hall, and a craft market takes over the salle des fêtes.
Is it good for families?
Yes. There are Christmas activities for the whole family, and a teaching farm is set up in the town centre.
Is there a flea market?
Yes. A vide-greniers, a second-hand and garage sale, runs on the Sunday.
What is the history behind the fair?
The fair was founded under Louis XII. For more than five hundred years it has brought local producers together in the tradition of medieval fairs. It is held close to Saint Lucy's Day, the festival of light.
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