Comice Agricole de Lanouaille

Bicentennial agricultural show with cattle competition, walnut and chestnut fairs in Lanouaille in Périgord vert

Lanouaille — Dordogne (24) Since 1824
Local Produce Heritage History
Comice Agricole de Lanouaille
Edition
2026
Comice de Lanouaille

About Comice de Lanouaille

The Comice Agricole de Lanouaille is one of the oldest agricultural shows in France, with a tradition dating back to 1824 in Dordogne. Every October, this agricultural and popular fair brings together in the village of Lanouaille, in Périgord vert, a departmental and interdepartmental Limousin cattle competition, a fair for walnuts, chestnuts, apples, wine, and cider, a flea market, folklore and street entertainment, exhibitions of animals of all breeds, and a Bugeaud banquet. This event, rooted in the Périgord terroir, is a must-see autumn gathering in Dordogne.
Dates 18 Oct — 18 Oct 2026
Location Lanouaille (24)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Comice de Lanouaille — edition 2026

The Comice Agricole de Lanouaille returns on Sunday, October 18, 2026 to the village of Lanouaille, in Périgord vert. Departmental and interdepartmental Limousin cattle breeding competition, walnut, chestnut, apple, wine and cider fair, flea market, folk and street entertainment, animal exhibitions and Bugeaud banquet by reservation.

2026 Edition — Sunday, October 18

The Comice Agricole de Lanouaille will be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026, continuing this bicentennial tradition born in Lanouaille in 1824. The highlight of the day is the departmental and interdepartmental Limousin cattle breeding competition, with presentations in the ring from 9 AM.

Throughout the day, visitors will find exhibitions of animals of all breeds (including miniature horses and Friesian horses), the walnut, chestnut, apple, wine and cider fair, a flea market, folk and street entertainment, as well as an exhibition at the town hall. At 1 PM, the traditional Bugeaud banquet (catered by Jérôme Siorac) gathers guests by reservation.

Programme Comice de Lanouaille 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026

  • 9 AM — Departmental and interdepartmental Limousin cattle breeding competition, presentation in the ring
  • All day — Exhibition of animals of all breeds (miniature horses, Friesian horses)
  • All day — Walnut, chestnut, apple, wine and cider fair
  • All day — Flea market, folk and street entertainment
  • All day — Exhibition at the town hall
  • 1 PM — Bugeaud banquet (catered by Jérôme Siorac), by reservation

Prices Comice de Lanouaille 2026

Free admission.
Bugeaud banquet by reservation (reservations at 05 53 52 28 27 or 05 53 52 60 21).
Practical information

Practical information — Comice de Lanouaille

Practical Information

Access

The show takes place in the village of Lanouaille, 24270 Lanouaille.

  • By car: Lanouaille is located 45 km northeast of Périgueux, on the N21.
  • By train: Thiviers SNCF station (15 km).

Opening Hours

  • Cattle competition from 9 am
  • Entertainment and fairs all day
  • Bugeaud banquet at 1 pm (reservations required)

Prices

  • Free entry
  • Bugeaud banquet by reservation

Contact

  • Municipality of Lanouaille: 05 53 52 28 27
  • Website: www.lanouaille.fr

A Bicentennial Agricultural Show

The tradition of agricultural shows was initiated in Dordogne in Lanouaille in 1824, making this event one of the oldest in France. For two centuries, the Comice Agricole de Lanouaille has perpetuated this tradition by bringing together breeders, farmers, and producers from Périgord vert and neighboring departments every October.

Limousin Cattle Competition

The highlight of the show is the Limousin cattle competition, a departmental and interdepartmental event that showcases the finest specimens of the Limousin breed in the presentation ring. Animal exhibitions of all breeds complement the agricultural aspect: miniature horses, Friesians, poultry, and farm animals.

Fairs, Markets, and Traditions

The show is accompanied by fairs for walnuts, chestnuts, apples, wine, and cider, reflecting the autumn produce of the Périgord region. A flea market, folklore and street entertainment, shows, and a Bugeaud banquet (in honor of Marshal Bugeaud, a local son) complete the program of this festive and popular day.

Where does it take place — Comice de Lanouaille

Bourg de Lanouaille
Centre-bourg, 24270 Lanouaille

Comice de Lanouaille in brief

Local Produce Heritage History Folk Traditions Folklore Family Outdoor Dordogne

History of Comice de Lanouaille

Edition 2025 Oct 2025 Edition 2024 Oct 2024

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Tel 05 53 52 28 27

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