Cheese and Farm Products Fair

The Cheese Fair of Saint-Alban: the gourmet meeting point of Margeride

Every second Sunday in August, the village of Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole, nestled on the slopes of Margeride in Lozère, hosts its famous Cheese and Farm Products Fair. This event, which has existed for over forty years, highlights the know-how of Lozère producers and the richness of the local gastronomic heritage.

A local producers' market

The fair brings together around thirty producers from Lozère who offer a wide range of farm products:

• Cheeses: tommes de Lozère, pélardons, sheep and cow cheeses, bleus des Causses
• Poultry: farm chickens, ducks, poultry products
• Honey: mountain honey, chestnut honey, heather honey
• Jams: artisanal preparations with seasonal fruits
• Cured meats: local charcuterie, hams, and sausages

An exceptional setting

The fair is held at the foot of the Château de Saint-Alban, a historical monument classified since 1942, on Rue de l'Hôpital. This remarkable heritage setting adds a special charm to the event and offers an authentic backdrop for this celebration of the Lozère terroir.

Entertainment and festivities

Beyond the market, the Cheese and Farm Products Fair offers a music festival that accompanies the day with festive melodies. The Young Farmers of the commune run the refreshment stand and catering, allowing visitors to taste local specialties on-site in a friendly and warm atmosphere.

Over forty years of tradition

Created in the 1980s, the Cheese Fair of Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole has endured through the decades, preserving its authentic and popular character. The 34th edition took place in 2016, the 37th in 2019, and the 39th in 2021, demonstrating the regularity and longevity of this event organized by the Office de Tourisme de Saint-Alban-sur-Limagnole with the support of local farmers.