Festival of Leather, Parchment and Fashion
Celebration of artisanal leather and parchment know-how in Levroux
2026
About Festival of Leather
Festival of Leather — edition 2026
The Leather, Parchment and Fashion Festival returns on October 10th and 11th, 2026, at the Michel-Moulin gymnasium in Levroux, organized by volunteers from the Leather Museum association. The weekend features a blend of fashion shows, job dating, and fine craftsmanship centered on leather and parchment skills. Free admission, with stalls, a raffle, and a bookbinding workshop.
2026 Edition
The City of Levroux has released the poster for the 2026 edition: the festival will take place on Saturday, October 10th, and Sunday, October 11th, 2026, at the Michel-Moulin gymnasium. Four main themes are announced: job dating, fashion shows, fine craftsmanship, and an exhibition and sale.
The municipal magazine published in the summer of 2026 highlights that the weekend relies on the volunteers of the Leather Museum association and promises numerous stalls, fashion shows, a raffle, and a bookbinding workshop.
As of mid-August 2026, no specific schedule has been released: there is no information regarding the timing of the fashion shows, the list of exhibitors, or the structure of the job dating event. The poster only provides the general opening hours.
Highlights Festival of Leather 2026
- Fashion shows at the Michel-Moulin gymnasium
- Job dating
- Fine craftsmanship: stalls, exhibition, and sale
- Raffle and bookbinding workshop
- Free admission
Programme Festival of Leather 2026
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Open to the public, Michel-Moulin gymnasium
Sunday, October 11th, 2026
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM — Open to the public, Michel-Moulin gymnasium
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Open to the public, Michel-Moulin gymnasium
Weekend events, no specific times announced
- Job dating
- Fashion shows
- Fine craftsmanship
- Exhibition and sale
- Numerous stalls
- Raffle
- Bookbinding workshop
The City has not published a detailed hourly schedule or a list of exhibitors. These seven activities are all that have been announced as of mid-August 2026, according to the official poster and the municipal magazine.
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Practical information — Festival of Leather
Access
Levroux is located 20 km north of Châteauroux, in the Indre department.
- Address: Gymnase Michel Moulin, avenue des Arènes, 36110 Levroux
- By car: From Châteauroux (20 min), take the D926 towards Levroux. From Tours (1h30), take the A10 then the D943 and D926.
- Parking: Free parking near the gymnasium.
Opening hours
- Saturday: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Prices
Free admission.
Contact
- Organizer: Association Levroux Cuir et Parchemin
- Levroux Town Hall: 02 54 35 63 14
- Website: www.levroux.fr
Levroux, historic town of leather and parchment
The town of Levroux, in the Indre department, is intimately linked to the history of leather and parchment. From the 12th century onwards, Levroux artisans specialized in working with hides, making the town a recognized center for tanning and parchment making. This centuries-old tradition has shaped the identity of the commune, which today houses a Museum of Leather and Parchment retracing this unique artisanal history in Berry.
A weekend dedicated to crafts
The Festival of Leather, Parchment and Fashion takes place every year in October at the Gymnase Michel Moulin in Levroux. For two days, artisans, designers and enthusiasts gather to celebrate know-how related to leather, parchment and fashion. Demonstrations by artisans allow visitors to discover the ancestral gestures of tanning, leather goods making, saddlery, shoemaking and parchment making.
Fashion shows and designers
A highlight of the festival, the fashion shows showcase creations by designers and leather goods makers who work with leather in all its forms: clothing, accessories, jewelry and art objects. A dedicated space for designer stands allows visitors to discover and purchase unique pieces made by local and regional artisans. Fashion and craftsmanship meet in a spirit of creativity and transmission.
Workshops and activities for everyone
Participatory workshops are offered for all ages: introduction to leatherworking, discovery of calligraphy on parchment, making small leather items and creative activities for children. These workshops allow participants to learn the gestures of the artisans and leave with a personal creation. Thematic exhibitions complete the program, highlighting the history and evolution of leather and parchment trades.
A free and friendly event
Organized by the association Levroux Cuir et Parchemin with the support of the Levroux town hall, the festival is entirely free. It helps to promote the artisanal heritage of the medieval town and to pass on the passion for leather and parchment trades to new generations. It is a unique event in Centre-Val de Loire for lovers of arts and crafts, fashion and living heritage.
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