Fête du Four de Dieue-sur-Meuse

Meusiennes Traditions Honored

The Fête du Four de Dieue-sur-Meuse is one of the most emblematic living heritage events in the Meuse region. Since 1985, every third Sunday of September, the association Traditions Meusiennes relights the village's communal oven to bake bread, lorraine pâtés, and other specialties, perpetuating an ancestral practice that was at the heart of village life in the past.

A Festive and Gourmet Program

The Communal Oven Lit

The highlight of the day is the lighting of the communal oven and the public baking of traditional breads and lorraine pâtés. Visitors can witness all stages of production, from dough preparation to removal from the oven, and taste these old-fashioned baked goods.

Lorraine Potée

The famous lorraine potée, a traditional dish based on cabbage, bacon, and sausages, is served at noon in a friendly, rustic meal atmosphere. This communal meal is one of the day's highlights.

Artisanal and Local Produce Market

An artisanal and local producer market allows visitors to discover the region's know-how: cheeses, jams, honey, charcuterie, basketry, pottery, and other artisanal creations from the Meuse region.

Exhibition of Old Vehicles

An exhibition of old vehicles (cars, tractors, motorcycles) attracts mechanics and automotive history enthusiasts, adding an extra heritage touch to the event.

Old-Fashioned Games and Entertainment

Traditional old-fashioned games are offered to children and families: wooden games, sack races, tug-of-war, and other fun activities that brought joy to village festivals of yesteryear.

Guinguette Dance

A guinguette dance livens up the afternoon with music and dancing, in the tradition of rural popular dances.

The Association Traditions Meusiennes

The association Traditions Meusiennes, based at the Maison de la Musique et des Traditions in Dieue-sur-Meuse, aims to transmit the culture, popular arts, traditional know-how, and customs of the Meuse region. It works to preserve the memorial, cultural, and material heritage of the department.

Dieue-sur-Meuse, a Village of Character

Dieue-sur-Meuse, a commune located about ten kilometers south of Verdun on the banks of the Meuse, boasts a remarkable fortified church which forms the heart of the village and the natural setting for the Fête du Four.