Foire à l'Andouille de Vire

Vire Andouille, the star of the fair

Every year at the end of October, the town of Vire Normandie transforms into a temple of Norman gastronomy during the Foire à l'Andouille and local products. This event honors Vire andouille, an emblematic charcuterie specialty of the region, made from pork chitterlings and stomachs, smoked with beech wood according to ancestral know-how. Vire andouille enjoys a reputation that extends far beyond the borders of Calvados.

The Confraternity of the True Vire Andouille

Founded on October 14, 1995, the Confraternity of the True Vire Andouille works to promote and defend this exceptional product. During each edition of the fair, the confraternity carries out solemn inductions of new personalities, perpetuating the tradition and celebrating the excellence of Vire's charcuterie expertise.

Producers, tastings, and demonstrations

The fair brings together local producers from all over Normandy and beyond, proud to share their expertise and introduce their specialties. In addition to andouille, visitors can taste cider, calvados, camembert, poiré, and other local treasures. Culinary demonstrations by great chefs are organized daily at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Entertainment and conviviality

The fair offers a rich program of entertainment for the whole family: games, pony rides, music, and shows. The Robert Auvray racecourse provides a spacious and friendly setting to welcome visitors, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the three days of the event.