Foire aux Marrons
The oldest fair in the Oise, a centuries-old tradition of Creil
About Foire aux Marrons
Eight Centuries of Tradition
The Foire aux Marrons of Creil is an institution that has spanned centuries. With over 800 years of history, it is among the oldest fairs in France. Every first Sunday of November, the town center of Creil comes alive for this great popular festival that perpetuates an ancestral tradition.
Over 220 Exhibitors
The fair brings together over 220 exhibitors who take over the streets and squares of the town center. You can find a wide range of products: crafts, clothing, jewelry, decoration, local products, confectionery, and, of course, the essential roasted chestnuts that fill the streets with their characteristic aroma.
Clearance Sale and Bargains
Associated with the fair, a large clearance sale allows visitors to find bargains in the town center shops, which open exceptionally for the occasion. This day is a major commercial event for the town.
Fairground Rides and Entertainment
Fairground rides are set up in the town center for the delight of families. Various entertainment events punctuate the day, creating a festive and friendly atmosphere. The traditional tombola with exceptional prizes to be won attracts many participants.
A Popular and Unifying Event
The Foire aux Marrons is a moment of gathering and conviviality for the inhabitants of Creil and the surrounding towns. It testifies to the population's attachment to its traditions and is a highlight of local life, attracting thousands of visitors to the town center streets each year.
Creil, a Dynamic City
Creil, a sub-prefecture of the Oise located on the banks of the Oise, 60 km north of Paris, uses this fair to showcase its commercial dynamism and its cultural identity. The town, easily accessible by train from Paris, offers a pleasant setting for this autumn outing.
Foire aux Marrons — edition 2026
815th edition of the Creil Chestnut Fair, the oldest fair in Oise. On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Creil city center welcomes approximately 300 exhibitors for a big day of clearance sale, roasted chestnuts, rides, and family entertainment, from 10 am to 6 pm. Free admission.
An 815th edition on November 1, 2026
Like every first Sunday of November, the Chestnut Fair returns to Creil on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 10 am to 6 pm. For this 815th edition, approximately 300 exhibitors take over the streets and squares of the city center for the oldest fair in Oise, whose tradition dates back more than eight centuries.
Clearance sale, roasted chestnuts, and rides
The fair is accompanied by a large clearance sale: city center merchants open their shops and numerous stands offer crafts, clothing, local products, and confectionery. The essential roasted chestnuts perfume the streets, while fairground rides are set up for the enjoyment of families.
The lucky chestnut game
An emblematic animation of the fair, the "lucky chestnut" allows adults to try and win numerous prizes offered by the City and its partners (culture vouchers, swimming pool and theater tickets, workshops, weekends, and trips). A "gourmet chestnuts" version is also offered to children.
Highlights Foire aux Marrons 2026
- 815th edition of the oldest fair in Oise (over 800 years of tradition)
- Approximately 300 exhibitors in the city center
- Large clearance sale and roasted chestnuts
- Fairground rides and family entertainment
- Lucky chestnut game with many prizes to win
- Free admission, from 10 am to 6 pm
Prices Foire aux Marrons 2026
Practical information — Foire aux Marrons
Access
The town center of Creil is easily accessible.
- By car: Creil is 60 km north of Paris via the A1 (exit Senlis) then the N16. Parking on the outskirts of the town center.
- By train: Creil station, served by TER Hauts-de-France and Transilien from Paris Gare du Nord (approx. 35 minutes). The fair is located in the immediate vicinity of the station.
Location
Creil town center, pedestrian streets and squares.
Date
Every first Sunday of November.
Hours
From 10 am to 6 pm.
Prices
Free admission.
Contact
Ville de Creil
Website: www.creil.fr
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Where does it take place — Foire aux Marrons
Centre-ville de Creil
Centre-ville, 60100 Creil