Foire de Béré
One of the oldest fairs in France since 1050
About Foire de Béré
Nearly a thousand years of history in the heart of the Châteaubriant region
The Foire de Béré dates back well before the year 1000, likely to the Merovingian period, during which numerous agro-pastoral activities generated commercial exchanges around the small town of Béré. The first official mention dates back to 1050, when the knight Brient granted the Saint-Sauveur priory of Béré to the Touraine abbey of Marmoutier, along with the revenues from a fair. This donation was confirmed the same year by Airard, bishop of Nantes. From the 13th century onwards, the fair was dedicated to the Holy Cross, celebrated on September 14th, and held on the Champ Saint-Père, on the slope overlooking the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church of Béré.
A fair labeled "Foire de France"
After the Second World War, the Foire de Béré underwent profound changes: the creation of an organizing committee, the acquisition of land by the town of Châteaubriant, and the implementation of exporamas (themed exhibition halls). Today, labeled "Foire de France", it has become an unmissable event in the calendar of Châteaubriant and the entire region. Every year, on the second weekend of September, it welcomes around 50,000 visitors over four days.
A multifaceted event
The Foire de Béré takes place at the Parc des Expositions de Béré and offers a wide variety of areas:
- Commercial area: over 450 exhibitors presenting agricultural equipment, cars, outdoor equipment, gardens, housing, and local crafts.
- Livestock and equestrian area: animal competitions, equestrian demonstrations, and presentations of regional breeds.
- Exporama: a themed hall renewed each year with workshops, demonstrations, and tastings related to the edition's theme.
- Funfair: one of the largest in the West, with over 770 fairground workers offering rides and attractions for all ages.
- Activities: parades, brass bands, street shows, fireworks on Sunday evening, gastronomic guilds, and sports awards ceremonies.
An economic driver for the region
A true regional economic showcase, the Foire de Béré has an impact on the entire Châteaubriant-Derval intercommunal area (26 municipalities) and beyond. Since January 1st, 2025, it has been organized by a Public Industrial and Commercial Establishment (EPIC) chaired by Jean-Luc Marsollier, bringing together municipal elected officials and volunteers from the Foire Committee. Local sports associations actively contribute to the event by managing restaurants and bars on site.
Foire de Béré — edition 2026
976th edition of the Foire de Béré in Châteaubriant, from Friday, September 11 to Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Béré. On the theme « Music and Flavors of the World », this edition offers a journey through cultures, with a day dedicated to each region: the Americas on Friday, Europe on Saturday, Asia on Sunday, and the Islands on Monday. Four days of commercial, agricultural, and funfair, one of the oldest fairs in France.
2026 Edition: Music and Flavors of the World
The 976th edition of the Foire de Béré takes place from Friday, September 11 to Monday, September 14, 2026, at the Parc des Expositions de Béré in Châteaubriant (Loire-Atlantique). The chosen theme, « Music and Flavors of the World », invites visitors on a journey through the musical and gastronomic cultures of the globe, with a region highlighted each day: the Americas on Friday, Europe on Saturday, Asia on Sunday, and the Islands on Monday.
A Gastronomy Area and a Music Stage
The gastronomy area returns to the heart of the Halle de Béré, in a festive and musical atmosphere, with culinary workshops and demonstrations: American tastings, Mexican hot chocolate preparation, brunches, Asian street food, and exotic cocktails. Several chefs and champions are expected, including Bruno Bertrand (world pizza champion), Michaël Pankar (European sushi champion), Mathieu Gouret (French cocktail champion), and Boulangerie Bourseau (European bakery champions).
A music stage is set up on the esplanade of the Halle de Béré, where artists perform 30-minute sets throughout the fair.
Traditional Areas
The fair's emblematic areas are present: commercial fair, market, livestock area, equestrian world, and the traditional funfair, one of the largest in the West. The Communauté de communes Châteaubriant-Derval offers three thematic villages: the Community Village, the Idea to Action Village, and the Land to Fork Village.
Programme Foire de Béré 2026
2026 Theme: « Music and Flavors of the World »
Each day highlights a region of the world:
- Friday, September 11 — The Americas
- Saturday, September 12 — Europe
- Sunday, September 13 — Asia
- Monday, September 14 — The Islands
Music Stage (Halle de Béré esplanade)
30-minute sets throughout the fair, including:
- Sagarnaga — Andean music and dances
- Fanfare Chik and Chok
- Brasil Percussao — Brazilian percussion
- Bagad des anciens sonneurs de Lann-Bihoué
- Molokoye
- IM Dance — K-Pop dances
- Polynesian dances
Gastronomy Area (Halle de Béré)
- Culinary workshops and demonstrations: American tastings, Mexican hot chocolate, brunches, Asian street food, exotic cocktails
- Guest chefs: Bruno Bertrand (world pizza champion), Michaël Pankar (European sushi champion), Mathieu Gouret (French cocktail champion), Boulangerie Bourseau (European bakery champions)
Fair Must-sees
- Commercial fair and market
- Livestock area and equestrian world
- Large funfair
- Three villages from the Communauté de communes Châteaubriant-Derval: Community Village, Idea to Action Village, Land to Fork Village
Highlights Foire de Béré 2026
- Theme « Music and Flavors of the World » with a region highlighted each day (Americas, Europe, Asia, Islands)
- Gastronomy area with world and European champion chefs
- International music stage on the Halle de Béré esplanade
- Livestock area, equestrian world, and one of the largest funfairs in the West
Prices Foire de Béré 2026
Practical information — Foire de Béré
Practical Information
Access to the site
The Foire de Béré takes place at the Parc des Expositions de Béré, 33 rue Amand Franco, 44110 Châteaubriant.
- By car: Châteaubriant is accessible via the RN171 from Nantes (approx. 1h) and the RN178 from Rennes (approx. 50 min). The fair's parking lots are completely free. A reserved parking for PMR is available at the West entrance, as well as a drop-off zone at the East entrance.
- By train: Châteaubriant SNCF station, terminus of the Nantes-Châteaubriant tram-train line. Free C'bus shuttles connect the station to the fairgrounds on Saturday and Sunday.
- Little train: A free tourist mini-train provides shuttle service between the town and the exhibition park.
Opening Hours
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9:30 AM to 7:30 PM
- Monday: 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
Entrance Fees (2025 edition)
- Daily admission: €3.00
- Book of 10 tickets: €25.00 (i.e., €2.50 per ticket)
- Students and job seekers: €2.50
- Free: under 16 years old, people with disabilities, people with reduced mobility
- Funfair access: free
On-site services
- ATM on site
- Numerous food and drink stalls run by local associations
- Pets allowed
- "Bonne Route" operation for road safety
Contact
- Phone: 02 40 81 23 81
- Email: [email protected]
- Official website: www.foiredebere.fr
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Where does it take place — Foire de Béré
Parc des Expositions de Béré
33 rue Amand Franco, 44110 Châteaubriant