Foire de Tours

A must-attend event for decades

The Foire de Tours is one of the most anticipated events of spring in Touraine. Organized every year in May, this trade fair has established itself over the decades as a major event in local and regional life, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the Parc des Expositions in Tours.

Eleven exhibition areas over 45,500 m²

Spread over 45,500 square meters, the Foire de Tours brings together over 625 exhibitors from all over France, divided into eleven thematic areas:

• Home: construction, renovation, decoration, interior design
• Gastronomy: local products, wines, regional and international specialties
• Crafts: arts and crafts, handmade creations, know-how
• Fashion, Beauty, and Health: ready-to-wear, cosmetics, well-being
• Garden: plants, tools, outdoor landscaping, gardening
• Vehicles: cars, motorcycles, bicycles, mobility
• Tourism, Leisure, and Sports: destinations, equipment, clubs
• Home Appliances: household equipment
• World Crafts: creations and products from the guest country
• Demonstrators: innovations and live demonstrations
• Professional Area

A gastronomic village at the heart of the fair

The Gastronomic Village is one of the highlights of the Foire de Tours. Open from 10 am to midnight (and until 1 am on Saturdays and eves of public holidays), it offers a varied and gourmet catering selection, with international cuisine stands, regional specialties, and tastings. It's the ideal place to meet with family or friends in a festive atmosphere.

A guest country each year

Each edition of the Foire de Tours highlights a guest country, allowing visitors to discover its culture, crafts, gastronomy, and traditions. In 2025, Brazil was in the spotlight, while the 2026 edition celebrates India. This openness to the world is one of the fair's signatures.

The Village Stage: concerts and entertainment

The Village Stage offers free concerts every evening with an eclectic program mixing variety, rock, world music, and local artists. Entertainment, shows, and demonstrations also punctuate the days, making the Foire de Tours a festive and family-friendly event.

Free access for everyone

One of the Foire de Tours' unique features is its total freeness: entry and parking are completely free, making this event accessible to all audiences. With its 5,000 parking spaces available on the Parc des Expositions site and easy access via public transport, the fair attracts a family and multigenerational audience every year.