Foire Grasse de Lunéville
One of the oldest fairs in Lorraine since 1417
About Foire Grasse
Six centuries of fair tradition
The Foire Grasse de Lunéville is a historic event whose origins date back to 1417. With over six centuries of uninterrupted existence, it is one of the oldest fairs in Lorraine still in operation, alongside the Poussay agricultural fair in the Vosges. This exceptional longevity testifies to the deep roots of this tradition in the local life of Lunéville.
A Mardi Gras Fair
The Foire Grasse is part of the tradition of Mardi Gras fairs, these large commercial and festive gatherings that marked the beginning of Lent. The term "grasse" (fatty) refers to the culinary festivities that preceded the Easter fast, with the consumption of rich and festive foods.
Products and exhibitors
More than 200 exhibitors and merchants set up in the streets of downtown Lunéville, offering a wide variety of products:
- Lorraine gastronomy: Lorraine sausages, pâtés, hams, andouillettes, charcuterie specialties.
- Sweets: fritters, churros, waffles, candies, and confectionery.
- Mimosas: the traditional bouquets of mimosa, symbols of the transition from winter to spring, are one of the fair's emblems.
- Ready-to-wear and various items: clothing, shoes, accessories, and manufactured goods.
- Spices and local products: honey, jams, cheeses, and artisanal products.
A popular and family event
The Foire Grasse attracts more than 20,000 visitors each year from all over the region. The atmosphere is festive and friendly: families stroll among the stalls, enjoy hot fritters, and soak up the unique atmosphere of this ancestral fair. It is also an opportunity to meet friends and loved ones in a festive atmosphere that marks the end of winter.
A living heritage
The Foire Grasse de Lunéville is more than just a market: it is a living heritage that spans centuries and continues to bring together the people of Lunéville and the region around a common tradition. Its continuation through the generations, despite wars, epidemics, and economic changes, testifies to its importance in the cultural identity of Lunéville and Lorraine.
Foire Grasse — edition 2026
609th edition: February 16, 2026
The Foire Grasse de Lunéville returns for its 609th edition on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. More than 200 exhibitors will take over the streets of the city center around the castle for this ancestral fair that marks the end of winter in Lorraine.
Highlights Foire Grasse 2026
- 609th edition of the fair
- Monday, February 16, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Over 200 exhibitors expected
- Local products, fritters, and mimosas
Prices Foire Grasse 2026
Practical information — Foire Grasse
Practical Information
Location
Streets of downtown Lunéville, around the Château de Lunéville.
Date
A Monday in February or early March, around Mardi Gras. In 2026: Monday, February 16.
Hours
From 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Access
- By train: Lunéville station (TER Nancy-Strasbourg, 30 minutes from Nancy).
- By car: N4 or A33 from Nancy. Parking on the outskirts of the city center (the city center is pedestrianized on the day of the fair).
Prices
Free admission.
Tips
- Arrive early in the morning to fully enjoy the fair.
- Bring warm clothing: the fair is held in the middle of winter.
- Don't miss the traditional fritters and mimosa bouquets.
Contact
- City of Lunéville: luneville.fr
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Where does it take place — Foire Grasse
Centre-ville de Lunéville
Centre-ville, 54300 Lunéville