Foire Grasse de Saint-Benoît-du-Sault
The great gastronomic market for fatty products from Berry
2026
About Foire Grasse
Every year on a Sunday in December, Saint-Benoît-du-Sault hosts its Foire Grasse (Fat Fair) at the village's multi-purpose hall. Organized for over 30 years in partnership with the Brive-la-Gaillarde fairs, it brings together farmers from the Corrèze region to showcase their finest poultry products: fresh and semi-cooked foie gras, confits, duck breasts, stuffed necks, wings, whole ducks and geese, charcuterie, chocolates, cheeses, and wines to pair with your meal. It is a popular event for those preparing for the holiday season.
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Foire Grasse — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Foire Grasse in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault brings together local farmers from Corrèze, in partnership with the Brive-la-Gaillarde fat fairs. From fresh and semi-cooked foie gras to confits, duck breasts, stuffed necks, and whole ducks and geese, head to the village hall to stock up for the holiday season.
Foire Grasse de Saint-Benoît-du-Sault — 2026 Edition
The Foire Grasse in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault returns on a Sunday in December 2026 at the salle polyvalente (33 Grande Ouche). Organized for over 30 years in partnership with the Brive-la-Gaillarde fat fairs, it brings together farmers from the Corrèze region offering fresh and semi-cooked foie gras, confits, duck breasts, stuffed necks, winglets, whole ducks and geese, charcuterie, chocolates, cheeses, and fine wines to pair with your meal.
Sales typically run from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Tip: arrive early for the best selection.
The exact dates for the 2026 edition have not yet been announced by the town hall; they will be confirmed as soon as they are published.
Highlights Foire Grasse 2026
- Farmers from the Corrèze region
- Fresh and semi-cooked foie gras
- Confits, duck breasts, and stuffed necks
- Whole ducks and geese
- Salle polyvalente, 33 Grande Ouche
- Free admission
Prices Foire Grasse 2026
Practical information — Foire Grasse
Access
Saint-Benoît-du-Sault is located in the southwest of the Indre department. Address: 33 Grande Ouche, 36170 Saint-Benoît-du-Sault (multi-purpose hall).
By car: from Châteauroux (55 min), take the D927 towards Argenton-sur-Creuse, then the D1 towards Saint-Benoît-du-Sault. From Argenton-sur-Creuse (25 min), take the D1.
Parking: parking is available at the multi-purpose hall. Arriving early is recommended.
Hours
One Sunday in December, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Prices
Free admission.
The December gourmet event in Berry
The Foire Grasse in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault is organized by the municipality in partnership with the Brive-la-Gaillarde fairs. Every year on a Sunday in December, it takes place at the village's multi-purpose hall, located in a village ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of France since 1988. In 2025, it celebrated its 30th edition.
Corrèze producers in Saint-Benoît-du-Sault
Farmers from the Corrèze region travel to set up their stalls in the multi-purpose hall. They offer farm-fresh products crafted with expertise passed down through the gastronomic traditions of the South-West.
Poultry delicacies for the holidays
Fresh and semi-cooked foie gras, goose and duck confits, dried or smoked duck breasts, stuffed necks, wings, whole ducks and geese, gizzard confit, rillettes, fine charcuterie, artisanal chocolates, cheeses, and accompanying wines make up the morning's selection.
Arrive early to get the best selection
The Foire Grasse generally runs from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm. Regulars arrive early: products sell out quickly, and some customers even reserve their items from one year to the next with their favorite producers.
Where does it take place — Foire Grasse
Foire Grasse in brief
History of Foire Grasse
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