Foire Saint-Martin

The Foire Saint-Martin: over a century of funfair tradition in Angers

Since 1913, the Foire Saint-Martin has been the unmissable funfair event in Angers. Every November, the Place de la Rochefoucauld transforms into a huge open-air amusement park, with over 150 rides and attractions gathered by more than 600 fairground professionals.

From Champ-de-Mars to Rochefoucauld

Originally, the Foire Saint-Martin was held at the Champ-de-Mars (now Place du Général Leclerc). In 1964, due to the fair's expansion and space requirements, it was moved to the Place de la Rochefoucauld, a vast esplanade on the banks of the Maine, in the Doutre district. This site offers enough space to accommodate the dozens of rides and thousands of visitors who flock there every year.

Attractions for all tastes

The Foire Saint-Martin offers a complete range of attractions: thrill rides for adrenaline junkies, carousels and rides for children, game stalls (shooting, duck fishing, lotteries), bumper cars, and haunted houses. Every year, new and original attractions join the classic favorites. In 2025, the Banzaï ride was among the highly anticipated new additions.

Treats and festive atmosphere

The fair is also a paradise of fairground treats: cotton candy, candy apples, churros, waffles, crepes, and nougat accompany visitors throughout their stroll. The evening atmosphere, with the lights of the rides and the music, gives the fair a particularly festive ambiance.

Special days

The Foire Saint-Martin regularly organizes special days: official inauguration, family days with reduced prices, closing day with attractions at a single price (€3 in 2025), and surprise entertainment with mascots and Disney parades.