Grande Foire de Matha
The monthly fair in the heart of Saintonge
About Foire de Matha
Rooted in Saintonge tradition, the Grande Foire de Matha is an unmissable event for residents and visitors of Charente-Maritime. It takes place on the first Friday of each month in the town center, bringing together producers and traders from across the region in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
A Saintonge tradition
The Grande Foire de Matha is one of the town's flagship events, perpetuating the traditions of rural fairs in Charente-Maritime. It takes place on the first Friday of each month and brings together producers, traders, and artisans in a festive and friendly atmosphere.
A commercial and gourmet event
In the town center streets, visitors discover a wide variety of products: fruits, vegetables, cold cuts, butchery, cheeses, fish, poultry, and prepared dishes. Coastal producers also offer mussels and oysters, which can be opened and tasted on site. It's an opportunity to shop from local producers in an authentic atmosphere.
At the heart of local life
More than just a market, the Grande Foire de Matha is a moment of meeting and and exchange for the region's inhabitants. It contributes to the vibrancy of the Vals de Saintonge territory and the preservation of rural traditions in Saintonge.
Foire de Matha — edition 2026
The Grande Foire de Matha is held every first Friday of the month in the heart of the commune; for September 2026, it takes place on Friday, September 4, 2026. In the town centre streets, numerous producers and merchants from across the region offer fruits, vegetables, cured meats, cheeses, fish, poultry, prepared dishes, as well as mussels and oysters opened and tasted on site.
The September 2026 Fair
The Grande Foire de Matha is a monthly event that takes place on the first Friday of each month. For September 2026, it will be held on Friday, September 4, from approximately 8 AM to 1 PM, in the town centre streets and on Place du Marché.
Visitors can stroll around and meet local and regional producers: seasonal fruits and vegetables, cured meats, butchery, cheeses, fish, poultry, prepared dishes. Coastal producers also offer mussels and oysters, which can be opened and tasted on site. This fair, deeply rooted in the Saintonge tradition, perpetuates the commercial and friendly atmosphere of the Vals de Saintonge territory.
Highlights Foire de Matha 2026
- Monthly fair, on the first Friday of the month
- Local and regional producers
- Fruits, vegetables, cured meats, cheeses, fish, poultry
- Mussels and oysters from the coast, opened and tasted on site
- Free access in the heart of Matha
Prices Foire de Matha 2026
Practical information — Foire de Matha
Practical Information
When
The first Friday of each month, from approximately 8 AM to 1 PM.
Location
Matha town center, Place du Marché and adjacent streets.
Access
Matha is located approximately 25 km northeast of Saintes, accessible via the D150. Free parking in the town center. Matha SNCF train station.
Prices
Free access for visitors.
Contact
Mairie de Matha — 05 46 58 50 64.
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Where does it take place — Foire de Matha
Centre-ville de Matha
Place du Marché, 17160 Matha