National Potters Market
Ceramics celebration by the Creuse river
2026
About Potters Market
Potters Market — edition 2026
22nd edition of the Marche National des Potiers (National Potters' Market) of Argenton-sur-Creuse, on Sunday, June 28, 2026, on the Promenade du Rabois along the Creuse river. A full day dedicated to ceramics with around forty professional potters from all over France.
Join us on Sunday, June 28, 2026
For its 22nd edition, the Marche National des Potiers of Argenton-sur-Creuse will be held on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the last Sunday of the month, on the Promenade du Rabois, along the Creuse river. The event, organized by the association Les Amis du Merle Blanc, has become an unmissable event in the calendar of potters' markets in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Around forty professional ceramists
Around forty professional potters and ceramists from all over France and the Berry region are expected to exhibit their creations. Visitors will be able to discover a wide variety of techniques and specialties : stoneware, enameled stoneware, porcelain, earthenware, and raku, in an exceptional natural setting along the Creuse, in what is nicknamed the "Venice of Berry".
A privileged natural setting
The Promenade du Rabois, along the Creuse in Argenton-sur-Creuse, offers a green and romantic setting that largely contributes to the charm of the event. Visitors can stroll among the stands while enjoying the riverside landscape and the architectural heritage of Argenton.
Free admission
Access to the market is free. The market is held on a single day, continuously, from morning until late afternoon.
Highlights Potters Market 2026
- 22nd edition of the Marche National des Potiers
- Sunday, June 28, 2026, single day
- Around forty professional ceramists from all over France
- Specialties : stoneware, enameled stoneware, porcelain, earthenware, raku
- Exceptional setting of the Promenade du Rabois, along the Creuse
- Free admission
- Organized by the association Les Amis du Merle Blanc
Prices Potters Market 2026
Potters Market — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held on 28 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Potters Market
Practical Information
Access
The market takes place on the Promenade du Rabois, along the banks of the Creuse, in Argenton-sur-Creuse (36200).
- By car: Argenton-sur-Creuse is located on the A20 (exit 17), 30 km south of Châteauroux.
- By train: Argenton-sur-Creuse station, served by the Paris-Limoges-Toulouse line.
Opening Hours
From 9 am to 7 pm.
Prices
Free admission.
Contact
Association Les Amis du Merle Blanc, Argenton-sur-Creuse.
A must-attend event for ceramics
For over twenty years, the National Potters Market in Argenton-sur-Creuse has established itself as one of the major ceramic events in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Every last Sunday of June, the Promenade du Rabois, a magnificent promenade along the banks of the Creuse, transforms into an open-air art gallery where over forty professional ceramists exhibit and sell their creations.
A comprehensive overview of ceramic arts
The market offers an exceptional overview of contemporary ceramic techniques. Visitors can admire and purchase pieces in stoneware, porcelain, earthenware, raku, smoked clay, and many other techniques. From utilitarian objects to purely decorative pieces, from contemporary creations to traditional forms, each stand reveals a unique artistic universe. Potters, from all over the country, are happy to share their know-how and explain their manufacturing processes to curious visitors.
An exceptional setting
The choice of the Promenade du Rabois as the exhibition venue is not accidental. This tree-lined promenade along the Creuse offers a magnificent natural setting that enhances the exhibited works. Argenton-sur-Creuse, nicknamed the Venice of Berry, captivates with its remarkable architectural heritage, its half-timbered houses overlooking the river, and its peaceful atmosphere. A visit to the potters' market is therefore an opportunity to discover or rediscover this picturesque town.
The association Les Amis du Merle Blanc
The event is organized by the association Les Amis du Merle Blanc, deeply rooted in the life of the neighborhood and the town. This dynamic association perpetuates a tradition of conviviality and sharing through the organization of this market, which attracts a large and loyal audience each year. Access to the market is completely free, from 9 am to 7 pm, allowing everyone to enjoy this day dedicated to ceramic art.
Activities and conviviality
In addition to the exhibition-sale, the market offers pottery wheel demonstrations and modeling, allowing the public to observe the precise gestures of the artisans. A refreshment stand and food stalls complete the offerings for a pleasant day with family or friends by the water.
Where does it take place — Potters Market
Potters Market in brief
History of Potters Market
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