Salon Métiers d'Art Métiers Passion
Crafts and Artistry Fair at the Halle au Blé in Alençon
2026
About Métiers d'Art Alençon
Métiers d'Art Alençon — edition 2026
The 20th edition of the Métiers d'Art, Métiers Passion fair takes place from Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th, 2026, at the Halle au Blé in Alençon. Over three days, 43 exhibitors—including jewelers, embroiderers, ceramicists, milliners, cabinetmakers, leatherworkers, marquetry artists, glassmakers, and upholsterers—will be demonstrating their craft live to the public. To mark the anniversary, a retrospective will trace the history of the fair, and a collaborative mural will showcase the materials, techniques, and trades represented. Admission is free.
A 20th Anniversary Edition
The Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat Normandie is hosting the 20th edition of the fair from Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th, 2026, at the Halle au Blé in Alençon, in partnership with the City of Alençon, the Normandy Region, the Chambre de commerce et d'industrie Portes de Normandie, Crédit Mutuel, and Groupama. A retrospective will look back at the fair's history, while a collaborative mural will illustrate the diversity of materials, techniques, and crafts on display.
What visitors can expect
The 43 exhibitors will be set up in two areas of the Halle au Blé: the crown and the glass-roofed area. Each stand is designed to recreate an authentic workshop atmosphere, where artisans display their tools and perform live demonstrations of their craft. The selection committee chooses participants based on the quality, technical skill, originality, and diversity of their work, as well as their ability to engage the public through demonstrations, explanations, or mini-talks.
Sales are conducted directly between the exhibitor and the visitor. Resale of any kind is strictly prohibited: all items presented must be exclusively designed and crafted by the exhibiting companies. "Jeune Pousse" (Young Shoot) stands are reserved for businesses registered for less than three years that are participating for the first time.
The fair welcomed over 3,500 visitors in 2025. School groups will be hosted on Friday, September 25th, a day when the fair remains open to the general public.
Highlights Métiers d'Art Alençon 2026
- 20th Anniversary Edition: retrospective of the fair's 20-year history and a collaborative mural.
- 43 exhibitors in the crown and under the glass roof of the Halle au Blé: jewelers, embroiderers, ceramicists, milliners, cabinetmakers, leatherworkers, marquetry artists, glassmakers, and upholsterers.
- Book signing with Guénolée Milleret, Talents & Savoir-Faire collection, Saturday the 26th from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Métiers d'Art Game with Octog'A: free, on Friday, Saturday morning, and Sunday.
- Free admission all three days, from Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th, 2026.
Programme Métiers d'Art Alençon 2026
Opening Hours
- Friday, September 25, 2026 — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–7:00 PM
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 — 10:00 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
Free admission all three days at the Halle au Blé, 1 place de la Halle au Blé, Alençon.
Activities
- Friday, September 25, Saturday, September 26 (morning), and Sunday, September 27 — Métiers d'Art Game with Octog'A: a free, educational, and interactive game for both children and adults.
- Friday, September 25, from 5:00 PM — Private "Preview" evening by invitation only: each exhibitor invites their own clients and prospects.
- Saturday, September 26, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM — Book signing with Guénolée Milleret, author of the Talents & Savoir-Faire collection, focusing on the "Ateliers" series dedicated to fashion artisans.
- All three days — Retrospective of the fair's 20-year history and a collaborative mural illustrating the materials, techniques, and crafts represented.
- All three days — Live demonstrations at the stands: each exhibitor recreates a workshop environment, displays their tools, and works in front of the public.
- Friday, September 25 — Hosting of school groups: exhibitors present their trades and answer students' questions.
Before the fair, a contest offers the chance to win €250 worth of handcrafted creations in the form of five €50 vouchers drawn by lot. Entries are open until September 20, 2026; vouchers must be used exclusively at the fair.
The 43 Exhibitors
In the crown — Organizations and training institutions
- Lycée Gabriel — DN MADe Object, Argentan
- IFCE, Institut français du cheval et de l'équitation — Saddlery, Le Pin-au-Haras
- Giel Don Bosco — Cabinetmaking and carpentry, Giel-Courteilles
- Lycée Napoléon L'Aigle — Marquetry, wood carving, cabinetmaking, seat upholstery, L'Aigle
- Métiers d'Art Normandie and CMA Normandie — Presentation of all craft sectors
In the crown — Professionals
- Reliure Patrice du Puy — Bookbinder
- Matti Art, Mathilde Ricol — Straw marquetry
- Icy Mouse, Nathalie de Parseval — Jeweler
- Alain Nezan — Woodturner
- Diable au Cadran, Jean-François Lefevre — Clockmaker
- Les Gourdasseries de MaRLo, Lorène Renaud — Lighting designer
- L'Atelier des Traditions, Camille Gueguen — Furniture restorer
- Virginie Berthier — Stained glass creator and restorer
- Patricia dentelle, Patricia Gilbert — Bobbin lace maker
- Nuance Chapeaux, Louise Lengagne — Milliner
- Cuivre Island, Thierry Huchet — Lighting designer
- Atelier MariT, Marina Carpier — Precious metal jeweler
- GEEP Design, Aurélien Lechat — Cabinetmaker
- « Le Fil » Reliure, Hélène Pitassi — Bookbinder
- Carole L Création, Carole Letard — Jewelry designer
Under the glass roof — Professionals
- Atelier Nathalie Coutereau — Dressmaker and fan maker
- Sophie Lamarche Damoure — Ceramicist
- Ecoboutik and Co, Laurence Bonnet-Njamkepo — Textile finisher
- Atelier La Méridienne, Laurence Guil — Upholsterer and interior decorator
- Elizabeth Agasse — Jewelry designer
- L'atelier de céramique, Philippe Loizé — Ceramicist
- Atelier d'Ange, Céline Lambert — Torch-flame glass blower
- Carré-Cuir, Catherine Ecobichon — Leatherworker
- Atelier Anne Chouville — Caner and chair restorer
- Fafa'Bulles, Fabienne Lavergne — Costume jeweler
- Jennifer Romer — Ceramicist
- Anordie Création, Chloé Ameslon — Fusing glass artist
- Atelier Leroy Creation, Fabrice Leroy — Jeweler
- Art et laine, Marie-Hélène Lechardeur — Needle and Lunéville crochet embroiderer
- La Forge des Berthons, Grégory Farvault — Bladesmith
- Atelier LENA, Audrey Colleu — Mosaic artist
- Ovilux-Creacoop14, Louis Deforge — Glass painter
- Miot Nobis Ébénisterie, Sylvain Miot and Julien Nobis — Cabinetmakers
- Vanessa Bunet, perles de verre — Jeweler
- Kasket Factory, Isabelle Pérus — Milliner
- JHT Textiles, Jean Halford-Thompson — Weaver
- Mailles précieuses, Émilie Beaure d'Augères — Jeweler
- Atelier Bresson, Dominique Bresson — Decorative painter
The fair map, which will show the location of each exhibitor, is being prepared by CMA Normandie but is not yet available online as of mid-August 2026.
Prices Métiers d'Art Alençon 2026
Practical information — Métiers d'Art Alençon
Getting there
By car: The Halle au Blé is located in the historic center of Alençon. Several parking lots are available in the city center just a few minutes' walk away, notably the Place Foch and Champ Perrier parking lots. Alençon is accessible via the A28 (from Rouen or Le Mans), the N12 (from Paris or Rennes), and the N138 (from Caen).
By train: Alençon train station is served by the Paris-Granville line (about 2 hours from Paris-Montparnasse). The Halle au Blé is about a 10-minute walk from the station through the historic center.
Venue
Halle au Blé, 1 place de la Halle au Blé, 61000 Alençon. Exhibitors are set up in two areas of the building: the crown and the glass roof. The exhibition space is entirely covered.
Admission
Free entry for all visitors throughout the three days of the fair. Purchases are made directly from the artisan exhibitors with no intermediaries. Creations range from unique collector's pieces to more accessible everyday objects.
Opening hours
The fair runs from Friday to Sunday. For the 2026 edition: Friday, September 25th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Sunday, September 27th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Friday is open to the general public just like the other two days; school groups are also welcomed. Artisans perform demonstrations at their stands throughout the fair.
Discovering Alençon
The fair is a great opportunity to explore the historic center of Alençon, a city famous for its Point d'Alençon needle lace, which is listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. The Museum of Fine Arts and Lace, located nearby, is the perfect complement to your visit.
Contact
General Secretariat: CMA Normandie – Orne, 52 boulevard du 1er Chasseurs, BP 19, 61001 Alençon Cedex.
Phone: 02 33 80 00 77
Website: cma-normandie.fr
Practical tips
- Allow enough time to chat with the artisans and watch their demonstrations
- You can buy directly from the exhibitors, so remember to bring cash
- Ideal for finding original, handmade gifts
- Combine your visit with a tour of Alençon's historic center
Métiers d'Art Métiers Passion: A showcase for fine crafts in Normandy
Since 2007, the Salon Métiers d'Art Métiers Passion has been the annual highlight for fine crafts in the Orne region. Organized by the Chambre de Métiers et de l'Artisanat (CMA) de Normandie at the Halle au Blé in Alençon, this fair showcases the expertise and creativity of fine craft professionals.
Around 40 exceptional artisans
Each edition brings together about 40 fine craft artisans from Normandy and beyond, representing a wide variety of trades:
Textile and fiber arts
The fair hosts embroiderers, notably keeping the tradition of Point d'Alençon lace (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage) alive, as well as upholsterers, dressmakers, and textile designers, reflecting the richness of the Orne textile heritage.
Metal and stone crafts
Cutlers, jewelers, art blacksmiths, and other metalworkers present unique pieces that blend tradition with contemporary design. Each artisan recreates the atmosphere of their workshop at their stand, offering visitors a unique glimpse into their daily work.
Wood and clay crafts
Wood turners, cabinetmakers, ceramicists, potters, and sculptors demonstrate their mastery of noble and natural materials, creating art objects and everyday items of remarkable quality.
A lively and accessible fair
Admission is free, staying true to the fair's mission of making fine crafts accessible to as many people as possible. The artisans do more than just exhibit: they demonstrate their skills live, chat with visitors, and share their passion. About 3,500 visitors attend each year.
A commitment to passing on skills
School groups and young people exploring career options are welcomed at the fair, especially on Friday: exhibitors explain their trade and answer their questions. Fine craft training institutions also have stands. This educational dimension is a core part of the CMA Normandie's mission.
Where does it take place — Métiers d'Art Alençon
Métiers d'Art Alençon in brief
History of Métiers d'Art Alençon
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