Vouvray Night Market
The Summer Night Market under Vouvray's Covered Market Hall
About Vouvray Night Market
The Vouvray Night Market is an annual summer evening event organized by the Union Commerciale Artisanale et Industrielle de Vouvray (UCAI) under the covered market hall of this wine-growing village in the Loire Valley, world-renowned for its white wines made from Chenin grapes. On a summer Friday evening, local artisans and creators take over the covered space on Avenue Maginot to offer their creations, accompanied by musical entertainment and on-site catering featuring platters and Vouvray wines. Free admission.
A Night Market in the Land of Vouvray
Vouvray, a legendary wine-growing village located on the hillsides of the right bank of the Loire, a few kilometers east of Tours, is world-renowned for its wine appellation producing exceptional white wines from the Chenin grape variety. It is in this exceptional terroir that the Vouvray Night Market takes place every summer, under the village's covered market hall.
An Annual Summer Evening Organized by the UCAI
The event is organized by the Union Commerciale Artisanale et Industrielle de Vouvray (UCAI), which brings together the village's economic players. Unlike a recurring market, the summer night market is a unique evening event generally held on the first Friday of July, from 6 PM to 10 PM. It is a highlight of local life, distinct from the weekly covered market which takes place every Friday morning at the hall.
The Covered Market Hall, Heart of the Market
Vouvray's covered market hall, located on Avenue Maginot, is an ideal venue for a summer night market. This covered space offers protection from unpredictable weather while preserving an open-air atmosphere, with its open sides allowing the evening breeze to circulate. The hall's architecture contributes to the warm and authentic atmosphere of the market.
Local Artisans and Creators
The night market brings together artisans and creators from the Loire Valley who present their works and products: handmade jewelry, ceramics, textile creations, decorative objects, scented candles, natural cosmetics, and other original creations. These passionate artisans offer unique and personalized pieces, ideal for souvenirs or gifts.
Vouvray Wines and the Touraine Terroir
The evening is naturally an opportunity to discover and taste the wines of the Vouvray appellation, one of the most prestigious in the Loire Valley — dry, semi-dry, sweet, and sparkling wines made from the Chenin grape variety. The platters offered for catering highlight products from the Touraine terroir: goat cheeses (Sainte-Maure-de-Touraine AOP, Valençay), rillettes and rillons de Tours, accompanied by local wines for memorable food and wine pairings.
A Friendly Summer Atmosphere
Musical entertainment accompanies strolling under the market hall. Admission is free, and the atmosphere is conducive to tasting and meeting. It is a popular summer event for both residents and tourists visiting the Loire Valley, eager to experience an authentic moment in the heart of the Vouvray vineyard.
Vouvray Night Market — edition 2026
2026 edition of the Vouvray Night Market: Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM, under the covered market hall on Avenue Maginot. A unique summer evening organized by the Union Commerciale Artisanale et Industrielle de Vouvray (UCAI) with local artisans, creators, musical atmosphere, and catering featuring local platters and Vouvray wines. Free entry.
Vouvray Night Market — Friday, July 3, 2026
The 2026 Vouvray Summer Night Market takes place on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 6 PM to 10 PM, under the covered market hall on Avenue Maginot. It is a unique annual evening organized by the Union Commerciale Artisanale et Industrielle de Vouvray (UCAI).
On the program
Meet local artisans and creators from the Loire Valley under the market hall, around stalls featuring jewelry, ceramics, textile creations, decorative objects, and artisanal products. The evening features a musical atmosphere and offers on-site catering: platters of local Touraine products (cheeses, cold cuts) and tasting of Vouvray appellation wines (dry chenin, semi-dry, sweet, sparkling).
A friendly evening in the heart of the vineyard
The event is free and open to all. It is aimed at both Vouvray residents and tourists visiting the Loire Valley in early summer, who wish to experience an authentic moment under the market hall in the heart of the famous Vouvray vineyard.
Programme Vouvray Night Market 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026 — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- 6:00 PM — Market opening under the covered market hall on Avenue Maginot
- Stalls of local artisans and creators (jewelry, ceramics, textiles, decoration, original creations)
- Tasting and sale of Vouvray appellation wines by local winemakers
- On-site catering: platters of local Touraine products
- Musical atmosphere throughout the evening
- 10:00 PM — Evening closing
Detailed musical program and full list of exhibitors not yet published as of the verification date (May 27, 2026). Further information to come on the UCAI Vouvray Facebook page.
Highlights Vouvray Night Market 2026
- Friday, July 3, 2026, 6 PM-10 PM
- Under the covered market hall on Avenue Maginot
- Vouvray wines and local Touraine platters
- Local artisans and creators from the Loire Valley
- Musical atmosphere and on-site catering
- Free entry
Prices Vouvray Night Market 2026
Practical information — Vouvray Night Market
Access
Covered market hall, Avenue Maginot, 37210 Vouvray.
- By car: Vouvray is located approximately 10 km east of Tours, on the N152 (Loire road). Free parking nearby.
- By bus: Fil Bleu network from Tours.
Hours
The summer night market is held on a Friday evening at the beginning of summer, from 6 PM to 10 PM. The exact date is communicated annually by the UCAI and Vouvray town hall.
Not to be confused with the weekly covered market, which takes place every Friday morning (9 AM-12:30 PM) at the hall.
Prices
Free admission. On-site catering (platters, local wines) to be paid directly to exhibitors.
Contact
- Organizer: Union Commerciale Artisanale et Industrielle de Vouvray (UCAI)
- Vouvray Town Hall: 02 47 52 70 48
- Town Hall Website: vouvray.fr
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Where does it take place — Vouvray Night Market
Halle couverte de Vouvray
Avenue Maginot, Vouvray, 37210 Vouvray