06 September 08 September 2024
At the end of summer, the town of Lessay in Manche gets busy for the unmissable event of the year: the Sainte-Croix fair. Whether you are used to it or not, the fair will fascinate you every time! Come and discover one of the largest farms in France with its 1500 exhibitors, its funfair, its local producers and the famous roasters' alley.
The unmissable Sainte-Croix fair in Lessay, an age-old event
The Sainte-Croix de Lessay fair was created in XNUMXth century by the religious of theLessay Abbey in order to promote the development of trade. The monks were responsible for the material organization and ensured that it ran smoothly. A thousand years later, the monks left the abbey but the Lessay fair has remained an unmissable event throughout Normandy.
the most important fair in Normandy
Every year, on the second weekend of September, the Lessay fair brings together approximately 100 000 visitors from all walks of life for one of the most festive moments in the region. There is something for everyone at the Sainte-Croix fair in Lessay. 1500 exhibitors are present for three days on the Grand'Lande with an area of 32 hectares : the equivalent of 45 football fields.
Lessay: a giant farm for 3 days
Le Friday morning at the Foirail, we attend the horse fair, ponies and donkeys with almost 1000 animals to the delight of buyers but also visitors. THE Saturday, the sheep and goat fair highlights 600 animals. Breeders set up a horse exhibition as well as competitions. More than 350 cattle, the most beautiful of the Manche department representing the Normande, Salers, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Prim'holstein and Montbéliard breeds participate in breeding competitions during the weekend.
An aisle of roasters not to be missed
For 3 days, the funfair will amaze you. Rides of all kinds will delight young and old.
Practical information on the Lessay Fair
Here are the opening hours of the Fair (to be confirmed): 8 a.m. – 19:30 p.m.
THERoasters aisle is open until 22 p.m. on Friday and 23:30 p.m. / midnight on Saturday
Hours of the fun fair : open until 1 a.m.
Personalized parking are available to you, free of charge, with each entry from Friday, September 9 in the morning.
Be careful traffic is blocked in the town from Thursday evening 19 p.m. and until Sunday 20 p.m.
The advice from the organizers : To get around better, carpool! Come before 10:30 a.m. or after 14 p.m. Information : Lessay Town Hall – Fairs Service -1 rue de la poste 50430 Lessay – 02 33 76 58 80 -mail
Accommodation during the Lessay fair
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