Cahors Antique Weapon Fair

The Cahors Antique Weapon Fair: a meeting for military history enthusiasts

Every year, the Espace Valentré in Cahors opens its doors to collectors and military history enthusiasts for the Antique Weapon Fair, organized by the Académie des Armes Anciennes. This specialized event brings together around forty exhibitors from all over France to present and sell their collections of antique weapons, militaria, and historical objects.

An event for serious collectors

The fair brings together specialized exhibitors offering a wide range of collectible pieces: medieval and modern bladed weapons, 18th, 19th, and 20th-century firearms, swords and bayonets, uniforms and military equipment, medals and decorations, military history books, and documentation. On-site expertise is offered to visitors wishing to have their items appraised.

The Espace Valentré, an ideal setting near the Gothic masterpiece

Located on Allée des Soupirs in Cahors, the Espace Valentré benefits from an exceptional location in immediate proximity to the famous Pont Valentré, a masterpiece of Gothic military architecture listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. This modern multi-purpose hall offers optimal conditions for a collectors' fair: easy access for exhibitors, a large exhibition area, visitor amenities, and on-site catering.

The Académie des Armes Anciennes

The organizer, the Académie des Armes Anciennes, is an association passionate about the preservation and promotion of French and European arms heritage. It brings together collectors, historians, and enlightened amateurs who share their knowledge and passion through this annual fair, which has become an unmissable event in the southwest of France. The rigorously selected exhibitors guarantee the quality and authenticity of the pieces presented.

Additional information

The event complies with current regulations regarding the sale of collectible weapons. All transactions take place within the legal framework applicable to antique and collectible weapons. Catering is available on-site to make the visit even more enjoyable.