Expo-Bourse Philatélique de Montbéliard

The Expo-Bourse Philatélique de Montbéliard, the meeting point for collectors in the Doubs

Every autumn, the Amicale Philatélique Georges Cuvier of Montbéliard organizes its Expo-Bourse Philatélique, an event dedicated to collectors of all disciplines. Philatelists, numismatists, cartophilists, and collectors of curiosities gather for a day to buy, sell, exchange, and share their passion in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

All collections represented

While philately — with stamps from France and the world, stamped letters and envelopes, postal stationery — forms the heart of the event, the Montbéliard Expo-Bourse also welcomes collectors from other fields:

• Numismatics: coins, banknotes, medals
• Cartophily: old postcards, views of Franche-Comté and the world
• Books and comic strips: old albums, first editions, illustrated books
• Various collectible items: champagne wire cages, fèves, miniatures, figurines

This openness to all forms of collecting makes it an accessible event for a wide audience, beyond just confirmed philatelists.

The Amicale Philatélique Georges Cuvier

The Amicale Philatélique Georges Cuvier pays tribute to the Montbéliard naturalist Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), one of the greatest French scientists, founder of paleontology. True to this heritage, the association perpetuates a local tradition of collecting and culture. It regularly organizes fairs, thematic exhibitions, and meetings between collectors from the Pays de Montbéliard.

Montbéliard and Georges Cuvier, philatelic heritage

Montbéliard has been honored by several philatelic issues illustrating its heritage: the fortified town, the Château des Ducs de Wurtemberg, and of course its illustrious son Georges Cuvier, whose portrait has appeared on French stamps. This link between the city and philately gives a special dimension to the local fair.