Military Fair of Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban

2025 Edition of the Military Fair of Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, the village hall of Saint-Julien-en-Saint-Alban hosted the Military Fair organized by the association Les Soldats d'Ardèche. From 8 AM to 4 PM, collectors, specialized dealers, and military history enthusiasts gathered in this indoor venue for a day dedicated to Ardèche and regional militaria.

The stalls covered a wide spectrum of military collections: antique weapons (legally declared), helmets and equipment from the Great War and World War II, regimental badges and military decorations, period uniforms, military figurines and models, medals and orders, military history books and magazines, postcards of conflicts and barracks, and various items related to the history of French and foreign armies. The indoor setting ensured optimal comfort for visitors and exhibitors despite the southern Ardèche summer heat.

The 2025 edition confirmed the interest of Ardèche and regional collectors in this specialized fair, one of the few of its kind in the department. Free admission for visitors facilitated the attendance of a diverse audience, ranging from seasoned connoisseurs to the curious discovering the fascinating world of militaria. Experts from the Les Soldats d'Ardèche association were available to advise and appraise items presented by visitors.