Foire à la Bourrette de Bourg-Achard

The Foire à la Bourrette, an autumn tradition in Roumois

The Foire à la Bourrette de Bourg-Achard is an event steeped in history. Its name evokes the bourrette, a Norman term traditionally referring to cereal husks, recalling the agricultural origins of this ancient fair. Today, this two-day event — on September 19 and 20, 2026 — combines a flea market, antique market, entertainment, and conviviality in the Norman town of Roumois.

A fair with two faces

The Foire à la Bourrette has evolved with the times while retaining its popular and festive character. A large antique market has been added to the traditional agricultural fair, now attracting bargain hunters from all over Normandy. Exhibitors and visitors mingle in the streets of Bourg-Achard for a day rich in discoveries: furniture, tableware, clothing, toys, books, and collectibles are displayed alongside entertainment and food stalls.

Bourg-Achard in autumn

September is a beautiful season to visit the Roumois normand. Apple trees begin to redden, the hedgerows are misty in the morning, and the golden colors of early autumn give a special charm to this plateau between the Seine and the Forêt de Bretonne. The Foire à la Bourrette takes advantage of this setting to offer an authentic experience of rural Normandy.

Three fairs, three atmospheres in Bourg-Achard

Bourg-Achard is an exceptional town in the Norman antique market landscape: it organizes three major flea markets throughout the year — at Easter, Pentecost, and in September for the Bourrette fair. This well-established tradition testifies to the town's community dynamism and its inhabitants' attachment to these popular events.