Foire à tout des habitants du Loup de la Garenne

The Foire à tout des habitants du Loup de la Garenne in Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets

Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets, a town in the Drouais region of Eure-et-Loir, hosts a typically popular event rooted in neighborhood life every March: the Foire à tout des habitants du Loup de la Garenne. Organized by the residents of the eponymous neighborhood, this annual event is the very example of a local citizen initiative, where residents themselves organize to liven up their neighborhood and give a new life to objects they no longer wish to keep.

A neighborhood event open to all

The Foire à tout du Loup de la Garenne takes place on Rue Paul Verlaine, in the neighborhood that gave it its name. From 8 am to 6 pm, private individuals and professionals take turns at the stalls to offer furniture, clothing, books, toys, dishes, tools, and all sorts of everyday items. Entry is free for visitors, which encourages family and popular attendance. The event attracts residents of Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets as well as bargain hunters from neighboring towns and the Drouais region.

The Loup de la Garenne neighborhood

The evocative name of the neighborhood — Le Loup de la Garenne — plunges into the imagination of the Eurelian countryside and surrounding woods. This residential neighborhood of Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets has developed its own identity over the years, notably driven by its residents involved in local life. The flea market is one of its most visible and appreciated expressions.

Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets and the Drouais region

Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets is a commune in Eure-et-Loir, in the Drouais region, about ten kilometers from Dreux. This area, bordering neighboring Normandy, is characterized by an alternation of agricultural zones and wooded valleys. The commune maintains an active associative life, of which the Foire à tout du Loup de la Garenne is one of the unmissable annual events, attracting loyal exhibitors and visitors every March.

Practical information

The Foire à tout des habitants du Loup de la Garenne takes place in March, Rue Paul Verlaine, in Saint-Lubin-des-Joncherets (28350). Hours: 8 am - 6 pm. Free entry for visitors. Contact local organizers for precise dates and registration details.