Saint-Genix-les-Villages Antique Fair

Autumn antique fair in Saint-Genix-les-Villages

In early October, the centre of Saint-Genix-les-Villages hosts its annual antique fair, an autumn event continuing the centuries-old tradition of fairs in this Avant-Pays savoyard town. Streets and squares fill with stalls offering antiques, brocante items, old furniture and curiosities.

Saint-Genix-les-Villages, a land of fairs since the Middle Ages

Saint-Genix-les-Villages has a long commercial tradition going back to the Middle Ages. The village is best known for its famous Gâteau de Saint-Genix, a brioche with red pralines that holds PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) status.

A picturesque village centre for browsing

The village centre provides a charming setting with old houses, market halls and cobbled lanes. Professional dealers mix with private sellers, offering old crockery, ornaments, paintings, rare books, vintage tools, vintage clothing and collectables.

The Avant-Pays savoyard in autumn

The fair offers a chance to discover the Avant-Pays savoyard in its autumn colours, at the confluence of the Guiers and the Rhône.