11th Pentecost Fair of Saint-Pardoux-l'Ortigier

A festive fair by the pond

The Pentecost Fair of Saint-Pardoux-l'Ortigier has become over a decade an unmissable event in the Brive area. Every Pentecost Sunday, the association L'Ortigier en Fête transforms the site of the Espace Henri et Martine Dumont, by the communal pond, into a vast shaded festive market.

Regional products and arts and crafts

Between 100 and 200 exhibitors offer a selection of regional products: foie gras, confits, Périgord walnuts, mountain cheeses, honeys, jams and South-West wines. Artisans present ceramics, sculpture, engraving and original creations. A large area is dedicated to plants, flowers and shrubs for gardeners.

Car boot sale in parallel

A car boot sale operates in parallel with the fair, allowing individuals to sell second-hand items, clothing and trinkets. Exhibitor rates are progressive: €10 for 3 meters, €15 for 3 to 5 meters, €20 for 5 to 10 meters.

Free entertainment for children

Families enjoy free pony and carriage rides, inflatable structures and entertainment throughout the day. On-site catering offers meal platters, grills, fries, crepes and drinks.

Saint-Pardoux-l'Ortigier, on the outskirts of Brive

Saint-Pardoux-l'Ortigier is a hilly commune located about ten kilometers northwest of Brive-la-Gaillarde, between the Vézère valley and the first foothills of the Corrèze plateau. Its communal pond offers a green and shaded setting, ideal for this spring fair.