Les Rencontres de la Couture et du Fait Main de Mende

Three days of sewing and creations at Parking Foirail de Mende

Every October, the Parking Foirail in Mende transforms for three days into a vast event dedicated to sewing and handmade items. This unique event in Lozère brings together sewing enthusiasts, textile designers, embroiderers, knitters, haberdashery lovers, and bargain hunters looking for vintage fabrics or sewing machines.

The Rencontres de la Couture et du Fait Main are more than just a clothing swap: it's a true hub for textile arts where a specialized car boot sale, a creators' market, workshops, and demonstrations take place side by side. You'll find fabrics, buttons, threads, yarns, trims, lace, patterns, old and modern sewing machines, as well as all sorts of handmade creations.

A three-day event for enthusiasts

The three-day duration sets this event apart from classic car boot sales: it gives visitors time to explore, chat with exhibitors, attend demonstrations, and leave with great finds. Exhibitors come from all over the Occitanie region and sometimes even further to participate in this Mende event.

The Parking Foirail, heart of Mende's event life

The Parking Foirail is a large open-air space in Mende (48000), used for major events in the Lozère prefecture. Easily accessible from all parts of the city and from the national road, it offers the necessary space to host a multi-day event with numerous exhibitors.