Brocante and Sabot Fair of Buironfosse

The Sabot Fair, a Living Heritage of Thiérache

Every first Sunday of May, Buironfosse, a village of over 1,000 inhabitants in Thiérache, hosts its famous Brocante and Sabot Fair. Organized by the Amicale du Musée du Sabot, this event perpetuates the memory of a village that was a major center of French clog making. In 1880, Buironfosse had 360 master clog makers, and before the First World War, production reached 150,000 pairs of clogs per year.

Flea Market and Traditional Crafts

The fair combines a large flea market open to amateurs and professionals from 8 a.m., and a craft fair showcasing the clog makers' know-how. The Musée du Sabot (Clog Museum), located in the village, offers demonstrations of clog making and guided tours. Flea market vendors set up on the Place de la République and in the adjacent streets for a varied display.

41 Editions of a Lively Tradition

In 2026, the Sabot Fair will celebrate its 41st edition, demonstrating the attachment of the Buironnais people to their artisanal heritage. This event is covered by the local press, notably La Thiérache and L'Observateur de l'Avesnois, and attracts visitors from all over French and Belgian Thiérache. The event contributes to the cultural and tourist influence of this rural area of the Aisne.