Rhubarbe en Fête - Brocante de Morfontaine

Rhubarbe en Fête: Morfontaine's Gourmet Flea Market

Every year in June, the village of Morfontaine celebrates rhubarb with a unique festival, blending flea market finds, crafts, and gastronomy. This original event attracts visitors from all over Meurthe-et-Moselle and beyond, who come to hunt for treasures, discover artisanal creations, and taste rhubarb specialties.

Flea Market and Crafts: About a Hundred Exhibitors

The Rue Maréchal De Lattre De Tassigny hosts around a hundred exhibitors, split between flea market sellers and artisans. The flea market vendors offer antique objects, trinkets, tableware, and curiosities, while artisans showcase their creations: jewelry, pottery, local produce, and decorative items. Stall space is free for flea market sellers (subject to a security deposit), while artisans benefit from a stand with a table for €25.

The Giant Rhubarb Pie: The Star of the Festival

The day's main attraction remains the making of the famous giant rhubarb pie, 3.20 meters in diameter, collectively prepared and shared among visitors. Rhubarb pies, muffins, and crumbles complete the gourmet offerings. Three musical groups, including Echo Lali, entertain on stage throughout the day, creating a festive and warm atmosphere.

A Lorraine Village Celebrating its Terroir

Morfontaine, a small village in northern Meurthe-et-Moselle, has made rhubarb the symbol of its conviviality. This festival, which has become an unmissable event at the start of summer, perfectly illustrates the spirit of these rural events that combine flea markets, crafts, and local traditions in an authentic and joyful atmosphere.