Saint-Michel Fair and Flea Market of Fumay

The Saint-Michel Fair of Fumay, a centuries-old tradition

Each year, on the last weekend of September, the town of Fumay (08170) celebrates the Saint-Michel Fair, one of the most anticipated popular events in the tip of the Ardennes. Organized Place du Baty, in the heart of the town, this traditional fair combines a large flea market with street vendors, children's rides, musical entertainment, and festive food stalls in a popular and warm atmosphere.

Flea market and fair on Place du Baty

Place du Baty, Fumay's central square, transforms each late September into a huge festive market. Many exhibitors—professional and amateur—offer flea market finds, antiques, various items, clothing, and local products. The fair is open to the public from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM and admission is free. The atmosphere is described as "popular and good-natured," ideal for family outings.

Entertainment and festivities

The Saint-Michel Fair is not limited to the flea market: small rides for children animate the areas around the square, while musical entertainment punctuates the two days of celebration. Food stalls are available for lunch on site. The festive and family atmosphere makes it a must-attend event for the people of Fumay and visitors passing through the Ardennes.

Fumay, the slate-quarrying town along the Meuse

Fumay is a commune in the Ardennes Rives de Meuse community of municipalities, nestled in a spectacular meander of the Meuse river, on the Belgian border. Once the capital of slate, whose quarries have marked the region's industrial history, Fumay is dominated by its exceptional natural setting and its schist rocks. The Saint-Michel Fair, heir to a centuries-old tradition dedicated to the Archangel Saint Michael, celebrated on September 29th, is part of the living history of this Ardennes town.