Spring Fair in Montpellier: surprising and tempting new products to discover to please yourself and have fun

Plus de 15 000 visiteurs sont attendus pour cette 3e édition. Archive Midi Libre – RICHARD DE HULLESSEN

The 3rd edition of the Spring Fair at the Montpellier Exhibition Center begins from this Friday, March 15 until Monday, March 18. And this year, the organizers have concocted a few surprises…

With the arrival of the sunny days, although they have never really left, the now traditional meeting at the Montpellier Exhibition Center, the Foire de Printemps promises a program that should satisfy young and old.

The 3rd edition which will take place from this Friday March 15 until Monday March 18 aims to put into perspective and highlight the richness of our region through exhibitors mainly from the region.

In practice

The Spring Fair takes place from this Friday March 15 to Monday March 18 at the Montpelllier exhibition center & Petrols.

Prices: 5 euros on site, 4 euros online on the site and free for children under 16. Monday March 18, entry is free for all. 

Hours: Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. à 7 p.m. for the exhibition halls with late-night openings until 3:00 p.m. midnight. Sunday from 10 a.m. 7 p.m. and Monday from 10 a.m. à 6 p.m.

Parking, daycare for children aged 4 & 10 years and nursery are offered free of charge. More information on www.foiredeprintemps-montpellier.com

A variation in 5 distinct universes

The event will be spread over 5 separate halls. Everyone has their own specificity. Those who want to renovate their interior and exterior will be able to discover the latest trends in housing, energy and decoration.

For shopping enthusiasts, local artisans and artists will be in the spotlight. It's up to everyone to find the utensil that will change their life, the practical and original accessory that will become an everyday essential or even the artistic work that will capsize the world. soul. For those in need, a wellness area will allow them to finally take care of themselves, with even a clairvoyance space for those curious about the future.

As for the more serious, they can go to the space dedicated to information and meetings with the media, but also solidarity associations and workshops on the # 39;ecology.

Then it's time for fun and sporting activities, including a laser shooting area, pétanque tournaments, multiple sports and even enough to organize a visit or a stay in an unusual place.

For foodies, an entire hall will be dedicated to gastronomy in order to eat but also to party with concerts and various and varied events planned.

Our small selection

Among the long list of activities and stands offered here is a very nice little selection.

Two big evening concerts: Friday evening with the Collectif métissé and on Saturday evening Fréquence 80 with the stars of the 1980s including Julie Pietri, Sabine Paturel, Ottawan, Caroline Loeb… A grand Loto Monday.

À don't miss the culinary show by the Toques Blanches on Saturday to cook food waste. And the exhibition for children on sciences in the Middle Ages, of clairvoyance consultations and the innovations in the running for the Gustave trophy, notably scented gloves, spray guns ;kill mosquitoes or even a non-alcoholic beer. Not to mention the pétanque tournament and the laser shooting range for fun. oacute;proud.

An organic wine and beer festival and a funfair

For this edition, a festival of organic wines and beers will be added to the Fair with around twenty hand-picked producers from the region. Outside, a funfair will delight the children. Everything is planned so that everyone can find what they are looking for.