The 39th edition of Foir'issime celebrates the arrival of spring at the Béziers exhibition center

Christophe Thomas, André Deljarry and Fabien Moragon presented the 39th edition of Foir'issime this Tuesday. Diane Petitmangin – Midi Libre

The gendarmes of the Béziers motorized brigade offer, within the motorcycle village, various practical workshops and outings. Diane Petitmangin – Midi Libre

With nearly 200 exhibitors, the traditional Béziers fair returns to the exhibition center, from Thursday March 21 to Sunday March 24. On the program: housing, sport and well-being, gastronomy, garden, decoration… but also three evenings for guincher and a distinguished guest, Ugo Latriche, winner of Koh Lanta in 2012 and finalist in 2021.

"It's not easy to reinvent yourself every year but we listened to the desires and proposals of exhibitors and the public. Also, for this 2024 edition, we wanted to offer a rich and varied program between activities, conferences, musical evenings, meals and gastronomy".

André Deljarry, the president of the Hérault Chamber of Commerce and Industry, very lively, presented this Tuesday, March 12, on the barge Vent du Sud of the Bateaux du Midi, the program for the 39th edition of Foir'issime, accompanied by Christophe Thomas, mayor of Servian and vice-president of the ;#39;Agglomeration delegate for the economy, and Fabien Moragon, president of the exhibition park and vice-president of the CFA Biterrois.

A well-being space that is very popular

The 2024 edition of this traditional trade fair, which will take place from Thursday March 21 to Sunday March 24 at the exhibition center and will have nearly 200 exhibitors, will see the return of the wellness area, "which was very popular last year", i.e. 700 m2 and more of 40 exhibitors in organic and ecological products, therapies and natural health.

The guinguette space will not be outdone with three nights on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, from 6 p.m. to midnight, with DJs, blind tests, entertainment and food. "A festive break which allows exhibitors to meet and exchange – some have even formed bonds that see them come back and hold a stand together – and to the public of guincher".

A real estate show

Among the new features, Foir'issime reserves a special place at the real estate fair, in partnership with Midi Libre, ideal for finding information and advice on purchasing, rental, renovation and consulting market offers. A recruitment center dedicated to professions in the police, gendarmerie, Army and Navy will provide practical information and guidance to potential candidates (bring your CV).

Finally, and above all, the guest of honor this year is Ugo Latriche, winner of Koh Lanta in 2012 and finalist of the 2021 edition. will host a conference-debate on "the call of adventure – Nature and self-transcendence and a photo session, Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. "We really want to create a moment of exchange and conviviality, concludes André Deljarry, to better highlight the ;#39;attractiveness and dynamism of the Béziers region".

A motorcycle village with the gendarmes of the Béziers motorized brigade

The gendarmes of the Béziers motorized brigade, made up of 14 motorcycle non-commissioned officers, offer an immersion in the world of two-wheelers, from the angle of ;eac;securityé road, on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 March. Four workshops à The destination of visitors equipped with their motorcycle will be available over these two days (either in the morning or in the afternoon), from   10 a.m. à 1 p.m. or 2:30 p.m. à 5:30 p.m.

First of all, a maneuverable platform. co-hosted by the gendarmes of EDSR 34 (departmental road safety squadron) and the motorcycle schools of Biterrois, on the exhibition park site; a road first aid workshop, guided by by a firefighter and a gendarmerie trainer,  dié to specific injuries in the event of a motorcycle accident.

Safety trajectory

There will also be a presentation of the "Security trajectory" theory, a positioning adoptedé by law enforcement motorcyclists which, particularly on curves, reduces the risk of accident and improves driving sensations (possibility of registering for half-days of training in April and May).

Finally, the motorcyclists of the EDSR will lead a motorcycle outing "Handlebar recovery" about an hour "to get back in control of the motorcycles after winter". All of these activities are free but you must register to benefit from them, in advance if possible rather that the same day: bmo.beziers@gendarmerie.interieur.gouv.fr.

Various activities will be held around the electric scooter, the biker airbag and partners will talk about insurance and equipment. Various models of bikes will be on display and, for car fans, the famous and unique Alpine A110 from EDSR will be present. for lovers of beautiful cylinders.