The Fête Bretonne in Le Pouliguen offers a weekend rich in traditional music and local crafts. On Saturday, The program includes a parade with celtic circles and bagadoù, followed by a FEST NOZ evening featuring performances from Bigoud, Fa4ret, and Kendirvi. Sunday continues with a mass, entertainment by Phil Yann, and concerts from Madelynn Ann and Ouberet. Throughout the weekend, a craft market showcases local artisans and their distinctive creations. Fete Bretonne in Le Pouliguen is scheduled for 25, 26 July 2026 at Port du Pouliguen, Le Pouliguen, France.
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Clay Herbarium Workshop in Jupilles
Participate in the ‘Herbier en argile’ workshop at the Musée de la Faïence et de la Céramique in Jupilles on July 24, 2026. This family-friendly event invites attendees to explore local trees and plants with a guided walk. Learn to identify various species, collect flowers and leaves, and create distinctive clay prints. This hands-on workshop merges the beauty of nature with artistic expression, allowing families to craft their own herbarium. Clay Herbarium Workshop in Jupilles is scheduled for 24 July 2026 at 2 Rue Bourg Ancien, Jupilles, France.
Fete de la Saint-Gilles in Pornic
The Fête de la Saint-Gilles is an annual festival in Pornic that honors the town’s patron saint while showcasing the traditions of Brittany. In its 31st edition, this event invites enthusiasts to experience a festive atmosphere filled with performances, parades featuring traditional musicians and dancers in authentic costumes, and a craft village showcasing local artisans’ creations. Visitors can taste Breton culinary specialties and participate in games and activities for all ages. The festival serves as a public setting for community celebration and cultural exchange. Fete de la Saint-Gilles in Pornic is scheduled for 21 to 23 August 2026 at Esplanade de la Ria, Pornic, France.
Blueberry and Local Know-How Festival in Vaas
The Fête des myrtilles et des savoir-faire locaux marks the start of the blueberry picking season at La ferme des bleuets in Vaas. This lively event features a farmers’ market brimming with local producers showcasing their goods. Attendees can sample a range of artisanal products and participate in workshops designed to inspire wellness and creativity. A food truck will be available, serving delicious meals that complement the experience. Blueberry and Local Know-How Festival in Vaas is scheduled for 28 June 2026 at Brunetière, Vaas, France.
Clay Whistles Exhibition in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
The exhibition ‘De terre et de souffle, Sifflets en argile de Sarthe et d’Europe’ presents the fascinating craft of clay whistles, traditionally made in the Sarthe region. Once prevalent in markets and fairs until the mid-20th century, these whistles transitioned from children’s toys to carefully staged sculptures, crafted by skilled artisans. Running from 3 April to 1 November 2026, the display aims to showcase the variety of shapes, uses, and origins of these instruments throughout Europe. Visitors can view these distinctive creations and gain insight into the craftsmanship that produces their distinct sounds. Clay Whistles Exhibition in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe is scheduled for 3 April to 1 November 2026 at Rue Victor Hugo, Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, France.
Curiosites Weekend in Jublains
The annual Curiosités Weekend returns to Jublains on the last weekend of July 2026. This program features a craft market that highlights local artisans and their distinctive creations. a historical reenactment focused on the world of the Gauls, presented by Teuta Osismi, allows visitors to step into the past. Musical processions performed by Collectif Pas d’Nom pas d’Maison will enhance the festive atmosphere. Curiosites Weekend in Jublains is scheduled for 25 to 26 July 2026 at 13 rue de la Libération, Jublains, France.
Fête du Sel de L’Île-d’Olonne
The Fête du Sel de L’Île-d’Olonne brings together salt, marshland memory and local conviviality around La Salorge. In this coastal Vendée setting, salt is not only a product; it is a landscape, a craft and a marker of identity. The festival highlights that world through activities, old trades, food traditions and an evening meal that keeps the celebration close to community life. Visitors can connect the salorge, the marshes and the village to a broader culture of coastal work. The event is especially useful for understanding how local associations help preserve everyday heritage through gatherings that combine education, taste and festive atmosphere.
Fête des Vieux Métiers de L’Île-d’Olonne
The Fête des Vieux Métiers de L’Île-d’Olonne brings traditional skills back into public view through demonstrations, tools, gestures and village celebration. In this part of coastal Vendée, craft heritage is closely tied to marshland life, rural labor, salt, wood, food and seasonal work. The event gives visitors a chance to see how practical knowledge was passed on through repetition and community rather than formal teaching. It is especially valuable for families because it makes heritage visible through hands and materials: what people made, repaired, cooked, carried and traded. The atmosphere is festive, but the cultural core is the preservation of local know-how.
Peindre la lumière. Le vitrail en Sarthe 19e–21e siècles in Le Mans
Set inside the Carré Plantagenêt, Peindre la lumière brings Sarthe’s stained-glass heritage into focus through works and documents spanning the 19th to the 21st century. The exhibition treats vitrail not simply as decoration, but as a local craft shaped by workshops, churches, public buildings and the changing language of light. For visitors interested in regional culture, it offers a careful look at the hands, materials and artistic choices behind windows that often become part of a town’s memory without being fully noticed. Its Le Mans setting gives the subject a strong local anchor: the city’s historic fabric, religious heritage and museum collections help tell a story of craft transmission, restoration and contemporary creation in western France.