Foire au troc et aux cochons 2026: the medieval festival celebrates its 463rd edition in Champigny (94)

This year, it will take place on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026: the Champigny Barter and Pig Fair is back for another edition, with a great lineup, as usual! It dates back to 1563, when King Charles IX granted the lord of Champigny the right to hold two fairs a year (according to the Champigny town hall website), which at the time were particularly notable for the presence of pig farmers.

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Although pigs are no longer really part of the picture in 2026, the spirit of the Champigny fair remains unchanged, with a funfair and free activities for the whole family. For the occasion, a large medieval village sets up on Rue Louis Talamoni, a funfair opens its rides to young and old alike, a flea market gets underway, and a petting farm invites you to discover farm animals…

What’s on at the 2026 Barter and Pig Fair:

Shows

• The Arcadia Company: theater, strolling performances featuring juggling and music, a ball, and a fire show on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.
• The Bernau Brigands: fencing shows (Zone B), crossbow try-outs and a camp (Zone C, behind the church).
• Marina Lys and her musician Olivier: medieval music featuring period instruments and an enchanting voice, with three performances a day at Saint-Saturnin Church.
• The Saint-Ouen Company: discover everyday life in the Middle Ages at the camp, with stories and period tools.

Family activities 

• Little Knights’ Village (medieval games), a community mural, Excalibur’s Rock and battles between young knights.

Archery

• From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with a crossbow demonstration in the afternoon.
• Between Hammer and Anvil (blacksmith) and At Your Fingertips (immersive sculpting performance).

Face painting for children

La Petite Ferme de Thoury

• educational farm.

The Accrotour 

• a 13-meter-high climbing tower, available continuously from age 5, East Square.

Weighing the pig

• Try your luck to win a gift hamper! Results will be announced Saturday and Sunday at 5 p.m. on the stage at Place Est. A gourmet raffle is also on the program.

Flea market (200 private sellers)

On-site restaurants

Funfair

So, on the second weekend of November 2025, come to Champigny-sur-Marne for this great barter fair!

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