Foire de Nancy, Annual carnival at Cours Léopold and Place Carnot, Nancy, France.
The Foire de Nancy is a spring carnival spread across two central city locations that runs from late March through April. Both sites feature a mix of traditional rides, game booths, and food vendors.
The first recorded mention comes from 1339 through a document issued by Duke Raoul of Lorraine. The current location at Cours Leopold was established in 1859 after the event moved several times.
The fair takes its name from its origins as a trading event that drew people from across the region. Today it functions mainly as a spring gathering where families walk between game booths and ride attractions.
The event takes place mostly outdoors, so comfortable shoes are recommended. The two venues are within walking distance of each other and easy to reach on foot.
The fair has been held without interruption since its first documented mention and ranks among the oldest continuously running events in France. This long continuity makes it a living link between medieval trading traditions and modern leisure entertainment.
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