Rosporden · Brittany
Events in Rosporden and Cornouaille
Rosporden's big spring flea market takes over the main square. Amateur and professional sellers offer furniture, clothes, books and bric-a-brac. Free entry, friendly atmosphere guaranteed.
Every Wednesday morning from June to September, the lively town-centre market brings together local producers, craftspeople and traders. Cheeses, seasonal vegetables, crêpes and Breton specialities take centre stage.
Annual hiking event around the Rosporden lakes. Several marked circuits (5 km, 12 km, 20 km) let walkers of all abilities explore the banks of the Aven and the surrounding bocage countryside. Refreshment stops along the route.
Music Day fills the streets and squares of Rosporden with sound. Local bands, choirs and amateur musicians take turns on several impromptu stages for this unmissable musical evening.
A cherished Bastille Day tradition in Rosporden: the doubles pétanque tournament draws local teams and holidaymakers to the boules ground. A republican aperitif and fireworks display round off the evening.
Europe's largest Breton culture festival brings thousands of artists from around the world to Quimper for nine days. Fest-noz, bagadoù, traditional music concerts and costume parades celebrate all the diversity of Brittany.
A local storyteller guides participants along the lake shores as night falls. Breton legends, tales of the Aven and stories of life long ago punctuate this intimate lantern-lit walk.
Throughout August, the town's exhibition hall showcases works by around ten artists from the Fouesnant area: painting, sculpture, photography and ceramics reflect the region's creative vitality.
The Rosporden Fishing Club holds its annual tournament across the three lakes. Carp, pike and perch are plentiful. Open to licence holders and visitors with a day permit; prizes awarded at the end of the day.
For one weekend, monuments and sites normally closed open their doors free of charge. In Rosporden: visits to Notre-Dame church, the Aven mills, and a guided tour of the old town.
Saint Nicholas Day is celebrated in Rosporden with a children's lantern parade, street entertainment and a tea party hosted by the town hall. A wonderful occasion for families to come together before the end-of-year holidays.
Rosporden's Christmas market warms the town centre for two days. Local producers, craft makers and associations offer gifts, treats and decorations in a bright, festive atmosphere.