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On October 17, 2025, the Frairie des Petits Ventres, the very famous annual festival returns to the greatest pleasure of our taste buds. In the program : Girot, chestnut pudding, veal head and strawberries, mutton tongue, mutton balls, potato pâté, galétous… But also clafoutis and flognarde!
An institution in its own right!
Each year, nearly 40,000 people crowd into the butcher's street, which finds its origins for a day. A festive occasion to share a part of the history of Limoges but also a moment very friendly! The brotherhood will be held in the rue de la Boucherie, on the place Saint-Aurélien and the place de la Barreyrette.
La Frairie des Petits Ventres was created in 1973 by the association of Old Limoges to save the picturesque neighborhood of La Boucherie from destruction. The event takes place every year on third Friday in October and commemorates the memory of the guild of butchers of Limoges, once very powerful.
The 2025 edition
The inauguration by the mayor will take place around 18h. At the same time, the statue of Notre-Dame-de-Pitié also known as Our Lady of the Small Bellies, is carried in procession, as a reminder of the tradition of ladies butchers of the rue de la Boucherie, which, in the 15th century, celebrated the Virgin under this name on September XNUMX: it was on this date that the manufacture of tripe products began again, once the summer heat had passed.
The big meeting for gourmands
Your taste buds will thank you! Among the products presented are little bellies which gave their name to the event, these are lamb stomachs stuffed with lambs feet. It is also possible to taste a range of traditional Limougeauds dishes such as love affairs or Girot and even our clafoutis Limousin winter (the flognarde) for the “sweet” team, without forgetting the delicious chestnut fondant. Lovers of offal will find the great classics: andouillettes, andouillettes, black puddings, white puddings, kidneys, tripe... As for drinks, don't miss the Apple juice, a pure local product that is essential to taste to fully get into the atmosphere.
Our favorite places for a drink!
La Frairie des Petits Ventres is above all a convivial moment to meet up with friends over a drink! Without forgetting all the stands on site to quench your thirst.
Our favorite places around the butcher district
The Central Halls
Built between 1885 and 1889, the central halls of Limoges are a very fine example of late 100th century architecture. The metal frame structure with triangulated shapes was designed by two engineers, students of the techniques of Eiffel, Levesque and Pesce. There are two typical restaurants there, where you have lunch on large tables, elbow to elbow and beautiful displays of XNUMX% local products.
Place Saint-Michel
A stone's throw from the Halles Centrales and overlooked by the large Basilica of Saint-Michel-des-Lions, which owes its name to the two stone lions that guard its southern steps, this square is very pleasant for a drink or a meal. comforting at homeSlicer or Crêperie des deux Lions.
The courtyard of the Temple
The courtyard of the Temple, connected to rue du Consulat by a corridor (at no. 22), opens onto a beautiful group of granite and half-timbered mansions, decorated with arcaded galleries and an elegant Renaissance staircase. A haven of peace in the middle of a pedestrian zone, where you can fully enjoy the summer terraces.
A look back at previous editions
They tested it for you!
During the 2023 edition of the Frairie des Petits Ventres, we had the pleasure of welcoming a couple of influencers to the #DestinationLimoges: Miss Bon Plan.
They had the opportunity to discover our region through a blog trip, taking the form of a very gourmet city break. What better way to explore our city in autumn than to take part in the unmissable event that is the Frairie des Petits Ventes ?
Conclusion: they loved this unique experience, immersing themselves in the exceptional atmosphere of this historic and picturesque place.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When will the Frairie des Petits Ventres take place?
The event takes place every year on the third Friday of October, the next edition will take place on Friday, October 17, 2025 from 12 p.m. to approximately 22 p.m.
Where does this take place?
The spawning event will be held in the butcher's street, on the Place Saint-Aurélien and Place de la Barreyrette.
Is there a charge for the event?
Entrance to the Frairie des Petits Ventres is free, so you can fully enjoy the location, the atmosphere and the excitement of the party at no cost.
However, to best savor the essence of this local festival, we recommend that you taste the many specialties offered on the stands. There is something for all tastes and all budgets! Enough to spend a memorable and gourmet day.
Where to park to get to the spawning ground?
On the road 5-10 minutes away (parking meters):
- Rue Gondinet
- Rue Pétiniaud Beaupeyrat
- Arena Street
- Rue Neuve des Carmes
Paid car parks:
- Limoges Court car park – EFFIA
- Limoges Les Halles car park – EFFIA
- Limoges Churchill car park – EFFIA
Free parking :
- Carmes car park (between 12:30 p.m. and 14 p.m. and 19 p.m. to 9 a.m.)
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