The Pyrénéennes
Les Pyrénéennes, an agricultural show initiated in 1988 by local cattle breeders, is now a not-to-be-missed event for Comminge locals and visiting holidaymakers alike!
A triennial event since 1991, the show has evolved. Today, it showcases all the agricultural sectors of the entire French-Spanish and Andorran Pyrenean chain. It encourages encounters with the farming world, schoolchildren and the general public. Welcome to the Pyrenees!
Les Pyrénéennes, national agricultural show
Les Pyrénéennes is one of the most important agricultural fairs in France, and takes place every 3 years at the Parc des Expositions du Comminges in Villeneuve de Rivière. It brings together a huge number of exhibitors and hundreds of farm animals, not to mention thousands of trade visitors and families discovering or rediscovering the rural environment and its many assets. It’s a major event every 3 years.
Next edition of the Pyrénéennes: September 2027
Testimonial to an edition under the sign of “transmission”.
For each edition, the organizing committee defines a theme.
The 13th edition of the show was dedicated to the transmission of farming know-how, taking into account the problems of resources (water, wood, energy…) and the difficulties of taking over farms. It was also an opportunity to show the younger generations what agriculture and its sectors are all about, and to promote Pyrenean culture.
A festive & cultural program 100% Pyrenean
The Pyrenees are also an opportunity to attend concerts and meet bandas at the show and in the stands.
- Concerts: Nadau, Sangria Gratuite Le Décibel …
- Traditional Occitan songs with groups like Panda’s Cover gang, les Brass’eurs band …
- La Nuit des bandas organized in partnership with the Condom Bandas Festival, a drone show about the Pyrenees and The White Night…
- Pyrenean tradition, the Rallye des trompes du Comminges, the Troubadours du Mont-Royal, Eths Micalets … and a grand bal
The Pyrenean village
And let’s not forget the Village des Pyrénéennes, showcasing Occitan Pyrenean products and crafts.
Tourism village
More than 20 Tourist Offices (from Comminge, Bigourd, Haut-Garonne, Gers, Ariège, Audois…) and Haute-Garonne Tourisme present the tourist attractions of the different valleys of the Pyrenean Massif and organize a wide range of events!
Competitions
Cattle competitions are the hallmark of the show.
From edition to edition, they continue to grow. They are the recognition and reflection of the day-to-day work of breeders in raising and preparing animals, and in highlighting exceptional animals. The show hosts 1 international competition, 5 national competitions, 2 inter-regional competitions, 1 inter-departmental competition, 1 departmental competition and equine competitions.
Youth Centre
A 7500m² space to welcome and teach young audiences (0-18 years) in a playful way.
Welcome to the world of agriculture!
The catering division
Of course, a tasting and dining area is on hand for the duration of the show, so you can sample the delights of local gastronomy! Several ephemeral restaurants are set up for lunch and dinner.
Cattle division
Over 12500m² to admire more than 1200 animals of the following breeds: Charolaise, Blonde d’Aquitaine, Gasconne des Pyrénées, Bazadaise, Limousine, Prim’Holstein, Montbéliarde, Abondance, Brune des Alpes, Tarentaise, Aubrac. An incredible space worthy of a Parisian agricultural show!
Sustainable Development Division
Discoverlife-size agriculture in a variety of sectors: wood, water, agro-ecology, pastoralism, canine, equine, beekeeping, poultry and rabbit farming! It’s also the place to visit to relive the farming of yesteryear, with demonstrations of old-fashioned threshing, tractor displays and farm life of yesteryear.
Contact
lespyreneennes@la5c.fr – www.pyreneennes.fr
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