The Tree and Plant Fair of Lisieux

A millennium of ties between Normandy, the land, and the living The Tree and Plant Fair in Lisieux is an essential event, deeply rooted in regional history. It ranks among the oldest fairs in France, with a remarkable longevity that reflects the vitality of Norman traditions. Heir to the great agricultural fairs of Normandy, it embodies much more than a simple commercial event: it is a strong cultural and heritage marker. For generations, it reflects the intimate bond that unites the inhabitants to their land, their landscapes, and to the skills passed down with patience and rigor. Fruit growers, nursery gardeners, horticulturists, and enthusiasts come together to share, exchange, and perpetuate practices that shape the territory. Through its bustling aisles, the fair showcases a nourishing, generous, and vibrant Normandy. Orchards, gardens, hedgerows, and farms combine to form a landscape structured for nearly 1,000 years, where every planted tree and every cultivated variety carries the memory of a terroir and an identity. It also highlights the diversity of plant life and the richness of local productions, while reminding us of the importance of natural balances and respect for the environment. As a place of transmission and encounter, the Lisieux Tree Fair is also a space oriented towards the future. In this sense, it connects heritage and modernity, memory and innovation. Thus, at the heart of the Millennium celebrations, this fair powerfully symbolizes the permanence of a living culture, rooted and looking towards tomorrow. It reminds us that Normandy, over the centuries, has been shaped as much by its landscapes as by the women and men who cultivate and preserve them. Practical information: Open to everyone Free Contact