Carpentras' Saint-Siffrein Fair Celebrates 501 Years

The event, which began in 1525, continues its history this year with its 501st edition from November 27th to 29th.

Generic image of a historical fair with stalls and a crowd.
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Generic image of a historical fair with stalls and a crowd.

The Saint-Siffrein Fair in Carpentras, whose first edition dates back to November 27th, 1525, is celebrating its 501st edition this year from November 27th to 29th.

The history of this fair began with a papal bull from Pope Clement VII in 1524. Since its inception, it has hosted various events, including donkey, sheep, and pig markets, witnessed the disappearance of the Notre-Dame gate, and the return of the corso.
This year, the tradition continues with the 501st edition of the fair, taking place from November 27th to 29th.
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"And you, for how many years have you been coming to Saint-Siffrein?"

Ville de Carpentras
Based on information from the official source: Ville de Carpentras (27/10/2026)