25EME SALON DES ARTS ET DU FEU

The Martres Tolosane Arts & Fire Fair – the unmissable event for the arts and crafts!

Established in 2001 with the aim of showcasing traditional craftsmanship, the Salon des Arts et du Feu brings together around a hundred craftspeople and designers keen to present a vibrant and creative range of works. This year, it is Anne-Laure Pérès

Friday 30 October
10.00 am – Opening of the 24th Martres-Tolosane Arts and Fire Festival.
11.00 am • 2.00 pm • 4.00 pm – The little train departs for a guided tour. (Duration: approx. 2 hours)
Free of charge upon registration at the reception stand (Hall 1). The tours are exclusively reserved for passengers on the little train. Please do not travel to the tour sites in your own vehicle.
12.00 – Official opening of the Fair at the boules court.

Saturday 31 October
11.00 • 14.00 • 16.00 – The mini-train departs for a tour of the Lafarge factory. (Duration: approx. 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours)
Free of charge upon registration at the reception stand (Hall 1). Tours are exclusively reserved for passengers on the mini train. Please do not drive to the tour sites in your own vehicle.
8.30 pm – Angonia concert
Prima Kanta Quartet – Chamber jazz with cinematic influences.
📍 In partnership with the Médiathèque • Suitable for all ages • Duration: 1 hour
Bookings and information: contact@angonia.fr

Sunday 1 November
11.00 • 2.00 pm • 4.00 pm – The little train departs for a guided tour of the history and heritage of Martres-Tolosane. (Duration: 45 mins to 1 hour)
4.30 pm – Last departure of the little train.
Free upon registration at the reception desk (Hall 1). Tours are reserved for passengers on the little train.
12.00 – Exhibition awards ceremony
– Salon des Arts et du Feu Award
– Young Designer of Occitanie Award
– Ateliers d’Arts de France Prize
– People’s Choice Award
The People’s Choice Award is decided by visitors’ votes. You can cast your vote at the reception stand (Hall 1) until 7.00 pm on Saturday. A gift voucher is up for grabs.

Throughout the Fair
Exhibitions
Open daily from 10.00 am to 12.30 pm and from 2.00 pm to 7.00 pm
Le Grand Presbytère – Centre for Contemporary Art and Crafts
Donjon Archaeological Museum: Permanent exhibition of replicas of Gallo-Roman sculptures discovered at the site of the Villa de Chiragan.
Musée de la Faïence (Tourist Office): Exhibition paying tribute to Jean-Louis Toutain – Interactive exhibition focusing on Martres-Tolosane earthenware – Spotlight on the earthenware workshops that have left their mark over the last 20 years – Special exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Faience Museum

Events at the Fair
Hall 1: Upcoming programme of events – Stained-glass demonstrations with the Atelier Vitrail du Mont Royal – Demonstrations of rope-turned jar-making and rope-making
Hall 2: Pottery workshop led by Sandrine Suères (free activity for children) – Guest of Honour’s stand: Faïencières de Martres-Tolosane

Catering
Throughout the Fair, enjoy on-site catering options:
Restaurant (Hall 1) – Takeaway food stalls (outside)