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Context: end of major national trade shows
The Festival National de la Pêche supported by GIFAP (Groupement des Industriels et Fabricants d'Articles de Pêche), which was to have been held in Nantes, has been announced as not being renewed for 2026.âeuros And the CNPL in Clermont-Ferrand, the historic show for leisure fishing, has yet to confirm the organization of a new event after more than 35 years of existence.
"BUT after two very successful editions of the Salon des Pêches in Royan, the whole Médusor team and we are delighted to confirm that the 3rd edition will be held on April 24, 25 and 26, 2026. And as good news never comes alone, we are proud to announce that the first Salon des Pêches will be held in Saint-Étienne on January 30, 31 and February 1, 2026.
Médusor, creator and organizer of the Salons des Pêches, applies its recipe: physically reconnecting exhibitors and visitors, by multiplying the number of fishing shows to match visitors' new expectations. The Salons des Pêches are a real opportunity for friends and family to get together and share the same passion
On the Salons Médusor menu:
- Conviviality
- Meetings
- Entertainment
- Multigenerational
- Happy exhibitors
- Large audience
- Good deals
The spirit of the Royan and Saint-Étienne salons
In Royan, the first two editions offered a very wide range of activities: sea and freshwater fishing, entertainment, competitions (surfcasting, spearfishing, boating), and an opening to French and European brands. The aim was to create a real moment to share with friends or family, with bargains, demonstrations, transmission to young people and a very friendly atmosphere.âeuros
A renewal rather than an end
Even if the big national events are disappearing, the emergence of shows like those in Royan and Saint-Étienne shows that demand is still there, but for more human, territorial and experiential formats. The model is changing, but passion and encounters remain at the heart of these events.
Key dates 2026
- Salon des Pêches de Saint-Ãtienne: January 30, 31 and February 1, 2026 at the Parc Expo de Saint-Ãtienne.âeuros
- Salon des Pêches de Royan: April 24, 25 and 26, 2026 in Royan (freshwater and marine show).âeuros
