Bénichon Festival of the countryside

Ham, leg of lamb, meringues, and dances, this is the programme for the second weekend of September in the Broye.

Originally, the Bénichon was a religious festival to give thanks for all that nature had provided and for the year’s harvest. Over time, the religious ceremony faded in favour of the popular and gastronomic celebration. The Bénichon menu is the star of the event, as well as, unique to the Broye, the raising of the dances by the youth.

Bénichon in Russy
03.07.2026 to 05.07.2026
Russy threshing hall

Bénichon in Saint-Aubin
10.09.2026 to 13.09.2026
around the municipal sports centre

Bénichon in Villeneuve
10.09.2026 to 13.09.2026
Auberge communale car park

Bénichon in Cugy
11.09.2026 to 13.09.2026
Rue du Château 6

Bénichon in Cheyres-Châbles
11.09.2026 to 13.09.2026
Cheyres community hall

Bénichon in Fétigny
11.09.2026 to 14.09.2026
Fétigny community hall

Bénichon in Ménières
12.09.2026 to 13.09.2026
Ménières community hall

Bénichon in Les Montets
12.09.2026 to 13.09.2026 and 15.09.2026
Scie de Montet

Bénichon in Vesin
13.09.2026
Chemin Coteire 50

Bénichon in Châtillon
13.09.2026 to 14.09.2026
Font school

Bénichon in Nuvilly
13.09.2026 and 15.09.2026
Route de la Palud 2

Bénichon in Cousset
19.09.2026
Community hall

Bénichon in Montagny
26.09.2026
Cousset community hall