The craft fair takes place every year on the penultimate Sunday of July.
The patronal festival of the village is held on the last weekend of July.
The town offers a ball for July 14, but also for the New Year.
Randonnée Merlines Sancy
- From 7 to 12 may 2024
- Bois des sources, Place de la Gare
- Experience a great adventure, immersed in our beautiful natural environment. Starting from Merlines (PNR de millevaches in Corrèze), a hike to discover the Gorges du Chavanon, and the wild paths to the summit of the puy du Sancy (1886 m) (PNR des Volcans d'Auvergne). - 5 days, 55 km, 1150 m ascent to discover wild plants and local produce, which we'll cook in the evening at our bivouac. - 3 Guides : "Hildegarde" Laurence Talleux, wild plant trainer and hiking guide. Alexis Brus, wildlife trainer. Adin Olteanu, wilderness assistant instructor. - Breakfast and lunch not included. - Evening meal included and prepared collectively. More info and registration on echappeessauvages. Org
Candide de Voltaire
- On 7 june 2024
- Place de la République, Salle des fêtes
- Who hasn't heard of Voltaire and his famous Candide, forced to leave the family estate for a stolen kiss from Cunégonde ? And who has never heard of Voltaire's famous Candide, forced to leave his family's estate because he stole Cunégonde's kiss… and thus find himself on life's harsh path, torn between pessimism and optimism… and finally become an actor rather than a spectator of his own existence ! The challenge is to present to the public before the summer season, one of the greatest French literary successes, Candide ou l'optimisme, a philosophical card written by Voltaire in 1759, adapted and directed by Marie-Françoise Delposen, president of the association "Les Tréteaux du Plateau". - Free admission, hats, refreshments - By reservation
Concours de Pétanque
- On 8 june 2024
- Avenue de Savennes
- The Comité des Fêtes de Merlines is organizing a pétanque competition with a free prize for each participant. - Catering and refreshments on site - Registration 7pm and start of first game 8pm - Registration by team of 2
Foire Artisanale et Fête du Livre
- On 21 july 2024
- Avenue Pierre Sémard
- 33rd edition of the Merlines craft fair with its book festival and garage sale (registration required), where you can stroll among the art exhibitors and talk to the authors on site. Musical entertainment and children's activities will also be on offer. Catering and refreshments on site.
Vide-Greniers
- On 21 july 2024
- Avenue Pierre Sémard
- On the occasion of the 33rd Merlines craft fair and book festival, the Comité des Fêtes de Merlines is organizing a garage sale, subject to registration. - Catering and refreshments on site.