Event The Flax in Festival
Flax in Festival – 29th Edition (June 12-14, 2026) in Doudeville, the Linen Capital of Normandy
Each June, the delicate bluish flax flower briefly transforms the landscapes of the Pays de Caux—a natural spectacle celebrated for over 20 years in Doudeville, proudly known as the Linen Capital of Normandy.
The Flax in Festival (Lin en Fête) invites visitors to discover one of the region’s most iconic crops. Famous for its exceptional-quality fiber, Normandy flax is highly prized by fashion houses, eco-friendly designers, and textile manufacturers. It is exported worldwide from Seine-Maritime, the world’s leading flax-producing region.
Flax has been cultivated in the Pays de Caux since the 13th century, and today it plays an essential role in sectors such as fashion, interior decoration, food products, and sustainable construction.
In 2026, the town of Doudeville and the association Doudeville en fête are unveiling a new, enriched edition of “Flax in Festival”, offering visitors an authentic and immersive experience at the heart of Normandy’s linen heritage.
100% Linen Crafts: décor, textiles…
Event tents place Général de Gaulle in Doudeville – 10 am to 6.30 pm (free entrance)
100% Flax Craft Exhibition: Textile Flax, Flax by the Meter, Decorative Flax, Wellness Flax…
Discover a unique showcase of flax in all its forms! From textile to decorative and wellness products, explore the versatility of this iconic Norman fiber.
Vintage Machinery Display Admire and learn about historic flax harvesting equipment: pullers, turners, winders, and more. Live demonstrations of traditional tools and techniques.
On-site Dining Enjoy local flavors at our restaurant (see the “Dining” section for details).
Art & Workshops At Carrefour du Lin
4 rue Cacheleu, open from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (free admission)
Artistic Flax Exhibition & Sale Discover handmade bobbin lace and creative weaving.
June 12.13.14 – 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Videos: “Flax Cultivation and Its Uses” Free discovery workshops
5 – Ecomuseum of Flax – “Au fil des saisons” Farm
Route de Yémanville (follow the orange signs) – Free admission In Amfreville-les-Champs (76560)
Opening hours: Friday: 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Guided tours & flax field discovery with a flax grower Meet in Amfreville-les-Champs
Explore the Ecomuseum and demonstrations of flax retting and scutching techniques Discover the evolution of agricultural machinery
Bobbin lace workshop with flax thread Beginners’ initiation available
Registration required: +33 6 14 02 51 38
6 – “Charles Denis” Weaving Workshop 301 route de Quièvremont, Harcanville (76560)
Guided tour of the weaving workshop and its collection of antique tools (€3 admission)
Meet our partners:
- The Flax Ecomuseum “La ferme au fil des saisons”
- The “Charles Denis” Weaving Workshop
- And many more surprises!
Download the full program on the Doudeville “Capitale du Lin” website.