The Bénichon is a traditional Fribourg festival that has been celebrated for centuries.
Originally, this festival was a blessing celebration: a thank you to the gods for all that nature had given and what had been harvested throughout the year. Over the centuries, the religious ceremony has disappeared, leaving only the popular and gastronomic festival… You will eat for six hours or more: cuchaule, Bénichon mustard, broth, ham from la borne, leg of lamb accompanied by botzi pears, meringues, small fruits, Bénichon delights and double cream from Gruyère. Then comes the moment of dancing to the rhythm of folk music.
Where to enjoy the Bénichon meal?
Buvette Rathvel
Traditional Bénichon menu only at noon on 13.09.26
Buvette Vuipay
Bénichon menu at noon on 27.09.26
L’Auberge des Joncs
Bénichon menu from 17.10.26 to 28.10.26
Café Tivoli
Bénichon menu at noon and in the evening from 12.10.26 to 25.10.26
Le Chatel
Bénichon menu from 16.10.26 to 19.10.26
Restaurant le Café des Bains
Bénichon menu from 16.10.26 to 19.10.26
Restaurant le Tsalè
Bénichon menu only at noon on 18.10.26
Le Cercle d'Agriculture
Bénichon menu on 16.10.26 only in the evening and on 17.10.26, by reservation only





