The Bénichon is a traditional Fribourg festival that has been celebrated for centuries.
Originally, this festival was a blessing: a thank you to the gods for everything 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 celebration... One eats for six hours or more: cuchaule, Bénichon mustard, broth, ham from the Borne, leg of lamb accompanied by botzi pears, meringues, small fruits, Bénichon delights, and double cream from Gruyère. Then comes the moment for dancing to the rhythm of folk music.
Where to enjoy the Bénichon meal?
Buvette de Rathvel
Traditional Bénichon menu only at noon on 13.09.26
Buvette le 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, only with reservation
Hôtel de Ville d'Attalens
Bénichon menu on 10.10.26 at 12:00 in association with the Development Society of Attalens in the village's main square.
Stade du Lussy
Bénichon menu only at noon on 18.10.26. Reservation here
The spot | Patinoire Les Paccots
Bénichon menu on 17 and 18 October 2026, reservation at +41 79.653.46.27





