Originally from the islands of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, Bernard Lafargue discovered the chromatic accordion at the age of 12. In 1978, he attended a concert by renowned accordionist Christian Di-Maccio, who encouraged him and gave him his first accordion method book, “Médard Ferrero.” Thanks to this training, he won first prize at the regional qualifiers of the Coupe de France in Paris in 1982.

He remained very active musically on his native island until 1994, when he moved to Quebec, drawn by the region and its welcoming spirit. He then performed in some of the area’s most renowned hotels and restaurants.

In 2001, he spent five months performing at Ikspiari in Japan. Upon returning to Quebec, he expanded his career by joining various ensembles such as Versant Musette, Les Coquettes, as well as several duo and trio formations created for festivals, corporate events, and private functions. Since 2025, he has been hosting dinner shows at the Capitole de Québec.

In parallel with his musical career, he has been running an accordion repair workshop since 2017.