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Belle Époque Festival of Néris-les-Bains

Néris-les-Bains — Allier (03) 14 Jul 2025
Belle Époque Festival of Néris-les-Bains
Edition
2025

Edition 2025 — Finished

Edition 2025 — Belle Époque Festival

The 2025 edition of the Belle Époque Festival transported Néris-les-Bains back to the refined atmosphere of the early 20th century. Residents and visitors in period costumes paraded in front of the André-Messager Theater. Vintage cars from the AMVA, old bicycles, carriage rides, hurdy-gurdies, barrel organs, baton twirling demonstrations, a carousel, and wooden games enlivened this festive July 14th.

2025 Edition: July 14th in Period Costumes

On July 14, 2025, Néris-les-Bains once again donned its finest Belle Époque attire for this new edition of the festival. The streets of the spa town hosted the traditional costumed parade in front of the André-Messager Theater, where crinoline dresses, frock coats, and floral hats mingled with the magnificent vintage cars from the AMVA.

The sounds of hurdy-gurdies and barrel organs accompanied the strollers, while children enjoyed the old-fashioned carousel and traditional wooden games. Baton twirling demonstrations, carriage rides, and street entertainment completed this festive day, which concluded with the traditional popular dance.

Programme

2025 Edition Program

  • 10 a.m.: Festival opening, street entertainment, and music
  • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.: Vintage car exhibition by AMVA
  • 2 p.m.-6 p.m.: Old-fashioned carousel and wooden games
  • 2:30 p.m.: Traditional baton twirling demonstrations
  • 3 p.m.: Grand costumed parade in front of the André-Messager Theater
  • 3 p.m.-5 p.m.: Carriage rides
  • All day: Hurdy-gurdies, barrel organs, brass bands
  • Evening: Popular dance

Highlights

Highlights of the 2025 Edition

  • Grand costumed parade in front of the André-Messager Theater
  • Vintage cars from the AMVA exhibited in the streets
  • Hurdy-gurdies and barrel organs in the spa town
  • Old-fashioned carousel and wooden games for children
  • Carriage rides through the town center streets

Prices

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Free admission. Some activities (carousel, carriage rides) may be subject to a small fee.
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