Belle Époque Festival of Néris-les-Bains

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.

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 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