Carnaval de Malemort
The traditional Corrèze carnival with flower floats and parades
About Carnaval de Malemort
The Carnaval de Malemort is a major traditional event in Corrèze that has perpetuated the festive and creative spirit of French carnivals for decades. Organized every year in February by the Comité des Fêtes de Malemort, it mobilizes 200 volunteers for six months to create spectacular floats adorned with nearly 200,000 crepe paper flowers, representing comic book and cartoon characters.
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The symbol of tradition and fidelity to history
The Carnaval de Malemort is much more than a simple parade: it is an event that embodies the tradition, creativity, and community spirit of Malemort. For decades, the Comité des Fêtes de Malemort has perpetuated this festive tradition, which brings together thousands of spectators from all over Corrèze and neighboring departments each year.
The particularity of the carnival lies in its flower floats, entirely decorated by hand with nearly 200,000 crepe paper flowers. This titanic work, carried out by 200 volunteers for nearly six months, gives rise to spectacular creations representing characters from comic books and cartoons.
A colorful and family-friendly parade
The Carnaval de Malemort parade winds through the streets of the town with its decorated floats, accompanied by majorettes, brass bands, and costumed groups. Each year, a Carnival Queen is crowned and presides over the festivities, embodying the joyful and festive spirit of the event.
The atmosphere is resolutely family-friendly, with entertainment for all ages. The carnival traditionally takes place in February, bringing color and joy in the middle of winter.
The fair and entertainment
In parallel with the parade, a fair is set up on Place Beaufort with rides, candy stalls, and fairground attractions. The festivities begin at 1:30 PM and continue throughout the afternoon in a friendly atmosphere. Admission is free and open to all audiences.
Carnaval de Malemort — edition 2026
The Carnaval de Malemort 2026 will take place from February 15th to 22nd with the traditional flower float parade and the fair set up on Place Beaufort. A week of festivities to celebrate carnival in the Corrèze tradition.
Carnaval de Malemort 2026
The Carnaval de Malemort 2026 will take place from February 15th to 22nd, 2026 with its traditional flower float parade and numerous festive activities. The fair will be set up on Place Beaufort starting February 18th.
The volunteers of the Comité des Fêtes de Malemort have been working for several months on the creation of spectacular floats adorned with nearly 200,000 crepe paper flowers. The parade will feature comic book and cartoon characters in a colorful and festive atmosphere.
The fair will open on February 18th at 1:30 PM with rides, candy stalls, and fairground attractions. Free admission for all audiences.
Programme Carnaval de Malemort 2026
2026 Program
- February 18-22: Fair - Place Beaufort (from 1:30 PM)
- Sunday: Grand parade of flower floats in the town center
- Coronation of the Carnival Queen
- Entertainment: majorettes, brass bands, costumed groups
Highlights Carnaval de Malemort 2026
- Week of festivities from February 15th to 22nd
- Flower floats with 200,000 crepe paper flowers
- Fair on Place Beaufort
- Parade with majorettes and brass bands
- Free admission
Prices Carnaval de Malemort 2026
Practical information — Carnaval de Malemort
Access
The Carnaval de Malemort takes place in the town center of Malemort (19360), in Corrèze, near Brive-la-Gaillarde. The fair is set up on Place Beaufort.
- By car: From Brive-la-Gaillarde (5 km), follow signs for Malemort. Free parking in the town center.
- By bus: Brive-Malemort bus line.
Prices
- Free admission for the parade and entertainment
- Fair: rides and attractions are paid (prices vary)
Schedules
- Festivities begin: 1:30 PM
- Parade: in the afternoon
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Organizer: Comité des Fêtes de Malemort
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Where does it take place — Carnaval de Malemort
Centre-ville de Malemort
Place Beaufort, 19360 Malemort