Carnival of Nogent-sur-Seine

A popular carnival in the Seine Valley

Nogent-sur-Seine, a small town in the Aube region nestled in the Seine Valley, perpetuates the tradition of the carnival every year. This popular parade brings together the inhabitants of the town and surrounding areas for a moment of celebration, fantasy, and good cheer. The carnival is part of a long French carnival tradition, where dressing up and parading allow for a collective celebration of the end of winter and the imminent arrival of spring. In Nogent-sur-Seine, the carnival retains an authentically local and family-friendly spirit.

A costumed parade with an annual theme

Each edition of the Carnival of Nogent-sur-Seine is centered around an original theme that stimulates participants' creativity. In 2026, cinema will be in the spotlight, inviting children and adults to dress up as movie characters. The parade starts from the Place de l'Église and winds through the streets of the town center, accompanied by music and entertainment. The floats, handmade costumes, and colorful makeup create a joyful and spontaneous visual spectacle that makes participants proud and spectators happy.

A moment of conviviality and sharing

The carnival is above all a moment of intergenerational sharing. Schools, associations, and families prepare their costumes and floats together, creating social bonds before the event. On the day, the atmosphere is festive: the laughter of costumed children, lively music, and colorful confetti transform the streets of Nogent-sur-Seine into a space of collective joy. Food stalls — crepes, waffles, hot drinks — complete the celebration and offer a chance to warm up at the end of winter.

Nogent-sur-Seine, a city of art and traditions

The Carnival of Nogent-sur-Seine contributes to the cultural and festive life of this town, which also houses the prestigious Camille Claudel Museum, dedicated to the famous sculptress born in the commune. The municipality, keen to maintain local traditions and create unifying events, organizes the carnival in conjunction with the town's associations and educational structures. Free and open to all, the carnival embodies the spirit of conviviality that characterizes the small towns of the Aube region, where community life plays a central role.