Périgueux Carnival
Edition 2025 Finished Free Street Performance Folk Traditions Family

Périgueux Carnival

23 Mar 2025
Périgueux — Dordogne (24)

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Edition 2025 — Périgueux Carnival

The Périgueux Carnival 2025 took place on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Place de la Clautre. A "war chief" Pétassou was burned at the end of the day on the banks of the Isle, after a colorful parade.

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Périgueux Carnival 2025

The Périgueux Carnival 2025 animated the city on Sunday, March 23, 2025, with a festive program starting at 2:00 PM at Place de la Clautre. DJ set at 2:00 PM, costume contest from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, new DJ set from 3:40 PM to 4:30 PM, confetti battle at 4:00 PM, award ceremony at 4:30 PM.

At 5:00 PM, the grand procession set off through the streets of Périgueux. The parade arrived at the quays at 5:45 PM for the cremation of the "war chief" Pétassou at 6:00 PM, closing this festive day.

Highlights

  • A "war chief" Pétassou burned on the banks of the Isle
  • DJ set and musical atmosphere from 2:00 PM
  • Costume contest with award ceremony
  • Giant confetti battle at 4:00 PM
  • Grand costumed parade through the streets of Périgueux

Prices

Free entry.

Where does it take place — Périgueux Carnival

Place de la Clautre et centre-ville

Place de la Clautre, 24000 Périgueux

Contact Périgueux Carnival

Tel
05 53 02 82 00

Périgueux Carnival in brief

Street Performance Folk Traditions Family Outdoor Free Dordogne