Carnaval de Rueil-Malmaison

The Carnaval de Rueil-Malmaison: a popular festival in an imperial city

Rueil-Malmaison (92500) is one of the most important towns in the Hauts-de-Seine, with around 80,000 inhabitants. Renowned for its rich historical heritage — notably the Château de Malmaison, former residence of Joséphine Bonaparte — and its active cultural life, Rueil-Malmaison celebrates Carnival every year with a festive event open to all.

The costumed parade in the streets

The Carnaval de Rueil-Malmaison comes alive around Mardi Gras with a costumed parade that winds through the town's streets. Costumed groups from associations, schools, and neighborhood committees gather to parade in a festive and colorful atmosphere. The costumes compete in originality and creativity, making each carnival a new and surprising spectacle.

Family activities

Around the parade, numerous family activities complete the program: creative workshops for children, street performances, musical entertainment, food stalls. Mardi Gras donuts and bugnes are featured, in a funfair and popular guinguette atmosphere that families particularly appreciate.

The Christmas Parade, a tradition of Rueil's festivities

Rueil-Malmaison is a town that loves parades and festive processions. Its Christmas Parade, organized every year in December, attracts thousands of spectators to the town's sidewalks. The Carnival is part of this same spirit of popular and family celebration, reflecting the festive dynamism of a town that knows how to transform its streets into spaces for celebration and sharing.

Rueil-Malmaison, heritage and modernity

Rueil-Malmaison offers a range of cultural and festive activities that make it one of the most attractive towns in the Hauts-de-Seine. From the Château de Malmaison to contemporary spaces, including the Saint-Germain forest and the banks of the Seine, the town boasts an exceptional setting. The Carnival, with its popular character and participatory dimension, is a highlight of Rueil's social life.