Carnaval Sauvage
Artistic and popular carnival at Constance Social Club in Faux-la-Montagne
2026
About Carnaval Sauvage
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Carnaval Sauvage — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Carnaval Sauvage in Faux-la-Montagne, organized by local residents and the Par la Racine association as part of the Samaïn festival. The nocturnal procession pays tribute to the departed by celebrating the altars set up by residents outside their homes along a route through the village.
Since the 2023 dissolution of the Constance Social Club, which historically hosted the event, the Carnaval Sauvage has continued thanks to the efforts of local residents and the Par la Racine association. It takes place during the Samaïn, a series of gatherings focused on death and mourning held on the Millevaches plateau. The procession invites the people of Faux-la-Montagne to create altars for their loved ones outside their homes—featuring dried flowers, candles, photographs, and offerings—which the carnival celebrates as it winds through the village streets. In 2025, the procession departed at 6:00 PM from the Place de la Fontaine. As of mid-August 2026, the specific date, time, and detailed program for the 2026 edition have not yet been released by the organizers; announcements are typically made in the final days of October.
Highlights Carnaval Sauvage 2026
- Nocturnal Carnaval Sauvage procession through the village of Faux-la-Montagne
- Altars for the departed created by residents and visited by the procession
- Event organized as part of the Samaïn by the Par la Racine association
Prices Carnaval Sauvage 2026
Practical information — Carnaval Sauvage
Practical Information
Location — Village of Faux-la-Montagne (23340), on the Millevaches Plateau in Creuse. The parade traditionally starts from the heart of the village (Place de la Fontaine for the 2025 edition).
Organization — Historically supported by the Constance Social Club, the Wild Carnival continues after the dissolution of this association (closed in 2023) thanks to the involvement of the plateau's inhabitants and the association Par la Racine, as part of the Samaïn event. Contact: [email protected].
Access — By car: Faux-la-Montagne is located approximately 55 km south of Guéret via the D982 and D36. Free parking in the village. By train: Eymoutiers-Lac de Vassivière station, then about 20 minutes by car.
Prices — Free entry or free contribution.
Faux-la-Montagne Town Hall — Tel. 05 55 67 92 15.
An atypical carnival on the Plateau de Millevaches
The Carnaval Sauvage is one of the two major events that mark the life of the Constance Social Club, a social and cultural association located in the village of Faux-la-Montagne, on the Plateau de Millevaches. Every year at the end of October, this artistic and popular carnival offers a unique experience combining creation, costumes, and festivities.
Costume workshops and parade
In the lead-up to the carnival, workshops for making costumes and masks are offered to everyone, allowing participants to prepare their outfits with the help of artists. On the day, a costumed parade starts at 4 PM, accompanied by a batucada that electrifies the streets of the upper village. The creations are often inspired by the wild nature of the plateau, as well as popular tales and myths.
Festive evening and spirit of meeting
After the parade, the Constance Social Club opens its doors for a festive evening with food and concerts open to all. The Carnaval Sauvage aims to be a broad meeting time where association members, neighbors, plateau residents, and visitors from elsewhere come together. The artist Anna Gianferrari has contributed to the artistic dimension of the event, making the carnival a living creative project throughout the year.
Where does it take place — Carnaval Sauvage
Carnaval Sauvage in brief
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