Ecotopie Festival

A committed festival for ecology in the heart of the forest

The Ecotopie Festival was born in 2022 on the initiative of three local associations: the Departmental Federation of Rural Homes of Haute-Marne, the Rural Home of Auberive and the Festival Committee of Auberive. Located in the heart of the Forests National Park, the festival offers a day of awareness-raising on ecology and biodiversity preservation, in an exceptional natural setting. The name "Ecotopie" combines "eco" (ecology) and "topia" (utopia), embodying the desire to move towards a more environmentally friendly future.

A rich and accessible program for everyone

The Ecotopie Festival offers a varied program, designed to reach all audiences and all ages. Visitors can participate in donkey, bike, and walking tours through the forest landscapes of the National Park, discover the local company Biotopes specializing in the preservation of natural environments, or engage in collective actions such as "Let's clean up nature". Children's activities, a forum of committed exhibitors, conferences on environmental issues, and musical entertainment punctuate the day in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.

Themes at the heart of current concerns

The festival addresses numerous themes related to the ecological transition: biodiversity, sustainable food, soft mobility, renewable energies, ecological housing, natural gardening, recycling, waste management, and adaptation to climate change. Each edition invites specialized speakers and partner associations such as the Nature Initiation Center (Ligue de l'enseignement), Nature Haute-Marne, and the Conservatory of Natural Areas of Champagne-Ardenne.

Auberive and the Forests National Park, an exceptional natural setting

The festival takes place on the Place de l'Abbaye and in the Salle Sainte-Anne in Auberive, a historic village nestled in the hollow of the Aube valley. Auberive is famous for its Cistercian abbey founded in 1135 and is located in the heart of the Forests National Park, created in 2019, which protects one of the largest lowland deciduous forests in Europe. This exceptional setting gives the festival a unique immersive dimension, inviting participants to reconnect with the surrounding nature.

Strong territorial roots

Supported by local associative actors deeply rooted in the Haute-Marne territory, the Ecotopie Festival is part of a dynamic of enhancing the Forests National Park and raising awareness among residents and visitors about the natural riches of Haute-Marne. The event contributes to the cultural and social vitality of the village of Auberive and strengthens the links between actors of the ecological transition at the departmental level.