Fête d'Écharcon

The village festival of Écharcon

Écharcon (91540) is a charming rural town of about 800 inhabitants, located in the Val d'Essonne, about twenty kilometers south of Évry. This village belongs to the Communauté de Communes Val d'Essonne (CC2V91) and is distinguished by its preserved character and natural environment, not far from the Fontainebleau forest. Each year, the town celebrates its village festival organized by the Comité des Fêtes d'Écharcon, a local association that perpetuates the tradition of village festivals.

The Comité des Fêtes d'Écharcon

The Comité des Fêtes d'Écharcon, located at 16 bis Clos des Tilleuls, is the organizing association for all the town's festivities. Founded and active for several years, it mobilizes passionate local volunteers to design and run the village festival. Their commitment to the association ensures the continuation of this festive tradition that marks the social life of Écharcon and brings together past and present residents.

Entertainment and Highlights

The Fête d'Écharcon offers a complete program suitable for all ages. Children will find fun entertainment and various games to enjoy outdoors. Adults can enjoy a friendly setting with a meal or a country buffet, in the traditional spirit of village festivals that encourage meeting and sharing. Musical entertainment and group games complete the program. The festival generally takes place outdoors, in the green setting of the village, taking advantage of the summer weather to bring the local community together.

A Village in the Heart of the Val d'Essonne

The Val d'Essonne is a remarkable natural region, crossed by the Essonne river in a landscape of hedgerows, forests, and agricultural land. Écharcon shares this territory with towns such as Mennecy, D'Huison-Longueville, and Vert-le-Petit. This preserved rural setting gives the Fête d'Écharcon its authentic character and its typical Île-de-France rural village festival atmosphere, which is becoming increasingly rare as urbanization progresses in the department.