Fête de Bethonvilliers

The Fête de Bethonvilliers: the spirit of a village at the gates of Switzerland

Bethonvilliers (90150) is a small village of about 239 inhabitants in the Territoire de Belfort, located in the canton of Grandvillars, in the southeastern part of the department. Close to the Franco-Swiss border, this rural village benefits from a preserved natural setting, with its typical agricultural and wooded landscapes of the Sud Territoire.

The town hall of Bethonvilliers is located at 4 Chemin du Canal-du-Moulin, and the municipal council manages the communal affairs with dedication. Every summer, the commune comes alive for its village festival, a highly anticipated event for the residents who come together to celebrate their attachment to their village.

Program of the Fête de Bethonvilliers

The Fête de Bethonvilliers offers a complete program for all generations:

• Children's activities: outdoor games, creative activities, and fun entertainment in the village's communal spaces
• Petanque tournament: a friendly and convivial competition open to all levels, bringing together residents and players from neighboring communes
• Country meal: a convivial meal prepared and served by local volunteers, the central point of the festive day
• Association refreshment stand: drinks and refreshments served throughout the day at low prices
• Musical entertainment: sound and musical ambiance to accompany the day
• Dancing evening: a popular dance in the evening to close the festival in joy and conviviality

Bethonvilliers in its geographical context

Bethonvilliers is located in the Sud Territoire, in a rural area characterized by its landscapes of meadows, farms, and woods. The Chemin du Canal-du-Moulin, which gives the town hall its address, recalls the ancient presence of a mill and the village's agricultural tradition.

The proximity of the Swiss border influences the daily lives of the inhabitants: many Bethonvilliers residents work in Switzerland, bringing a cross-border dimension to this village that remains deeply rooted in its Franche-Comté traditions.

A village in the canton of Grandvillars

Bethonvilliers is part of the canton of Grandvillars, alongside communes such as Lacollonge, Courtelevant, Faverois, and Grandvillars itself. These communes share a common rural identity and each organize their own village festival, creating a rich summer festive calendar in this sector of the Territoire de Belfort.

The commitment of local volunteers

In a modest-sized village like Bethonvilliers, every volunteer counts. The residents who invest in organizing the annual festival are also those who keep the village alive throughout the year—maintaining common spaces, participating in town council meetings, or animating local associations. The festival is the visible expression of this invisible but essential collective commitment.

The proceeds from the refreshment stand and catering directly contribute to the financing of local association activities and the maintenance of communal facilities. Every purchase of a sausage or drink at the Fête de Bethonvilliers is thus an act of solidarity with the village community.