Fête de Chevannes

The Fête de Chevannes, the village's summer gathering

Chevannes is a commune in the Yonne department, a member of the Communauté de communes du Pays Coulangeois, located about fifteen kilometers south of Auxerre. Its rural character and peaceful environment make this village an ideal setting for summer festivities that bring together a close-knit community each year.

A festival driven by local volunteers

It is the Chevannes festival committee that is responsible for organizing the annual festival. The association mobilizes its volunteers for several weeks to prepare a full day of festivities, with catering, entertainment, concerts, and a dance. This collective work reflects the vitality of the local associative fabric.

A festive and friendly program

• Country meal or village banquet prepared by volunteers
• Children's activities: games, bouncy castle, face painting
• Concerts with local or regional bands
• Refreshment stand and friendly bar throughout the day
• Popular dance in the evening with an orchestra or DJ
• Funfair with rides for the little ones

A village with a green setting

Chevannes is distinguished by its pleasant natural setting, halfway between the Yonne valley and the first foothills of the Pays Coulangeois plateau. The village has a historic church and rural landscapes typical of deep Burgundy. Its proximity to Coulanges-la-Vineuse and the Auxerrois vineyards makes it a popular stop.

Fête de la Musique, a festive preview

The commune also celebrates the Fête de la Musique on June 21st, with concerts organized by the festival committee in the village's central square. Tables, benches, and food trucks help create a warm atmosphere from the beginning of summer, heralding the big annual festival that follows a few weeks later.

The Fête de Chevannes is part of the long tradition of village festivals in the Yonne, which punctuate the Burgundian summer calendar from June to September. These popular and free events are an irreplaceable living heritage for rural communities.