Fête de Héry

Héry, a lively village in the Auxerrois

Héry is a commune in the Yonne department with about 1,850 residents, known as Héryssois, located in the Auxerrois hinterland. A rural village with a dynamic community life, Héry organizes its popular summer festivities every year, bringing the local community together in a spirit of sharing and conviviality.

The annual festival, a summer highlight

The Héry festival is organized by the town hall. It takes place on a Saturday in August on the church square.

Activities and program

• Open-air concerts featuring local and regional bands
• Dance party in the evening
• Food and drink available on-site (for purchase at community prices)
• Activities for children and families
• Fireworks display

The Festival du P'tit Louis

Héry also hosts the Festival du P'tit Louis, a musical event featuring free concerts on the church square. This local musical gathering, complete with refreshments and food, showcases the village's cultural vitality and the ability of its local stakeholders to offer quality events to the public.

A dynamic community

Héry boasts a rich community life, supported by several organizations, including the Association Sportive d'Héry (ASH), which organizes sporting and festive events throughout the year. The village is served by the departmental road connecting Auxerre to Chablis, making it easily accessible from the Yonne prefecture.

As in many Burgundian villages, the annual Héry festival is an essential moment for maintaining social bonds, celebrating community life, and offering residents moments of joy and lightheartedness during the summer season.