Fête de la Mer de Trouville
Homage to sailor-fishermen and celebration of the sea since 1933
About Fête de la Mer
A maritime institution since 1933
The Fête de la Mer de Trouville-sur-Mer, born in 1933 from a simple blessing of the sea, has become over the decades one of the most emblematic events on the Norman coast. Every year in the heart of summer, this festival pays a solemn tribute to the sailor-fishermen and celebrates the unbreakable link between Trouville and the ocean.
A weekend between remembrance and festivities
The Fête de la Mer takes place over two days. Saturday is dedicated to festivities and entertainment, with an exhibitors' village offering artisanal creations from the maritime world: jewelry, driftwood objects, saffron, and local products. Demonstrations by Aquadog rescue dogs punctuate the day.
Sunday takes on a more solemn character: a parade by the 51st Highland Memorial Scottish Pipe Band resonates on the quays from 9:30 AM, followed by a mass at the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church in honor of those lost at sea. A procession then leads to the memorial stele on the Jean-Claude Brize jetty, where an absolution is given offshore.
The departure of the boats towards the open sea
The most moving moment of the festival takes place in the late afternoon: the departure of the Trouville boats towards the sea, a maritime scene full of emotion that concludes the weekend of celebration. This procession of decorated boats, accompanied by floral tributes laid at sea, symbolizes respect and gratitude towards those who live from the sea.
Fête de la Mer — edition 2026
The Sea Festival returns on August 1st and 2nd, 2026, to the Port of Trouville-sur-Mer. An institution since 1933, this maritime festival celebrates the sea and sailors with its exhibitors' village, children's entertainment, and the traditional tribute ceremony to those lost at sea.
Sea Festival 2026 in Trouville-sur-Mer
On August 1st and 2nd, 2026, the Port of Trouville-sur-Mer hosts the Sea Festival, a maritime tradition established in 1933 that pays tribute to the sea and seafarers. Admission is free.
An exhibitors' village is set up opposite the town hall: historical photo exhibition, artistic creations related to the sea, and stands from associations such as the Société Nationale de Sauvetage en Mer (SNSM). Children can enjoy traditional wooden games.
Among the popular highlights: the mackerel rillettes competition, the boat decoration competition, and the now-famous mackerel toss (plush). The weekend concludes with solemn ceremonies: mass in honor of sailors, procession, and absolution at sea in memory of those lost.
The dates of the Sea Festival vary each year depending on the tides (late July or early August).
Programme Fête de la Mer 2026
Weekend of August 1st and 2nd, 2026 — Port of Trouville-sur-Mer
- Exhibitors' Village (opposite the town hall) — historical photo exhibition, artistic creations related to the sea, stands from associations including the SNSM
- Children's Entertainment — traditional wooden games
- Mackerel Rillettes Competition
- Boat Decoration Competition
- Mackerel Toss (plush)
- Tribute Ceremonies — mass in honor of sailors, procession, and absolution at sea in memory of those lost
Detailed schedule to be communicated by the Trouville-sur-Mer Tourist Office closer to the event.
Highlights Fête de la Mer 2026
- Maritime tradition since 1933
- Mackerel rillettes competition and mackerel toss
- Exhibitors' village opposite the town hall
- Tribute ceremony to sailors lost at sea
- Free admission
Prices Fête de la Mer 2026
Practical information — Fête de la Mer
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place on the quays of the port of Trouville-sur-Mer, at the Notre-Dame-des-Victoires church, and on the Jean-Claude Brize jetty.
Access
- By car: From Paris (200 km), take the A13 motorway towards Caen, then exit at Trouville-Deauville.
- By train: Trouville-Deauville SNCF station, Paris Saint-Lazare – Trouville-Deauville line (approx. 2 hours).
- Parking: Paid parking lots in the town center and on the seafront.
Prices
- Free entry for all activities and the exhibitors' village.
Contact
- Tourist Office: www.trouvillesurmer.org
- Town Hall of Trouville-sur-Mer: www.trouville.fr
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Where does it take place — Fête de la Mer
Port de Trouville-sur-Mer
32 Boulevard Fernand Moureaux, 14360 Trouville-sur-Mer, 14360 Trouville-sur-Mer