Fete de la Saint-Amour

The festival of love by the Vassiviere lake with fireworks

Royere-de-Vassiviere — Creuse (23) Since 2008
Folk Traditions Family Outdoor
Fete de la Saint-Amour
Edition
2026
Saint-Amour

About Saint-Amour

La Fete de la Saint-Amour is a popular festival held every year on August 9th on Auphelle beach in Peyrat-le-Chateau, on the shores of Lake Vassiviere. Created in 2008, this celebration of love offers a full day of activities for the whole family: craft market, wooden games, face painting, street performances, sports and water activities, musical entertainment, and a grand fireworks display over the lake as the highlight of the evening.
Dates 09 Aug — 09 Aug 2026
Location Royere-de-Vassiviere (23)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.

Edition 2026

Saint-Amour — edition 2026

The 19th edition of the Fete de la Saint-Amour will be held on August 9, 2026, on Auphelle beach at Lake Vassiviere.

The 19th edition of the Fete de la Saint-Amour will be held on August 9, 2026, on Auphelle beach at Lake Vassiviere. The program of activities will be announced during the summer.

Prices Saint-Amour 2026

Free entry
Practical information

Practical information — Saint-Amour

Practical information

Location

Auphelle Beach, Peyrat-le-Chateau, Lake Vassiviere (23460), Creuse

Access

  • By car: Lake Vassiviere is located about 1 hour from Limoges.
  • Parking: Designated parking lots around Auphelle beach.

Prices

  • Free entry

Contact

  • Information: Tourist Office of Lake Vassiviere

The Saint-Amour Festival, the festival of love at Lake Vassiviere

Every August 9th, Auphelle beach in Peyrat-le-Chateau hosts the Fete de la Saint-Amour, which has become a must-see and emblematic event of the Vassiviere region. Throughout the day, from noon to midnight, activities follow one another around the theme of love in a festive and family-friendly atmosphere.

An activity program for everyone

The market offers artisanal products and local goods, while visitors can enjoy traditional wooden games, face painting for children, street performances, sports and water activities on the lake, and musical entertainment throughout the day. The highlight of the festival is the grand fireworks display over the lake at dusk, offering a spectacular show.

A popular and family event

With nearly 18 editions, the Fete de la Saint-Amour has established itself as a major festive gathering on Lake Vassiviere. The event celebrates love in all its forms and brings together locals and vacationers in a spirit of conviviality and sharing.

Where does it take place — Saint-Amour

Plage d'Auphelle, Lac de Vassiviere
Plage d'Auphelle, 23460 Royere-de-Vassiviere

Saint-Amour in brief

Folk Traditions Family Outdoor Free Creuse

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Tel 05 55 69 76 70

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