Fête de Louvres

Louvres in celebration: a popular tradition

Louvres, a historic town located on the Parisis plateau in northeastern Val-d'Oise, organizes its great communal festival every summer. This unmissable summer event in local life is an opportunity for all Louvréens to come together in a friendly and joyful atmosphere, with a variety of entertainment catering to the needs and tastes of every age group. The Fête de Louvres perpetuates a centuries-old tradition of community gathering that dates back to medieval fairs and old patron saint festivals.

Entertainment and attractions for everyone

The Fête de Louvres offers a rich and varied entertainment program. Funfair rides and games attract young and old with their flashing lights and lively music. Food stalls offer the essential flavors of funfairs: cotton candy, churros, crepes, merguez sausages with fries, donuts, and candy apples. Concerts and musical entertainment liven up the various stages set up on the main square and in the surrounding public spaces, offering an eclectic program ranging from French variety to world music. Street shows—acrobats, jugglers, fire-eaters, clowns—mingle with visitors to create moments of surprise and wonder. The traditional fireworks display, launched late in the evening, lights up the Val-d'Oise sky for everyone's delight.

Louvres and its remarkable heritage

The Fête de Louvres is an opportunity to discover or rediscover the heritage of this historic town. Louvres indeed has a remarkable past: the medieval town preserves remnants of its fortified walls and old houses. The Archaeological Museum of Pays de France, located in Louvres, holds many discoveries related to the rich archaeological excavations carried out in northern Val-d'Oise, a territory of passage since prehistoric times. The Saint-Rieul church, a remarkable religious building, bears witness to the long Christian history of the town. These heritage elements can be visited during the festival, thus enriching the visitors' experience beyond just the festive dimension.

Solidarity and social connection

The Fête de Louvres is organized by the municipality in partnership with the town's associations and volunteers. Many local associations participate in the organization and entertainment of the event, running stalls whose proceeds fund their projects. Solidarity actions—food drives, charity auctions—are integrated into the program to remind us that the festival is also an opportunity to think about those in need of help. The Fête de Louvres is thus a fine reflection of the associative and civic life of a dynamic and supportive town.

Practical information

By car: Louvres is accessible via the N17 (route de Soissons) or the A1. Parking is available on the outskirts of the town.

By public transport: Louvres station on RER line D from Paris-Gare du Nord. Bus from Roissy-en-France.

Free admission for most activities. Funfair rides and games are subject to a fee.