Fête de Mandres-les-Roses

The Fête de Mandres-les-Roses

Mandres-les-Roses (94520) is a commune in Val-de-Marne that shares its postal code with its neighbor Périgny-sur-Yerres. This village on the Brie plateau has retained a preserved living environment, with numerous green spaces, flowery gardens, and a countryside atmosphere just a few kilometers from Paris. Its annual festival reflects this unique identity: friendly, flowery, and rooted in a natural territory.

A festival in the colors of roses

The very name of the commune — Mandres-les-Roses — inspires the programming of its annual festival. Flowers, and particularly roses, hold a symbolic place in the event. Floral decorations adorn the village spaces, and in some years, rose and plant exhibitions are organized in partnership with local horticulturists and gardeners. This link with nature and horticulture gives the Mandres festival a distinctive originality and identity.

The festival program

The Fête de Mandres-les-Roses offers a complete program for the whole family:

• Open-air concerts and shows with local artists
• Artisan and creator market
• Art and local photography exhibitions
• Sports activities for children and adults
• Country meal or festive barbecue
• Popular dance in the evening with a guinguette atmosphere

Rural identity at the heart of the festival

What distinguishes the Fête de Mandres-les-Roses is its rootedness in a rural and natural identity, rare for a commune in Val-de-Marne. The abundant vegetation, the village houses, the cultivated gardens, and the Yerres river flowing nearby create a natural setting of exceptional quality. The festival harmoniously fits into this setting by promoting local products, regional crafts, and close relationships between residents.

A united community

In a village of this size, social bonds are strong and associative life is intense. The Fête de Mandres-les-Roses is above all a festival organized by the residents for the residents. Volunteers from local associations — festival committee, sports associations, gardening clubs — mobilize to prepare and run this event, which is the highlight of Mandrosian community life.