Fête de Méry-sur-Oise

Méry-sur-Oise, a village in a river bend

Méry-sur-Oise (95540) is a charming commune in the Val-d'Oise nestled in a bend of the Oise river, at the foot of the hills overlooking the valley. With its approximately 8,000 inhabitants, Méry is a town-village that benefits from an exceptional natural setting: the banks of the Oise offer beautiful walks and leisure areas appreciated by families, while the wooded hills overlooking the commune offer panoramic views of the valley.

The commune has interesting architectural heritage, with its Méry castle (now a school) and its old church. Méry's position in the loop of the Oise gives it a particular charm, almost insular in places, reminiscent of other towns in the valley like L'Isle-Adam.

The festival by the Oise

The Fête de Méry-sur-Oise takes advantage of the commune's exceptional location on the riverbank. The green spaces along the Oise provide the ideal natural setting for entertainment and open-air concerts. The river water, weeping willows, and poplars create a rustic and bucolic atmosphere that gives the Méry festival a special flavor.

Nautical activities may be offered during the festival, allowing residents to enjoy the river: boat trips, canoeing introductions, sport fishing. These activities, linked to the commune's river environment, reflect Méry-sur-Oise's identity as a water town.

Concerts and family entertainment

The program for the Fête de Méry features open-air concerts in an exceptional aquatic setting, on the banks of the Oise. The musical programming adapts to the bucolic atmosphere of the place: folk music, French chanson, jazz, or world music find their place in this natural setting. Children's entertainment allows families to spend a full day at the festival.

Associations from Méry-sur-Oise set up their stands and present their activities. Sports clubs related to Oise activities—canoeing club, fishing club, hiking association—have a special place during this festival, which also celebrates the town's connection with its river. Local exhibitions on the heritage of Méry-sur-Oise and the Oise valley can enrich the festival's cultural program.

River gastronomy

The gastronomy offered during the Fête de Méry-sur-Oise reflects the commune's river identity. River fish specialties, local products, and regional specialties make up a culinary offering in harmony with the natural setting. The tradition of fried river fish, in the tradition of the guinguettes on the banks of the Seine and Oise, may be offered during the festival.