Fête de Pérouse

The Fête de Pérouse: thirty years of animation by Via Petrosa

Pérouse (90160) is a commune in the Territoire de Belfort with 1,176 inhabitants, the Pérousiens, whose cultural life has been animated since 1995 by the association Via Petrosa. This association, whose name evokes an ancient Latin road ("the stony path"), has set itself the mission of animating the village and organizing unifying events for its inhabitants.

The mayor of Pérouse is Jean-Pierre Cnudde (mandate 2020-2026), and the town hall is located at Place de la Mairie, 90160 Pérouse. The commune, peaceful and residential, benefits from a pleasant location in the Territoire de Belfort, close to the major communication routes of the agglomeration.

Via Petrosa: an association serving village animation

The association Via Petrosa, active since 1995, is the backbone of the festive and cultural life of Pérouse. Since its founding, it has regularly organized various events to liven up the village and strengthen the social bond between its inhabitants. The annual summer festival is the flagship event of its calendar, the one that brings together the largest number of inhabitants and creates the strongest community dynamic.

This longevity of over thirty years is remarkable and testifies to the constant commitment of Via Petrosa volunteers and their ability to renew interest in their events year after year.

Program of the summer festival

The Fête de Pérouse takes place over one day in the summer, generally in July or August:

• Children's entertainment: inflatable games, creative workshops, magic or puppet shows, fairground games
• Sports activities: pétanque tournament, sports activities for teenagers, races or team games
• Refreshments and catering: grills, sausages and fries, sandwiches, crepes, cold drinks and regional beers at association prices
• Communal meal: a moment of sharing around a meal served outdoors, prepared by Via Petrosa volunteers
• Musical evening: concert or DJ entertainment to extend the celebration and allow residents to dance together

Pérouse in its territorial context

Pérouse is a commune in the Territoire de Belfort that combines rural quality of life with easy access to the services of the Belfort agglomeration. This profile of a peaceful residential commune, away from the urban hustle and bustle but close to employment centers, attracts many families who appreciate this lifestyle.

The summer festival organized by Via Petrosa is, for these inhabitants, often active and not very available on a daily basis, a precious opportunity to meet, get to know their neighbors, and participate in the collective life of their village.

A model of local associative animation

Via Petrosa represents a model of village association that deserves to be praised: without significant financial resources, with active and motivated volunteers, it has succeeded in animating its commune sustainably for over thirty years. This model of long-term volunteer commitment is precious in a context where associative involvement is sometimes fragile.

The annual Fête de Pérouse is thus much more than a simple summer fair: it is the result of a long-term collective commitment, the celebration of a community that is keen to live together and share its joys.