Fête de Sceaux

Sceaux Celebrates in a Royal Setting

Sceaux (92330) is a town of art and history in the Hauts-de-Seine department, dominated by the magnificent Domaine de Sceaux. Once the property of the Duke of Maine—son of Louis XIV and Madame de Montespan—the estate houses a 19th-century château, the Musée de l'Île-de-France, the famous Cascades, the Grand Canal, and French gardens designed by André Le Nôtre. It is in this exceptional setting that the town's popular festivities take place each year.

The Guinguettes of Sceaux

From June to September, the Guinguettes de Sceaux set up in the Domaine to offer residents a friendly space for relaxation and entertainment. On the park lawns, with views of the large bodies of water, the guinguette atmosphere brings together families, strollers, and nature lovers in a spirit of summer sharing. Live music, refreshment stands, outdoor games, and moonlit strolls punctuate these memorable summer evenings.

Southern and Félibréen Festivals

Sceaux maintains a strong historical and cultural link with Provence, thanks to the presence of the Festival Santo-Estello—the Félibréen festival of the departmental estate. This southern festival annually brings together Provençal and Languedocian folk groups for dances, songs, costumes, and a vibrant celebration of Southern culture. The Place de la Mairie and the Parc de Sceaux come alive to the rhythm of farandoles and Provençal tunes.

Sceaux's Annual Festive Calendar

• April (Hanami) : Cherry blossom season in the Domaine de Sceaux, cultural events
• June (Southern Festivals) : Provençal market, Félibréen festival, Saint-Jean bonfires
• June (Fête de la Musique) : Free concerts in the town and at the Domaine
• July-August (Guinguettes de Sceaux) : Summer evenings, live music, refreshment stands
• July-August (Estivales) : Open-air contemporary art festival
• September (Festival de l'Orangerie) : Classical concerts in the Domaine's Orangerie

The Orangerie de Sceaux: Classical Music Under the Stars

The Festival de l'Orangerie de Sceaux is a major annual cultural highlight. Every autumn, the Domaine's Orangerie—a listed 17th-century building—hosts a series of chamber and orchestral concerts that attract a loyal audience from all over the Île-de-France region. This heritage and musical festival showcases the exceptional cultural richness of Sceaux.

Hanami de Sceaux, Between Heritage and Japan

In spring, the Domaine de Sceaux comes alive with the famous Hanami—the contemplation of cherry blossoms. Two hundred Japanese cherry trees planted along the Domaine's Grande Allée burst into delicate pink blooms in late March and early April. Thousands of visitors travel from Paris and the entire Île-de-France region to enjoy this ephemeral and unique spectacle. Cultural events related to Japan accompany this exceptional natural event.