Fête d'Éragny

The Fête d'Éragny: celebrating Pissarro's town

The Fête d'Éragny takes place in a town in the Val-d'Oise that holds a special place in the history of French art. Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), one of the founders of Impressionism and a leading figure of this revolutionary artistic movement, lived in Éragny-sur-Oise from 1884 until his death in 1903. For twenty years, he passionately painted the landscapes of the Oise valley, the orchards, the fields, and the surrounding villages, creating a significant part of his colossal work in Éragny.

Today, Éragny-sur-Oise is a modern and dynamic town in the Cergy-Pontoise agglomeration, which has not forgotten its artistic past. Its annual festival reflects this vibrant and diverse community.

A varied festive program

The Fête d'Éragny offers a program spread over a weekend, or even several days depending on the edition. On the menu: concerts by local and regional bands covering various musical styles, entertainment for children (inflatable structures, games, creative workshops), street performances, food stalls, and stands run by the town's associations.

The Impressionist heritage of Éragny

The festival is also an opportunity to highlight the town's Impressionist heritage. Guided tours retracing Pissarro's footsteps, exhibitions of reproductions of his works painted in Éragny, and conferences on his work may complement the festive program depending on the edition. Pissarro's family home, now private property, still bears witness to his presence in the village.

Éragny-sur-Oise and Éragny

It should be noted that Éragny here refers to Éragny-sur-Oise, the historic town where Pissarro lived, distinct from the former commune of Éragny (now merged into Cergy). The festival takes place in this town on the banks of the Oise, which retains its village character despite its integration into the agglomeration.