Mimosa Festival
Flowery carnival celebrating the blooming of mimosas in Saint-Trojan
About Mimosa Festival
A must-attend winter tradition on the Île d'Oléron since 1959, the Mimosa Festival brightens Saint-Trojan-les-Bains every February. For three days, this flowery carnival brings together all generations for a grand parade of floats decorated with mimosas and costumed groups. The village, where mimosas have been blooming for over a century, comes alive with flea markets, local craft exhibitions, and a unique festive atmosphere. The 2026 edition will have a comic strip theme.
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A Tradition Born in 1959
The Mimosa Festival is an ancestral tradition that has celebrated the spectacular blooming of mimosas in the southernmost village of the Île d'Oléron since 1959. In Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, mimosas have been blooming for over a century, offering a dazzling natural spectacle of golden-yellow flowers each winter that scent the village streets.
A Popular Flowery Carnival
Every year in February, this popular festival brings together all generations in a festive and friendly atmosphere. The highlight of the event is the grand parade featuring floats entirely decorated with mimosa flowers, accompanied by musical groups and costumed participants. Thousands of people line the streets to admire this colorful and fragrant spectacle, even in the rain, as evidenced by the 2024 edition.
Three Days of Festivities
From Friday to Sunday, the festival offers a complete program: a large flea market, art and local craft exhibitions, street entertainment, and of course, the spectacular parade. Each edition adopts a different theme: after various creative themes, the 2026 edition will celebrate the world of comic strips. This unique festival blends natural heritage, local traditions, and contemporary creativity.
Mimosa Festival — edition 2026
2026 edition with a Comic Strip theme
2026 Edition
The 2026 Mimosa Festival will take place from February 13 to 15 with a Comic Strip theme. On the program: a flea market and exhibitions on Saturday, and on Sunday, the grand parade of floats decorated with mimosa flowers with musical groups and costumed participants on the comic strip theme. An edition that promises colors, creativity, and conviviality.
Highlights Mimosa Festival 2026
- Theme: Comic Strips
- Grand parade of flowery floats on Sunday
- Giant flea market on Saturday
- Local craft exhibitions
- Musical and costumed groups
Prices Mimosa Festival 2026
Practical information — Mimosa Festival
Practical Information
Location
Saint-Trojan-les-Bains town center
Dates
- Every year in mid-February (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- 2026 Edition: February 13-15
- 2026 Theme: Comic Strips
Access
- By car: Parking recommended on the outskirts
- By bike: Cycle paths to the town center
- Shuttles may be available depending on attendance
- Arrive early for the parade (high attendance)
Prices
- Parade: free
- Flea market: participation fee for exhibitors
- Exhibitions: free
Program
- Friday: opening, entertainment
- Saturday: flea market, exhibitions
- Sunday: grand parade of flowery floats
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