Fête Nationale de Pont-sur-Yonne

July 14th in Pont-sur-Yonne

Pont-sur-Yonne (89140) is a commune in Sénonais, on the banks of the Yonne River, which celebrates the July 14th National Holiday with enthusiasm every year. The program for this patriotic and festive evening includes a beautiful firework display launched from the banks of the Yonne, illuminating the sky and reflecting on the river's waters in a striking spectacle.

Fireworks by the Yonne River

The highlight of the evening remains the firework display, launched from the Quai de la République and visible from both banks of the Yonne. The riverside location offers an exceptional setting for this pyrotechnic show, one of the most anticipated in the Sens district. Thousands of people gather on the quays and riverbanks to admire this luminous spectacle.

Entertainment and Popular Ball

The July 14th evening in Pont-sur-Yonne brings the community together with:

• Popular ball and dancing evening hosted by local bands
• Musical entertainment and open-air concerts on the quays
• Food stalls and community refreshment stands
• Torchlight procession through the town streets
• Torchlight retreat organized by local firefighters

Pont-sur-Yonne, a town of character in Sénonais

Pont-sur-Yonne is a town of character in Sénonais, in the Yonne department. Its riverbanks, medieval bridge, and old bourgeois houses give it a special charm. A crossroads between Paris, Sens, and Burgundy, the town is easily accessible and attracts visitors from surrounding communes every July 14th.

The National Holiday is organized by the Pont-sur-Yonne town hall and local associations, with the support of the firefighters and the communal Festival Committee.