Fête Nationale de Taverny

Taverny, a town between two forests

Taverny (95150) is a town in Val-d'Oise with approximately 26,000 inhabitants, located in the Crould valley, between the state forests of Montmorency to the south and Isle-Adam to the north. This privileged geographical position gives Taverny a particularly pleasant green and forest character, making it one of the most tree-lined towns in the department.

Taverny is served by RER C (Taverny station) and Transilien line H (Taverny and Vaucelles stations), offering good connections to Paris and the rest of Val-d'Oise. The town has interesting architectural heritage, notably the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church and the remains of the Château de Taverny.

July 14th in a forest setting

The National Holiday of July 14th in Taverny benefits from an exceptional natural setting. Surrounded by forests, the town has open spaces where the fireworks can be launched with maximum visibility. Residents gather in parks, meadows, and esplanades to watch the show in a rural and relaxed atmosphere.

The nearby Montmorency forest has contributed to shaping Taverny's identity as a town of nature and outdoor activities. July 14th is an opportunity for residents to enjoy this exceptional setting: forest walks during the day, picnics in clearings, followed by evening festivities in the town's public spaces.

Popular festivities and republican spirit

The municipality of Taverny organizes a complete festive program every year for July 14th. Activities for children punctuate the day: games, shows, workshops, and sports activities. Local associations, both sports and cultural, contribute to animating these local festivities.

In the evening, the torchlight procession goes through the main streets of the town, creating a luminous procession that precedes the fireworks. This nocturnal parade, reminiscent of the revolutionary origins of July 14th, keeps the republican tradition alive in this residential town. The popular balls that follow the fireworks allow residents to extend the festivities in a festive atmosphere.

Taverny's heritage

Taverny preserves several testimonies of its history: the Saint-Pierre-Saint-Paul church, whose construction spans from the 12th to the 16th century, features remarkable Gothic and Renaissance elements. The Manoir de la Salle, a municipal property, is a 16th-century Renaissance building that hosts exhibitions and cultural events. These historical monuments give Taverny a heritage dimension that enriches the National Holiday with a reflection on the long sweep of French history.

Taverny and the intercommunal community

Taverny is part of the Roissy Pays de France intercommunal community, which brings together several towns in northern Val-d'Oise around Roissy airport. In this intercommunal context, July 14th is an opportunity to assert Taverny's own identity, its forest and residential character, within a territory dominated by logistics and airport activity.