Fête Nationale de Ville-d'Avray

The National Day in Ville-d'Avray: Republican celebration in a green setting

Ville-d'Avray (92410) is one of the most picturesque towns in the Hauts-de-Seine, with its famous ponds immortalized by the painter Corot, its listed forests, and its preserved village character within the close Parisian suburbs. Each year, this town of about 11,000 inhabitants celebrates the National Day in an exceptional natural setting that makes it one of the most charming festivities in the department.

Fireworks in an exceptional natural setting

The highlight of the National Day in Ville-d'Avray is the fireworks display held in the evening, visible from the heights of the village and the edges of the ponds. The natural setting of Ville-d'Avray — ponds, forests, hills — offers remarkable visibility and acoustics for the pyrotechnic show. Families settle on the green spaces around the ponds to best enjoy the spectacle.

The firefighters' ball and local activities

In parallel with the fireworks, the firefighters of Ville-d'Avray organize their traditional ball at the fire station. This French institution opens its doors to residents for a friendly dancing evening that lasts until the early hours of the morning. Local associations also participate in animating the evening with food and drink stands.

Ville-d'Avray, heritage and conviviality

Ville-d'Avray is ranked among the most pleasant towns to live in the Île-de-France region. Its natural and architectural heritage, its listed ponds, its character houses, and its village atmosphere give it a unique identity. The National Day is celebrated there in this spirit, combining republican traditions and attachment to the territory. The residents, deeply attached to their town, make this event a moment of strong community cohesion, perpetuating the values of liberty, equality, and fraternity in a setting dear to them.