Fêtes Johanniques de Reims
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Edition 2025 — Fêtes Johanniques
The 2025 edition, renamed "Reims, The Legendary Epic, from Joan of Arc to Charles X," celebrated the bicentennial of the last royal coronation in Reims. On May 31 and June 1, two eras met: Joan of Arc accompanying Charles VII and Charles X with his court, in a grand historical procession, a medieval market, and a magnificent nocturnal parade.
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Reims, The Legendary Epic 2025
The 2025 edition of the Fêtes Johanniques was named "Reims, The Legendary Epic, from Joan of Arc to Charles X", marking the bicentennial of the coronation of Charles X, the last king crowned in Reims on May 28, 1825.
The program began on Saturday, May 31, at 10:30 AM with the arrival of Joan of Arc and Charles VII on horseback, and Charles X in a carriage, at the Simone Veil esplanade. The historical procession then crossed the city center. The historical market with taverns and stalls animated the Place du Forum and Place Royale. The grand nocturnal parade, starting from the Manège at 9 PM, concluded this exceptional day.
Programme
Saturday, May 31 Program
- 10:30 AM: Arrival of Joan of Arc, Charles VII, and Charles X at the Simone Veil esplanade
- 10:45 AM: Departure of the procession from the Hôtel de Ville towards the sub-prefecture
- 11:00 AM: Opening of festivities and the historical market - Place Royale
- Afternoon: Medieval entertainment, shows, combat demonstrations, dances
- 9:00 PM: Grand nocturnal parade from the Manège
Sunday, June 1
- Historical market and entertainment all day long
Highlights
- Bicentennial of the coronation of Charles X (1825-2025)
- Meeting of two eras: Joan of Arc and Charles X
- Grand historical procession in period costumes
- Magnificent nocturnal parade from the Manège
- Medieval market around Place Royale
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Where does it take place — Fêtes Johanniques
Centre historique de Reims - Cathédrale Notre-Dame
Parvis de la Cathédrale Notre-Dame, 51100 Reims