Fêtes Johanniques - Fêtes de Jeanne d'Arc d'Orléans
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Edition 2025 — Fêtes Johanniques
The 596th edition of the Fêtes Johanniques was held from April 29 to May 11, 2025, under the theme 'Joan, reflection of History'. Capucine Delaloy, a 16-year-old high school student, embodied Joan of Arc, accompanied by her pages François-Xavier Mercury and Erwann Mayeux. The edition featured new events: a peace concert led by children from singing classes, an extended medieval market, and a special family day.
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596th edition - Joan, reflection of History
The 596th edition of the Fêtes de Jeanne d'Arc took place from April 29 to May 11, 2025, under the theme 'Joan, reflection of History'. Capucine Delaloy, a 16-year-old Orléans high school student, was chosen to embody the Maid of Orléans, accompanied by her pages François-Xavier Mercury and Erwann Mayeux.
The program opened on April 29 with the sword presentation ceremony at 7:30 PM on the parvis of the cathedral, followed by the procession on May 1 starting from Place du Martroi. Under a radiant sun, Capucine Delaloy in armor rode through the streets of Orléans, crossing the Loire towards Saint-Jean-de-Braye and Saint-Jean-le-Blanc.
Among the new features of this edition: a peace concert on May 5 at the Notre-Dame des Miracles church, led by children from singing classes in partnership with the Cathedral Choir; an extended medieval market from May 7 to 11 at Campo Santo; and a special medieval family day on May 3 at Place du Martroi.
The sound and light show 'Joan, reflection of History' illuminated the facade of the Sainte-Croix Cathedral on May 7 at 10:30 PM. May 8 brought together the official ceremonies: a solemn mass presided over by Bishop Christory, a military parade, and the commemorative procession.
Programme
2025 Program
- April 29: Sword presentation ceremony (7:30 PM, Sainte-Croix Cathedral)
- April 30: Religious tribute (6:30 PM, Notre-Dame des Miracles)
- May 1: Joan of Arc's procession (10 AM, Place du Martroi)
- May 3: Medieval family day (Place du Martroi)
- May 5: Peace concert (6 PM, Notre-Dame des Miracles)
- May 7-11: Medieval market at Campo Santo
- May 7: Sound and light show 'Joan, reflection of History' (10:30 PM, Cathedral)
- May 8: Solemn mass, military parade, official procession
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 edition
- Joan 2025: Capucine Delaloy, 16, embodies Joan of Arc
- Theme: 'Joan, reflection of History'
- New: Peace concert with children from singing classes
- Extended medieval market: May 7-11 at Campo Santo
- Medieval family day: May 3, Place du Martroi
- Procession: horseback ride under the sun, crossing the Loire
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Where does it take place — Fêtes Johanniques
Centre-ville d'Orléans - Cathédrale Sainte-Croix
Place Sainte-Croix, 45000 Orléans