Fête Nationale d'Alfortville

The National Celebration in Alfortville: Party by the Water at Île au Cointre

The town of Alfortville, located at the confluence of the Seine and Marne rivers, celebrates the National Celebration every year with a festive evening at the Parc de l'Île au Cointre. This exceptional setting on the banks of the Seine gives the republican celebration a particularly pleasant atmosphere, taking advantage of the river's coolness on summer nights.

Île au Cointre: A Festive Space on the Banks of the Seine

The Parc de l'Île au Cointre is a natural and recreational area located on an island in the Seine in Alfortville. This place, appreciated by residents for its walks and picnics, is particularly well-suited for large popular festivals: the shimmering water around the island creates a guinguette-like festive atmosphere reminiscent of the festive traditions of the Seine banks in the 19th century.

An Evening on the Theme of the 90s

The 2025 National Celebration in Alfortville was themed around the 90s, a festive decade if ever there was one, with themed musical entertainment starting at 9 PM. Hits from the 1990s — pop, dance, techno, RnB — echoed on Île au Cointre for the greatest pleasure of nostalgic party-goers and younger generations discovering these classics.

At 11 PM, the fireworks lit up the Alfortville sky from the banks of the Seine, offering a pyrotechnic show visible from many points in the city. The body of water amplified the reflection of the lights, creating a double spectacle on the surface of the Seine.

After the fireworks, the popular ball resumed with even more energy and continued throughout the night, transforming Île au Cointre into a festive dance space until the early hours of July 14th.

Alfortville, Crossroads of Confluences

A town of 45,000 inhabitants at the crossroads of the Seine and Marne, Alfortville takes advantage of its river geography for its summer festivities. The National Celebration expresses the attachment of Alfortville residents to their water town and its festive traditions. The diversity of the Alfortville population — marked by successive waves of immigration that have enriched the town — is reflected in the mixed and festive atmosphere of the July 13th evening.