Fête Nationale de Sèvres

The National Holiday in Sèvres: July 14th between porcelain and the Seine

Sèvres is a town in the Hauts-de-Seine with about 22,000 inhabitants, world-renowned for its National Porcelain Manufactory, founded in 1756 under Louis XV. Nestled on the banks of the Seine between Boulogne-Billancourt, Meudon, and Saint-Cloud, it offers the National Holiday a setting of particular beauty, blending exceptional industrial heritage with riverside landscapes.

The celebration of July 14th in Sèvres traditionally revolves around fireworks launched from Square Carrier-Belleuse, a green space along the Seine offering a panoramic view of the river and the surrounding hills. These fireworks are one of the highlights of Sèvres' festive calendar, attracting thousands of spectators each year who gather on the banks of the Seine and in public spaces to enjoy the pyrotechnic show.

A festive program around the fireworks

The evening of July 14th in Sèvres generally begins in the early evening with musical entertainment and popular festivities. A popular ball precedes or follows the fireworks, allowing residents to dance and celebrate together. Refreshment stands and food stalls are set up near the festival areas, enabling everyone to fully enjoy the evening.

The town of Sèvres maintains a strong festive tradition around July 14th, which is part of the community event calendar of a human-sized town particularly attached to its neighborhood life and traditions. The Sèvres fireworks, recognizable by their reflections on the Seine, are often mentioned as one of the most beautiful pyrotechnic displays in the Hauts-de-Seine.

Sèvres, between heritage and nature

Sèvres offers its residents and visitors a rare quality of life for a town in the inner suburbs of Paris. The Sèvres Manufactory and its Museum of Ceramics constitute a unique heritage in the world. The banks of the Seine are landscaped for walkers and cyclists. The Parc de Saint-Cloud is adjacent to the town and offers vast green spaces accessible year-round. The National Holiday takes place in this privileged environment, between cultural heritage and preserved nature, to offer a memorable summer celebration.