Le Rêve d'Icare
Biennial aeronautical festival on Royan beach
About Rêve d'Icare
Since 1989, Le Rêve d'Icare has been the unmissable event of the pre-season in Charente-Maritime. This biennial aeronautical festival transforms the Grande-Conche beach into a vast aviation show, with air demonstrations, paratroopers, hot air balloons, static exhibitions, and meetings with professionals from the aeronautics and space industries.
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An exceptional aeronautical festival
For over 30 years, Le Rêve d'Icare has celebrated aviation and aeronautics in the exceptional setting of Royan beach. Organized every two years, this festival attracts between 70,000 and 100,000 visitors for 5 days of festivities dedicated to the leisure and professions of aviation and space.
An aeronautical show over 10,000 m²
The festival features an aeronautical show of 10,000 m² set up along the Grande-Conche beach. Visitors can discover static aircraft exhibitions, meet aviation professionals, participate in educational workshops, and attend flight demonstrations.
Air shows and activities
The program includes aerobatic demonstrations, paratrooper jumps, hot air balloon rides, and demonstration flights. Major aeronautics players like Dassault Aviation regularly participate in the event, making Le Rêve d'Icare a showcase for French excellence in this field.
Rêve d'Icare — edition 2026
24th edition of the Le Rêve d'Icare aeronautical festival
2026 Edition
The 24th edition of Le Rêve d'Icare will take place from May 28 to June 1, 2026, on the Grande-Conche beach in Royan. This biennial event will offer 5 days of aeronautical activities with flight demonstrations, exhibitions, and meetings.
Highlights Rêve d'Icare 2026
- Spectacular air demonstrations
- Professional aeronautical show
- Parachutist and hot air balloon flights
- Static exhibitions of airplanes and helicopters
- Educational workshops to discover aviation careers
- Meetings with aviation industry players
Prices Rêve d'Icare 2026
Practical information — Rêve d'Icare
Practical Information
Location
Grande-Conche Beach, Boulevard Garnier, 17200 Royan
Access
- By car: Parking nearby (high attendance expected)
- By train: Royan SNCF station then a 15-minute walk
- Shuttles will be in place during the event
Prices
- Free admission
- Some activities are paid
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Where does it take place — Rêve d'Icare
Plage de la Grande-Conche
Boulevard Garnier, Plage de la Grande-Conche, 17200 Royan