Les 3 Jours de Montsûrs
Traditional municipal festival of Montsûrs in Mayenne
About 3 Jours de Montsûrs
Les 3 Jours de Montsûrs is a traditional municipal festival organized every year in August by the festival committee of Montsûrs-Saint-Cénéré, in Mayenne. Over three days, this popular event offers a rich program of activities for all ages: torchlight procession, pétanque competition, cycling race, dancing dinner, flea market, and fireworks. This village festival embodies the spirit of conviviality and traditions that animates the rural communes of Mayenne, bringing together residents and visitors in a festive and warm atmosphere.
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Les 3 Jours de Montsûrs: An Authentic Village Festival in Mayenne
Every summer, the commune of Montsûrs-Saint-Cénéré, located in the heart of Mayenne in the Coëvrons region, comes alive for three days on the occasion of its traditional municipal festival. Les 3 Jours de Montsûrs perpetuates a festive tradition rooted in local life, bringing together the inhabitants of the commune and its surroundings around various convivial activities.
A Three-Day Program
The festival unfolds over a full weekend with a program designed for all ages and tastes.
Saturday: Sports and Dancing
Saturday begins with a pétanque competition starting at 1:30 PM, followed by a cycling race at 4:30 PM. The evening is dedicated to a dancing dinner with live music, by reservation. The ball continues late into the night, in a warm and festive atmosphere.
Sunday: Flea Market and Fireworks
Sunday is the main day of the festival, with a flea market running from 8 AM to 6 PM, attracting bargain hunters and strollers from all over the region. At noon, a countryside meal is offered by reservation. The day concludes in style with fireworks around 11:30 PM, the highlight of the festivities.
The Torchlight Procession
A traditional highlight of the festival, the torchlight procession brings together young and old in the streets of Montsûrs for a luminous parade that marks the official launch of the festivities.
An Event Driven by Volunteers
Les 3 Jours de Montsûrs is organized by the commune's festival committee, composed of volunteers who work throughout the year to prepare this unifying event. Their commitment helps keep this popular tradition alive, contributing to social cohesion and the commune's identity.
Montsûrs, in the Heart of the Coëvrons
Montsûrs is a small town of character nestled in the Coëvrons region, known for its architectural and natural heritage. The municipal festival is an opportunity to discover this picturesque commune and its preserved living environment, between the Mayenne bocage and the Jouanne valley.
3 Jours de Montsûrs — edition 2026
Les 3 Jours de Montsûrs 2026: municipal festival scheduled for early August in Montsûrs. Program to be confirmed.
2026 Edition — See you in August
The 2026 edition of Les 3 Jours de Montsûrs is expected in early August. The traditional program should be renewed: pétanque, cycling race, dancing dinner, flea market, and fireworks.
Prices 3 Jours de Montsûrs 2026
Practical information — 3 Jours de Montsûrs
Practical Information
Location
The festival takes place in the village of Montsûrs (53150), commune of Montsûrs-Saint-Cénéré, in the Mayenne department. Activities are spread across various points in the town center: main square, adjacent streets, and communal green spaces.
Access
By car: Montsûrs is located about 20 km east of Laval, accessible via the D57 towards Évron. From Le Mans, allow about 1 hour and 15 minutes via the D304 then the D57. Free parking in the village and immediate surroundings. Signage is provided during the festival.
By train: Montsûrs station is served by the TER Le Mans-Laval line. The station is a few minutes' walk from the town center, making the festival easily accessible by public transport.
Typical Program
- Saturday 1:30 PM: Doubles pétanque competition (registration on site)
- Saturday 4:30 PM: Cycling race in the town's streets
- Saturday evening: Dancing dinner with orchestra (advance reservation required with the festival committee)
- Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM: Grand flea market in the village streets
- Sunday noon: Friendly countryside meal (by reservation)
- Sunday 11:30 PM: Fireworks display from the village, visible from many surrounding points
Prices
Outdoor activities (flea market, cycling race, torchlight procession, fireworks) are free and open to all. Meals (dancing dinner on Saturday evening and countryside meal on Sunday noon) require advance reservation with the festival committee. The pétanque competition requires on-site registration.
Food and Drink
In addition to the organized meals by reservation, bars and food stalls are present during the events, offering sandwiches, crepes, fries, and drinks.
Accessibility
Activities take place in the village streets, generally accessible to people with reduced mobility. For any questions, contact the Montsûrs-Saint-Cénéré town hall.
Contact
Montsûrs Festival Committee
Montsûrs-Saint-Cénéré Town Hall
53150 Montsûrs
Tourist website: www.coevrons-tourisme.com
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Bourg de Montsûrs, 53150 Montsûrs