Les Éoliennes - Festival of Air and Wind
Festival of air and wind celebrating Tomblaine's aeronautical history
About Les Éoliennes
Les Éoliennes is a festival of air and wind organized by the municipality of Tomblaine, in the Grand Nancy metropolitan area. The event celebrates the city's aeronautical history through giant kite demonstrations, biplane and helicopter flights, parachute jumps, interactive activities, and an artisan village. The 2025 edition hosted the French Acrobatic Kite Championships for the first time, with over 500 kites in the sky.
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Tomblaine, city of air and wind
The municipality of Tomblaine, located in the Grand Nancy metropolitan area, has a rich aeronautical history that the Les Éoliennes festival honors every year. This festive and family-friendly event invites young and old to look up at the sky and discover the many facets of the world of air and wind.
A colorful program
The festival spans three days at the Plaine Flageul in Tomblaine and offers a rich program of activities:
In the sky
- Giant kite demonstrations: spectacular kites of all shapes and sizes fill the sky of Tomblaine.
- French Acrobatic Kite Championships: the best kite flyers compete in impressive acrobatic figures.
- Taster flights: by biplane and helicopter, to discover Tomblaine and the Nancy metropolitan area from the sky.
- Taster parachute jumps: for the more adventurous.
On the ground
- Les Éoliennes Village: local artisans and food stalls.
- Interactive activities: kite-making workshops, games, and activities for children.
- Exhibitions: on the aeronautical history of Tomblaine and the region.
Children at the heart of the festival
Friday is traditionally dedicated to schoolchildren: over 500 kites take to the Tomblaine sky, made and personalized by the commune's schoolchildren. This highlight of the festival illustrates the educational dimension of the event and its integration into local life.
A free and family-friendly event
Les Éoliennes is a completely free festival, accessible to all. This free admission, desired by the organizers, allows every family to fully enjoy a weekend of activities and discoveries around the fascinating world of air and wind.
Les Éoliennes — edition 2026
New edition of the Les Éoliennes festival in Tomblaine. Kites, taster flights, and activities around the world of air and wind.
2026 Edition
The Les Éoliennes festival returns to Tomblaine for a new edition in 2026. Precise dates and the program will be announced in spring 2026. The event promises new kite demonstrations, taster flights, and activities for the whole family.
Highlights Les Éoliennes 2026
- New edition of the festival
- Giant and acrobatic kites
- Taster flights
- Free family activities
Prices Les Éoliennes 2026
Practical information — Les Éoliennes
Practical Information
Location
Plaine Flageul, Tomblaine (54510), very close to Nancy.
Access
- By bus: Stan network, lines serving Tomblaine.
- By car: From Nancy, take the direction of Tomblaine via the Tomblaine bridge. Parking available nearby.
- By bike: Cycle paths from Nancy along the Meurthe river.
Prices
Free admission for the entire festival.
Opening hours
Friday: school day. Saturday and Sunday: from 10 am to 6 pm (indicative times).
Tips
- Bring clothing suitable for wind and weather.
- Bring a picnic or enjoy the food stalls.
- Taster flights require on-site registration.
Contact
- Tomblaine Town Hall
- Website: eoliennes-tomblaine.fr
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Where does it take place — Les Éoliennes
Plaine Flageul
Plaine Flageul, 54510 Tomblaine