Masgot Hante

The sculpted village of Masgot transforms for Halloween

Franseches — Creuse (23) Since 2014
Heritage Folk Traditions Family
Masgot Hante
Edition
2026
Masgot Hante

About Masgot Hante

Masgot Hante is a festive and heritage event that transforms the sculpted village of Masgot, in the commune of Franseches in Creuse, into a life-size Halloween setting each year. Created in 2014 by the association Les Amis de la Pierre de Masgot, the event attracts up to 3,000 visitors over a weekend. Spiderwebs, tombstones, costumes, and live shows take over the village alleys for an unusual discovery of the work of sculptor Francois Michaud.
Dates 31 Oct — 01 Nov 2026
Location Franseches (23)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.

Edition 2026

Masgot Hante — edition 2026

Masgot Hanté is the Halloween event hosted by the Les Amis de la Pierre de Masgot association in the sculpted village of Masgot, located in Fransèches (Creuse). Due to a shortage of volunteers, the traditional event did not take place in 2025; as of August 19, 2026, neither the association's website nor its social media channels have announced any dates for a 2026 edition.

Launched in 2014, Masgot Hanté had become a staple of the All Saints' Day season in Creuse: every year, spider webs, tombstones, and costumed volunteers would transform the narrow streets of the village sculpted by François Michaud.

In 2025, the Les Amis de la Pierre de Masgot association could not gather enough volunteers to host the usual event and instead offered a scaled-back version during the All Saints' school holidays (source: France Bleu Creuse, October 31, 2025).

As of August 19, 2026, the association's website and social media have yet to publish any dates or programs for a potential 2026 edition; this page will be updated as soon as they are announced.

Prices Masgot Hante 2026

Free participation
Practical information

Practical information — Masgot Hante

Practical Information

Location

Village of Masgot, Franseches (23480), Creuse

Access

  • By car: Franseches is located about 30 minutes south of Gueret via the D942.
  • Parking: Parking available at the entrance of the village.

Prices

  • Free participation at the entrance

Contact

Masgot Hante, Halloween in the heart of Creuse heritage

Each year at the end of October, the village of Masgot in the commune of Franseches transforms to host Masgot Hante. This unique event in Creuse blends heritage and Halloween in an exceptional setting: that of the village with sculptures by Francois Michaud, a 19th-century stonemason whose works adorn the facades of the houses.

Activities for the whole family

During the weekend, visitors discover a route decorated with spiderwebs, tombstones, and sound effects. More than ten activities are offered: street performances, creative workshops, storytelling, and night walks. Volunteers, dressed as vampires, witches, and fantastic creatures, liven up the village alleys for the delight of young and old alike.

An event driven by volunteers

Organized by the association Les Amis de la Pierre de Masgot, the event relies on the commitment of dozens of volunteers who set up decorations and run the activities. Masgot Hante has become a must-attend event for All Saints' Day in Creuse, contributing to the influence of this unique heritage village.

Where does it take place — Masgot Hante

Village de Masgot
Village de Masgot, 23480 Franseches

Masgot Hante in brief

Heritage Folk Traditions Family Nocturnal Creuse

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Tel 05 55 66 98 88

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