Monthermé Beer Festival
Craft beers and concerts by the Meuse
About Monthermé Beer Festival
Craft Beers by the Meuse
The Monthermé Beer Festival brings together craft beer enthusiasts every May on the Quai Aristide Briand, at the town's Port de Plaisance. In a picturesque setting by the Meuse, surrounded by the forests and Ardennes schist cliffs, the event offers a tasting of beers from local and regional craft breweries. Admission is completely free, giving everyone the opportunity to discover the brewing richness of the Ardennes.
A Millennial Brewing Heritage
Monthermé has an ancient connection to beer. The oldest traces of brewing in the Ardennes date back to the 12th century, at the Abbaye de Laval-Dieu, located in Monthermé itself. Cistercian monks were brewing beer there as early as 1216, and this tradition continued until the French Revolution. Since 1997, the buildings of the abbey farm have once again hosted brewing activities. The Brasserie de Monthermé, created more recently with its flagship beer La Baraquine (a Triple), participates in each edition of the festival, perpetuating this centuries-old tradition with a resolutely artisanal and local approach.
Concerts and Entertainment by the Water
The festival is enlivened by concerts from local bands performing throughout the day, adding musical ambiance to the tasting. Light catering stands offer accompaniments to the beers: Ardennes charcuterie and cheese platters, grills, and other regional specialties. The atmosphere is decidedly friendly and family-oriented, with a crowd mixing discerning craft beer lovers and curious visitors enjoying a beautiful day by the Meuse.
In the Heart of the Meuse Valley
Monthermé occupies an exceptional position in the Meuse loop, at the confluence of the Meuse and Semoy rivers, surrounded by dense forests and impressive cliffs. The Beer Festival allows visitors to enjoy this remarkable natural setting while discovering local Ardennes products. The event is part of the initiative to promote Ardennes craft beers, a booming brewing region with many independent breweries perpetuating and renewing the region's brewing tradition.
Monthermé Beer Festival — edition 2026
Beer Festival 2026 — Friday, May 1
The 2026 edition of the Monthermé Beer Festival was held on Friday, May 1, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM, at the Port de Plaisance, Quai Aristide Briand, on the banks of the Meuse. The event, a traditional early May brewing gathering in Monthermé, was organized by Festibarock'in, supported by the Amicale Automobiliste de Monthermé.
A selection of local and regional craft beers
The festival showcased local and regional brewers from the Ardennes, with a selection of craft beers representative of the department's brewing expertise. Visitors were able to taste the productions of several independent Ardennes breweries at the stands set up on the quay.
Food and musical atmosphere on the banks of the Meuse
Light refreshments were offered on site to accompany the tastings, and a musical atmosphere enlivened the afternoon and evening. Admission was free, true to the friendly and family-oriented formula of the event, which takes place every year in the picturesque setting of the Port de Plaisance, at the foot of the Ardennes cliffs.
Highlights Monthermé Beer Festival 2026
- Friday, May 1, 2026, starting at 3:30 PM
- Port de Plaisance, Quai Aristide Briand
- Local and regional craft beers from the Ardennes
- Light refreshments on site
- Musical atmosphere
- Free admission
- Organized by Festibarock'in (Amicale Automobiliste de Monthermé)
Prices Monthermé Beer Festival 2026
Practical information — Monthermé Beer Festival
Practical Information
Access
The festival takes place at the Port de Plaisance, Quai Aristide Briand, 08800 Monthermé.
- By car: From Charleville-Mézières, D989 towards Monthermé (approx. 25 minutes). Parking nearby.
- By train: Monthermé SNCF station, the Port de Plaisance is a few minutes' walk away.
Prices
Free admission. Drinks and food are chargeable.
Usual Dates
A Friday or Saturday in early May (often around May 1st). In 2026, the edition was held on Friday, May 1st, starting at 3:30 PM.
Services
- Tasting of craft and local beers
- Light catering on site
- Musical atmosphere
Organizer
The event is organized by Festibarock'in, supported by the Amicale Automobiliste de Monthermé (association founded in 1966), based at 8 rue Paul Doumer, 08800 Monthermé.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 06 43 41 64 68
- Official website: festibarockin.fr
Festival-goer photos
No photo yet. Share yours!
Share your photos
5 photos max, 5 MB per photo (JPG, PNG, WebP)
Vous avez repéré une erreur ou une information manquante ?
Aidez-nous à garder cette fiche à jour. Toute proposition est relue par notre équipe avant publication.
Festival-goer reviews
No rating yet — be the first!
No review yet. Be the first!
Were you there?
Share your experience with the community
Where does it take place — Monthermé Beer Festival
Port de Plaisance, Quai Aristide Briand
Quai Aristide Briand, Port de Plaisance, 08800 Monthermé