Un Été en Seine
Multidisciplinary and family summer festival on the banks of the Seine in Les Andelys
2026
About Été en Seine
Été en Seine — edition 2026
For its 6th edition, Un Été en Seine takes over the banks of the Seine in Les Andelys from July 3rd to 13th, 2026, with a medieval theme: coats of arms, swords, and castles for children, sports tournaments, theater, and concerts under the big top. The opening on July 3rd features a rock & folk concert by Western Shadows, and the event concludes on July 13th with a fireworks display. Everything is free.
The 6th edition of Un Été en Seine took place from July 3rd to 13th, 2026, on the banks of the Seine, featuring a free program organized by the City of Les Andelys. It included a family area, a multisports area, a big top for concerts and theater, a relaxation area, and activities at the Maison de Cléry and Quartier Pompidou.
Highlights Été en Seine 2026
- Opening ceremony and rock & folk concert by Western Shadows, Friday, July 3rd
- Musical show "M'sieur Offenbach", Sunday, July 5th
- Canoeing evenings and guinguette on the riverbanks
- Play "Méchante" and "Improv Challenge" under the big top
- Parade and fireworks with Northmen Brass, Monday, July 13th
Programme Été en Seine 2026
Every day from July 3rd to 13th, starting at 2:00 PM, join us on the banks of the Seine for beach volleyball, rugby, football, archery, darts, racket games, cornhole, ping-pong, badminton, tennis, and water sports (rowing and canoeing from July 4th to 11th). Refreshments and food available on-site. Please note that children remain the responsibility of their parents throughout the site and during all activities.
Friday, July 3rd
- 5:30 PM–8:00 PM — Rowing (ACAT, Aviron Club Andelys Tosny) · Multisports Area
- 7:00 PM — Official Opening Ceremony
- 8:00 PM — Rock & folk concert: Western Shadows · Big Top
Saturday, July 4th
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Baseball tournament (CABS, Club Andelysien Baseball & Softball) · Multisports Area
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PM — Tourist Information Truck (Nouvelle Normandie Tourist Office)
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Create your own knight" · Family Area
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM — Young Talent Showcase (ages 11-25): auditions before a jury · Big Top
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Make your own basket" · Family Area
- 5:30 PM–7:00 PM — Young Talent Showcase (ages 11-25): battle and public vote · Big Top
- 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — Football tournament (ages 12-18), CSA Football · Multisports Area
- 8:00 PM–9:00 PM — Hip-hop concert: Five · Big Top
Sunday, July 5th
- 2:00 PM–7:00 PM — Baseball (CABS) · Multisports Area
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Build your own castle" · Family Area
- 3:00 PM–4:15 PM — Yoga (Yoga Anathaha) · Relaxation Area
- 4:00 PM–5:20 PM — Musical show: "M'sieur Offenbach" (ages 8+), Compagnie Bernard Lyautey · Big Top
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sports activity: "Knights' Race" · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Craft activity: "Design your coat of arms" · Family Area
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM — Canoeing evening, the canoe guinguette · Multisports Area
Monday, July 6th
- 2:00 PM–3:00 PM — Qi gong · Relaxation Area
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Strength grips" · Family Area
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sports activity: "Tug of war" · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Craft activity: "Create your weaving" · Family Area
- 5:30 PM–8:00 PM — Full contact (CSA Full Contact) · Multisports Area
- 8:00 PM–9:10 PM — Play: "Méchante" (ages 6+), Compagnie du Belouga · Big Top
- 3:00 PM–4:30 PM — Playmobil workshop (GeekHome) · Maison de Cléry
- 5:00 PM–6:30 PM — Mario Kart (GeekHome) · Maison de Cléry
Tuesday, July 7th
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Make your own Excalibur" · Family Area
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sports activity: Archery · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Craft activity: "Build your own castle" · Family Area
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Theater workshop (ages 7-11), Compagnie Poly'sons · Big Top
- 4:30 PM–5:30 PM — Theater workshop (ages 12+ / adults), Compagnie Poly'sons · Big Top
- 5:30 PM–7:30 PM — Taekwondo (INNAE Taekwondo Les Andelys) · Multisports Area
- 8:00 PM–9:30 PM — Theater: "Improv Challenge" with members of the French Improvisation League · Big Top
- 3:30 PM–5:30 PM — Shared snack and kids' party · Maison de Cléry
Wednesday, July 8th
- 2:00 PM–6:30 PM — Eure Athlé Tour (Departmental Athletics Committee and Athlétic Club des Andelys) · Multisports Area
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Make your own fireball" · Family Area
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sports activity: Kapla "King's Tower" · Family Area
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Qi gong · Relaxation Area
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Craft activity: "Design your coat of arms" · Family Area
- 5:30 PM–8:00 PM — Sandball tournament (CSA handball) · Multisports Area
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM — Handball evening (CSA Football) · Multisports Area
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM and 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Shows and craft activities, "Faites vos jeux" · Quartier Pompidou
Thursday, July 9th
- 1:30 PM–6:30 PM — Foraging (registration required) · Departure from the bus station
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Make your own crown" · Family Area
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sports activity: "Gallop along" · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Craft activity: "Create your amulets" · Family Area
- 7:00 PM–9:00 PM — Football tournament (CSA Football) · Multisports Area
- 9:00 PM–11:00 PM — Football evening (CSA Football) · Multisports Area
- 3:00 PM–5:00 PM — Laser game (GeekHome) · Quartier Pompidou
Friday, July 10th
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Giant mural · Family Area
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sports activity: "Catapult game" · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Giant mural · Family Area
- 8:00 PM–10:00 PM — Canoeing evening, the canoe guinguette · Multisports Area
- 12:00 PM–3:00 PM — Shared meal · Quartier Pompidou
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Fruit skewer workshops · Quartier Pompidou
- 5:00 PM–7:00 PM — Basketball (teens) · City stade du Levant
Saturday, July 11th
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Knight's letter" · Family Area
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sports activity: "The Royal Race" · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Craft activity: "Make your own sword" · Family Area
Sunday, July 12th
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Create your stained glass" · Family Area
- 4:00 PM–5:00 PM — Sports activity: "Aim for your tower" · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–6:00 PM — Craft activity: "Create your knight's helmet" · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–6:15 PM — Yoga (Yoga Anathaha) · Relaxation Area
Monday, July 13th
- 3:00 PM–4:00 PM — Craft activity: "Design your coat of arms" · Family Area
- 5:00 PM–8:00 PM — Football tournament (ages 12-18), CSA Football · Multisports Area
- 9:15 PM — National Day: parade and fireworks with Northmen Brass · Departure from Saint-Sauveur
Prices Été en Seine 2026
Été en Seine — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 3 July to 13 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Été en Seine
Practical Information
Location
Banks of the Seine, Les Andelys (27700), at the foot of Château-Gaillard.
Access
- By car: Les Andelys is located 40 km from Rouen and 100 km from Paris via the A13. Free parking near the banks.
- By bus: Bus line from Rouen (Nomad network).
Prices
- Completely free entry
- All activities are free
Contact
- Organizer: Ville des Andelys
- Address: Mairie des Andelys, Rue Grande, 27700 Les Andelys
- Phone: 02 32 54 42 80
- Website: ville-andelys.fr
An urban beach at the foot of Château-Gaillard
Un Été en Seine is the major summer event in Les Andelys. Every year in July, the banks of the Seine are transformed into a vast open-air leisure space, offering residents and visitors a rich and varied program of sports, cultural, and festive activities. Created in 2021 by the City of Les Andelys, this multidisciplinary and entirely free festival aims to offer lively holidays to those who stay on-site, in an exceptional natural setting dominated by the majestic ruins of Château-Gaillard.
A rich program for the whole family
Every day from 2 p.m., the festival offers a range of free activities on the banks of the Seine: canoeing trips, inflatable structures, giant wooden and board games, beach volleyball court, home ball, racquet games, and sports initiations led by local clubs (athletics, rowing, football, sanball). Children can enjoy creative and manual workshops — making pirate hats, painting, crafting — while adults can try qi gong, salsa and bachata, or participate in sports tournaments.
Shows, concerts, and festive entertainment
The evenings of Un Été en Seine take on a festive dimension with open-air concerts, dance shows, parades, and musical entertainment. The opening ceremony, marked by a parade and an inaugural concert, sets the tone for two weeks of conviviality. A refreshment and catering area managed by the OCLA association allows for extended moments of sharing. Special events like the medieval encampment at the foot of Château-Gaillard complete a program that blends heritage, sport, and popular culture in a resolutely family-friendly and accessible spirit.
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