Fêtes, fairs and spectacles not to be missed...


A dream of history
In the historic setting of the park of the chateau of Vendeuvre, you will see one of the largest French son et Lumiere spectacles. In 2003, shows the friday 18, saterday 19, friday 25 and saterday 26 july.
Further information : tel/fax 03 25 41 44 76.

Festival of the Winds, at Mesnil - St. - Père
Festival based on the themes of wind and air. (Sailing baptisms, hot air ballooning, and micro lighting. Kite workshop and spectacle, releasing balloons, fireworks, etc.). It will take place again in June 2004.
Further information from the Town Hall: 03 25 41 28 78.

Festilac, at Lusigny - sur - Barse
Situated close to the Lac d'Orient, Lusigny has based this third festival around a carnival theme: concerts, games, and competitions... The buffoons are going to strike again. Watch out for the details for 2004.
Further information from the town hall : 03 25 41 20 01.

The Autumn Festival, at Vendeuvre - sur - Barse
Festival based on the theme of earth, wood and iron. Various exhibitions of historic agricultural machines, steam-powered machine demonstrations, a car boot sale. In short, a festival not to be missed by the inhabitants or visitors. Date: September 2004.
Further information from the town hall : 03 25 41 30 20.

The Sauerkraut Fair, at Brienne - Le - Château
Because the Aube is an important producer, a big trade fair and various festivities are organized around the theme of sauerkraut.
Date: 20 and 21 september 2003 (the 3rd weekend in September).
Further information from the Tourism Office at Brienne : 03 25 92 82 14.

The Fishing Festival
Once a year, this is a RDV not to be miss if you wish to start learning to fish during a trout fishing competition for the under 16's. During the festival, no fishing permit is needed.
Further information: Fédération de Pêche de l'Aube : 03 25 73 35 82.
End of May or beginning of June.