Costumed Parade
Families and local groups form the parade; wearing themed costumes, they celebrate the saint with music and fireworks.
Saint Fiacre Festival
Fête de la Saint-Fiacre
La Ville-du-Bois, France
Sep 12, 2026Expected
Each harvest season the town of La Ville-du-Bois honors St. Fiacre, the patron of gardeners, with folk music, workshops, games, and exhibitions on a horticultural theme. The free, family-friendly festival celebrates the Irish-born saint whom France has long claimed as the gardener's protector.
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Place Beaulieu
La Ville-du-Bois, France
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Free events are available.
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Saint Fiacre Festival
Fête de la Saint-Fiacre
La Ville-du-Bois, France
Each harvest season the town of La Ville-du-Bois honors St. Fiacre, the patron of gardeners, with folk music, workshops, games, and exhibitions on a horticultural theme. The free, family-friendly festival celebrates the Irish-born saint whom France has long claimed as the gardener's protector.
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Saint Fiacre, originally Irish, is venerated in France as the gardener’s saint. Many French towns hold Saint-Fiacre festivities. In Essonne, La Ville-du-Bois organizes a free annual Saint-Fiacre day with carnival elements, reflecting both its agricultural past and communal volunteer spirit. The playful pirate theme indicates modernization of the celebration to appeal to families.
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Costumed Parade
Families and local groups form the parade; wearing themed costumes, they celebrate the saint with music and fireworks.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
No special requirements
Respect local boundaries
Visitors should show respect during saint’s ceremonies (if any).
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
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Sep 12, 2026
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La Ville-du-Bois
La Ville-du-Bois (Essonne)
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Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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