July 14th Fête Nationale in Charenton (94): Fireworks display on the banks of the Marne cancelled

In France, July 14th is a day like no other: it's Bastille Day. For the occasion, the country comes alive with traditional celebrations including fire department balls, fireworks displays and the military parade down the Champs-Elysées in Paris. It promises to be a busy day for all those who want to enjoy the festivities. In Paris, all eyes are on the iconic fireworks display from the Eiffel Tower, but the rest of the region is also involved in the fireworks ballet.

That's right, in the inner suburbs and beyond, many towns and cities in the Île-de-France region are putting on a fine programme of events for July 14th , often including fireworks! If you're in Val-de-Marne or looking for a great place to stay , we invite you to visit Charenton to discover the menu of festivities awaiting you.

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Please note: "The Mayors of Maisons-Alfort, Charenton-le-Pont and Saint Maurice have decided to cancel the July 14, 2023 fireworks display. The traditional July 14th fireworks display organized jointly by the towns of Maisons-Alfort, Charenton-le-Pont and Saint-Maurice on the banks of the Marne in the immediate vicinity of the Pont de Charenton, at the level of the Saint-Maurice lock dam, will not take place this year. A decision that the 3 Mayors, Marie-France Parrain, Hervé Gicquel and Igor Semo, have had to come to in view of the current context of urban violence that has struck the communes of the Paris region, and the major technical security constraints. It is therefore with regret, but in all conscience and responsibility, that the Mayors have made this precautionary choice."

This year, fireworks will be fired from the banks of the Marne on July 14, 2023 at around 10.30pm, organized jointly with the towns of Saint-Maurice and Maisons-Alfort. We invite you to join us near the Charenton bridge, on the Quai Ferdinand Saguet, to witness this magical show .

And why not take the opportunity to visit the Val-de-Marne?