National Day 2026 in Avon (77): join the Republican celebration.

In Avon, the 2026 National Day celebrations kick off on July 13 at Bel-Ébat Park. From a civic banquet to a children's parade and a community dance, the town invites residents to a festive summer evening built on sharing and conviviality.

July in many Île-de-France municipalities is synonymous with outdoor reunions. As the National Day approaches, squares, parks and gardens become the backdrop for evenings where families, friends and neighbors come together, mixing republican traditions with the simple pleasure of being together. In Avon, the gathering is set for 13 July 2026, the day before the holiday, to carry on this long-standing custom. More than two centuries after the events that shaped the national holiday, the celebration remains, above all, a unifying moment, a summer evening spent at the heart of the town.

Located at the edge of the Fontainebleau Forest, Avon shares its history with its famed neighbor. Occupied since antiquity, the town truly grew up around the priory of Saint-Pierre, founded in the 11th century, before benefiting from the proximity of the Château de Fontainebleau, the long‑standing residence of the French monarchs for centuries. The arrival of the railway in the 19th century then reshaped the area, turning Avon into a popular retreat for Parisians and a key gateway to the forest. Today, Avon preserves this balance between heritage, nature and cultural life, with several notable buildings and abundant green spaces that define its character.

The celebration site is easily accessible from Fontainebleau-Avon station, served by the Transilien line R from Paris-Gare de Lyon. By car, the town is quickly reachable via the A6 motorway. Before joining the festivities, take the opportunity to explore the surroundings: the château de Fontainebleau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its gardens and its extensive park are just minutes away, as are the trails of the Fontainebleau forest, popular with walkers, cyclists and climbers. A perfect chance to turn the July 13 evening into a true escape that blends heritage, nature and Île-de-France traditions.