Remember: in 2022, regulars at the Fête de l'Huma were faced with a big change. Three years ago, France's biggest popular festival was moving. The Fête de l'Humanité left its historic site in Seine-Saint-Denis and moved much further south. The Fête de l'Huma had decided to settle in Essonne . The reason for the move? The holding of the Olympic Games, and the installation of the media village on theAire des Vents de Dugny, near La Courneuve.
The Fête de l'Huma had no choice but to leave this playground and land in Essonne on the former Base 217. This is the site that the Fête de l'Humanité will be invading for the fourth year running, on September 12, 13 and 14, 2025.
A change that is not without consequence for festival-goers, since this site is much further from the capital. So how do you get to Base 217 in Plessis-Pâté? Whether you opt for public transport, car or two-wheeler, here are a few practical tips for getting to the new Fête de l'Huma site!
If you're coming from Paris, you have two options: take the RER D to Orangis Bois de l'Épine station, or take the RER C to Brétigny-sur-Orge station. If you're coming from the south of Essonne, take the RER C to Brétigny.
If you choose to take the RER C, you should know that the service has been extended, with adapted timetables:
LAST TRAINS BRÉTIGNY ⭢ PARIS
LAST TRAINS BRÉTIGNY ⭢ DOURDAN
LAST TRAINS BRÉTIGNY ⭢ SAINT-MARTIN-D'ÉTAMPES
If you prefer to take the RER D, you'll have to leave the Fête de l'Huma site a little earlier, as the last trains are announced earlier.
LAST TRAINS ORANGIS BOIS-DE-L'ÉPINE ⭢ PARIS
Once you've reached the Brétigny-sur-Orge station (RER C), you'll need to walk, as there are 2 kilometers between the station and the entrance to the site. Allow around 30 minutes for walking or 10 minutes for cycling. Alternatively, opt for one of the free shuttles, which run"continuously throughout the day". These shuttles will drop you off about 12 minutes' walk from the Brétigny-Sur-Orge station to the Festival entrances, and from the Orangis Bois de l'Épine station to the Festival entrances.
If you're planning to bring your motorized two-wheeler to Base 217, then you should know that the event provides a dedicated parking area. This two-wheeler parking is free on presentation of your Fête de l'Humanité admission ticket. It is accessible to motorized two-wheelers via Gate B. There is also a free helmet locker on site.
What are the opening hours of this two-wheeler parking lot? It's open from 12pm to 10pm on Friday, from 9am to 10pm on Saturday, and from 9am to 5pm on Sunday.
Bicycle parking is also free on presentation of your Fête de l'Humanité admission ticket. It is also open from 12pm to 10pm on Friday, from 9am to 10pm on Saturday and from 9am to 5pm on Sunday. Access, however, is via gate J.
Parking facilities are also available for festival-goers wishing to drive to Base 217. Please note that these public parking lots are accessible via Gates B and J on the site. Your access gate will be issued according to your geographical location.
What about opening hours? They are open on Fridays from 12pm to 10pm, on Saturdays from 9am to 10pm, and on Sundays from 9am to 5pm. Please note that after these times, you will not be allowed to enter the parking lot. On the other hand, you can leave the parking lot 24 hours a day. Price: 40 euros per vehicle. Click here to reserve your parking space.
The Fête de l'Huma also has a dedicated parking lot for disabled people and people with reduced mobility, located right next to the festival entrances. Parking in this parking lot is free on reservation and on presentation of the carte mobilité inclusion (CMI). The parking lot is accessible via Gate B.
Fête de l'Huma 2025: programming by stage and concert times
The Fête de l'Humanité, organized each year by the newspaper L'Humanité, returns this weekend to the former air base 217 at Plessis-Pâté, in the heart of Essonne! On the program for this new edition on Friday September 12, Saturday September 13 and Sunday September 14, 2025? Patti Smith, in quartet format, as well as Eddy de Pretto, Fianso, Hoshi, MEUTE, Les Ogres de Barback & La Rue Kétanou, Aliocha Schneider, Theodora, Zamdane, Saïan Supa Celebration and Kalash. Discover the program by day and by stage, as well as concert times! [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From September 12, 2025 to September 14, 2025
Location
Plessis-Pâté Air Base 217
91220 le plessis-pâté
Official website
fete.humanite.fr
