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Châtel en Fête

A colourful event!

For over 20 years, Châtel en Fête has been bringing Châtelaillon-Plage alive with festivities, creativity and conviviality. Hundreds of volunteers – residents, shopkeepers and associations – get involved to design floats, sew costumes, invent choreographies… and put on a parade that’s as spectacular as it is friendly. A not-to-be-missed festive event

See you on 26, 27 and 28 June 2026 for the next edition of Chatel en Fête!

Every year, on the last weekend in June, Châtelaillon-Plage celebrates. More than 1,000 Châtelaillon residents come together for a wild show.

In 2025, the neighbourhoods have united around the theme: Carnival!

2026 programme to come

The 2025 themes for the 7 districts

? Boucholeurs – Carnival of colours
A giant magician awakens a world of black and white… and unleashes a whirlwind of red, green, blue and joy!

? Casino – Carnival of the marine world
Head for the depths! Prankster sardines, giant seahorses and a sunken castle… welcome to a magical underwater world.

Dunes – El Día de los Muertos
Caterina, Luiz and the spirits take you to a vibrant Mexican carnival of flowers, music and memories.

Hippodrome – Carnival of Toys
Dolls march, pawns dance and Polichinelle leads the way: a magical carnival straight out of a child’s bedroom!

Orbigny – New Orleans Carnival
Jazz, feathers and crazy costumes… Louisiana comes to Châtel in a whirlwind of good humour and colour.

Port – Santiago de Cuba Carnival
Tropical atmosphere guaranteed! Congas, maracas and Latin rhythms transform the harbour into a Caribbean dance floor.

Stadium – Oruro Carnival
Andean dancers, llamas and the spirits of the Pachamama: Bolivia takes to the streets of Châtel for a mystical and joyous carnival.

? Grains de Sable & La Ruche – Rio Carnival
Little parrots, samba and colourful feathers: a Brazilian carnival worthy of the film Rio for children… and grown-ups!

Châtel en Fête: an event awarded the “Sites en Scène” label by the Charente-Maritime department

“Sites en Scène” is the not-to-be-missed summer event in Charente-Maritime. Each year, more than thirty sites take centre stage, with a dazzling cultural programme featuring street art, theatre, concerts, circus and comedy… all spectacular events to help you discover the Charente-Maritime’s heritage in a whole new way. Dungeons, castles, beaches, town centres and lakes will come alive with music, theatre and pyrotechnics.