Venice invites itself to Remiremont for 4 days of magic!
From March 20 to 23, in a highlighted architecture, the city of Chanoinesses hosts the 2025 edition of the event.
During these four days of Venetian Magic, the streets and squares of the city are invaded by costumed people! Comedians of el Arte, Poudrés and Eccentrics perform in public for a grand opera. Street orchestras, sound, sound and light: everything is staged in the city so that the costumed expose themselves to the gaze of amazed visitors.
The atmosphere is made up of dreams, smiles, elegance, sweetness... But beware, the costumed don't talk! In Remiremont, silence is golden. It is indeed Venice that invites itself to Remiremont through the intermediary of the mask and the artistic costume. Visitors take part in languorous walks in costume. All the animations are free.
Thursday 20 March 2025
From 20 p.m., come and discover the fascinating world of the Venetian Carnival, in an intimate and romantic atmosphere, in the heart of the abbey district of Remiremont.
Friday March 21 2025
Free wandering of Venetian costumes in the streets and squares of Remiremont.
At 20h30, the majestic procession by lantern light illuminates the squares and streets of the city. Theatrical presentation by the casanovas in front of the abbey church: they lead the costumed people in their wake towards the town hall square. In a cozy atmosphere, all these Venetian people present themselves to you on the stands.
Saturday 22 March 2025
From 9 a.m., the photo shoots take place in the most beautiful areas of the city.
In the courtyard of the media library, photoshoot and concert of the orchestra "Balkan Express Orchestra" from 11 a.m. You will find the orchestra at 15 p.m. on Place de la Libération (Swan Fountain).
At 20h30, large sound and light parade on the platforms of the abbey district ! Magic comes to life in a magical atmosphere, under the magical lights of the projectors.
Sunday 23 March 2025
In the morning, the costumed stroll as they please in the city.
At 11am, meet at Place des Mesdames for the last concert of the “Balkan Express Orchestra”.
From 15 p.m., attend the legendary parade in the rue des arcades (rue Charles de Gaulle). With music, with courtesy and elegance, this languorous walk takes over the arcades before returning to the famous platforms of the abbey district at 16 p.m.
Around 17:30 p.m., to the rhythm of the anthem of the Venetian Carnival of Remiremont, the casanovas meet next year. The opportunity to thank them for their valuable collaboration throughout the weekend.
The other animations
Saturday March 15, 2025 at 20:30 p.m., the duo of the group "Kehot'Ribotte" performs in concert in the abbey church of Remiremont. To the sound of their instruments, they bring to life for you, through singing, the folk works of the Vosges, Ireland and Eastern countries.
The exhibition “La commedia dell'arte s’invite a la Fenice” will be held from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 March 2025, at the Gilbert Zaug cultural center.
The traditional Venetian market will be held on rue de la Franche-Pierre from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March from 9:30 a.m. to 18 p.m.. Whether you are in costume or a visitor, you will be charmed by this typical market. While walking along this pedestrian street, you can choose finery, feathers, lace or even jewelry.
For more information, see the official website of the Venetian Carnival Association.