This name is certainly very old; when Saint-Louis had a hunting lodge and a chapel dedicated to Saint Fiacre built in 1138 in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, the buildings were already known at the time as the Hotel of Lodges.
In 1652, Pope Innocent X decides to revive the cult of Saint Fiacre. A brotherhood in the name of this saint was created and indulgences were granted to anyone who visited the chapel dedicated to the patron saint of gardeners and market gardeners on his feast day (August 30).
It was the origin of a pilgrimage, favored by the situation in the forest and by the attraction of summer days when a large number of curious, Parisian walkers in love with the great outdoors found themselves in a friendly atmosphere. This is the origin and the departure of a kind of picturesque fair which transformed over time into an annual celebration.
Today, La Fête des Loges is the biggest fair in France during the summer on an area of 8 hectares ...
The gastronomic side of the Festival always grabs the attention of visitors; he evokes a bit of the Rabelaisian feasts and the medieval festivities granted to the good people. These country meals in the famous "Alley of Kitchens" have retained a pleasant bonton atmosphere which is now inseparable from the renowned, universal, Fête des Loges.
This year again, the Fête des Loges takes its summer quarters from June 28 to August 18, 2024 in the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. This new edition will be placed under the best auspices during this period of the 2024 Olympic Games!
The Fête des Loges also means many visitors who come every year, from generation to generation, and who leave amazed with lots of beautiful memories in their heads!
Seven weeks of joy, pleasure, gluttony, delight, intergenerational fun... A moment frozen in time where strolling has never been so pleasant to leave with stars in your eyes.
To do this, nothing better than strolling through the Allée des Cuisines where a taste meeting awaits you every day from 12:00 p.m.! Also enjoy the sweet scent of cotton candy, churros and marshmallows that will awaken your taste buds and the 200 attractions.
And like every year, the Fête des Loges will be punctuated by numerous traditional events set up by the fairground manufacturers and the Festival committee, who hope to give you a pleasant time and perpetuate our beautiful traditions in a festive spirit!
Aurélien Hector,
President of La Fête des Loges Committee
Saint-Germain-en-Laye is a city of history but also a city that knows how to renew itself while respecting its past and its identity. La Fête des Loges is the perfect illustration of our attachment to tradition, since it has been held since 1652, and of our aspiration to modernity. The fairground world uses its imagination every year to offer visitors surprising attractions in what is the biggest summer funfair in France. It is a great source of pride for our city to welcome it and be by the fairgrounds throughout these seven weeks of celebration and entertainment. Everyone will find again this year what makes the essence and the fame of La Fête des Loges with its usual inauguration, the eagerly awaited election of the Queen of the Lodges, the traditional Saint-Fiacre and the gourmet alley of the kitchens. As always, the Fairground Committee and the City worked side by side to perpetuate the festive spirit and its family character in the heart of our beautiful forest in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. Let the festivities begin !
Arnaud Péricard,
Mayor of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Friday June, 28th - Charity operation
This year, the Fête des Loges supports the association "We are Etendart"!
Bracelets will be on sale between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. at a price of €20 for 15 rides on 15 different attractions and will be valid only that day until 12 a.m. on participating rides*.
As desired tradition, the launch of the festivities begins with a charity day in favor of an Association.
This year, the Fête des Loges supports and donates all of the winnings from this day to the association "We are Etendart", an association which operates in favor of the development of young people through an educational approach based on sport, the creative arts and their power of inspiration.
*within the limit of the bracelets available within the framework of this charitable operation
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Here is the list of upcoming events. Do not hesitate to participate!
The Fête des Loges offers a multitude of rides for the youngest: the PoussPouss, the Roller Cars, the Little Mermaid, the Bara Choc, the Lac Bleu, the MJ Cars, the Speedy Gonzales, the Magic Baby, the Baby Yacht Club, the Virtual Trip, the Happy Circus, not to mention the inexhaustible Palais du Rire and Toboggan. So many attractions that will arouse the enthusiasm of toddlers!
Without forgetting the traditional trampoline, angling or even Chamboule-tout which will allow the children to leave with a gift.
Rifle shooting or lottery enthusiasts will find a multitude of stands where they can play and try to win the jackpot! Thrills, giggles and fun guaranteed!
Many attractions will also delight thrill seekers such as the King Loop, the Jet Star, the Taiga Jet, the U.F.O, the Alaska, the Break Dance, the traditional Roller Coaster, the Corsair, the Nasa Rotor, the Cancun, the Surf Party, the Booster Maxx, or even the Tagada which requires very good agility, the Katapult which defies the laws of weightlessness, just like the stunning Power Maxx with its swing system.
Finally, there will be the Banzaï for young and old to play between fear and fun before rushing towards Niagara for a moment... very refreshing!
The eternal Ghost Train, the timeless bumper cars the Tornado, the Pouss-Pouss and the caterpillar for adults will also always be there.
The famous Allée des Cuisines is a must-see at the Fête des Loges! It offers a capacity of more than 6,000 seats every day in numerous restaurants and refreshments whose reputation goes far beyond the framework of the Festival. Visitors will be able to delight every day from 12 p.m. in certain restaurants and in the evening for others, around dishes of French, Oriental, West Indian origin... Impossible to miss the famous roast suckling pig 'ancient... A specialty of the Fête des Loges since the 17th century, visitors will be able to taste it in some restaurants on the Allée des Cuisines!
Brasserie Milot
This Parisian-style brasserie has grown and completely renovated its decoration to satisfy lovers of exclusively French products with a friendly concept: the customer prepares his own meat using volcanic stone cooking. The grilled piglet is also part of the specialty of this restaurant which will immerse you in all the richness of the flavors of the soil!
MAIL: brasserie.milot@gmail.com
La Paillotte
La Paillotte offers simple cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. On the menu: delicious burgers, a multitude of sandwiches to choose from or tasty kebabs...
Le Banm' Bokit
Fancy a change of scenery? Banm' Bokit is the Bokit specialist as you have never eaten it. The authentic Guadeloupean sandwich recipe will seduce the palate of Creole cuisine lovers.
L'Ours Noir
The family restaurant L'Ours Noir is known for its famous cooking of piglets. Over the years, a traditional cuisine based on "pig" has developed, always accompanied by wonderful fresh fries.
Without forgetting La Boucherie, Rêve de Fête, Costy, La Cabane, ...
La Fête des Loges, Carrefour des 6 chiens, Route des Loges, 78100 Saint Germain en Laye
