The Bois de Boulogne hosts the Fête à Neuneu after the Fête des Tuileries

This year, the Fête à Neuneu is held from September 6 to October 13 at Porte de la Muette, in the Bois de Boulogne.

For this 41st edition, initially scheduled to begin at the end of May, the program consists of thrilling attractions, children’s rides, fireworks and treats such as candy apples and marshmallows.

Just after the Fête des Tuileries, also called this year the Fête de l’été de Paris, it is the second largest funfair in Paris, after the Foire du Trône, the Neuilly-sur-Seine festival hosts entertainment that delights young and old alike. It was created by an imperial decree of Napoleon I on June 10, 1815, following the request of the mayor of Neuilly-sur-Seine, Father Jean-François Delabordière.

This year, visitors were able to have fun with their families with nearly 60 attractions including children’s rides, duck fishing, bumper cars, ghost trains, trampoline, rifle shooting, the ice palace, 1900 wooden horses and thrill rides.

An inauguration with people

This year again Singrid Campion, the daughter of Marcel Campion, known as the « king of the fairgrounds », brought together many famous guests around her during the opening night of September 6. Elie Semoun and Chantal Ladesou were the sponsors of this charity evening for the benefit of the Association « Coucou Nous Voilou » which works for the well-being of children in hospitals

Due to the Olympic Games, we were able to meet the 2 Phryges (Olympic and Paralympic) whose mission was to encourage and embody sport in a French and inclusive spirit, but also Fiona Gelin, Janfi Janssens, Jordan de Luxe, Chantal Ladesou, Farid Khider, Grace de Capitani, Karine Lima, Florian Hessique, Philippe Candeloro, Dominique Damien Rehel, Nicoletta or even the model Jeremy Bellet and many others. All the winnings made that evening (adult bracelet €20 and €10 for children of *less than 11 years old) have been completely reversed to the association.

History of the Fête à Neuneu

The Fête à Neuneu » is to the Bois de Boulogne what the « Foire du Trône » is to the Bois de Vincennes.
In 1815, Napoleon who had asked the mayor of Neuilly to give his agreement for the creation of a fair like many funfairs which initially sold goods.. In 1820, after the development of the festivities and the transformation into a meeting place between the popular and the high society, several thousand people flocked there to test the various stands and rides. This « Fête » is the occasion for the barkers to meet the visitors who appreciated them. It was also a way to discover exhibited phenomena such as two-headed goats, the giant man, the enormous woman or the bearded woman … Over the decades, the programs have evolved and changed.

In 1936, while the population of Hauts de Seine and Neuilly changed following urban changes and the evolution of the population, this popular festival disappeared but was reborn in 1983 thanks to Marcel Campion, also called the « king of the fairgrounds ». However, the atmosphere at the Neu-Neu festival remains almost the same today. In addition, each year, the surprise of discovering new rides, more and more efficient.

Theme evenings

During the Neu-Neu Festival, you can attend themed events:

– September 7 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: The magic of fairy tales in the world of « Princesses and Fairy Tales »
– September 14: An afternoon of pure magic in the world of « Inside Out » and the Smurfs
– September 15, traditional Portuguese dances in the aisles. – September 21, Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole Toy Story gang made children’s eyes shine with the mascot parade.
– September 22 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: High-flying show with the 5th edition of the Grand Gala de Catch de NeuNeu. In collaboration with the ABCA association of Beauvais.
– September 28: On Saturday, September 28, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., enter the magical world at the Fête à Neuneu. « The greatest wizard and the flying car »: (Spells and mysteries with flying vehicles,) emblematic encounters with characters from the fantasy world.
– Sunday, September 29 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Wrestling show during the 5th edition of the Grand Gala de Catch de Neuneu, in collaboration with the ABCA association of Beauvais.

Fête à Neueu 2024
From September 6 to October 13, 2024
Monday / Tuesday / Thursday: 4 p.m. – midnight
Wednesday: 2 p.m. – midnight
Friday: 4 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Saturday: 12 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. – midnight

Bois de Boulogne – Porte de La Muette

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