Remember: in 2022, regulars at the Fête de l'Huma were faced with a big change. Two 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 arrival of the Olympic Games, and the installation of the media village on theAire des Vents in Dugny, near La Courneuve.
The Fête de l'Huma had no choice but to leave this playground and move to the former Base 217 in Essonne. This is the site that the Fête de l'Humanité will invade for the third year running, on September 13, 14 and 15, 2024.
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 (Bibliothèque F. Mitterrand)
LAST TRAINS BRÉTIGNY ⭢ JUVISY ⭢ PARIS (Bibliothèque F. Mitterrand)
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 (Gare de Lyon)
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 30 minutes on foot or 10 minutes by bike. Alternatively, opt for one of the free shuttles, which will be waiting for you outside the Brétigny-sur-Orge station. Allow 10 minutes for the shuttle, then a further 15 minutes' walk.
These free round-trip shuttles run from Brétigny station on a"continuous rotation" basis. They enable you to travel all day from Brétigny-sur-Orge RER station to the Fête de l'Huma and vice versa.
Free shuttles from the Orangis Bois de L'épine RER D station will also be available throughout the festival. These will drop you off at the Jean Jaurès entrance to the festival. Allow 15 minutes for the shuttle.
In addition, special shuttles, reserved and adapted for people with reduced mobility, the disabled, pregnant women and young children, are scheduled for September 13, 14 and 15. Departure will be from the station forecourt.
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 entrance 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 is via gates A or 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. Prices: 35 euros per vehicle. Click here to reserve your parking space.
Once you've parked your car, it's a 10-15 minute walk to the entrance gates of the Fête de l'Huma.
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.
Dates and Opening Time
From September 13, 2024 to September 15, 2024
Location
Plessis-Pâté Air Base 217
91220 le plessis-pâté
Official website
fete.humanite.fr
