Historical reenactment weekend 1914-1918

NOT TO BE MISSED: THE PARIS REGION’S NO.1 WW1 REENACTEMENT WEEKEND!

In the Museum’s gardens, visit a gigantic bivouac with more than 300 reenactors, vehicles and… animals!

Reconstitution associations present:
Les associations de reconstitution présentes en 2025 : Association Musée du champ de bataille ; Fer de lance ; IVY Division 4th Recon Troop ; Le colombier militaire ; Les Soldats de Plomb ; Na Zapad ; Scènes & Marne 1914 ; Mémoire de Poilus ; L’escouade ; Taxi de la Marne ; Eperon 132 ; Usarg de La Madeleine ; Historium ; TCF 1830-1920 ; Front Matrosen ; STURMTRUPP « West Front » ; Passion 14-18 Histoire Vivante ; 32ème Fab and co ; Ochotnicza Kompania Wielkopolska ; Mémoire France Maroc ; Messager meldois ; Brigata Liguria ; Les gardiens ; Les aventuriers de l’histoire ; Les mobilisés ; Les Mosell’en Histoire ; Pro Loco Fogliano Redipuglia ; RSH1944

In partnership with la Société des Amis du Musée de la Grande Guerre, Renault, Transdev, BFM Paris, E. Leclerc, Meaux Marne Ourcq Tourisme, Pays de l’Ourcq

The historical re-enactment weekend on September 6 and 7 promises unforgettable moments: the presentation and driving of the impressive Saint-Chamond tank, but also the rare appearance of one of the Marne taxis, on loan from the Renault Foundation. Horse-riding demonstrations by the Fer de Lance association will also remind us of the essential role played by horses. Do not miss the two major parades in the city of Meaux, on Saturday in the city center and on Sunday in the Beauval district.

Program for the 2025 edition

In the museum park, the bivouac comes alive from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.!

Saturday, September 6

• 9 :45 a.m. : Raising of the flag – Demo area
• 10:30 a.m.: Exodus of the population – Société des Amis du Musée de la Grande Guerre – Park and demo area
• 11:00 a.m.: Reenactors parade in the city centre. Departure at 11 a.m. from Place Georges Brassens (near the market hall)
• 2:00 p.m. – 5:30p.m: Activities at the associations’ bivouacs
• 2:00 p.m.: NEW – Activity on the taxi strike during the Great War – Mosell’ en Histoire, Les Gardiens, and Taxi de la Marne
• 3:00 p.m.: Review of the cans by Scènes & Marne 14– Demo area
• 3:20 p.m.: Military training demonstration – Ochotnicza Kompania Wielkopolska and STURMTRUPP “West Front”
• 5:00p.m : Presentation and driving of a Saint-Chamond tank with the Mémoire de Poilus association
• 5:45 p.m. : Color Droping

Sunday, September 7

• 9 :45 a.m : Raising of the flag – Demo area
• 10 :30 a.m. : Horse-riding demonstrations in the demonstration area
• 11:00 a.m. : Presentation and driving of a Saint-Chamond tank with the Mémoire de Poilus association
• 11:00 a.m. : Parade of reenactors in the Beauval district – under the “Verrière”
• 2:00 p.m. – 5:30p.m: Activities at the associations’ bivouacs
• 2:00 p.m.: Review of the cans by Scènes & Marne 14– Demo area
• 2 :20 p.m. : NEW – Activity on the taxi strike during the Great War – Mosell’ en Histoire, Les Gardiens, and Taxi de la Marne – Esplanade and demo area
• 4:30 p.m.: NEW – performance based on music from the Great War era – by Na Zapad and Passion 14-18
• 5:00 p.m. : Presentation and driving of a Saint-Chamond tank with the Mémoire de Poilus association
• 5:45 p.m. : Color Droping

And…

• Wargames inside the permanent collections with la Société des Amis du Musée de la Grande Guerre
• Sale of ancient books by la Société des Amis du Musée de la Grande Guerre
• Reconstruction of an old school classroom
• 10:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: surprises in the trench

Please, be aware that the trench will only be accessible by reservation (with time slots) and with an additional fee of €3.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR THE 2025 EDITION

Catering available on site

Free shuttles from: (schedule soon available)

• Meaux train station 25 min from Gare de l’Est in Paris (line P)
• Champ de Foire car park Rue Léon Le Royer, Meaux

We recommend parking at the Champs de Foire (Avenue de la Marne). On-site, disabled parking only.

PRICES

Include access to the event + museum + temporary exhibition. The trench will be accessible by reservation only.

1 DAY: €5 // free for children under 12
2-DAY PASS: €8 // free for children under 12

Additional fee for the trench (accessible by reservation only / slots every 30 minutes): €3

Reservation strongly recommended. E-tickets will be scanned at the entrance. It will also be possible to pay for your ticket on site (credit cards except American Express, cash, or check).