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 at 2026:
32ème Fab And Co ; Association Musée du champ de bataille ; Associazione Culturale Torre Diedo Aps ; Des Kaisers Armée ; Eperon 132 ; Fer De Lance ; Front Matrosen ; Historium ; Ivy Division 4th Recon Troop ; Le Colombier Militaire ; Les Aventuriers de l’histoire ; Les Gardiens ; Les Renards à l’Ouest ; Les Soldats de Plomb ; L’escouade ; Mémoire de Poilus ; Mémoire du Lion ; Messager Meldois ; Nazapad ; Ochotnicza Kompania Wielkopolska ; Passion 14-18 Histoire Vivante ; Pro Loco Fogliano Redipuglia ; Rsh.1944 ; Scènes & Marne 1914 ; Sturmtrupp « West Front » ; Taxi de la Marne ; TCF 1830-1920 ; Usarg de la Madeleine

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

The historical re-enactment weekend on September 5 and 6 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 2026 edition

• Living history camp featuring more than 300 historical re-enactors in the museum grounds
• Activities and demonstrations in the military camps and on the museum forecourt
• A wide range of historical demonstrations presented by re-enactment associations
• Two major parades: Saturday, 5 September through the streets of Meaux town centre and Sunday, 6 September in the Beauval district
• Display of period military and civilian vehicles

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 2026 EDITION

TICKETS

Admission includes access to the historical re-enactment event, the museum’s permanent collections and temporary exhibitions. Please note that the immersive trench experience requires an additional ticket.

Advance booking (until Friday, 4 September, 10:00 pm)

• 1-day ticket: €5 per person
• 2-day pass: €8 per person

On-site or online sales (Saturday, 5 September and Sunday, 6 September only)

• 1-day ticket: €7 per person
• 2-day pass: €10 per person

Immersive Trench Experience

• Additional charge: €3 per person
• Advance booking required
• Time slots every 30 minutes

Free admission

• Children under 12
• Active military personnel and Operation Sentinelle personnel
• Tourism professionals from the Île-de-France region
• Museum curators
• ICOM members
• French Ministry of Culture cardholders
• Teachers who have booked a school visit with the museum for the current academic year

Advance online booking is strongly recommended. E-tickets will be scanned at the entrance to the event.

Tickets may also be purchased on site. Accepted payment methods: Visa/Mastercard (American Express not accepted), cash, cheque and French Chèques-Vacances.

FOOD & DRINK

A food court offering both savoury and sweet options will be available in the museum grounds throughout the weekend.

ACCESS & PARKING

Parking

The museum car park will be closed to the general public and reserved exclusively for visitors with disabilities (proof of eligibility required).

Visitors are advised to use the Champ de Foire car park (Avenue de la Marne, Meaux).

Free shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the weekend between the Champ de Foire car park (Rue Léon Le Royer, Meaux) and the museum.

The P’tite Navette shuttle service will also operate between Meaux railway station (25 minutes from Paris Gare de l’Est via the P Line) and the museum.

Regular public bus services also provide access to the museum.

Shuttle timetables will be available from 25 August 2026.