Francefest Triumphs in Amidst Rain: "Brightened and more vibrant than previously"
The 23rd Düsseldorf France Festival, a vibrant celebration of French culture, took place on July 4, 2025, at Burgplatz in Düsseldorf, Germany. This annual event, a key cultural highlight for the city, showcased music, exhibitions, culinary delights, and captivating performances, underscoring France's significant influence in the region.
The festival was organised by Düsseldorf Destination (DD), a union of 150 regional companies, and attracted over 100,000 attendees, according to the organisers. The event featured a diverse lineup of performers, including French acts like Lisa Pariente, Marie-Flore, and Maxcense, who created a special atmosphere.
Abdel Chaouri, a quadruple breakdance world champion from Toulouse, France, led workshops and performed at the event. The Toulouse dance group Break'in Kids also graced the stage, while German qualification for the breakdance event "Nothing2Looz" was held at the Lower Rhine Embankment.
The "Tour de Düsseldorf" was held again this year, featuring over 130 classic French cars. Harald König from Saint Plancard, France, won a prize for the longest journey with his Citroën 2 CV (built in 1973). Vera T. from Düsseldorf won for the best original condition with her Renault 4 from 1974, and Peter L. from Kornwestheim was awarded for the most beautiful car with his Simca 8 Sport Cabriolet.
The regions of Hauts-de-France, Alsace, and Pays de la Loire expressed interest in returning next year. Thomas Kötter, CEO of DD, stated that the event was "a lived and beautiful piece of Europe." The audience frequency and quality were highly satisfying for the exhibitors, making the 23rd Düsseldorf France Festival a resounding success.
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- The 23rd Düsseldorf France Festival, a celebrated event in Düsseldorf, Germany, showcases a blend of French lifestyle, fashion-and-beauty, food-and-drink, home-and-garden, and travel, creating a unique fusion showcasing French influence.
- The event's diverse program includes world-class performers such as Lisa Pariente, Marie-Flore, and Maxcense, Abdel Chaouri, a quadruple breakdance world champion from Toulouse, France, and the Toulouse dance group Break'in Kids, who contribute to the fashion-and-beauty and entertainment sectors.
- In addition, the "Tour de Düsseldorf," featuring classic French cars, highlights the festivals' automotive and home-and-garden aspects, with awards for the longest journey, best original condition, and most beautiful car.
