Welcome to Croissy
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Welcome to croissy in video, | The European festival | Celebrated here in Croissy-sur-Seine on the weekend closest to the 9th May, the European festival comprises an International Sports Day taking place on the Saturday in the sports stadium with a variety of competitions for all ages, followed on the Sunday by a Music Day for both children and adults. This event is organised by the town-hall and Les Amis du Jumelage, with the collaboration of the British School of Paris and the Music School of Croissy. |
| Carrot Festival | It is the traditional festival of Croissy, "carrot capital" since the mid 19th century. As ancestral home to the vegetable which once gave glory to this former market-gardening town, Croissy pays hommage to the carrot with an annual festival held on the second weekend of September. The itinerary includes a torchlight procession, fireworks, evening DJ, mass of the 'Saint Fiacre', procession of floats, the traditional great meal “beef carrots”, a forum of local associations, fun fair, plus an outdoor movie (new in 2004)… a great festive occasion for all generations. |
| Romantic Festival | Since 1999, this has been an unmissable event for all lovers of romantic music ! Organized each year in mid-October within the charming surroundings of the Saint-Léonard chapel, the Romantic Festival is dedicated to concerts, exhibitions, readings and performances based around a musical and literary repertory. Teaching concerts and animations on instruments are also a 'big hit'. |
| Jumble Sale | Organised in October by the town-hall in conjunction with the Scouts and Rotary Club, this is an open-air market where local residents can sell any personal items making it a convivial gathering for all with bargains galore. |
| Festivals of June | The festivals of June are annual event that only the weather can oppose. Taking over a large part of the town centre, the Festival of Music (around June 21st) starts off the season and is quickly followed by a whole succession of celebrations : a mini festival of theater, concerts of the town's school of music, and not forgetting, of course, the festival of the 'Grenouillère' complete with rowers, fine ladies and music-hall 'gals' … to have an idea of the atmosphere click here |
| Festival of St. Nicholas, | December An afternoon gathering for children aged from 2 to 15 to celebrate St. Nicholas, organised by Les Amis du Jumelage and parents from the British School of Paris. Christmas carols, games, |
| Christmas Fair | Lasting 3 days in early December, some thirty local artisans offer their creations and works of art covering a wide variety from trinkets, jewellery, Christmas decorations, pottery, paintings, but also special foie gras, wines, sweets, gingerbread and honey.... |
First-Aid Guide
You can pick up the following free guides and map at the Town Hall.
1. NEWCOMER’S GUIDE (in French sorry ! but up-to-date information on local neighborhoods, education, health care, entertainment, sports, and much more )
2. our web page cliquez ici 
Don't forget all services can be found www.pagesjaunes.com (code postal means zipcode 78290)
3. Town map
4. A tourist guide on 'Le Chemin des Impressionnistes'
Voting rights of EU nationals
You are a member of the European Union, therefore you can vote in France for European and town council elections. To exercise your rights you must fulfil the following conditions:
- For European elections a written statement indicating: your nationality, your address in France, if required your voting place in your country, a testimony that you are not deprived of your voting rights in your country and an engagement saying that you will vote only in France.
- For town council elections a written statement indicating: : your nationality, your address in France and a testimony you are not deprived of your voting rights.
| - Print this form to sign up for your right to vote : Town concil election ci-joint European election ci-joint - Fill out the form, sign it and sign with and send it with the supporting documents : Monsieur LE MAIRE Service Etat Civil 78290 CROISSY SUR SEINE |
Croissy international associations
Contact the Newcomers' Club for additional new resident information .
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International Meeting- French conversation Group
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