Discover the Cholet Carnival

Want to dress up to celebrate the Cholet Carnival? See you on April 26!

Sleep at the Best Western San Benedetto

Make the most of the Carnival by dropping off your bags at our 3-star hotel in the city center of Cholet.
For a pleasant stay, we offer you a variety of services:

• Free and unlimited Wi-Fi;
• Private and secure parking;
• Patio;
• Room service;
• Laundry…

Each year, 80,000 or so festival-goers stroll through the alleys of Cholet among the most beautiful floats and sparkling lanterns.

For 8 days, the city lives to the rhythm of street shows and parades by 150 carnival-goers. They invade emblematic places such as the town hall or the squares of Cholet.

Cholet Carnival 2025 Program

• Musical entertainment: Saturday, April 26, from 3 p.m.
• Daytime Carnival: Sunday, April 27, from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
• Carnival Guinguette: Tuesday, April 29, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Leisure Center Carnival: Wednesday, April 30, from 2:30 p.m.
• "Grand Prix du Carnaval" cycling race: Wednesday, April 30, at 8 p.m.
• Seniors' Carnival: Thursday, May 1, at 2 p.m.
• Night Carnival: Saturday, May 3, from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Adults rediscover their inner child for a moment to the great delight of the little ones.

Everything you need to know about the Cholet Carnival

Getting around Cholet

Parking is strictly regulated during the week of festivities. Buses run to facilitate access to the events.

Services offered

• A catering point is set up in the heart of the Carnival to feed you.
• A bar - refreshment bar is also available for everyone.
• Animals are accepted on site.
• The event is accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Don't hesitate any longer and book now in our 3-star Best Western San Benedetto hotel in Cholet to experience the Carnival up close!