- PRESS INFORMATION & PARTNERS -
PLAYMOBIL & STEAM FESTIVAL 2026
Welcome to the Press & Partners area of the Fête de la Vapeur 2026.
This page provides all the useful content to relay the event to the general public, prepare articles, reports or communication materials.
Presentation of the event
Location: Baie de Somme – Network of Sea Baths - Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme
April 2026
Playmobil Festival: 18 to 22 April 2026 (Noyelles-sur-Mer)
Fête de la Vapeur: 25 and 26 April 2026 (Noyelles-sur-Mer, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Le Crotoy, Cayeux-sur-Mer)
Every five years, the Baie de Somme hosts one of the largest heritage railway events in France, bringing together European steam locomotives, thematic villages and festive activities, in an exceptional natural setting.
Press Releases
The press releases are available by editorial angle, in order to facilitate their inclusion according to the line of each media:
- General public / event
- Family & leisure
- Heritage & living history
- Unusual & steampunk
- European dimension (twinning CFBS – KESR)
- Volunteering & passion
- Environment & soft mobility
Presentation File
The complete presentation file of the Playmobil® Festival & Steam Festival 2026 is available for download.
- General presentation of the event,
- Concept and novelties 2026,
- List of locomotives and guest machines,
- Thematic villages,
- Partners and contacts.
Photos and Visuals
A selection of royalty-free visuals for the press is made available:
- Circulating steam locomotives,
- Atmospheres of the Fête de la Vapeur,
- Thematic villages and animations,
- Aerial views and panoramas of the Somme Bay.
Please indicate the photo credit: © CFBS / Fête de la Vapeur.
Logos & visual identity
Download here the official graphic elements:
- Fête de la Vapeur logo 2026
- Logo Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme (CFBS)
- Our Partners -
The Fête de la Vapeur 2026 is made possible thanks to the commitment of many partners
Institutional and territorial partners
The Hauts de France Region and the Departmental Council of the Somme
Municipalities of Noyelles-sur-Mer, Saint-Valery-sur-Somme, Le Crotoy, Cayeux-sur-Mer
The Community of Agglomeration of the Bay of Somme and the Community of Communes Ponthieu Marquenterre
the ADRT of the Somme, the Syndicat Mixte Baie de Somme 3 Vallées, the tourist offices Baie de Somme and Ponthieu Marquenterre.
Associative and cultural partners
French and European railway associations invited
Local and regional associations participating in thematic villages
The Bird and Nature Festival
Media partners
Regional written press: Courrier Picard
Online media and local platforms
Local and regional radios: Ici Picardie
Regional television: France 3 Hauts de France
Private partners and patrons
Local and regional businesses: EEP
Committed sponsors for heritage and transmission
EU support
Groupe d'Action locale LEADER 2023-2027
The Fête de la Vapeur 2026 thanks all its partners for their commitment and support,
who fully contribute to the radiation of the event.
Contacts Press & Partners
Chemin de Fer de la Baie de Somme (CFBS)
BP 80031 – 80230 Saint-Valery-sur-Somme
Line Brunner
Directrice Générale
Téléphone : 07 87 80 86 66
Mail : ici
Tiphaine POUILLAUDE
Chargée de Communication
Téléphone : 03 22 26 05 23
Mail : ici
This page is intended for journalists, partners and communication relays.
It is regularly updated as the event approaches.