Fireworks regulations Ardennes (08), France

Regime in force

Prefectural regime of département Ardennes (08)

Recurring seasonal order

from 10 June to 20 July, every year · Order of 10 June 2026

« Arrêté concernant les artifices de divertissement lors de la fête nationale (n°2026-304, récurrent) »

The order expressly provides an exemption for declared professional fireworks displays.

Verified on 23 August 2026 · Source

Summary of the order (French original)

Interdiction récurrente d'achat, vente, cession, utilisation, port et transport des artifices F2/F3 sur la voie publique autour du 14 juillet et des fêtes de fin d'année (20/12→05/01). Dérogation : spectacles pyrotechniques déclarés, feux autorisés par les maires, titulaires d'agrément ou du certificat de qualification.

Grand Est

Aube (10)Marne (51)Haute-Marne (52)Meurthe-et-Moselle (54)Meuse (55)Moselle (57)Bas-Rhin (67)Haut-Rhin (68)Vosges (88)

Frequently asked questions

Can a professional display go ahead in Ardennes during a ban?

It depends on the order: some expressly exempt declared professional displays, others require a case-by-case request, others mention no exemption. The transcription above says which; the préfecture decides.

Which declaration is filed for a fireworks display in Ardennes?

For a show using F4 or T2 articles, or more than 35 kg of net explosive content, the CERFA 14098 is filed with the préfecture and the town hall at least one month ahead. PyroDesk pre-fills it from the job file.

How can I be warned of a new order in Ardennes?

PyroDesk scans the prefectural websites of all 101 départements every night and alerts the accounts concerned when an order affects their firing dates.