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Fireworks in Côtes-d'Armor: prefectural regulations

The French département of Côtes-d'Armor (Bretagne) applies prefectural rules to fireworks and open-air fire that any display company must know before filing a show declaration. Here is PyroDesk's sourced transcription.

Regime in force

Prefectural regime of département Côtes-d'Armor (22)

Permanent rule, tightened in season

All year round — tightened from 15 May to 30 September, every year · Order of 25 April 2023

« Arrêté fixant diverses mesures de prévention contre les incendies de forêts et de landes et réglementant l'usage du feu pour le brûlage à l'air libre des déchets verts dans le département des Côtes-d'Armor »

No exemption for professional displays is mentioned in the sources consulted: requests are handled case by case by the préfecture.

Verified on 23 August 2026 · Source

Summary of the order (French original)

Toute l'année, dans les bois, forêts, landes et à moins de 200 m, interdiction d'utiliser ou de jeter tout objet incandescent (feux d'artifice, lanternes volantes, mégots) et d'allumer du feu pour les non-propriétaires ; du 15 mai au 30 septembre les feux de loisirs sont interdits même aux propriétaires et fumer est interdit ; pas de dérogation expresse pour les spectacles pyrotechniques professionnels.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a professional display go ahead in Côtes-d'Armor 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 Côtes-d'Armor?

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 Côtes-d'Armor?

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

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