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Fireworks in Marne: prefectural regulations

The French département of Marne (Grand Est) 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 Marne (51)

Permanent rule, tightened in season

All year round — tightened from 1 March to 30 September, every year · Order of 6 July 2026

« Réglementation de l'achat, vente, cession, utilisation, port et transport d'artifices (série récurrente) + AP emploi du feu »

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)

Emploi du feu interdit à moins de 200 m des bois et forêts du 1er mars au 30 septembre (toute l'année par vent > 30 km/h). En parallèle, série récurrente d'arrêtés artifices à chaque période sensible (fête de la musique, 14 juillet, fêtes de fin d'année) interdisant achat, vente, cession, utilisation, port et transport aux particuliers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a professional display go ahead in Marne 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 Marne?

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 Marne?

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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