From origins to 1945
Sports car and motorcycle demonstration
Registration for the 2026 edition
The passion for vintage vehicles returns to Carignan! The vintage car and motorcycle event is preparing its next edition, with a full weekend dedicated to beautiful pre-1945 mechanics.
Participants, collectors or enlightened enthusiasts, it’s time to reserve your place to experience this unique event in the Ardennes. Shared meals, swap meet, entertainment and closing show will punctuate these two days under the sign of conviviality and mechanical heritage.
Motorcycles
Every year, the Rétro d’Yvois is accompanied by its vintage car and motorcycle swap meet in Carignan, an essential moment of the weekend! Collectors, enthusiasts and the curious meet there to exchange, browse or find the rare part. Between spare parts stands, accessories, miniatures and collectibles, the atmosphere is always friendly and full of beautiful encounters.
The Rétro d’Yvois could not exist without the formidable team of volunteers who, each year, bring the event to life. Whether it’s preparing the route, welcoming participants, supervising demonstrations or simply lending a hand over the weekend, every contribution counts.
Joining the organizing team means first and foremost sharing friendly moments, being part of a great team and participating in the success of a unique meeting in the Ardennes.
Do you have a little time, good humor and the desire to get involved?
Find now the complete program of the vintage car and motorcycle event in Carignan. Schedules, routes, entertainment, swap meet and highlights of the weekend: everything is there to miss nothing of the event.
“I have always believed that perfection is born from simplicity. Engineering must be honest: a well-designed machine has nothing to hide, it speaks for itself through its forms.”
Ferdinand Porsche (1875–1951)
What makes the heart of Rétro d’Yvois beat
Our history
From local passion to an international meeting
Weekend activities
An edition that grows with each meeting
Our partners
A faithful support to keep the passion alive
Born from the love of beautiful pre-war mechanics, the Rétro d’Yvois has kept a unique tradition alive in Carignan for several decades.
Initially a simple gathering among enthusiasts, it has become an essential event for car enthusiasts and vintage motorcycle lovers.
Each edition brings together collectors, volunteers and curious people who come to admire exceptional vehicles and share moments of conviviality. This event is above all a human adventure, driven by passion, transmission and pride in reviving mechanical history in the heart of the Ardennes.
Beyond vintage vehicle demonstrations, the Rétro d’Yvois brings the entire town of Carignan to life through numerous activities accessible to all.
Between the souvenir shop, catering areas, children’s circuit, period costumes and catchy tunes from the barrel organ, everyone finds their pleasure in a friendly and family atmosphere.
These moments of sharing give the weekend its unique atmosphere: that of a popular festival where mechanical passion, good humor and tradition meet across generations.
The Rétro d’Yvois would be nothing without the support of its partners and patrons. Local businesses, institutions and associations unite each year to bring this exceptional event to life.
Thanks to their commitment, we can welcome participants in the best conditions, secure the route, organize the swap meet and maintain the quality that makes the event’s reputation.
Their loyalty proves that this event is much more than a simple gathering: it’s a collective pride, a moment of sharing and a showcase of Ardennes know-how.
Relive the previous edition in pictures
Relive the highlights of the Rétro d’Yvois!
Roaring engines, smiles, meetings and shared memories… Each edition tells a unique story, carried by the passion of volunteers, participants and spectators from all horizons.
Each edition of the Rétro d’Yvois is a journey through time, where the town of Carignan transforms into a living museum of vintage cars and motorcycles. The streets resonate with the sound of old engines, the paddocks come alive and conviviality settles in at every turn.
Find in pictures the most beautiful moments of our previous meetings. Discover the gallery of previous editions, classified by year, and dive back into the history of the event through the most beautiful photos.
