Andrézieux-Bouthéon Mobilizes for 40th Téléthon Starting November

The town launches its solidarity campaign with numerous festive and sporting events to support research against rare diseases.

Generic image of people participating in a solidarity event, some holding donation boxes, smiling and interacting, with blurred festive decorations in the background. Warm, hopeful atmosphere.
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Generic image of people participating in a solidarity event, some holding donation boxes, smiling and interacting, with blurred festive decorations in the background. Warm, hopeful atmosphere.

Starting this November, the town of Andrézieux-Bouthéon launches its 40th edition of the Téléthon, mobilizing associations, clubs, businesses, and companies to support research against rare diseases.

The mobilization of local stakeholders promises numerous animations, festive, and solidarity events. In 2025, the collection reached €17,449.55, placing the commune 8th among participants in Loire Sud. The goal for 2026 is to meet this collective challenge.
Several events begin in November: a Beaujolais Nouveau Evening on Thursday, November 19th from 7 PM at the Salle des fêtes de Bouthéon, with musical entertainment and a €5 package. A Toy Exchange is organized on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 22nd at the Salle Andrena, with toy drop-off on Friday, November 20th, and Saturday morning, November 21st. The play « Elles se racontent » will be performed on Sunday, November 22nd at 3 PM at Le Kiosque.
On Sunday, November 29th, the Marche des 3 Ports (Three Ports Walk) offers three hiking routes along the Loire river (starting from Salle du Tilleul), with fees of €5 and €8. A Distance Challenge – 24h Cross-Country Skiing will take place from December 4th at 5 PM to December 5th at 5 PM at the Salle paroissiale, organized by firefighters and local businesses.
Further events are scheduled for December and January: a Friendly Breakfast on Saturday, December 5th at 23 rue des Bullieux, a Racquet Sports Discovery evening on Friday, December 11th offered by the Squash Club, and a Bingo and meal on Saturday, January 9th at the Amicale de Bouthéon. On December 4th and 5th, a Téléthon shop will be present during the Décembre magique events.
Based on information from the official source: Mairie d'Andrézieux-Bouthéon (05/11/2026)