Au Haz'Art des Rues

Street arts in the heart of a feudal village

The Au Haz'Art des Rues festival transforms the streets and alleys of Ardoix, a former 12th-century feudal village, into an open-air stage for street arts. In this remarkable heritage setting in northern Ardèche, street theater companies, circus performers, musicians, and artists from all backgrounds take over public spaces to offer free performances to the widest possible audience.

Free performances for everyone

The festival's program emphasizes the diversity of street arts:

• Street theater performances in the village alleys and squares
• Circus acts and acrobatic performances
• Concerts and musical entertainment in the open air
• Shows for young audiences and family entertainment
• Artistic parades through the medieval village

All programming is free and open access, in keeping with the spirit of street festivals that aim to make culture accessible to all.

A local producers' market

Alongside the performances, the festival hosts a local producers' market offering direct sales of Ardèche regional products: cheeses, artisanal breads, seasonal vegetables, meats, preserves, and other specialties. This market reinforces the festival's local roots and allows visitors to discover the flavors of Ardèche while enjoying the shows.

Ardoix, a heritage gem

The village of Ardoix, perched at an altitude of 360 meters in northern Ardèche, preserves the remains of its 12th-century medieval fortifications. Its narrow streets, stone houses, and shaded squares provide a perfect natural backdrop for street arts, creating an intimacy between artists and the public that is the charm of this friendly event.