Bulles en Val
The comic strip festival in Saint-Denis-en-Val
About Bulles en Val
Created in 2003 by the association OMCL (Office Municipal pour la Culture et les Loisirs), Bulles en Val is the reference comic strip festival in the Loiret region. Every year, the Espace Pierre Lanson in Saint-Denis-en-Val hosts about fifty authors, scriptwriters, illustrators, and colorists for a weekend dedicated to the 9th art. Open to all audiences, the festival offers book signings, original artwork exhibitions, drawing workshops, shows for young audiences, and a comic strip flea market, in a friendly and family atmosphere on the outskirts of Orléans.
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Bulles en Val: The essential comic strip event in the Loiret region
Since 2003, the Bulles en Val festival has established itself as the major event dedicated to comic strips in the Loiret department and the Orléans metropolitan area. Organized by the OMCL association (Office Municipal pour la Culture et les Loisirs), this 9th art fair is held annually at the Espace Pierre Lanson, rue du Bourgneuf in Saint-Denis-en-Val, a town located a few minutes from the center of Orléans.
A rich program for all comic strip enthusiasts
Each edition brings together about fifty authors, scriptwriters, illustrators, and colorists who come to meet the public for signing sessions and passionate exchanges about their works. The festival covers all genres of the 9th art: Franco-Belgian comics, manga, graphic novels, comics, and children's albums. Specialized booksellers, independent publishers, and fanzine creators complete the offerings for visitors.
A guest of honor and exhibitions of original artwork
Each year, Bulles en Val honors a guest artist whose original plates are exhibited at the Espace Culturel de Saint-Denis-en-Val in the weeks preceding the festival, and then during the event weekend. Among the guests of honor of recent editions: Anlor (2022), Ève Tharlet accompanied by scriptwriter Brigitte Luciani (2024), Matthieu Durand (2025), and Moon Li (2026).
Free activities for young audiences and families
Bulles en Val gives a privileged place to young audiences and families. Admission is free for those under 18, and numerous free activities punctuate the weekend: a coloring area, face painting for children, drawing initiation workshops led by authors, and shows for young audiences scheduled on Saturday and Sunday at 4 PM. These shows, renewed each year, allow the youngest to discover the world of comic strips in a fun and lively way.
The Comic Strip Flea Market: A space for collectors
The festival also has a flea market area bringing together about ten exhibitors over several dozen linear meters, where collectors can find rare albums, limited editions, and merchandise related to the world of comic strips.
A festival rooted in its territory
Accessible by bus (lines 5 and 16) from Orléans, with free parking on site, Bulles en Val benefits from a strong local presence. The festival is supported by the municipality of Saint-Denis-en-Val and the Orléans Métropole. With its modest entrance fee (3 euros for adults, free for those under 18), it embodies the spirit of a popular, accessible, and generous cultural event that contributes to the influence of the 9th art in the Centre-Val de Loire region.
Bulles en Val — edition 2026
The 24th edition of Bulles en Val will be held on February 28th and March 1st, 2026, at the Espace Pierre Lanson in Saint-Denis-en-Val. The guest of honor is Moon Li, author of Ilenter and Zoya, whose originals will be exhibited at the Espace Culturel starting February 3rd and then during the festival. About fifty artists will be present for signings, with activities for all audiences.
24th edition of Bulles en Val - February 28th and March 1st, 2026
The Bulles en Val festival returns for its 24th edition on February 28th and March 1st, 2026, at the Espace Pierre Lanson in Saint-Denis-en-Val. The guest of honor for this edition is Moon Li, author and illustrator known for her series Ilenter, Zoya, and Les Petits Voyageurs de l'Art.
An exhibition of her original artwork will be on display at the Espace Culturel de Saint-Denis-en-Val from February 3rd to 26th, and then extended during the festival weekend. As every year, about fifty artists from various backgrounds will be present to meet the public and sign their albums, in an event designed for all generations.
Highlights Bulles en Val 2026
- 24th edition of the festival
- Moon Li, guest of honor (Ilenter, Zoya, Les Petits Voyageurs de l'Art)
- Exhibition of original artwork from February 3rd to 26th at the Espace Culturel
- About fifty artists for signings
- Activities and shows for young audiences
- Free admission for under 18s
Prices Bulles en Val 2026
Practical information — Bulles en Val
Practical Information
Access and transport
By car: Saint-Denis-en-Val is located 10 minutes southeast of Orléans. The Espace Pierre Lanson is at 165 rue du Bourgneuf. Free parking is available on site.
By bus: Lines 5 and 16 of the TAO network (Transports de l'Agglomération Orléanaise) serve Saint-Denis-en-Val.
Opening hours
Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Prices
Adults: €3 per day or €5 for a two-day pass. Free for those under 18.
Accessibility
The Espace Pierre Lanson is accessible to people with reduced mobility (PMR access).
Catering
On-site catering is available throughout the festival.
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Facebook: facebook.com/bullesenval
- Instagram: @bullesenval
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Espace Pierre Lanson
165 rue du Bourgneuf, 45560 Saint-Denis-en-Val