Bulles et Flocons
BD Festival in Chartreuse, between comic strips and mountains
About Bulles et Flocons
Bulles et Flocons is a comic strip festival held annually in winter in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park in Isère. Organized by the association Pic Livre, this festival offers a day of meetings between comic strip authors and readers, with book signings, debates, scriptwriting and drawing workshops, as well as thematic exhibitions. Created in 2023, Bulles et Flocons offers a unique event combining the passion for comic strips and the charm of a snow-covered mountain village, attracting a family and curious audience.
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Bulles et Flocons: Comics go up in the Chartreuse
The Bulles et Flocons festival is an event dedicated to comic strips held every winter in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park in Isère. This human-sized festival offers a unique setting to discover comics in a snowy mountain landscape, creating an intimate and warm atmosphere conducive to exchanges between authors and readers.
A festival driven by the association Pic Livre
Bulles et Flocons is organized by the association Pic Livre, a local organization committed to promoting comic strips and reading in mountain areas. Created in 2023, the festival has quickly found its audience and built loyalty among authors and readers thanks to its friendly format and carefully curated program, which grows with each edition.
Book Signings, Workshops, and Meetings
The Bulles et Flocons program is structured around several highlights:
- Book signing sessions: invited authors and illustrators sign their albums throughout the day
- Debates and round tables: discussions on themes related to comic strips and illustration
- BD workshops: a scriptwriting workshop for ages 12 and up, and a drawing workshop for children aged 5 and up
- Exhibitions: thematic exhibitions of graphic art and original plates, with an opening reception the week before the festival
- Bookstores: stands selling BD albums offered by partner booksellers
Talented Authors Invited
Each edition of Bulles et Flocons invites a selection of talented authors and illustrators. The 2026 edition will notably feature Mathilde Ramadier, Marion Achard, Plüme et Olivier, David Chambre, Nicolas Rouvière, and Camille Pouzol. This diversity of guests covers a wide spectrum of contemporary comic strips, from graphic novels to children's comics.
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, a Mountain Village of Culture
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse is a mountain village nestled at an altitude of 900 meters in the Chartreuse massif, 25 km from Grenoble. Renowned for its family-friendly ski area and hiking trails, the village also hosts the Raidlight Trail Festival in the spring. Bulles et Flocons is part of this cultural and festive dynamic, offering an original winter event that contributes to the village's animation during the ski season.
Bulles et Flocons — edition 2026
The 4th edition of Bulles et Flocons will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse. The association Pic Livre invites authors Mathilde Ramadier, Marion Achard, Plüme et Olivier, David Chambre, Nicolas Rouvière, and Camille Pouzol for a day of book signings, workshops, and exhibitions.
Bulles et Flocons 2026 - 4th Edition
The 4th edition of Bulles et Flocons will take place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
For this fourth edition, the association Pic Livre invites several talented authors:
- Mathilde Ramadier
- Marion Achard
- Plüme et Olivier
- David Chambre
- Nicolas Rouvière
- Camille Pouzol
The program includes two BD workshops: a scriptwriting workshop led by Marion Achard (ages 12 and up) and a drawing workshop for children (ages 5 and up). The exhibitions will open at the Salle des Arts starting Saturday, February 14, at 10:00 AM.
Programme Bulles et Flocons 2026
2026 Program
Saturday, February 14
- 10:00 AM: Exhibition opening at the Salle des Arts
Sunday, February 22
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM: Festival Day
- Book signings with Mathilde Ramadier, Marion Achard, Plüme et Olivier, David Chambre, Nicolas Rouvière, and Camille Pouzol
- Scriptwriting workshop with Marion Achard (12 years and up)
- Drawing workshop for children (5 years and up)
- Debates and author meet-and-greets
- Exhibitions at the Salle des Arts
Highlights Bulles et Flocons 2026
- 4th edition of the BD festival in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
- Six invited authors including Mathilde Ramadier and Marion Achard
- Scriptwriting and drawing workshops for children and teenagers
- Exhibitions at the Salle des Arts from February 14
- Free admission
Prices Bulles et Flocons 2026
Practical information — Bulles et Flocons
Location
The Bulles et Flocons festival takes place in the Salle des Arts and other venues in Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, a village in the Chartreuse massif in Isère.
Access
By Car
Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse is accessible from Grenoble (25 km, approx. 35 minutes) via the D512 towards Col de Porte. From Chambéry (35 km) via the D912 through the Col du Granier. Free parking is available in the village.
By Public Transport
Bus connections are available from Grenoble via the TransIsère line. Carpooling is encouraged.
Opening Hours
The festival runs during the day, generally from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Prices
Admission to the Bulles et Flocons festival is free.
Exhibitions
Exhibitions related to the festival can be viewed at the Salle des Arts starting the week before the festival, with an opening reception on Saturday morning.
Workshops
Two BD workshops are offered during the festival:
- Scriptwriting workshop: for ages 12 and up
- Drawing workshop: for ages 5 and up
The workshops are free, but registration is recommended due to limited spaces.
Contact
Organizer: Association Pic Livre
Location: Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, 38380
Chartreuse Tourist Office: www.chartreuse-tourisme.com
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