CinéJeux Festival
Cinema and games festival for all ages in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château
About CinéJeux
Created in 2023 by Loire Forez Agglomération, the CinéJeux Festival is a festive and family-friendly event that takes over the medieval town of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château in the Loire region every summer. Supported by the Cin'étoile cinema and the Copernic network library, this festival combines indoor and outdoor screenings, giant wooden games, video games, escape games, creative workshops, and street entertainment. For four days in July, young and old alike share fun and cinematic days with an inventive program: cine-tales for toddlers, interactive cine-shows, cine-karaoke, treasure hunts in the town's alleys, outdoor cinema and guinguette evenings by the lake with concerts, and grand themed evenings. The CinéJeux Festival is a friendly and free event that celebrates cinema and games in the heart of Haut-Forez.
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CinéJeux: Where Cinema Meets Games in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château
Nestled in the medieval town of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château, in the heart of Haut-Forez, the CinéJeux Festival was born in 2023 from an initiative by Loire Forez Agglomération. The Cin'étoile cinema and the Copernic network library join forces each summer to offer four days of festivities combining cinema and games, for all audiences.
A Fun and Cinematic Program
The festival offers a varied and original program:
- Cine-tales: Readings of illustrated stories and screening of a preview film for children aged 3 and up, hosted by the Saint-Bonnet-le-Château media library.
- Cine-video game dance: A program of short films paired with dance video game sessions for children aged 6 and up.
- Interactive cine-show: "The Film's Soundtrack" workshop where the audience becomes the sound effects artist, actor, and musician.
- Cine-karaoke: A cinematic karaoke session in the theater.
- Treasure hunt: A puzzle trail through the streets of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château.
- Street for children, street for all: Street entertainment, culinary workshops, giant wooden games, and water games supervised by the library and the Early Childhood Relais.
- Guinguette evening by the lake: Games, concert with a brass band, and outdoor cinema screening.
- Grand themed evenings: Blues Brothers, Back to the Future, or Harry Potter nights with costumes, buffet, and screenings.
A Festival for All Ages
From water games workshops for 1-6 year olds to outdoor cinema evenings for older audiences, the CinéJeux Festival offers activities adapted to each age group. The teams from the Copernic network library, the Early Childhood Relais, and the Musée d'Estivareilles supervise the various activities, ensuring a rich and friendly experience for families.
Strong Territorial Roots
The festival takes place in several emblematic locations in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château: the Cin'étoile cinema (Espace Déchelette), the lake, the streets and squares of the medieval town, and the media library. This presence in public spaces contributes to the summer animation of Haut-Forez and the cultural influence of Loire Forez Agglomération.
CinéJeux — edition 2026
The 4th edition of the CinéJeux Festival will take place from July 9 to 12, 2026, in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château. Cin'étoile cinema and the Copernic network library invite young and old to share 4 fun and cinematic days in the heart of the medieval town of Haut-Forez. On the program: indoor and outdoor screenings, cine-tales, interactive cine-show, cine-karaoke, giant wooden games, video games, treasure hunt, street for children, guinguette evening by the lake, and a grand themed cinema night.
4th Edition - July 9 to 12, 2026
The CinéJeux Festival returns for its 4th edition from July 9 to 12, 2026, in Saint-Bonnet-le-Château. The Cin'étoile cinema and the Copernic network library renew their invitation for 4 festive days combining cinema and games in the heart of the medieval town.
A Concept Gaining Momentum
Since its creation in 2023, the CinéJeux Festival has built a loyal audience and enriched its program year after year. This 4th edition promises new surprises with preview screenings, new creative workshops, and a grand themed cinema night, the theme of which will be announced in the spring.
Unmissable Events
The audience will find the highlights that define the festival's identity:
- The cine-tale for toddlers aged 3 and up, hosted by the media library.
- The interactive cine-show where the audience becomes part of the film.
- The street for children with giant wooden games, water games, and workshops.
- Cine-karaoke and cine-video game dance sessions.
- The guinguette evening by the lake with a concert and outdoor cinema.
- The treasure hunt through the medieval streets of Saint-Bonnet-le-Château.
New in 2026
The full program will be announced in June 2026 on the Cin'étoile cinema website and social media. The preview screenings and the themed evening will be revealed in the weeks leading up to the festival.
Programme CinéJeux 2026
CinéJeux Festival 2026 Program
The full program will be announced in June 2026. The festival's main highlights:
Thursday, July 9
- Morning: Cine-tale for toddlers (ages 3+) with preview screening
- Afternoon: Cine-video game dance (ages 6+)
Friday, July 10
- Morning: Entertainment at the Saint-Bonnet-le-Château market
- Afternoon: Interactive cine-show (ages 7+)
- Evening: Cine-karaoke and grand themed cinema night
Saturday, July 11
- Day: Street for children, street for all - giant games, workshops, entertainment
- Afternoon: Treasure hunt in the medieval town
- Evening: Guinguette by the lake - concert and outdoor cinema
Sunday, July 12
- Afternoon: Preview of a family film + surprises
Highlights CinéJeux 2026
- 4th edition of the festival from July 9 to 12, 2026
- 4 days of cinema and games for all ages
- Indoor screenings at Cin'étoile and outdoor screenings by the lake
- Cine-tale, interactive cine-show, cine-karaoke, and cine-video game dance
- Street for children with giant wooden games, water games, and creative workshops
- Treasure hunt in the medieval streets
- Guinguette evening by the lake with concert and outdoor cinema
- Grand themed cinema night (theme to be announced)
- Preview screenings of family films
Prices CinéJeux 2026
Practical information — CinéJeux
Practical Information
Main Venue
Cin'étoile Cinema - Espace Déchelette
1 route d'Augel
42380 Saint-Bonnet-le-Château
Other Festival Locations
- Saint-Bonnet-le-Château Lake: Guinguette evening, water games, outdoor cinema.
- Medieval town streets and squares: Treasure hunt, street for children, flashmob.
- Saint-Bonnet-le-Château Media Library: Digital stories, cine-tales.
Prices
Most activities are free and do not require registration. Cinema screenings at Cin'étoile are at the usual prices:
- Full price: 6.50 euros
- Reduced price: 5 euros
- Under 16s: 4 euros
- Morning screenings: 4 euros
Access
By car: Saint-Bonnet-le-Château is located 50 minutes from Saint-Étienne via the D498, 1 hour 30 minutes from Lyon, and 1 hour 30 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand. Free parking near the cinema.
Contact
Cin'étoile Cinema: 04 77 50 62 21
Email: [email protected]
Saint-Bonnet-le-Château Town Hall: 04 77 50 52 40
Website: www.cinetoile-42.fr
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Where does it take place — CinéJeux
Cinéma Cin'étoile - Espace Déchelette
1 route d'Augel, 42380 Saint-Bonnet-le-Château