Contes en Seudre

Festival of storytelling and oral literature in the Seudre valley

Seudre — Charente-Maritime (17) Since 2025
Theatre Participatory
Contes en Seudre
Edition
2026
Contes en Seudre

About Contes en Seudre

Contes en Seudre is a festival dedicated to storytelling and oral literature that takes place in several towns in the Seudre valley in Charente-Maritime. The festival offers performances by storytellers, a book fair dedicated to storytelling, and meetings around the art of telling stories.
Dates 05 Jun — 08 Jun 2026
Location Seudre (17)
Prices 3.00€ — 12.00€
Status Confirmed
Edition 2026 not confirmed to date

Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.

Edition 2026

Contes en Seudre — edition 2026

Contes en Seudre returns in 2026 with performances by professional storytellers, a storytelling book fair, and workshops throughout the Seudre valley.

2026 Edition

Contes en Seudre 2026 celebrates the art of storytelling and oral literature with a rich program: performances by professional storytellers, a storytelling book fair in Breuillet, workshops for all ages, and meetings in several towns in the valley.

Highlights Contes en Seudre 2026

  • Performances by professional storytellers
  • Storytelling book fair
  • Workshops for children and adults
  • Outdoor storytelling
  • Meetings with authors and storytellers

Prices Contes en Seudre 2026

Performances: €5-12, Reduced rate: €3-5, Fair: free
Edition 2027

Contes en Seudre — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 5 June to 8 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Contes en Seudre

Practical Information

Locations

Several towns in the Seudre valley (Breuillet, Arvert, Étaules...)

Access

  • Seudre valley, southern Charente-Maritime
  • Breuillet: 15 km from Royan
  • Consult the program for precise locations
  • Free parking in the towns

Prices

  • Performances: €5-12 depending on the event
  • Reduced child rate: €3-5
  • Book fair: free admission
  • Some performances are free

A festival dedicated to storytelling

Contes en Seudre celebrates the art of storytelling and oral literature across several towns in the Seudre valley. The festival features performances by professional storytellers, meetings with authors, and moments of exchange around this ancestral art.

Storytelling Book Fair

The festival hosts the first edition of a book fair dedicated to storytelling, held at the multiculturelle hall in Breuillet. It's an opportunity to meet authors, storytellers, and publishers specializing in oral literature and storytelling.

Several days of festivities

Spread over several days in early June, the festival offers a varied program for all ages: indoor performances, outdoor storytelling, workshops for children and adults. Contes en Seudre helps keep the oral tradition alive and pass it on to new generations.

Where does it take place — Contes en Seudre

Vallée de la Seudre (multi-sites)

Contes en Seudre in brief

Theatre Participatory Charente-Maritime

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