Contes en Seudre
Festival of storytelling and oral literature in the Seudre valley
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.
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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.
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
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
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Where does it take place — Contes en Seudre
Vallée de la Seudre (multi-sites)