Donzy et Dragons
Games festival in Donzy in the Nièvre
2026
About Donzy et Dragons
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Donzy et Dragons — edition 2026
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Access and transport
Donzy is located in the north of the Nièvre, 17 km from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire and 60 km from Nevers, in the heart of the Donziais region.
- By car: Via the D33 from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire (20 minutes) or the D977 from La Charité-sur-Loire. Free parking near the village hall and in the town center.
- By train: Cosne-sur-Loire station (Paris-Nevers line, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté), then 20 minutes by car or taxi.
- By bus: Nièvre et Loire transport network from Cosne-Cours-sur-Loire.
Festival venue
The festival is held at the Salle des fêtes de Donzy, a spacious indoor venue allowing for the setup of numerous game tables in excellent conditions. The hall is easily accessible and suitable for hosting families and groups.
Detailed schedule
Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Role-playing games start early in the day and continue into the evening. Card and miniature wargame tournaments have start times posted on-site.
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Free play day with demonstrations and introductions.
Prices and registration
Admission to the festival is completely free. All games from the game library are available for free. No prior registration is required for board games. For role-playing games, on-site registration allows you to join a table with a game master.
Food and drink
Food options are available near the village hall, with a refreshment stand on-site. Several restaurants and bakeries are accessible in the center of Donzy, a few minutes' walk away.
Practical information for players
It is recommended to bring your own games if you wish to share your favorites with other participants. Novices are warmly welcomed: passionate volunteers are present to explain the rules and guide beginners in their first games. Dice, miniatures, and role-playing game equipment can be borrowed on-site.
Accommodation
Donzy and its surroundings offer bed and breakfasts, rural gites, and a hotel. Booking is recommended for the festival weekend due to the limited accommodation capacity in the area.
To discover in Donzy
Donzy is a small town of character labeled "Petite Cité de Caractère" with remarkable architectural heritage: old half-timbered houses, remains of the priory, the Maupertuis mill, and the bucolic landscapes of the Donziais region crossed by the Nohain river.
Contact
Compagnie Les Volkanik
Mairie de Donzy
Website: www.donzy.fr
A festival dedicated to game culture
Donzy et Dragons is a games festival held every September in Donzy, a charming small town of character in the Nièvre. Supported by the company Les Volkanik, the event celebrates game culture in all its forms in a friendly atmosphere accessible to all.
A varied program
The festival offers a wide range of playful activities:
- Role-playing games: Games led by experienced game masters allow participants to immerse themselves in fantastic, medieval, or contemporary universes.
- Board games: Dozens of board games are available, from classics to the latest releases, with facilitators to explain the rules.
- Card games: Tournaments and free play of collectible card games or modern card games.
- Miniature wargames: Demonstrations and introductions to miniature wargames with decorated game tables.
For all audiences
One of the strengths of Donzy et Dragons is its openness to all audiences. Whether you are an experienced gamer or simply curious, a child or an adult, everyone can find an activity to their liking. Passionate volunteers are present to guide newcomers and help them discover new gaming experiences.
A setting of character
Donzy is a small town of character located in the north of the Nièvre, at the confluence of the Nohain and the Talvanne. The municipality, rich in remarkable architectural heritage with its old houses and medieval remains, offers a particularly suitable setting for a festival combining imagination and conviviality.
A unifying event
Beyond simple entertainment, Donzy et Dragons creates social connection by bringing together enthusiasts from all walks of life around a common passion. The festival also contributes to the cultural and tourist animation of this rural area of the Nièvre, attracting visitors from all over the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
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