Festival BD Bulles d'Histoires
Comic book festival at Lycée La Malgrange
About Bulles d'Histoires
The BD Bulles d'Histoires Festival is a comic book fair organized annually in late April or early May in Jarville-la-Malgrange, within the Collège-Lycée La Malgrange. Since its creation, this event has welcomed over 30 authors and illustrators for signing sessions, thematic exhibitions, and public meetings. Each edition explores a different theme, blending history, heritage, and fantastic universes for the enjoyment of comic book enthusiasts of all ages. Admission is free.
Comic Books in Celebration in Jarville-la-Malgrange
The BD Bulles d'Histoires Festival is a comic book fair held annually in late April or early May at the Collège-Lycée La Malgrange in Jarville-la-Malgrange, in the southern suburbs of Nancy. Organized by the school and its association, this friendly festival brings together authors, illustrators, and comic book enthusiasts in an atypical and warm setting. Admission is free.
Over 30 Artists for Signings
Each edition of the festival welcomes over 30 authors and illustrators who come to sign their albums and interact with the public. The fair offers a great diversity of styles and genres: classic Franco-Belgian comics, historical comics, manga, fantasy, science fiction, humor, and youth comics. Visitors can discover new talents and find established authors such as Pascal Bresson, Daniel Kox, Gwendal Lemercier, or Philippe Tarral.
Thematic Exhibitions and Conferences
Each year, the festival offers highlights centered around the year's theme. In 2025, for its 8th edition, Bulles d'Histoires paid tribute to cinema with an exhibition of about twenty drawings by Gwendal Lemercier depicting famous actors and actresses. The 2026 edition highlighted history and fantastic universes populated by elves and goblins, with a charitable drawn conference benefiting the Trisomie 21 de Meurthe-et-Moselle association and a presentation by Régis Hector of his illustrated journal Ma guerre (illustrée) d'Ukraine.
Meetings and Activities
Beyond signings, Bulles d'Histoires offers meetings with authors, fun activities (scrapbooking, trollball, raffle, Butter Nuts orchestra), and drawing workshops for the youngest. The partner bookstore Le Cahier bleu and a second-hand book area allow visitors to discover and acquire the presented works. On-site catering (barbecue, crepes, refreshment stand) completes the offer. The family atmosphere of the festival, hosted in a school, makes it a particularly welcoming event for families and young readers.
An Original School Setting
The Collège-Lycée La Malgrange, located at 76 avenue de la Malgrange in Jarville-la-Malgrange, offers a spacious and suitable setting to host the fair. The school's rooms are transformed during the event into exhibition galleries and signing areas, creating a unique atmosphere that distinguishes Bulles d'Histoires from other comic book fairs in the region. Access is facilitated for people with reduced mobility (PMR) and parking is available on site.
An Event Rooted in Local Life
The BD Bulles d'Histoires Festival contributes to the cultural influence of Jarville-la-Malgrange and the Nancy metropolitan area. By associating the world of comic books with that of education, it encourages reading and creativity among young audiences while offering a moment of relaxation and discovery for comic book enthusiasts of all ages.
Bulles d'Histoires — edition 2026
9th edition of the BD Bulles d'Histoires Festival at Lycée La Malgrange in Jarville-la-Malgrange, with a drawn conference on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8 PM and the main day of the fair on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM. Over 30 authors and illustrators for signing sessions, theme « history and fantastic universes populated by elves and goblins », free admission.
A 9th edition centered on history and fantasy
The 9th edition of Bulles d'Histoires took place over two days at Lycée La Malgrange in Jarville-la-Malgrange, with an opening drawn conference on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at 8 PM and the main day of the fair on Friday, May 8, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM. The edition honored significant historical figures as well as fantastic universes populated by elves and goblins, in a mix of history, humor, heroic fantasy, and adventure.
Over 30 authors for signing sessions
Over 30 comic book and children's album illustrators were present to sign their works. Among the confirmed guests: Philippe Bajolet, Pascal Bresson, Florian Galasse, Gilb, François Plisson, Régis Hector (Metz press cartoonist), Daniel Kox, Gwendal Lemercier, Philippe Tarral, Laurent Cagniat, Minna Yu (children's illustrator) and Santaro (mangaka). The selection covered all genres: Franco-Belgian comics, historical comics, manga, heroic fantasy, humor, and children's comics.
Charity drawn conference and comic report presentation
Two highlights marked the edition. On Wednesday, May 6, at 8 PM, a charity drawn conference brought together Philippe Bajolet, Pascal Bresson, Florian Galasse, Gilb, and François Plisson around the question « How do comics portray our society? Perspectives on our differences, our values, and our stories » — the drawings created live were auctioned for the benefit of the Trisomie 21 de Meurthe-et-Moselle association. On Friday, May 8, at 2:30 PM, Régis Hector presented his illustrated journal Ma guerre (illustrée) d'Ukraine (2 volumes), a testimony to the daily life of Ukrainians.
Activities all day long
In addition to the signing sessions, the festival offered: the Le Cahier bleu bookstore, a second-hand bookseller area, the Butter Nuts orchestra, a large raffle, scrapbooking workshops, trollball demonstrations, as well as a barbecue, a crêperie, and a refreshment stand on site. A partnership with the France Télévisions platform « Fans de Culture » offered the chance to win three albums from the series Les voyages de Gros Nounours (Iceland, Bora Bora, China).
Programme Bulles d'Histoires 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 — Opening Night
- 8:00 PM · Charity drawn conference for the benefit of the Trisomie 21 Meurthe-et-Moselle association, with Philippe Bajolet, Pascal Bresson, Florian Galasse, Gilb, and François Plisson. Theme: « How do comics portray our society? Perspectives on our differences, our values, and our stories ». Drawings auctioned at the end of the evening. — Lycée La Malgrange
Friday, May 8, 2026 — Main Day (10 AM - 6 PM)
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Comic book fair and signing sessions with over 30 authors and illustrators: Daniel Kox, Pascal Bresson, Gwendal Lemercier, Philippe Tarral, Laurent Cagniat, Minna Yu (children's illustrator), Santaro (mangaka), Régis Hector, and many others — Lycée La Malgrange · Free admission
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Le Cahier bleu bookstore and second-hand bookseller area open all day
- 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Concerts by the Butter Nuts orchestra, scrapbooking activities, trollball demonstrations, and a large raffle throughout the day
- 2:30 PM · Comic book presentation by Régis Hector of his illustrated journal Ma guerre (illustrée) d'Ukraine (2 volumes)
- All day long · On-site catering: barbecue, crêpes, and refreshment stand
Highlights Bulles d'Histoires 2026
- 2-day edition: drawn conference on Wednesday, May 6, at 8 PM + main day on Friday, May 8 (10 AM - 6 PM)
- Over 30 authors and illustrators for signing sessions, including Pascal Bresson, Daniel Kox, Gwendal Lemercier, Philippe Tarral, Régis Hector, Minna Yu, and Santaro
- Charity drawn conference for the benefit of the Trisomie 21 de Meurthe-et-Moselle association (drawings auctioned)
- Presentation by Régis Hector of his illustrated journal Ma guerre (illustrée) d'Ukraine
- Free admission, PRM access, on-site parking
- Activities: Butter Nuts orchestra, Le Cahier bleu bookstore, second-hand bookseller, scrapbooking, trollball, raffle, barbecue / crêpes / refreshment stand
Prices Bulles d'Histoires 2026
Practical information — Bulles d'Histoires
Access
The Collège-Lycée La Malgrange is located in Jarville-la-Malgrange, in the southern suburbs of Nancy.
- By bus: from Nancy, bus lines serving Jarville-la-Malgrange (La Malgrange stop).
- By car: 76 avenue de la Malgrange, 54140 Jarville-la-Malgrange. Parking available on site.
- PMR access ensured.
Location
Collège-Lycée La Malgrange, 76 avenue de la Malgrange, 54140 Jarville-la-Malgrange.
Dates
The festival usually takes place in late April or early May, over a main day (Friday from 10 am to 6 pm), sometimes preceded by a drawn conference evening on Wednesday.
Prices
Free admission to the fair day. On-site catering (barbecue, crepes, refreshment stand) is subject to a charge.
Contact
- Phone: 03 83 51 47 54
- Email: [email protected]
- Official website: lamalgrange.net/festival-bd
- Facebook: Festival BD Bulles d'Histoires La Malgrange
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Collège-Lycée La Malgrange
76 avenue de la Malgrange, Jarville-la-Malgrange, 54140 Jarville-la-Malgrange