Festival C'est l'Printemps à Val Cenis
Three evenings of humor, theater, and song with Laurent Gerra in Val Cenis
About C'est l'Printemps
Since 2014, the Festival C'est l'Printemps has illuminated the end of the ski season in Val Cenis with three exceptional evenings of humor, theater, and song. Under the artistic direction of Laurent Gerra, a local and passionate ambassador of the Maurienne region, this intimate festival brings together top artists each year in the warm atmosphere of the Auditorium Laurent Gerra – Culture en altitude, in Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis. From Pierre Arditi to Bénabar, from Édouard Baer to many others, the watchwords of the festival are talent, emotion, and laughter. Approximately 700 spectators attend the three evenings, in a family-friendly and convivial atmosphere typical of mountain resorts.
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Festival C'est l'Printemps: Laurent Gerra Invites His Artist Friends to Val Cenis
The Festival C'est l'Printemps is the flagship cultural event of the Val Cenis resort in Haute-Maurienne. Created in 2014, it has become an unmissable event at the end of the winter season in Savoie, attracting spectators from all over the region each March for three exceptional evenings combining humor, theater, and song.
Laurent Gerra, Artistic Director and Master of Ceremonies
Laurent Gerra, a nationally renowned comedian, impressionist, and actor, has been the artistic director and master of ceremonies of the festival since its creation. Deeply attached to the Maurienne region and Val Cenis, he puts his exceptional address book to work for the festival by inviting his artist friends each year to perform in this unique mountain setting. His warm presence and infectious enthusiasm give the festival its unique identity, balancing intimacy and artistic excellence.
An Auditorium at 1,400 Meters Altitude
The shows take place at the Auditorium Laurent Gerra – Culture en altitude, located at 89 rue du Mont-Cenis in Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis. This modern cultural space, inaugurated in the heart of the resort, offers quality acoustic and visual comfort in an intimate setting. Its human-scale capacity allows for a rare closeness between artists and the public, enhancing the emotion and conviviality that characterize the festival.
An Eclectic and Prestigious Program
Each edition of the festival offers an eclectic and ambitious program, blending genres and generations. Over the years, the festival has hosted leading artists from the French performing arts: theater actors, comedians, singers, and singer-songwriters. The three evenings offer varied formats – one-man shows, readings, concerts, plays – allowing every spectator to find something they enjoy.
Val Cenis, a Mountain Setting for Culture
Val Cenis, a family-friendly ski resort in Haute-Maurienne Vanoise, offers an exceptional setting for this end-of-season festival. Spectators naturally combine a day of skiing on the slopes with an evening show at the auditorium. The relaxed atmosphere of the resort in March, when the days are getting longer and the snow is still abundant, contributes to the festival's unique ambiance.
C'est l'Printemps — edition 2026
The 13th edition of the Festival C'est l'Printemps will be held from March 21 to 23, 2026, at the Auditorium Laurent Gerra in Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis. Laurent Gerra will host Pierre Arditi, Bénabar, and Édouard Baer for three exceptional evenings.
Festival C'est l'Printemps 2026 — 13th Edition
The 13th edition of the Festival C'est l'Printemps will take place from March 21 to 23, 2026, at the Auditorium Laurent Gerra – Culture en altitude in Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis. Laurent Gerra, artistic director and master of ceremonies of the festival, has curated a prestigious program bringing together three major figures of French performing arts.
On Saturday, March 21, actor Pierre Arditi will open the festival with his show Pierre Arditi lit ceux qu'il aime, a sensitive and passionate reading of texts chosen by one of France's greatest actors. On Sunday, March 22, Bénabar, an iconic French singer-songwriter, will offer a concert blending his timeless hits and new creations. On Monday, March 23, Édouard Baer will close the festival with his show Ma candidature, a quirky and irresistible one-man show.
The shows will begin at 8:30 PM in the intimate atmosphere of the auditorium, where the closeness between artists and the public creates the festival's magic. Tickets, at a single price of €95, are limited and available for booking.
Programme C'est l'Printemps 2026
2026 Program
- Saturday, March 21 — 8:30 PM: Pierre Arditi — Pierre Arditi lit ceux qu'il aime (reading)
- Sunday, March 22 — 8:30 PM: Bénabar — Concert
- Monday, March 23 — 8:30 PM: Édouard Baer — Ma candidature (one-man show)
Highlights C'est l'Printemps 2026
- 13th edition under the artistic direction of Laurent Gerra
- Pierre Arditi in a reading with "Pierre Arditi lit ceux qu'il aime"
- Concert by Bénabar, a figure of French song
- Édouard Baer in his one-man show "Ma candidature"
- Three intimate evenings at the Auditorium Laurent Gerra in Val Cenis
Prices C'est l'Printemps 2026
Practical information — C'est l'Printemps
Access to Val Cenis - Lanslebourg
By Car
From Chambéry, take the A43 then the N6 towards Modane and Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis (approx. 120 km, 1h30). Free parking near the auditorium.
By Train
The nearest station is Modane, served by TGV from Paris. From Modane, Val Cenis is accessible by shuttle or car (25 km, approx. 30 minutes).
Ticketing
Tickets are on sale at the price of €95 for the three-evening pass. Book online or at the Val Cenis tourist office. As tickets are limited by the auditorium's capacity, advance booking is strongly recommended.
Schedules
Shows start at 8:30 PM and end around 11:00 PM. The auditorium opens its doors at 8:00 PM.
Accessibility
The Auditorium Laurent Gerra is accessible to people with reduced mobility (wheelchair access is autonomous).
Contact
Val Cenis Tourist Office
Phone: +33 (0)4 79 05 99 06
Address: 89 rue du Mont-Cenis, 73480 Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis
Website: www.valcenis.com
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Where does it take place — C'est l'Printemps
Auditorium Laurent Gerra – Culture en altitude
89 rue du Mont-Cenis, 73480 Lanslebourg-Mont-Cenis