Contes aux 4 Vents Festival
The storytelling festival in Pays de Colombey and Sud Toulois
About Contes aux 4 Vents
The Contes aux 4 Vents Festival is a biennial festival of storytelling and orality organized in September in Moutrot, in the Pays de Colombey and Sud Toulois in Meurthe-et-Moselle. Supported by the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Colombey et du Sud Toulois, this festival brings together professional storytellers, narration shows, activities, an open stage, and a school program for three days. A collective event bringing together residents, volunteers, artists, and local structures, it highlights the art of storytelling in a rural and friendly setting.
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The art of storytelling in the heart of the Lorraine countryside
Every two years since 2017, the small village of Moutrot, nestled in the Pays de Colombey et du Sud Toulois, becomes the Lorraine capital of storytelling. The Contes aux 4 Vents Festival invites young and old to be carried away by the magic of stories, in an authentic and warm rural setting.
A festival of orality
The festival celebrates the art of speech in all its forms. For three days, professional storytellers from all over France share their tales with the public:
- Storytelling shows: about twenty shows programmed, from traditional tales to contemporary narratives, from the marvelous to the realistic
- Interludes: short narrative forms between shows, to maintain the magic
- Open stage: a space dedicated to amateur storytellers and residents who wish to share their stories
- School program: interventions in schools in the area prior to the festival
A collection of voices
Prior to each edition, a collection of voices is organized in the territory of the Communauté de Communes. Residents are invited to share their memories, anecdotes, and local stories, which feed into the festival's program and create a link between the oral heritage of the territory and the shows offered.
A collective event
The Contes aux 4 Vents Festival is a true territorial project. Supported by the Communauté de Communes du Pays de Colombey et du Sud Toulois, it mobilizes residents, associations, volunteers, artists, and local structures in a participatory approach. The village of Moutrot is transformed for a weekend: barns, gardens, and squares become performance venues.
An enchanting rural setting
The choice of Moutrot, a small village of a few hundred inhabitants, as the festival location is not accidental. The country setting, stone buildings, orchards, and country paths offer a perfect natural backdrop for the art of storytelling, reconnecting with the ancestral tradition of rural gatherings.
A growing festival
Since its creation in 2017, the festival has continued to grow, evolving from a small local event to a recognized festival in the French storytelling scene. The fifth edition in 2025 confirms the anchoring of this event in the Lorraine cultural calendar.
Contes aux 4 Vents — edition 2025
5th edition of the Contes aux 4 Vents Festival in Moutrot. 20 shows, 6 interludes, open stage, activities, and school program centered around the art of storytelling.
Prices Contes aux 4 Vents 2025
Practical information — Contes aux 4 Vents
Access and transport
Moutrot is a small village located in the southern Toulois, about 30 km southwest of Nancy and 15 km south of Toul, in the heart of the Pays de Colombey and Sud Toulois.
- By car: From Nancy, take the direction of Toul (A31) then the D674 towards Colombey-les-Belles, and follow the signs for Moutrot (about 35 minutes drive). From Toul, take the D400 then the D674 towards Colombey-les-Belles (about 20 minutes). Specific signage is in place during the festival. Free parking at the entrance of the village.
- By train: The nearest station is Toul (TER from Nancy in 20 minutes). From Toul, the journey to Moutrot requires a vehicle (taxi or carpooling). Carpooling solutions can be organized by the organizers.
Festival location
The festival takes over the village of Moutrot as a whole. The shows take place in various locations: converted barns, gardens, village squares, and indoor spaces. The rural charm of the village, its stone buildings, and its orchards contribute to creating a magical atmosphere, conducive to the art of storytelling. Signs and volunteers guide visitors between the different performance venues.
Dates and format
The festival is biennial (odd years) and takes place on the last weekend of September, from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. Shows follow one another throughout the weekend in different locations in the village. Prior to the festival, "Contes aux 4 vent'dredis" (monthly storytelling evenings) are organized in the communes of the territory.
Ticket office hours
The ticket office is open on site:
- Friday: from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
- Saturday: from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Sunday: from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM
It is recommended to book in advance for the most popular shows, as capacities are limited by the size of the venues.
Prices
Prices are intentionally accessible to encourage everyone's access to the festival:
- Adults: 5 euros per show, 3-show pass: 12 euros
- Children (under 12): 2.50 euros per show, 3-show pass: 6 euros
The open stage and some activities between shows are free.
Catering
Catering stands and a bar are set up in the village during the festival, offering local products and drinks. Picnicking is also possible in the village's green spaces.
For families
The festival is particularly suitable for families. Many storytelling shows are accessible to children from a young age. The village atmosphere is safe and friendly.
Contact and information
Communauté de Communes du Pays de Colombey et du Sud Toulois
Phone: 03 83 52 08 16
Facebook: Contes aux 4 vents
Website: www.pays-colombey-sudtoulois.fr
The full program with the list of shows and times is published on the website of the community of communes and on the festival's Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Contes aux 4 Vents
Village de Moutrot
Moutrot, 54113 Moutrot