Festival de la Nuit - Starry Sky Reserve
Rediscover the night and its hidden treasures at Lac de Payolle
2026
About Festival de la Nuit
Our team has not been able to confirm with an official source that this 2026 edition is taking place. The dates and program shown below may be outdated. We strongly recommend that you contact the organizer directly to verify before any travel or registration.
Festival de la Nuit — edition 2026
Festival de la Nuit 2026
New edition of the Festival de la Nuit in the heart of the Pic du Midi International Starry Sky Reserve. Program to be announced on the Pyrénées National Park website.
Prices Festival de la Nuit 2026
Festival de la Nuit — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 8 May to 9 May 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Festival de la Nuit
Practical Information
Access
By car: Lac de Payolle is accessible from Bagnères-de-Bigorre via the D935 then the D918 (approx. 25 km). Parking available on site.
Shuttles: Free shuttles are provided from Bagnères-de-Bigorre.
Tips
Bring warm clothing and a headlamp for the return. The altitude of Payolle (1,100 m) means cool temperatures in the evening.
Prices
Free admission for all activities.
Contact
Pyrénées National Park: 05 62 39 40 91. Website: www.pyrenees-parcnational.fr
Festival de la Nuit: Discovering the hidden treasures of the Bigorre night
The Festival de la Nuit, created in 2022, is a unique event led by the Pyrénées National Park and the Cartel Bigourdan. It celebrates the night and the Pic du Midi International Starry Sky Reserve, one of the most prestigious in the world.
A weekend of free activities
The festival takes place over two days at Lac de Payolle and in Bagnères-de-Bigorre. The program includes:
- Conferences on light pollution by astrophysicists
- Concerts and sound and light shows
- Stargazing with astronomers
- Night walks to discover biodiversity (birds of prey, bats)
- Fun activities: treasure hunts, planetarium, quizzes, exhibitions
- Screenings of documentaries on nocturnal nature
A night without light
For the occasion, the public lighting in Payolle and the surrounding area is turned off to fully enjoy the starry sky, offering an exceptional immersive experience in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Where does it take place — Festival de la Nuit
Festival de la Nuit in brief
History of Festival de la Nuit
Edition 2025 May 2025Other festivals near Campan
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