Festival de Pujols - Couleurs du Monde
Festival of world folk dances and music in Pujols
About Couleurs du Monde
Created in 1999, the Festival de Pujols - Couleurs du Monde is an unmissable summer event in the Lot-et-Garonne region. Organized by the association Couleurs du Monde and affiliated with CIOFF, it hosts dance and folk music groups from all over the world every summer on the Esplanade du Palay. For a week in early August, the village of Pujols, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, vibrates to the rhythm of shows, concerts, a world market, and activities supported by about sixty passionate volunteers.
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An international folk festival in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne
The Festival de Pujols - Couleurs du Monde was born from the passion of Monique and Gilbert Broit, founders of the association Couleurs du Monde. Since its creation in 1999, this folk festival has brought together dance troupes and musicians from all over the world every summer to celebrate the richness of traditional cultures and intangible heritage. Affiliated with CIOFF (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts), the festival guarantees the quality and authenticity of the invited groups through a rigorous labeling process.
Pujols, a classified gem for a cultural journey
The festival takes place on the Esplanade du Palay, in the heart of Pujols, a medieval village classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, perched above the Lot valley. This exceptional setting offers a unique backdrop for the open-air performances that take place every evening, from Monday to Saturday, from 7 PM to 11 PM.
Each evening is dedicated to a different country: spectators thus travel from one continent to another, discovering the dances, music, and traditional costumes of nations as varied as Colombia, Cuba, Togo, India, Tahiti, Brazil, Peru, Uganda, Bolivia, Ecuador, China, and many others.
A rich and festive program
Each evening, the festival offers a double program:
- The Festival Off (7 PM - 8:45 PM): variety concerts and entertainment to open the evening in a friendly atmosphere.
- The main show (9 PM - 11 PM): performance by the invited international folk group, with traditional dances, music, and costumes.
In addition to the shows, the festival animates the village with a world market offering crafts and products from around the world, a bar, and a food service allowing the celebration to continue in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.
Remarkable volunteer commitment
The Festival de Pujols is supported by about sixty dedicated volunteers, including many families who host the musician and dancer artists in their homes. This host family system creates moments of sharing and intercultural exchange of rare intensity, far beyond the stage. This human dimension, based on hospitality and generosity, is the very soul of the festival and makes it a unique event in the cultural landscape of the Southwest.
Couleurs du Monde — edition 2026
28th edition of the Festival de Pujols - Couleurs du Monde. The festival will host new international folk groups on the Esplanade du Palay in Pujols for a week of world dance and music performances.
28th Festival de Pujols - Couleurs du Monde - 2026 Edition
The 28th edition of the Festival de Pujols - Couleurs du Monde will take place in August 2026 on the Esplanade du Palay in Pujols. The festival will continue its mission to promote traditional cultures from around the world, with a new selection of international folk groups certified by CIOFF.
The detailed program will be announced later on the festival's official website. As every year, six evenings of shows are planned with performances of traditional dances and music from different countries, accompanied by the Festival Off, the world market, the bar, and on-site catering.
The association Couleurs du Monde is already launching an appeal to volunteer families to become hosts and accommodate the artists during the festival, thus perpetuating the tradition of hospitality that is the human richness of the event.
Practical information — Couleurs du Monde
Access
The festival takes place on the Esplanade du Palay, opposite the Salle du Palay, in Pujols (47300), a village perched above Villeneuve-sur-Lot in the Lot valley.
- By car: From the A62 motorway (Bordeaux-Toulouse), take the Aiguillon exit then head towards Villeneuve-sur-Lot / Pujols. From Agen (30 km), take the D911 towards Villeneuve-sur-Lot. Pujols is located 3 km south of Villeneuve-sur-Lot, accessible via the D118.
- By train: Villeneuve-sur-Lot SNCF station (Agen - Périgueux line). Pujols is about 4 km from the station.
- Parking: Free parking available in the village, signposted on show nights.
Schedule
The shows take place every evening from Monday to Saturday, for six consecutive evenings:
- 7 PM - 8:45 PM: Festival Off — variety concerts and entertainment as a warm-up
- 9 PM - 11 PM: Main folk show — performance by the invited international group
A free special evening (karaoke, DJ) is traditionally offered mid-week.
Prices
- Full price: €13 per evening
- Reduced price (pre-sale): €12 per evening
- Week pass: €55 (preferential rate for all six evenings)
- Free for children under 15
Reservations available from July 15th at Espace Services Leclerc in Villeneuve-sur-Lot and on-site on show nights.
Food and world market
Bar and food service available on-site every festival evening. A world market offering international crafts and products accompanies the evenings, allowing for continued cultural discovery beyond the shows.
Accommodation
The tourist office of Villeneuve-sur-Lot and its surroundings offers numerous accommodation options: hotels, bed and breakfasts, campsites, and seasonal rentals near the village of Pujols.
Contact
- Association Couleurs du Monde
- Address: La Gravette, 47300 Villeneuve-sur-Lot
- Phone: 07 85 11 23 05
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: couleursdumonde47.com
- Facebook: Festival de Pujols
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Esplanade du Palay
Esplanade du Palay, 47300 Pujols