Festival de Pujols - Couleurs du Monde
Festival of world folk dances and music in Pujols
About Couleurs du Monde
An international folk festival in the heart of Lot-et-Garonne
The Pujols Festival - Couleurs du Monde was born from the passion of Monique and Gilbert Broit, founders of the Couleurs du Monde association. Since its creation in 1999, this folk festival has gathered dance and music troupes from all over the world each summer to celebrate the richness of traditional cultures and intangible heritage. Affiliated with CIOFF (International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Traditional Arts), the festival guarantees the quality and authenticity of the invited groups through a rigorous labeling process.
Pujols, a classified setting 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 shows 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 traditional dances, music, and costumes of nations as varied as Chile, New Zealand, the Sulawesi Islands, South Africa, the USA (Idaho), Mexico, and many more.
A rich and festive program
The festival offers a double program every evening:
- 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 enlivens the village with a world market offering crafts and products from around the world, a refreshment stand, and a catering service, allowing the celebration to continue in a warm and family-friendly atmosphere.
Remarkable volunteer commitment
The Pujols Festival is supported by about sixty dedicated volunteers, including many families who host the musician and dancer artists in their homes. This host family welcome creates moments of sharing and intercultural exchange of rare intensity, far beyond the stage. This human dimension, based on hospitality and generosity, constitutes 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 Pujols - Couleurs du Monde Festival — 2026 Edition
The 28th edition of the Pujols - Couleurs du Monde Festival will take place from Monday, August 3 to Saturday, August 8, 2026 on the Esplanade du Palay, in the heart of the medieval village of Pujols (47). Six consecutive evenings will take the audience on a true world tour of traditional cultures, with international folk troupes certified by CIOFF.
2026 Program — Guest Countries
- Chile
- New Zealand
- Sulawesi Islands (Indonesia)
- South Africa
- USA (Idaho)
- Mexico
Each evening is dedicated to a country and offers the usual double program: Festival Off from 7 PM to 8:45 PM (variety concerts, entertainment) then the main show from 9 PM to 11 PM (traditional dances and music from the guest group). A special free evening (karaoke / DJ) is offered mid-week.
2026 Prices
- Full price: 14 € per evening
- Reduced price (presale): 13 € per evening
- Week pass: 55 €
- Free for children under 15
Ticket office open at Espace Services Leclerc in Villeneuve-sur-Lot from July 13, and on site on show evenings.
As every year, the Couleurs du Monde association is calling for host families to accommodate the artists during the festival, perpetuating the tradition of hospitality that enriches the human aspect of the event.
Prices Couleurs du Monde 2026
Practical information — Couleurs du Monde
Access
The festival takes place on the Esplanade du Palay, opposite the Salle du Palay, in Pujols (47300), a hilltop village overlooking Villeneuve-sur-Lot in the Lot valley.
- By car: From the A62 motorway (Bordeaux-Toulouse), take the Aiguillon exit then follow signs for 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 approximately 4 km from the station.
- Parking: Free parking available in the village, signposted on show evenings.
Schedule
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 the first part
- 9 PM - 11 PM: Main folk show — performance by the invited international group
A special free evening (karaoke, DJ) is traditionally offered mid-week.
Prices
- Full price: 14 € per evening
- Reduced price (pre-sale): 13 € per evening
- Week pass: 55 € (preferential rate for all six evenings)
- Free for children under 15
Reservations available from July 13th at Espace Services Leclerc in Villeneuve-sur-Lot and on-site on show evenings.
Catering and world market
Refreshment stand and catering available on-site every festival evening. A world market offering international crafts and products accompanies the evenings, allowing for the cultural discovery to extend beyond the shows.
Accommodation
The Villeneuve-sur-Lot and surrounding area tourist office offers numerous accommodation solutions: hotels, bed and breakfasts, campsites, and seasonal rentals near the village of Pujols.
Contact
- Couleurs du Monde Association
- Address: 32 rue de Parasol, 47300 Villeneuve-sur-Lot
- Phone: 07 85 11 23 05
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: couleursdumonde47.com
- Facebook: Festival de Pujols
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Where does it take place — Couleurs du Monde
Esplanade du Palay
Esplanade du Palay, 47300 Pujols