Imaginambulles Festival
Comic strip festival at the Château de Rochefort-en-Terre
About Imaginambulles
The Imaginambulles Festival is a free comic strip fair held annually in June at the Château de Rochefort-en-Terre, one of France's most beautiful villages. Created in 2022 by the association Imaginambulles, the festival brings together about twenty comic strip authors and illustrators for two days of meetings, signings, exhibitions, and creative workshops. In the exceptional setting of the castle and its gardens, the festival offers a friendly moment of exchange between artists and the public, blending the discovery of Breton talents with established figures of the 9th art.
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Imaginambulles: Comics Invade the Castle
Since 2022, the Imaginambulles Festival has taken over the magnificent Château de Rochefort-en-Terre every year for a weekend dedicated to comics and drawing. Created by the Imaginambulles association, this free festival brings together about twenty authors and illustrators in one of the most beautiful villages in France, offering an enchanting setting for discovering the 9th art.
Meetings and Signings in the Heart of the Castle
The festival features meetings and signing sessions with invited authors, allowing visitors to interact directly with comic strip creators. The artists present represent a wide range of styles and genres, from classic Franco-Belgian comics to contemporary graphic novels, including children's comics and illustration. The 2025 edition, the 4th, featured Jean-Claude Fournier, the famous Spirou artist and a legend of the 9th art, as its guest of honor.
Exhibitions and Creative Workshops
Beyond signings, Imaginambulles offers thematic exhibitions in the castle's halls, showcasing original plates and works by invited authors. Creative workshops allow visitors, both children and adults, to learn drawing and graphic storytelling under the guidance of professional artists. Conferences and debates on the world of comics complete the program.
An Exceptional Setting in Rochefort-en-Terre
Rochefort-en-Terre, voted 'France's Favorite Village' in 2016, provides an exceptional backdrop of stone and greenery for the festival. The castle, with its exhibition halls and terraced gardens overlooking the valley, creates a unique atmosphere for discovering comics. Visitors can stroll among the signing booths, exhibitions, and the Imaginambar, a friendly space offering food and musical entertainment in the castle gardens.
An Event Rooted in Brittany
The Imaginambulles Festival makes it a point of honor to promote Breton talents in the 9th art while welcoming nationally recognized authors. This mix of discoveries and headliners, in a warm and accessible atmosphere, makes Imaginambulles a popular event for comic strip enthusiasts in Morbihan. Free admission and the magnificent castle setting attract a large family audience each year.
Imaginambulles — edition 2026
5th edition of the Imaginambulles Festival at the Château de Rochefort-en-Terre. Free comic fair with signings, exhibitions, creative workshops, and Imaginambar in the castle gardens.
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Practical information — Imaginambulles
Access
By car: Rochefort-en-Terre is located 35 km east of Vannes, accessible via the D775 then the D774. From Vannes, allow about 35 minutes of driving. Free parking at the entrance of the village (lower parking and upper parking). The castle is accessible on foot from the parking lots (5 to 10 minutes uphill walk).
By bus: BreizhGo line from Vannes and Redon with a stop in Rochefort-en-Terre.
Location
The festival takes place at the Château de Rochefort-en-Terre and in its terraced gardens overlooking the Gueulin valley. Signing booths, exhibitions, and workshops are spread throughout the castle halls and garden paths. The Imaginambar (bar and music area) is set up in the gardens.
Prices
Admission to the festival is completely free. Books are sold at the authors' stands.
Opening Hours
Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. Creative workshops are scheduled at fixed times (consult the program on the festival website). Signing sessions take place continuously during opening hours.
Food & Drink
The Imaginambar, a friendly space in the castle gardens, offers light meals, drinks, and musical entertainment in an enchanting setting with a view of the valley. The village of Rochefort-en-Terre has numerous restaurants, crêperies, and tea rooms for a more complete meal.
Discoveries in the Surroundings
Rochefort-en-Terre, voted 'France's Favorite Village' in 2016, deserves a full visit: cobbled streets, half-timbered houses, art galleries, and craft shops. The castle itself offers permanent exhibitions. In June, the village gardens are in full bloom and offer a colorful spectacle that ideally complements the festival visit.
Contact
Imaginambulles Association
Website: festivalimaginambulles.wordpress.com
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Château de Rochefort-en-Terre
Château de Rochefort-en-Terre, 56220 Rochefort-en-Terre