FestivAl'OUT

FestivAl'OUT: When Art Takes Over Nature in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse

Since 2019, FestivAl'OUT has transformed the town of Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse into an open-air festival village every late August, where performing arts meet nature and heritage. This free and multidisciplinary festival, supported by the Town of Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, was born from the desire to create a festive and cultural event that highlights the exceptional natural and heritage riches of this territory located on the edge of the Parc naturel régional de la Haute Vallée de Chevreuse.

Enchanting Venues for Open-Air Performances

One of FestivAl'OUT's most striking singularities is its choice of performance venues. Instead of a single site, the festival takes over a mosaic of natural and heritage spaces scattered throughout the town: the public garden for concerts and family shows, Beauséjour lake for lakeside performances, the Beauplan clearing for shows in the heart of the forest, the nature reserve for guided walks, and the prestigious De Coubertin, Raymond Devos, and Marta Pan foundations for artistic creations in exceptional settings.

A Festival for All Ages

FestivAl'OUT's programming is distinguished by its diversity and accessibility. Contemporary music concerts, street theater performances, contemporary circus acts, clown shows, and poetic and humorous performances follow one another over three days, interspersed with creative workshops, local artisan and creator markets, and nature walks to discover the flora and fauna of the Vallée de Chevreuse. The festival places particular emphasis on the younger audience, with shows and activities adapted for children.

The Spirit of Late Summer in the Vallée de Chevreuse

Scheduled for the last weekend of August, FestivAl'OUT embodies the transition between holidays and the return to routine, a moment of shared conviviality before everyday life resumes. The festival highlights the strong presence of local artisans and creators, as well as artistic innovation, with shows blending poetry, humor, and creativity. In seven editions, FestivAl'OUT has established itself as a highly anticipated event for the residents of the Vallée de Chevreuse and the entire Île-de-France region.