Festival Paroles de Conteurs

The storytelling event in Limousin

The Festival Paroles de Conteurs is the most important storytelling festival in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region. Organized by the association Conte en Creuse on the Île de Vassivière, this intercultural festival was created in 1995 during the draining of the Vassivière lake, with the aim of extending the tourist season after mid-August. Since then, it has become an unmissable event for French-speaking storytelling art.

Over 80 encounters in one week

The festival offers a rich program with over 80 encounters throughout the week: « Parci-Parlà », open-air performances scattered across the island; « P'tites Z'oreilles », sessions dedicated to families; episodic tales that unfold day by day; open stages for amateur storytellers; « siestes contées » (story naps) for gentle listening; and the traditional evening gatherings, the highlights of each day.

A bridge between cultures

True to its intercultural mission, the festival welcomes French-speaking storytellers from all countries, creating a dialogue between the narrative traditions of the world. The event contributes to the dissemination of performing arts, the education of the public in the art of storytelling, and support for creation. The intergenerational and culturally diverse audience gathers in an exceptional natural setting to share the pleasure of storytelling.