Graines de Moutards Festival
The positive energy cultural fortnight for young audiences in Grand Figeac
About Graines de Moutards
Graines de Moutards is a cultural fortnight dedicated to young audiences, organized every year during the winter holidays in Grand Figeac. Led by L'Astrolabe Grand-Figeac and a collective of cultural partners, it offers over 70 activities for children aged 0 to 14 over two weeks: creative workshops, young audience cinema, live performances, heritage games, musical readings, and participatory activities. Each edition explores a different theme through music, art, theater, science, and literature.
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Graines de Moutards: Culture Celebrated for the Children of Grand Figeac
Since 2011, the Graines de Moutards cultural fortnight has illuminated the winter holidays for families in Grand Figeac, in the Lot department. Organized by L'Astrolabe Grand-Figeac, the cultural service of the community of communes, in collaboration with a collective of about fifteen cultural partners, this unique event transforms the entire region into a playground for discovery for children aged 0 to 14 for two weeks.
A Collective of Committed Cultural Partners
The richness of Graines de Moutards lies in the diversity of its partners, including the Antenne d'Oc, the Artothèque du Lot, the Centre des Monuments Nationaux, the Centre social Nicole-Paulo, Ciné Lot, L'Arrosoir, Lire à Figeac, La LoCollective, the Ludothèque, the Maison des Arts Georges et Claude Pompidou, the Musée Champollion, the Office de Tourisme, the Parc Naturel Régional des Causses du Quercy, Pays d'art et d'histoire, REISSA, and Rêvons nos villages. Each contributes its expertise and resources to create a vibrant and varied program.
A Multidisciplinary and Inventive Program
Each edition of Graines de Moutards is built around an original theme that guides the entire program. Families can discover:
- Creative workshops: visual arts, puppet making, theatrical chairs, collective frescoes, trompe-l'oeil, braille, and sensory experiences.
- Young audience cinema: special screenings, previews, and thematic projections in local cinemas.
- Live performances: theater, storytelling, musical readings, concerts, and performances adapted for younger audiences.
- Heritage games and tours: at the Musée Champollion, Château d'Assier, and remarkable sites in Grand Figeac.
- Participatory games and activities: Just Dance on a big screen, Color Run, giant board games, parties, and costume balls.
- Scientific discoveries: experiments, awareness workshops, and nature explorations in connection with the Regional Natural Park.
A Festival Spread Across Grand Figeac
One of the unique features of Graines de Moutards is its reach beyond the city of Figeac. Activities take place in about twelve towns in the region, including Capdenac-Gare, Cajarc, Assier, Latronquière, Leyme, Béduer, Bagnac-sur-Célé, and Felzins. This itinerant approach reaches a rural audience, promotes local cultural facilities (libraries, community halls, museums), and fosters social connection throughout Grand Figeac.
An Unmissable Family Event
With over 1,400 young participants each year and steadily growing attendance, Graines de Moutards has become the essential cultural event for families during the winter holidays in the Lot. Prices remain very affordable, with most activities costing between 3 and 9 euros, and some being completely free. The festival thus confirms Grand Figeac's commitment to making culture accessible to all from the youngest age, in a joyful, participatory, and welcoming spirit.
Graines de Moutards — edition 2026
16th edition of Graines de Moutards, on the theme of celebration in all its forms: sporting, artistic, heritage, musical, and cinematic. Over 70 activities for children aged 0 to 14 in about a dozen towns in Grand Figeac, with a festive opening centered around Just Dance on a big screen.
16th Edition: Celebration in All Its Forms
For its sixteenth edition, Graines de Moutards chose the theme of celebration, presented in all its forms: sporting, artistic, heritage, musical, and cinematic. For two weeks, over 70 activities are offered to young people aged 0 to 14 in about a dozen towns in Grand Figeac.
The kickoff took place on Saturday, February 21st at 3 PM at the Atmosphère hall in Capdenac-Gare with a Just Dance on a big screen, followed by the screening of an animated film. The program includes parties and costume balls, hip-hop and bourrée dance workshops, mask and costume making, pajama parties, an immersive opera for toddlers (0-3 years), puppet exhibitions, town carnivals, shows, young audience cinema, and all sorts of games.
The 2026 edition confirms the enthusiasm of families for this winter cultural event, with over 1,400 young participants during the previous edition.
Programme Graines de Moutards 2026
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- Saturday, February 21st: Opening with Just Dance on a big screen and animated film screening at the Atmosphère hall in Capdenac-Gare
- Parties, costume balls, and pajama parties
- Dance workshops: hip-hop and bourrée
- Mask and costume making
- Immersive opera for toddlers (0-3 years)
- Puppet exhibitions
- Carnivals in the towns of Grand Figeac
- Young audience cinema
- Game tours at the Musée Champollion: "Osiris Végétant"
- The forest carnival at the Latronquière library
- Shows, storytelling, and musical readings
Highlights Graines de Moutards 2026
- Theme of celebration in all its forms
- Festive opening with Just Dance on a big screen
- Immersive opera for toddlers (0-3 years)
- Parties, costume balls, and carnivals
- Hip-hop and bourrée workshops
- Over 70 activities in about a dozen towns
- Over 1,400 young participants expected
Prices Graines de Moutards 2026
Practical information — Graines de Moutards
Practical Information
Access
The Graines de Moutards cultural fortnight takes place in various locations in Grand Figeac, mainly in Figeac (46100) and about a dozen surrounding towns: Capdenac-Gare, Cajarc, Assier, Latronquière, Leyme, Béduer, Bagnac-sur-Célé, Felzins, etc.
- By car: Figeac is accessible via the N122 from Aurillac (70 km) and the D802/D922 from Cahors (70 km). From Toulouse, allow 1h45 via the A20 (exit 56 Labastide-Murat) or the D820.
- By train: Figeac SNCF station, served by the Brive-Rodez and Toulouse-Aurillac lines.
Main Venue
L'Astrolabe Grand-Figeac, 2 boulevard Pasteur, 46100 Figeac. Activities are held in multiple venues: libraries, museums, performance halls, cinemas, and public spaces in Grand Figeac.
Prices
Most activities are offered at very affordable prices:
- Workshops and activities: from €3 to €9 depending on the activity
- Some free activities (Just Dance, Color Run, free tours)
- Payment by cash and check accepted
Reservations
Booking is recommended for most workshops and performances. The full program and booking details are available on the L'Astrolabe Grand-Figeac website and from the Grand Figeac Tourist Office.
Contact
- L'Astrolabe Grand-Figeac: 05 65 34 24 78
- Grand Figeac Tourist Office: 05 65 34 06 25
- Website: astrolabe-grand-figeac.fr
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2 boulevard Pasteur, 46100 Figeac