Grési'clown - The Crazy Clown Days
The Crazy Clown Days in Allevard
About Grési'clown
Grési'clown, or The Crazy Clown Days, is a festival dedicated to the art of clowning that takes place every year in Allevard-les-Bains, in Isère. Organized by the company Le Bateau de Papier, this festive and popular event offers clown shows in the street, under a big top, in theaters, and in unusual locations in the spa town. For four days, professional and amateur artists take over the town to offer moments of laughter, poetry, and tenderness to an audience of all ages.
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A Clown Festival in the Heart of the Alps
Grési'clown, officially titled The Crazy Clown Days in Allevard, is a unique event in the Isère cultural landscape. Born from the passion of the company Le Bateau de Papier for the art of clowning, this festival transforms the charming spa town of Allevard-les-Bains into a true playground for red noses and quirky characters every year.
A Rich and Varied Program
The festival offers an eclectic program mixing street shows, performances under a big top, theater performances at La Pléiade, and interventions in unexpected places like the courtyard of the Saint-Hugues school. Each edition welcomes companies from all over France, offering a complete panorama of contemporary clowning: from burlesque to poetic clowns, from intimate solos to large-scale shows.
A Popular and Friendly Event
The official opening of the festival traditionally takes place on the Place de la Résistance, setting the tone for an event resolutely focused on sharing and conviviality. Many shows are offered free of charge, allowing all audiences to discover or rediscover the art of clowning in a warm and festive atmosphere. Children and adults alike find their joy in this celebration of humor and clownish poetry.
Le Bateau de Papier, the Driving Force of the Festival
The company Le Bateau de Papier, based in Crolles, is the artistic and organizational driving force behind the festival. Since its creation, it has worked to promote the art of clowning in the Grésivaudan region and beyond, by offering quality shows accessible to all. The Grési'clown festival is the culmination of this effort, offering an exceptional showcase for this popular and universal art form.
Grési'clown — edition 2026
7th edition of the Grési'clown festival in Allevard-les-Bains. Four days of clown shows for all audiences.
The 7th edition of The Crazy Clown Days in Allevard returns for a new rendezvous with the art of clowning. Program and details to come on the website of the company Le Bateau de Papier.
Prices Grési'clown 2026
Practical information — Grési'clown
Access
The festival takes place in the town center of Allevard-les-Bains (38580), mainly on the Place de la Résistance, at the La Pléiade hall, under a big top, and in various locations around the town.
Prices
Many street shows are free and open to the public. Indoor and big top shows have moderate prices. Consult the detailed program on the festival's website for the prices of each performance.
How to Get There
Allevard-les-Bains is accessible by car from Grenoble (about 40 minutes) via the D1090. Parking is available in the town center. TransIsère bus lines also serve the commune.
Food
Food stalls are available on the festival site. The many restaurants and shops in the town center of Allevard are also available.
Contact
Compagnie Le Bateau de Papier
C/O Espace Paul Jargot, 191 rue François Mitterrand, 38920 Crolles
Email : [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Grési'clown
Centre-ville d'Allevard-les-Bains
Place de la Résistance, 38580 Allevard