Imaginambulles Festival
Comic strip festival at the Château de Rochefort-en-Terre
2026
About Imaginambulles
Imaginambulles — edition 2026
5th edition of the Imaginambulles Festival on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2026, in the park and castle of Rochefort-en-Terre. Free comic book fair with about twenty invited authors, including Frank Margerin and J-Louis Hubert, co-creators of the 2026 poster. On the program: meetings and signings, three exhibitions (including the world of Frank Margerin), comic and manga workshops, debates, entertainment, and aperitif concerts in the castle gardens.
A 5th edition under the sign of Frank Margerin
For its 2026 edition, the Imaginambulles Festival once again takes over the Château de Rochefort-en-Terre on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. The poster for this 5th edition is signed by Frank Margerin — iconic creator of Lucien and a major figure in Franco-Belgian comics — and J-Louis Hubert, who co-created it. An entire exhibition is dedicated to the world of Frank Margerin throughout the weekend.
About twenty authors gathered in the castle park
The festival welcomes about twenty comic book authors and illustrators for signing sessions and meetings with the public. Among the confirmed guests: Frank Margerin, J-Louis Hubert, Zanzim, Fabrice Meddour, Lucas Vallerie, Sébastien Morice, Gwénola Morizur, Sophie Ruffieux, Fred Simon, Didier Crisse, Cyril Trichet, Jérôme Pélissier, Carine Hinder, Catherine Latteux, Lionel Chouin, Christophe Babonneau, Ana Pich, Cédric Villani, Balouart, Wray, Jop and Ronan Pincemin. The styles covered range from classic Franco-Belgian comics to contemporary graphic novels, as well as youth comics, manga, and illustration.
Exhibitions, workshops, debates, and artist battle
Beyond the signings, the 2026 edition offers three exhibitions in the castle rooms, including the world of Frank Margerin. Free (or pay-what-you-want) comic and manga workshops allow visitors, children and adults alike, to learn drawing. Two debates are scheduled: Lucas Vallerie on Saturday at 3:30 PM and Ana Pich on Sunday at 3:30 PM. An artist battle pits authors against each other live at 4:30 PM, followed by a performance by a theater troupe at 3 PM. The day extends into the evening with aperitif concerts in the gardens, starting at 6:30 PM.
An exceptional setting in Rochefort-en-Terre
Voted “France's Favorite Village” in 2016, Rochefort-en-Terre offers a unique stone and greenery setting for the festival. The castle and its terraced gardens host signing stands, exhibitions, and entertainment, while the Imaginambar offers light refreshments, drinks, and musical entertainment in the park. Admission is entirely free.
Highlights Imaginambulles 2026
- Frank Margerin and J-Louis Hubert, headliners and authors of the 2026 poster
- Exhibition dedicated to the world of Frank Margerin
- About twenty authors and illustrators present for meetings and signings
- Three exhibitions in the castle rooms
- Free or pay-what-you-want comic and manga workshops
- Live artist battle on Saturday at 4:30 PM
- Aperitif concerts in the castle gardens
- Completely free admission, in the setting of the Château de Rochefort-en-Terre (France's Favorite Village 2016)
Programme Imaginambulles 2026
Saturday, June 13, 2026
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Signing sessions with the ~20 invited authors · Castle rooms and alleys
- 3:00 PM — Performance by a theater troupe
- 3:30 PM — Debate with Lucas Vallerie
- 4:30 PM — Artist battle (live drawing competition)
- From 6:30 PM — Aperitif concerts · Castle gardens (Imaginambar)
- All weekend — Three exhibitions in the castle rooms, including the world of Frank Margerin
- All weekend — Comic and manga workshops (free or pay-what-you-want)
Sunday, June 14, 2026
- 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM — Signing sessions with the invited authors
- 3:30 PM — Debate with Ana Pich
- All weekend — Continuation of exhibitions, workshops, and entertainment
Invited Authors (~20)
- Headliners: Frank Margerin, J-Louis Hubert (co-creators of the 2026 poster)
- Other confirmed authors and illustrators: Zanzim, Fabrice Meddour, Lucas Vallerie, Sébastien Morice, Gwénola Morizur, Sophie Ruffieux, Fred Simon, Didier Crisse, Cyril Trichet, Jérôme Pélissier, Carine Hinder, Catherine Latteux, Lionel Chouin, Christophe Babonneau, Ana Pich, Cédric Villani, Balouart, Wray, Jop, Ronan Pincemin
Prices Imaginambulles 2026
Free or pay-what-you-want comic and manga workshops (voluntary participation).
Food and drinks for purchase at the Imaginambar (castle gardens).
Imaginambulles — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 13 June to 14 June 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
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
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.
Where does it take place — Imaginambulles
Imaginambulles in brief
History of Imaginambulles
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