La Fresque de Bridiers
Open-air historical show at the foot of the Bridiers keep
About Fresque de Bridiers
An exceptional open-air theater
The Fresque Historique de Bridiers unfolds on a spectacular natural site of 5 hectares of marshes, forests, and meadows, dominated by the Bridiers keep, a medieval tower from the 12th century. Over 400 meters of stage open onto a panoramic natural amphitheater, offering spectators total immersion in History. Each edition explores a different historical theme, from the Gauls to the Second World War, including Charlemagne and Napoleon.
A monumental show powered by 500 volunteers
Nearly 500 volunteers and about thirty associations bring this extraordinary show to life each year. The performances, designed like a live film, combine the magic of light and sound, giant image projections, period costumes and props, original music, pyrotechnics, and special effects. The Fresque is performed over four evenings in early August, at dusk, in a magical atmosphere.
A human adventure that has become unmissable
Since its creation in 2006, the Fresque de Bridiers has become an unmissable annual event that celebrates history, friendship, and community spirit. The 2024 edition, dedicated to Charlemagne, and the 2025 edition, titled "Destins", both sold out with a record attendance of 8,000 spectators. The 2026 edition will celebrate the show's 20th anniversary under the title "Souffles de mémoire", a journey through the centuries in Creuse.
Fresque de Bridiers — edition 2026
For its 20th anniversary edition, titled "Breaths of Memory", the Fresque de Bridiers offers from August 7 to 10, 2026 a grand open-air sound and light show at the foot of the Bridiers Tower keep, in La Souterraine (Creuse). Four nocturnal performances take the audience on a journey through centuries of Creuse history.
Breaths of Memory — 20th Anniversary Edition
For its twentieth anniversary, the Fresque de Bridiers presents an ambitious show: a couple travels through Creuse aboard a 2CV and crosses centuries, from the Gallo-Roman era to the 1960s. Throughout the journey, they discover a dozen emblematic sites of the department and encounter great figures from its history, such as Zizim, George Sand, Claude Monet, the Creuse masons, the Aubusson tapestry weavers, and the miners of Lavaveix-les-Mines.
Directed by Jean-Noël Pinaud, the show mobilizes approximately 500 volunteers and actors and features between 2,400 and 2,500 costumes (four to six per actor). A new feature marks this anniversary edition: a tourist road trip in a 2CV, in partnership with Creuse Tourisme and the departmental council, offers spectators the chance to discover during the day the places evoked on stage in the evening (breakfast, guided tour, meal, then the show). Tickets for this very limited 2CV trip opened for reservation in February.
Programme Fresque de Bridiers 2026
Four nocturnal open-air performances at the foot of the Bridiers Tower keep, at 8 PM:
- Friday, August 7, 2026 — 8 PM
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 — 8 PM
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 — 8 PM
- Monday, August 10, 2026 — 8 PM
Show not recommended for children under 6 years old. Option to book with or without a dinner package.
Highlights Fresque de Bridiers 2026
- 20th anniversary edition of the Fresque de Bridiers
- A journey through centuries in a 2CV, from the Gallo-Roman era to the 1960s
- Approximately 500 volunteers and actors, 2,400 to 2,500 costumes
- Directed by Jean-Noël Pinaud
- New: tourist road trip in a 2CV through Creuse (very limited places)
Prices Fresque de Bridiers 2026
Practical information — Fresque de Bridiers
Practical Information
Location
Site of the Tour de Bridiers, 23300 La Souterraine
Access
- By car: From Guéret (35 km), take the N145 towards Limoges, exit La Souterraine. From Limoges (65 km), A20 towards Paris, exit La Souterraine.
- By train: La Souterraine SNCF station (Paris-Limoges-Toulouse line).
- Parking: Signposted parking lots near the site.
Prices
- Tickets from €27.50 (price varies by category)
- Online booking recommended (shows often sell out)
Contact
- Phone: 06 71 01 31 01
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://fresque.bridiers.fr
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Where does it take place — Fresque de Bridiers
Site de la Tour de Bridiers
Site de la Tour de Bridiers, 23300 La Souterraine