La Ruée vers l'Autre Festival
Popular street arts festival, free and outdoors, in Sainte-Savine
2026
About La Ruée vers l'Autre
La Ruée vers l'Autre — edition 2026
La Ruée vers l'Autre takes place on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026, in the streets of Sainte-Savine, under the theme "IN MOTION!". A dozen companies and over 50 artists will take turns from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Saturday and from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM on Sunday: parades, brass bands, aerial circus, workshops, and the Grand Parade on Saturday evening. The Maison pour Tous garage sale stretches over 2 km of the avenue with more than 300 exhibitors, alongside the merchants' sidewalk sale and the funfair. Free admission.
2026 Edition: "IN MOTION!"
La Ruée vers l'Autre returns on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6, 2026, in the center of Sainte-Savine. The City has announced the theme "IN MOTION!": "up high, suspended, upside down, parading, or on the dancefloor." On the program: fake fitness classes, real circus initiations, and workshops to reach new heights. A dozen companies and over 50 artists will perform for free in the streets over two days, with more than 40 shows.
Guest Companies
- Cie Paris Bénarès — Chevâl, parade
- Cie Bémol — Po'Boys, brass band
- Le Théâtre de la Toupine — Le Pianoteur, mobile piano
- Cie Ernesto Barytoni — Brother Kawa, musical parade
- Cirque au Carré — Big Fish
- Cie Rékupertou — Les Transformateurs Acoustiques, musicians playing on everyday objects
- Cie Fractale — Turkey Sisters, burlesque duo
- Cie Demain on change tout — L'Homme Oiseau et son Chimère Orchestra, musical parade
- Cie Vladimir Spoutnik — Disko Mobil and Apérobic
- Barroco Théâtre — Les Coureurs
- Cie Bobazar — La Guinguette de Peggy
- Cie Retouramont — Hisse Émoi and Clairière Urbaine, aerial performances
- Cie Kalijo — circus workshops, Place du Forum
Garage sale, sidewalk sale, and funfair
The Maison pour Tous association is hosting its garage sale both days: nearly 300 exhibitors on avenue du Général Gallieni, from Villa Rothier to rue Chanteloup, totaling 2 km of stalls, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Merchants from the "Aux vitrines de Sainte-Savine" association will be setting up along the avenue with open houses, tastings, and drink stands. The funfair will set up its rides and attractions at the market square. Place du Forum will host circus and instrument-making workshops, a large book sale from the library, and activities from local merchants. Access is free, the site is reserved for pedestrians and cyclists, and over 30 volunteers are supporting the City's services.
Highlights La Ruée vers l'Autre 2026
- The Grand Parade, Saturday, September 5 at 8:30 PM, from rue Jules Hémard to the Art Déco, passing by the church
- Clairière Urbaine, aerial performance by Cie Retouramont, Saturday at 9:00 PM on the Art Déco forecourt
- La Guinguette de Peggy (Cie Bobazar) Saturday at 9:30 PM, followed by Vlad DJ set at 11:00 PM, Art Déco forecourt
- Grand Finale with brass band on Sunday, September 6 at 5:30 PM, Art Déco forecourt
- Garage sale with over 300 exhibitors along 2 km of the avenue, both days
Programme La Ruée vers l'Autre 2026
Saturday, September 5, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Festival Opening · Art Déco Forecourt
- 11:00 AM — Chevâl, Cie Paris Bénarès · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 11:00 AM — Po'Boys, Cie Bémol · Parade: Art Déco towards rue Chanteloup
- 11:00 AM — Circus Workshop, Cie Kalijo · Place du Forum (11:00 AM–1:00 PM and 3:00 PM–5:00 PM)
- 12:00 PM — Le Pianoteur, Le Théâtre de la Toupine · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 12:00 PM — Brother Kawa, Cie Ernesto Barytoni · Parade: Art Déco towards Villa Rothier
- 1:00 PM — Big Fish, Cie Cirque au Carré · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 1:00 PM — Les Transformateurs Acoustiques, Cie Rékupertou · Parade: Art Déco towards Villa Rothier
- 1:00 PM — Turkey Sisters, Cie Fractale · Parade: Art Déco towards rue Chanteloup
- 2:00 PM — L'Homme Oiseau et son Chimère Orchestra, Cie Demain on change tout · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 2:00 PM — Disko Mobil, Cie Vladimir Spoutnik · Parade: Art Déco towards Villa Rothier
- 2:00 PM — "Hisse Emoi" Workshop, Cie Retouramont · Art Déco Forecourt (2:00 PM–4:00 PM)
- 3:00 PM — Po'Boys, Cie Bémol · Parade: Art Déco towards Villa Rothier
- 3:00 PM — Brother Kawa, Cie Ernesto Barytoni · Parade: Art Déco towards rue Chanteloup
- 4:00 PM — Chevâl, Cie Paris Bénarès · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 4:00 PM — Le Pianoteur, Le Théâtre de la Toupine · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 4:30 PM — Les Coureurs, Barroco Théâtre · Art Déco Forecourt (duration 1h)
- 5:00 PM — Big Fish, Cie Cirque au Carré · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 5:00 PM — Turkey Sisters, Cie Fractale · Parade: Art Déco towards Villa Rothier
- 5:00 PM — La Guinguette de Peggy, Cie Bobazar · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 6:00 PM — L'Homme Oiseau et son Chimère Orchestra, Cie Demain on change tout · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 6:00 PM — Les Transformateurs Acoustiques, Cie Rékupertou · Parade: Art Déco towards rue Chanteloup
- 6:00 PM — Apérobic, Cie Vladimir Spoutnik · Art Déco Forecourt
- 8:30 PM — The Grand Parade! · Parade: rue Jules Hémard, church, Art Déco
- 9:00 PM — Clairière Urbaine, Cie Retouramont · Art Déco Forecourt
- 9:30 PM — La Guinguette de Peggy, Cie Bobazar · Art Déco Forecourt
- 11:00 PM — Vlad DJ set · Art Déco Forecourt
Sunday, September 6, 2026
- 10:00 AM — Circus Workshop, Cie Kalijo · Place du Forum (10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–4:00 PM)
- 10:00 AM — Les Transformateurs Acoustiques, Cie Rékupertou · Parade: Art Déco towards rue Chanteloup
- 10:00 AM — Brother Kawa, Cie Ernesto Barytoni · Parade: Art Déco towards Villa Rothier
- 11:00 AM — Chevâl, Cie Paris Bénarès · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 11:00 AM — Po'Boys, Cie Bémol · Parade: Art Déco towards rue Chanteloup
- 11:00 AM — "Hisse Emoi" Workshop, Cie Retouramont · Art Déco Forecourt (11:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–3:00 PM)
- 12:00 PM — Big Fish, Cie Cirque au Carré · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 12:00 PM — Vlad Disko Mobil, Cie Vladimir Spoutnik · Parade: Art Déco towards Villa Rothier
- 1:00 PM — L'Homme Oiseau et son Chimère Orchestra, Cie Demain on change tout · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 1:00 PM — La Guinguette de Peggy, Cie Bobazar · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 2:00 PM — Po'Boys, Cie Bémol · Parade: Art Déco towards Villa Rothier
- 2:00 PM — Brother Kawa, Cie Ernesto Barytoni · Parade: Art Déco towards rue Chanteloup
- 3:00 PM — Le Pianoteur, Le Théâtre de la Toupine · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 3:00 PM — Chevâl, Cie Paris Bénarès · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 3:30 PM — Les Coureurs, Barroco Théâtre · Art Déco Forecourt (duration 1h)
- 4:00 PM — Big Fish, Cie Cirque au Carré · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 4:00 PM — La Guinguette de Peggy, Cie Bobazar · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 4:00 PM — Instrument-making workshop for the grand finale, Cie Rékupertou · Place du Forum
- 4:30 PM — Apérobic, Cie Vladimir Spoutnik · Art Déco Forecourt (duration 45 minutes)
- 5:00 PM — L'Homme Oiseau et son Chimère Orchestra, Cie Demain on change tout · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards Villa Rothier
- 5:00 PM — Le Pianoteur, Le Théâtre de la Toupine · Parade: rue Jules Hémard towards rue Chanteloup
- 5:30 PM — Grand Finale with Brass Band · Art Déco Forecourt
Ongoing throughout the weekend
- Garage Sale — over 300 exhibitors on avenue du Général Gallieni, from Villa Rothier to rue Chanteloup, spanning 2 km of stalls. Saturday 9:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM–6:00 PM. Organized by the Maison pour Tous association.
- Place du Forum — circus and instrument-making workshops, large book sale from the library, and activities by the merchants' association.
- Merchants' Sidewalk Sale — open houses, tastings, and drink stands all along the avenue, with the "Aux vitrines de Sainte-Savine" association.
- Funfair — rides, attractions, and candy stalls at the market square (place Reichenbach).
- Dining — food trucks, cafés, restaurants, and refreshment stands along avenue Gallieni.
- Information Point and Festival Shop — City stand on the Art Déco forecourt: straw hats, bucket hats, and fans.
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Practical Information
Getting There
The festival takes place along Avenue du Général Gallieni, stretching from Villa Rothier to Rue Chanteloup in Sainte-Savine (10300). Performances and workshops are held at two main locations: the Art Déco forecourt and the Place du Forum.
- On foot or by bike: During the event, the site is accessible only by these means. Three bike parking areas are available at both ends of the avenue and near the Mail Marcel Bidot.
- By car: Please park on the outskirts of town, as the city center is closed to traffic.
- Accessibility: Parking for visitors with reduced mobility is available at the town hall car park on Rue Lamoricière upon presentation of a valid disability parking permit.
- By train: Take the train to Troyes station, then continue by bus or on foot.
On-site
- Information point and shop: Visit the City stand located on the Art Déco forecourt.
- Flea market: Saturday from 9 am to 7 pm, Sunday from 9 am to 6 pm.
- Food and drink: Food trucks, cafés, and restaurants are located all along Avenue Gallieni.
- Safety and facilities: First aid stations, restrooms, and bike/accessible parking areas are distributed throughout the festival route.
Admission
Free entry; the festival is an open-air event with free access.
Contact
Animation de la Vie Locale, 1 rue Lamoricière, 10300 Sainte-Savine — [email protected] — 03 25 71 39 50. Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am–12 pm and 1:30 pm–5 pm.
The popular back-to-school festival in Sainte-Savine
La Ruée vers l'Autre is the big back-to-school event in Sainte-Savine, a town in the Troyes metropolitan area located at the gates of the historic center of Troyes. Every first weekend of September, this popular, cultural, and festive festival transforms the town into a huge open-air stage, blending street arts, a flea market, fairground attractions, and conviviality. Entirely free and open to all, the event attracts over 25,000 visitors each year who come to enjoy this extraordinary end-of-summer celebration.
Street performances, circus, and giant puppets
The heart of the festival is its artistic program of street performances. About ten companies from diverse backgrounds offer more than 40 shows over the two days, in various genres: street theater, circus, acrobatics, giant puppets, fanfares, participatory percussion, and interactive workshops. The shows unfold as processions through the streets of Sainte-Savine, creating an immersive experience where the audience is alternately spectator and participant. The 2025 edition notably featured a contemporary reinterpretation of *Alice in Wonderland*, an immersive experience around a dragon-bike, and a giant duck show.
Flea market, entertainment, and festivities
Alongside the performances, a monumental flea market brings together nearly 300 exhibitors along Avenue Gallieni, over a 2-kilometer stretch. Bargain hunters and strollers alike find treasures, from vintage items and used books to unusual finds. On Place Reichenbach, fairground attractions delight children and families. Sainte-Savine's local businesses participate in the festivities with special events and promotions, and food stalls offer local specialties and drinks in reusable cups, reflecting the festival's environmental commitment.
A pedestrian and eco-responsible event
La Ruée vers l'Autre is a resolutely pedestrian festival: for the two days, the center of Sainte-Savine is closed to car traffic, creating a free and safe space for families, cyclists, and strollers. The festival's eco-responsible commitment is evident in the use of reusable cups, waste sorting, and public awareness campaigns on environmental issues. Organized by the Local Life Animation department of the city of Sainte-Savine, the festival mobilizes numerous volunteers and relies on a network of associative and institutional partners to offer a quality event, rooted in the values of sharing, culture, and meeting.
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