La Rurale
Street arts festival in the streets of Mens, in the heart of Trièves
About La Rurale
La Rurale: Street Arts in the Heart of Trièves
La Rurale is a street arts festival that takes place in the streets of Mens, a small emblematic town in Trièves, south of the Isère department, between Vercors and Dévoluy. This festival was created in 2020 on the initiative of Stéphanie Bailly and Mathieu Cohin, actors from the Compagnie l'Accord des On, who are based in Trièves and driven by the desire to create a cultural event accessible to all in this rural mountain territory.
A Festive Weekend in the Streets of Mens
For a weekend, the streets, squares, and alleys of Mens are transformed into an open-air stage. La Rurale's program combines carnival, street performances, concerts, artistic walks, a pétanque tournament, and an open stage. Each edition invites several companies and artists to take over public spaces to offer a variety of artistic forms: street theater, dance, circus, music, and performances.
A Social Connection Project
Beyond its artistic dimension, La Rurale is a social connection project rooted in the Trièves territory. The festival was designed to reach the entire population: new rural residents, long-time inhabitants, children, teenagers, the elderly, people with reduced mobility, and tourists. This desire for inclusion makes La Rurale a unifying event, where culture serves as a vector for meeting and cohesion in a sometimes isolated rural area.
From Company to Association
The first two editions were supported by the Compagnie l'Accord des On. From the third edition onwards, a dedicated association, La Rurale, was created to take over the organization. This structuring reflects the festival's integration into the local cultural landscape and the founders' desire to perpetuate the event beyond the initial artistic initiative.
A Festival Under Construction
The festival experiences the ups and downs typical of associative events in rural areas. The 2024 edition did not take place due to a lack of sufficient volunteers, and the 2025 edition has been postponed to 2026. This fragility reminds us that festivals in rural areas depend heavily on volunteer commitment and support from local authorities. The organizing team hopes to find the necessary strength to offer a new edition in 2026.
La Rurale — edition 2026
The 6th edition of the street arts festival La Rurale, subtitled « So that the street does not die », is confirmed in Mens (Isère) in 2026. Initially scheduled for June 2025, it was postponed by one year by the organizing team (Compagnie L'Accord des On / Association La Rurale) due to a lack of volunteers. As of the update date, the precise dates and detailed program have not yet been published by the organizer — the association is actively seeking volunteers to contribute to this new festive event combining shows, concerts, and conviviality in the streets of Trièves.
La Rurale Festival #6 — 2026 Edition
After a break in 2024 and 2025 due to a lack of volunteers, the La Rurale festival returns in 2026 to Mens, in the Trièves, for its 6th edition under the motto « So that the street does not die ». Organized by the Compagnie L'Accord des On and the Association La Rurale, the festival proposes, in each of its editions, to combine residents' initiatives, associative proposals, and street art performances: carnival, performances, music, artistic walks, pétanque tournament, open stage for all audiences.
As of the update date of this page, the precise dates and the 2026 program have not yet been officially announced by the organizers. To receive them as soon as they are published, follow the official Facebook page of the festival or contact the association directly (contact details below). The team is also looking for volunteers to participate in the preparation of this new edition.
Programme La Rurale 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition has not yet been published by the organizers as of the update date of this page. It will be gradually communicated on the official website of the association (accorddeson.wixsite.com) and on the La Rurale Facebook page.
In previous editions, the festival offered three days of street art shows for all audiences, evening concerts, activities for young audiences, artistic walks, and convivial gatherings in several village locations (Pré-Colombon, gardens, tennis court, communal garages). For any information or to volunteer, contact the association at [email protected].
Highlights La Rurale 2026
- 6th edition confirmed in 2026 in Mens (Trièves, Isère) after a break in 2024 and 2025
- Street arts festival in the village streets: shows, concerts, entertainment, conviviality
- 2026 motto: « So that the street does not die »
- Organized by Compagnie L'Accord des On and Association La Rurale
- Precise dates and program to come — announcement on the official website and Facebook page
- The association is looking for volunteers to prepare this new edition
Prices La Rurale 2026
Practical information — La Rurale
Location
The festival takes place in the streets of Mens (38710), in Trièves. Performances, concerts, and activities take over the streets, squares, and public spaces of the village.
Access
By Car
Mens is located about 50 minutes from Grenoble via the RD 1075 then the RD 526 towards Trièves. Parking is available in the village.
By Public Transport
Mens is served by TransIsère buses from Grenoble (line to Trièves). Check schedules.
Dates
The festival generally takes place at the end of June or beginning of July, over a weekend. The precise dates are announced on the association's social media.
Prices
Access to street performances and activities is free. Some activities may be paid.
Food
Food is available on-site during the festival. The village of Mens also has shops and restaurants.
Contact
Association La Rurale
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 66 05 99 78 (Stéphanie)
Facebook: La Rurale
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Rues de Mens
153 rue du Dr Sénebier, 38710 Mens, 38710 Mens