La Vie en Bulles
Festival of documentary, historical, and societal comics in Sainte-Hélène
About La Vie en Bulles
La Vie en Bulles is a comics festival dedicated to documentary, history, and societal issues, organized annually in February in Sainte-Hélène, Morbihan. For a weekend, about twenty authors and illustrators gather for signing sessions, thematic round tables, exhibitions, and drawing workshops. The festival, supported by La PACh (Petite Association Culturelle Hélénoise), offers an engaged and accessible approach to comics, with a program combining encounters, debates, and activities for all audiences.
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An engaged comics festival in the heart of Morbihan
Created in 2022, the La Vie en Bulles festival has quickly established itself as a must-attend event for lovers of documentary, historical, and societal comics in Brittany. Organized by La PACh (Petite Association Culturelle Hélénoise), the event is held every year in February in the Beg er Lann hall in Sainte-Hélène, Morbihan.
A program around major societal themes
Each edition of the festival revolves around five major themes explored through round tables bringing together comic authors, associations, and professionals. The topics covered relate to environmental, social, and human issues: natural resources, parenting, mental health, alternative travel, aging. This thematic approach distinguishes La Vie en Bulles from traditional comics festivals and attracts a curious and engaged audience.
Encounters and signings with authors
About twenty authors and illustrators are invited to each edition for signing sessions throughout the weekend. Visitors can thus interact directly with the creators, discover their worlds, and leave with signed albums. The festival makes it a point of honor to invite authors with diverse backgrounds, from children's comics to engaged graphic novels.
Exhibitions, workshops, and activities
In parallel with the encounters, the festival offers exhibitions of original plates, drawing workshops for children and adults, nature outings, and concerts. Play areas are set up for families, and a portrait session area allows visitors to leave with an original souvenir. The entire program aims to make comics accessible to everyone, in a friendly and warm atmosphere.
Strong local roots
Supported by a team of passionate volunteers, La Vie en Bulles relies on the associative and cultural fabric of Sainte-Hélène and its surroundings. The festival collaborates with local media libraries, schools, and associations to offer activities before and after the event, thus contributing to the cultural influence of this small Morbihan village.
La Vie en Bulles — edition 2026
5th edition of the La Vie en Bulles festival in Sainte-Hélène. Twenty comic authors explore five major themes: resources, parenting, mental health, alternative travel, and aging, through round tables, signings, and activities.
La Vie en Bulles 2026
The 5th edition of the La Vie en Bulles festival will be held on February 7th and 8th, 2026 at the Beg er Lann hall in Sainte-Hélène. The program will bring together 20 authors around 5 major themes explored during round tables: the issue of resources, parenting, mental health, alternative travel, and aging.
On the program: signing sessions, exhibitions, drawing workshops, nature outings, concerts, and play areas for families. Among the invited authors are Clara Vialletelle, Damien Roudeau, Marion le Muzic, Emilie Saitas, and Xavier Bétaucourt.
Programme La Vie en Bulles 2026
2026 Round Tables
- Saturday: "Resource Issues: Comics Go to the Source" and "Being Parents Today: A Village to Raise a Child?"
- Sunday: "Mental Health: Let's Talk About Therapy?", "Traveling Differently: Adventure in Comics", and "Telling About Old Age: How Are We Aging Today?"
Highlights La Vie en Bulles 2026
- 20 invited comic authors for signings and round tables
- 5 societal themes explored
- Invited authors: Clara Vialletelle, Damien Roudeau, Marion le Muzic
- Drawing workshops, exhibitions, nature outings, and concerts
Prices La Vie en Bulles 2026
Practical information — La Vie en Bulles
Festival Access
By car
Sainte-Hélène is located 20 minutes from Lorient via the D9 and 30 minutes from Hennebont. Free parking is available near the Beg er Lann hall.
By public transport
The town is served by the Lorient Agglomération (CTRL) transport network. The nearest SNCF train station is Lorient.
Venue
The festival takes place at the Beg er Lann hall, 56700 Sainte-Hélène. The space is accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Opening Hours
The festival is open from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday.
Prices
- 1 day: 3 euros
- 2 days: 5 euros
- Free for under 16s
Catering
A refreshment bar and a catering area are available on-site, offering crepes, galettes, and Breton drinks.
Contact
- Website: lavieenbulles.com
- Association: La PACh (Petite Association Culturelle Hélénoise)
- Facebook: La Petite Association Culturelle Hélénoise
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Where does it take place — La Vie en Bulles
Salle Beg er Lann
Salle Beg er Lann, 56700 Sainte-Hélène