Les Bure'lesques
Informative and festive festival of resistance to the Cigéo project
About Les Bure'lesques
Les Bure'lesques is an informative and festive festival organized every summer in Saint-Amand-sur-Ornain, 16 km from Bure, in the south of the Meuse. Born from citizen resistance to the Cigéo radioactive waste disposal project, this festival offers three days of conferences-debates, film and documentary screenings, shows and concerts, an associative village, and creative workshops. Open to all, the event aims to be a space for conviviality and collective reflection in the heart of a committed rural territory.
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Les Bure'lesques: Culture, Information, and Resistance in Meuse
Les Bure'lesques is an atypical festival that combines civic engagement, culture, and conviviality. Organized every summer in a large meadow between the towns of Saint-Amand-sur-Ornain and Tréveray, 16 km from Bure, this festival was born from citizen mobilization against the Cigéo project for the disposal of radioactive waste, led by ANDRA.
A Dense and Diverse Program
For three days, Les Bure'lesques offers a rich program combining information, culture, and festivities:
Conferences and Debates
Each edition hosts about ten conferences and round tables on topics related to nuclear energy, energy, ecology, and citizen alternatives. Experts, activists, scientists, and local elected officials share their analyses and experiences.
Cinema
About thirty films and documentaries are screened during the festival, offering a cinematic perspective on contemporary environmental, social, and political issues.
Shows and Concerts
About fifteen live performances (theater, circus, performances) and ten concerts punctuate the three days of the festival, blending artistic commitment and entertainment.
Associative Village and Media Hub
An associative village brings together organizations committed to ecological transition, social justice, and citizen alternatives. A media hub provides information and discussion on local and national issues.
Creative Workshops
Participatory workshops are offered throughout the festival: screen printing, DIY, gardening, writing, cycling, and many other practical and creative activities.
A Committed Rural Territory
Les Bure'lesques is part of a rural territory that refuses to become France's nuclear waste dump. The southern Meuse region, with its landscapes of hills and forests, its human-sized villages, provides the setting for a festival that celebrates rural life and citizen resistance. The event is open to all, in a spirit of sharing and kindness.
Les Bure'lesques — edition 2026
The 5th edition of Les Bure'lesques will take place from August 14 to 16, 2026. On the program: 9 conferences-debates, 30 films and documentaries, 15 shows, 9 concerts, an associative village and media hub, and creative workshops.
5th Edition - August 14 to 16, 2026
Les Bure'lesques returns for its 5th edition from August 14 to 16, 2026, in its usual setting between Saint-Amand-sur-Ornain and Tréveray. On the program: 9 conferences-debates, 30 films and documentaries, 15 shows, 9 concerts, an associative village and media hub, and participatory creative workshops. Three days of meetings, culture, and conviviality at free pricing.
Highlights Les Bure'lesques 2026
Highlights of the 2026 Edition
- 5th edition of the festival
- 9 conferences-debates
- 30 films and documentaries
- 15 shows and 9 concerts
- Associative village and media hub
- Participatory creative workshops
Prices Les Bure'lesques 2026
Practical information — Les Bure'lesques
Practical Information
Access and Transport
By car: The festival takes place in a meadow between Saint-Amand-sur-Ornain and Tréveray, in the south of the Meuse, about 16 km from Bure and 40 km from Bar-le-Duc. From Bar-le-Duc, take the D116 towards Ligny-en-Barrois then the departmental roads towards Saint-Amand-sur-Ornain. Signage is provided from the main roads on festival days. Free parking is available near the site.
By train: The nearest stations are Ligny-en-Barrois or Bar-le-Duc, served by TER Grand Est. Carpooling is regularly organized from stations and major cities via the festival's social networks and activist carpooling platforms.
Location
The festival is held in a large meadow between Saint-Amand-sur-Ornain and Tréveray, 55270. The open-air site is set up to host performance stages, conference and screening areas, the associative village, workshops, and catering areas.
Accommodation
A free campsite is available for festival-goers directly on the festival site. Bring your tent, sleeping bag, and sleeping mat. Toilets, including dry toilets and solar showers, are available. It is also possible to sleep in your vehicle in the designated parking area.
Food and Drink
Food stalls offer a variety of meals, often organic, local, and vegetarian, at a free or low price. A bar is open throughout the festival with cold and hot drinks. You can also bring your own food and cook at the campsite (stoves allowed, no open fires).
Prices
Access to the festival is free and conscious pricing, to remain accessible to everyone, regardless of financial means. The organizers rely on the generosity and solidarity of participants to finance the event and ensure its sustainability.
Accessibility
As the festival takes place outdoors on grassy terrain, access may be difficult for people with reduced mobility. The organization does its best to facilitate access and can be contacted in advance to discuss possible solutions.
Practical Tips
- Bring warm clothing for the evenings and sun protection for the day.
- Bring your reusable tableware (cup, plate, cutlery) to minimize waste.
- The festival is a welcoming space: respect for everyone and shared spaces.
- Consider bringing boots or waterproof shoes in case of rain (ground can become muddy).
- Dogs are allowed provided they are kept on a leash and under the responsibility of their owner.
Contact
Official website: burefestival.org. Find all the festival news on social media.
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Where does it take place — Les Bure'lesques
Pré entre Saint-Amand-sur-Ornain et Tréveray