Les Escales Documentaires
International Festival of Documentary Creation
About Escales Documentaires
A Festival Dedicated to Documentary
Created in 2001, Les Escales Documentaires has become a major event for documentary cinema in France. For a week in November, the festival offers a rich and varied international program that explores all forms of contemporary documentary.
A Demanding Program
The festival presents creative documentaries from around the world, with competitions, retrospectives, and thematic focuses. It's an opportunity to discover unique perspectives on the world and society.
Meetings and Debates
Beyond screenings, the festival organizes meetings with directors, round tables, and workshops to discuss the issues of contemporary documentary.
Escales Documentaires — edition 2026
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of Les Escales Documentaires continues to explore the richness of documentary cinema with an international selection of creative films, competitions, and enriching encounters.
Highlights Escales Documentaires 2026
- International competition
- Creative documentaries from around the world
- Meetings with directors
- Retrospectives and thematic focuses
- Round tables and debates
Prices Escales Documentaires 2026
Practical information — Escales Documentaires
Practical Information
Location
La Rochelle Cinemas: CGR Dragon, Le Gallia, Carré Amelot - Scène Nationale
Access
- La Rochelle SNCF train station (10 minutes from the city center)
- Cinemas in the city center
- Parking lots near the venues
- Urban bus (Yélo network)
Prices
- there is no ticketing
- the festival is free and participatory
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Where does it take place — Escales Documentaires
Carré Amelot - Scène Nationale
13 rue de l'Aimable Nanette, 17000 La Rochelle, 17000 La Rochelle