Les Férus
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Edition 2025 — Les Férus
The 2025 edition of Les Férus took place from July 1st to 6th, taking over the streets of Sevelinges, Belmont-de-la-Loire, Pouilly-sous-Charlieu, and Charlieu. Six days of free shows combining circus, dance, street theater, music, and parades, featuring about fifteen professional companies for all audiences.
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Les Férus 2025 — July 1st to 6th
The 2025 edition of the Les Férus festival unfolded from July 1st to 6th across four towns in northern Loire. True to its traveling format, the festival began with evenings in the neighboring villages before concentrating on Charlieu for a grand closing weekend.
Traveling Program
- Tuesday, July 1st — Sevelinges (Place du Châtaignier, from 7 PM): Déséquilibre Passager by Cie Émergente and Iso 360 by Cie La Tête sur les Étoiles. Free admission with hat contribution, refreshments, and food available.
- Wednesday, July 2nd — Belmont-de-la-Loire: Evening of street performances.
- Thursday, July 3rd — Pouilly-sous-Charlieu (Place de l'Europe, from 7 PM): Soul Project and Frigo Opus 2. Backup in the village hall in case of rain.
Grand Weekend in Charlieu (July 4th, 5th, and 6th)
The heart of the festival beat in Charlieu for three days of performances in the historic center, on Place des Canuts, in Parc de la Petite Provence, at the MJC Big Top, and in front of the Abbey. The following companies performed:
- 126 Kilos — Banc de sable
- Clown Lotto — Liturgie de la connerie (magic, juggling, and poetry)
- Cie en Chantier(s) — Truelle Destin (clown duo about immigration, illness, and friendship)
- Cie Dis Bonjour à la Dame
- Fanfare La Chips
- DJ T-T
- Théo Belot / Cie Sauf Cas Particulier
- Cie Toi d'Abord
- Cie Qualité Street
- Cie Dela Praka (Brazilian company)
- Collectif Xanadou — Spen et Lulla (parade starting from Place des Canuts)
- Cie Lueur d'Étoile
A Popular and Festive Festival
As with every edition, all performances were free, based on the 'hat' contribution system. Refreshments and light food were available at each festival stop.
Programme
Full Program — Les Férus 2025
Traveling Phase (July 1st to 3rd)
- July 1st — Sevelinges: Cie Émergente (Déséquilibre Passager), Cie La Tête sur les Étoiles (Iso 360)
- July 2nd — Belmont-de-la-Loire: Street performances
- July 3rd — Pouilly-sous-Charlieu: Soul Project, Frigo Opus 2
Grand Weekend in Charlieu (July 4th, 5th, and 6th)
- 126 Kilos — Banc de sable
- Clown Lotto — Liturgie de la connerie
- Cie en Chantier(s) — Truelle Destin
- Cie Dis Bonjour à la Dame
- Fanfare La Chips
- DJ T-T
- Théo Belot / Cie Sauf Cas Particulier
- Cie Toi d'Abord
- Cie Qualité Street
- Cie Dela Praka
- Collectif Xanadou — Spen et Lulla
- Cie Lueur d'Étoile
Performance Venues in Charlieu
- Place des Canuts
- Parc de la Petite Provence
- MJC Big Top
- Abbey of Charlieu
Highlights
Highlights of the 2025 Edition
- 6 days of festival from July 1st to 6th, 2025
- 4 towns: Sevelinges, Belmont-de-la-Loire, Pouilly-sous-Charlieu, and Charlieu
- About fifteen companies of circus, dance, street theater, and music
- Iso 360 by Cie La Tête sur les Étoiles — acrobatics and humor
- Collectif Xanadou — parade through the streets of Charlieu
- 126 Kilos, Clown Lotto, Cie en Chantier(s) — circus and clowning
- Fanfare La Chips and DJ T-T — musical atmosphere
- Completely free festival, 'hat' contribution system
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Where does it take place — Les Férus
Centre historique de Charlieu et communes voisines
5 Parking du Pont de Pierre, 42190 Charlieu