Les Fêtes de la Chartreuse
The great popular festival celebrating the Chartreuse trilogy: the massif, the monks, the liqueur
2026
About Fêtes de la Chartreuse
Fêtes de la Chartreuse — edition 2026
11th edition of the Fêtes de la Chartreuse, from Wednesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 17, 2026. The theme honors the Carthusian architectural heritage, with a program spread over five days and five communes in the territory: Voiron, Chirens, Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse and Entre-Deux-Guiers. Visits, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, hikes, a festive parade, a popular banquet and a sound and light show punctuate this week dedicated to the Chartreuse trilogy — the massif, the Carthusian order and the liqueur.
A 2026 edition dedicated to Carthusian built heritage
For this 11th edition (from May 13 to 17, 2026), the Fêtes de la Chartreuse explore the Carthusian architectural heritage: monasteries, barns, monks' houses, old distilleries, hydraulic structures. Towns and villages are adorned with traditional green and yellow decorations to celebrate this shared identity.
Five days, five communes
The program unfolds throughout the Chartreuse territory:
- Wednesday, May 13 — Saint-Laurent-du-Pont: highlight dedicated to the Chartreuse Friendship Pact, gourmet program and exceptional opening of the Fourvoirie ruins, former Chartreuse distillery from the 1930s.
- Friday, May 15 — Entre-Deux-Guiers: highlight around the Chartreuse Friendship Pact.
- Saturday, May 16 — Voiron: main day with participatory workshops, festive stroll from the Caves de la Chartreuse, popular banquet on the Mail sud and sound and light show in the evening.
- Sunday, May 17 — Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse: thematic hikes, creators' village and tastings at the foot of the massif.
Exhibitions throughout the week
- « Stones of Silence » — Voiron, from May 13 to 30, 1 PM - 6 PM.
- « Carthusian Built Heritage » — Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, from May 13 to 25, 2 PM - 6 PM.
- « From Stone to Prayer » — Voiron, from May 11 to 24.
- « Of Concrete and Light » — Voiron, from May 11 to 25.
- « The Hydraulic Heritage » — Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, from May 11 to 24.
Access and prices
The event is entirely free. However, most activities require prior reservation on the official website fetesdelachartreuse.fr or via the dedicated contact form.
Highlights Fêtes de la Chartreuse 2026
- 2026 Theme: Carthusian architectural heritage — monasteries, barns, distilleries, hydraulic structures.
- Five days and five communes of the Chartreuse massif mobilized (Voiron, Chirens, Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, Entre-Deux-Guiers).
- Festive parade from the Caves de la Chartreuse towards the center of Voiron on Saturday, May 16, starting at 6:30 PM.
- Popular banquet on the Mail sud in Voiron on Saturday evening.
- Sound and light show « The Time Traveler » at 10 PM on the Saint-Bruno Church square.
- Exceptional opening of the Fourvoirie ruins, former Chartreuse distillery from the 1930s, on Wednesday, May 13, in Saint-Laurent-du-Pont.
- Circus show « The Weight of Clouds » by the Hors Surface company (Saturday and Sunday).
- Five photographic and artistic exhibitions spread across Voiron, Saint-Laurent-du-Pont and Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse.
Programme Fêtes de la Chartreuse 2026
Wednesday, May 13 — Saint-Laurent-du-Pont
- Highlight dedicated to the Chartreuse Friendship Pact
- Gourmet program featuring local products
- Exceptional opening of the Fourvoirie ruins (former Chartreuse distillery from the 1930s)
Thursday, May 14 — Chartreuse Territory
- Visits, conferences and mediations around Carthusian built heritage
- Opening of exhibitions at various sites
Friday, May 15 — Entre-Deux-Guiers
- Highlight dedicated to the Chartreuse Friendship Pact
- Activities and meetings
Saturday, May 16 — Voiron (main day)
- 4 PM - 6 PM — Make-up and accessory creation · Festival Village, Caves de Chartreuse parking lot
- 6 PM — Award ceremony for the poster, photography and shop window competition · Festival Village
- 6 PM - 7 PM — Craft area and family activities · Place Général Leclerc, city center
- 6 PM - 8 PM — Funfair · Place De Lattre de Tassigny
- From 6:30 PM — Festive stroll · Departure from the Caves de la Chartreuse towards the city center
- Evening — Popular banquet · Mail sud
- 10 PM — Sound and light show « The Time Traveler » · Saint-Bruno Church square
- Circus show « The Weight of Clouds » by the Hors Surface company
Sunday, May 17 — Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse
- Thematic hikes on Carthusian built heritage
- Village of local creators and artisans
- Tastings of local products (liqueurs, cheeses, etc.)
- Circus show « The Weight of Clouds » by the Hors Surface company
Exhibitions throughout the festival
- « Stones of Silence » — Voiron, from May 13 to 30, open 1 PM - 6 PM
- « Carthusian Built Heritage » — Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, from May 13 to 25, 2 PM - 6 PM
- « From Stone to Prayer » — Voiron, from May 11 to 24
- « Of Concrete and Light » — Voiron, from May 11 to 25
- « The Hydraulic Heritage » — Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, from May 11 to 24
Prices Fêtes de la Chartreuse 2026
Fêtes de la Chartreuse — 2027 edition
The 2026 edition was held from 13 May to 17 May 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.
Practical information — Fêtes de la Chartreuse
Practical Information
Dates and Locations
- Every year around May 16th, for several days (Thursday to Sunday)
- Events spread across the towns of Voiron, Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, Saint-Laurent-du-Pont, and Entre-Deux-Guiers
- Heart of the festivities: Chartreuse Cellars, 10 Boulevard Edgar Kofler, 38500 Voiron, and Voiron town center
Chartreuse Cellars
- Exceptional opening of the Cellars' bar throughout the festival week
- Reduced-price visits: 5 euros
- Opening hours: 11 am to 7:30 pm (extended hours on Friday and Saturday evenings)
Prices
- Access to the parade and town center: free
- Popular Banquet: paid meal (price announced each year)
- Cellars Visits: 5 euros at festival rate
Access
- By car: Voiron is accessible via the A48 (Voiron exit), 25 km from Grenoble. Parking in the town center.
- By train: Voiron SNCF station (TER from Grenoble in 20 min).
- By bus: Pays Voironnais transport network.
Contact
- Website: fetesdelachartreuse.fr
- Chartreuse Cellars: www.chartreuse.fr
- Chartreuse Cellars Phone: 04 76 05 90 34
The Chartreuse Trilogy in Celebration
The Fêtes de la Chartreuse celebrate every year around May 16th the "Chartreuse trilogy": the Chartreuse massif, a vast protected natural area between Grenoble, Chambéry, and Voiron; the Carthusian Order, founded in 1084 by Saint Bruno in the massif; and the Chartreuse liqueur, an elixir with 130 plants produced by the Carthusian monks since the 18th century. This unique triptych is the richness and identity of this exceptional territory.
A Multi-Site Event
The Fêtes de la Chartreuse take place in four towns linked by the history of Chartreuse:
- Voiron: headquarters of the Chartreuse Cellars, where the liqueur is bottled and aged. It is the heart of the festivities with the parade and the popular banquet.
- Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse: town of the Grande Chartreuse monastery, the cradle of the Carthusian Order since 1084.
- Saint-Laurent-du-Pont: former Chartreuse distillery, a historic step in the liqueur's production.
- Entre-Deux-Guiers: town in the heart of the Chartreuse massif.
Festival Highlights
The Fêtes de la Chartreuse are structured around several highlights:
- Conferences and Exhibitions: thematic conferences on the massif, plants, the history of the Carthusians, and liqueur production, accompanied by exhibitions.
- Visits to the Chartreuse Cellars: reduced-price visits to the new museum spaces retracing the history since 1084, highlighting the craftsmanship and the plants of the massif. The Cellars' bar is exceptionally open throughout the festival week.
- The Grand Parade: starts from the Chartreuse Cellars towards the town center of Voiron, bringing together residents, associations, and brotherhoods in a festive and colorful atmosphere.
- The Popular Banquet: a huge popular banquet brings together up to 3,500 guests and 2,500 seats for a convivial meal in the center of Voiron.
- The Pyrotechnic Show: a sound and light show concludes the main evening, with fireworks and thematic projections.
Strong Territorial Roots
Organized by the City of Voiron in partnership with the Chartreuse Cellars (Chartreuse Diffusion) and the towns of the massif, the Fêtes de la Chartreuse attract thousands of visitors each year. They contribute to the tourist and cultural influence of the region and the valorization of a unique living heritage.
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