About Ma Rue Prend l'Aire

Ma Rue Prend l'Aire is a street performance festival organized every year in May in Pierrefitte-sur-Aire, a small village of 250 inhabitants in the Meuse region. Since 2001, this festival has combined professional shows and local creations by residents in the village streets, courtyards, meadows, and gardens. With around sixty performances of twenty different shows, the festival offers a weekend of circus, street theater, acrobatics, and entertainment for all ages, featuring Festi'Mioches dedicated to young audiences on Saturday.

A village transformed into a theater stage

Since 2001, the small village of Pierrefitte-sur-Aire, with 250 inhabitants in the heart of the Aire valley, transforms every year into a vast open-air theater. The Ma Rue Prend l'Aire festival takes over the streets, farmyards, meadows, barns, cellars, and private gardens to offer eclectic and high-quality street performances in unusual and intimate settings.

Professional and local shows

The originality of the festival lies in the mix of professional shows by companies from all over France and beyond, and local creations by the village residents themselves. This encounter between professionals and amateurs creates a unique dynamic and a warm atmosphere where the line between artists and spectators blurs.

Sixty performances in one weekend

Each edition offers around sixty performances of twenty different shows. The disciplines are varied: circus, acrobatics, itinerant theater, clowning, street music, dance, aerial performances, BMX, and motorcycle shows. About twenty stages are set up throughout the village, offering spectators a festive and surprising journey.

Festi'Mioches: a time for children

Saturday is dedicated to Festi'Mioches, a half-day of shows and activities specially designed for children and families. Clown shows, artistic workshops, a hand-cranked wooden carousel, and performances adapted for young audiences make this day a special time for the little ones.

Remarkable village dynamism

Since the 1980s, Pierrefitte-sur-Aire has cultivated a passion for theater and street arts. The festival is the result of this long-standing community commitment, driven by the village's cultural and sports associations. Ma Rue Prend l'Aire embodies the cultural vitality of a small rural village that refuses to succumb to isolation.

Practical information — Ma Rue Prend l'Aire

Access and transport

By car: Pierrefitte-sur-Aire is located about 30 km southeast of Bar-le-Duc, on the D116 in the Aire valley. From Bar-le-Duc, take the D116 towards Pierrefitte (about 35 minutes). From Verdun, allow about 45 minutes via the D903 then the D116. From Commercy, allow about 25 minutes. Free parking on the outskirts of the village, with signage on the day of the festival.

By train: The nearest station is Bar-le-Duc, served by TER Grand Est and TGV from Paris-Est (about 1 hour 15 minutes). Pierrefitte-sur-Aire is then accessible by car (about 30 km). There is no direct public transport link to the village.

Practical information

Location: Village of Pierrefitte-sur-Aire (55260). Performances take place in the streets, courtyards, meadows, barns, cellars, and gardens of the village.

Hours: Saturday afternoon (Festi'Mioches, dedicated to children) and Sunday from 11 am to 7 pm (main day of the festival).

Price: €4 to €8 depending on the package (check or cash only). Free for very young children.

Parking: Free, at the entrances to the village. Follow the signs.

Practical advice

The festival takes place entirely outdoors, in the streets and outdoor spaces of the village. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on paths and grass. In case of uncertain weather, rain gear is recommended. The village is small and can be explored entirely on foot; allow a full day to enjoy all the shows.

Food and drink

Refreshment stands and food stalls are set up in the village during the festival. Picnicking is possible in nearby green spaces.

Accessibility

As the village is in a rural area, some passages may be difficult for people with reduced mobility. Contact the organizers in advance to find out about accessible performances.

Contact

Festival Ma Rue Prend l'Aire

Website: marueprendlaire.org

Facebook page: Ma Rue Prend l'Aire

Ma Rue Prend l'Aire