Nouvelles du Conte

Nouvelles du Conte: 37 Years of Stories in the Heart of the Drôme

For over 37 years, the Nouvelles du Conte festival has been making the village of Bourdeaux and its surroundings vibrate to the rhythm of stories and tales. This storytelling festival, one of the oldest of its kind in France, has created a unique event where spoken word takes center stage, brought by artists from all walks of life.

Traveling Evenings Throughout the Pays de Bourdeaux

The originality of Nouvelles du Conte lies in its traveling nature. Performances are not limited to the Bourdeaux village hall: they take over the squares, gardens, restaurants, campsites, markets, and paths of the Pays de Bourdeaux. The "Contes ici et là" (Stories Here and There), performances in public and private spaces, invite spectators to unexpected encounters with the art of storytelling.

Performances for All Audiences

The program combines evening performances at Champ Roch and the Bourdeaux village hall, market announcements animated by storytellers in the markets of Bourdeaux, Saoû, and Dieulefit, sunrise storytelling walks, and aperitif performances ("Devant le rideau" - In Front of the Curtain). Each day offers several events suitable for all ages, from toddlers to adults.

Transmission Workshops

Nouvelles du Conte also offers storytelling practice workshops for children (7-11 years old) and adults. The children's workshop "I Have a Story to Tell You" and the adult workshop "Telling Stories with Who We Are" allow participants to discover the art of oral narration, guided by professional storytellers.

A Festival Rooted in its Territory

Bourdeaux, a small perched village in the Drôme valley, offers an intimate and warm setting for this festival. The organic farm-to-table buffets, offered during certain evenings, reflect the festival's connection to its territory and its commitment to responsible and convivial culture. The festival is supported by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, the Drôme Department, and the Dieulefit-Bourdeaux community of communes.