Nouvelles du Conte
Traveling storytelling festival in the Pays de Bourdeaux, in the heart of the Drôme valley
About 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.
Nouvelles du Conte — edition 2026
The 38th edition of the Nouvelles du Conte festival takes place from July 30 to August 10, 2026, in Bourdeaux and the Pays de Bourdeaux (Drôme), on the theme « Humans have no roots, they have feet ». Ten days of tales, travel and migration stories, with about thirty French-speaking storytellers, open-air shows at Champ Roch, market cries, storytelling walks, and workshops for all ages.
38th edition — from July 30 to August 10, 2026
For its 38th edition, the Nouvelles du Conte festival explores the theme « Humans have no roots, they have feet »: stories of travel, migration, and displacement brought to life by about thirty spoken word artists.
Each day combines free nomadic tales at 11 AM in the village, family shows in the afternoon at the village hall (salle des fêtes), and evening open-air shows at Champ Roch (relocated indoors in case of rain). Additionally, there will be market cries in Bourdeaux, Saoû, and Dieulefit, open stages for amateur storytellers, storytelling walks and hikes, workshops for children and adults, a bookstore, exhibitions (press drawings by Hani Abbas, memory of Huguenot plants), and morning Tai Chi sessions.
Food is available on-site in the evening at Champ Roch (farmer's buffet by reservation, picnic area).
Programme Nouvelles du Conte 2026
2026 Theme: « Humans have no roots, they have feet »
Thursday, July 30
- 11:00 AM — Market cry / animation at Bourdeaux market
- 7:00 PM — Robin Recours, Once upon a time… languages (Poët-Célard, free open-air show)
Friday, July 31
- 9:15 PM — Ladji Diallo, Maliroots, An Ka Taa
Saturday, August 1
- 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM — family / young audience shows
- 9:15 PM — Sabrina Chézeau, The Audacity of the Butterfly
From Sunday, August 2 to Monday, August 10
Continuous programming (morning, afternoon, evening): daily nomadic tales at 11 AM, family shows at 11 AM and 4 PM, evening shows at Champ Roch, open stages for amateurs, storytelling walks and hikes (including a sunrise walk on August 5 and 6 at 5 AM), children's and adult workshops, Tai Chi from August 3 to 8.
Among the featured storytellers: Stéphane Guertin, Olivier de Robert, Najoua Darwiche, Luigi Rignanese, Morgane Labbé, Philippe Campiche, Gérard Potier, Yannick Jaulin, Nadine Walsh, David Sire, Carole Joffrin, Pascal Mitsuru Guéran, Alain Larribet, Adèle Zouane, and many others.
Detailed program and schedule: nouvellesduconte.org — online ticketing via HelloAsso.
Highlights Nouvelles du Conte 2026
- 38th edition of a storytelling festival founded in 1988, spanning 10 days and 11 communes of the Pays de Bourdeaux
- About thirty French-speaking storytellers, from local to international
- 2026 Theme: « Humans have no roots, they have feet » (travel, migration)
- Free nomadic tales every day at 11 AM, open stages for amateurs
- Evening open-air shows at Champ Roch, relocated to the village hall in case of rain
Prices Nouvelles du Conte 2026
Practical information — Nouvelles du Conte
Practical Information
Location
Bourdeaux village hall and various locations in the Pays de Bourdeaux, 26460 Bourdeaux.
Dates
End of July to early August (approximately 10 days).
Prices
- Indoor performances: 9 to 14 euros (full price), 5 to 11 euros (reduced price), 5 to 7 euros (youth)
- Many free events: market announcements, stories here and there, storytelling aperitifs
- Multi-show pass available
Ticketing
Online via HelloAsso or on-site.
Access
By car: Bourdeaux is located 25 km from Crest and 50 km from Montélimar. Follow the D538 from Crest.
Festival Bookstore
Open daily from 3 PM to 7 PM during the festival.
Contact
Association Nouvelles du Conte
Website: nouvellesduconte.org
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Where does it take place — Nouvelles du Conte
Salle des fêtes de Bourdeaux, Champ Roch et lieux divers du Pays de Bourdeaux
Salle des fêtes, 26460 Bourdeaux