Rendez-vous International du Carnet de Voyage

The Rendez-vous International du Carnet de Voyage: A Unique World Event

The Rendez-vous International du Carnet de Voyage was born in May 2000 in Clermont-Ferrand, driven by the journalist, communicator, and traveler Michel Renaud. Organized by the association Il faut aller voir (IFAV), this event has become the largest global gathering dedicated to the travel sketchbook.

An Annual Event at the Polydôme

Every year in November, the Polydôme in Clermont-Ferrand transforms into a vast exhibition-workshop dedicated to travel sketchbooks. For three days, over 130 guests, both French and international, including nearly 90 travel sketchbook artists, come to exhibit their sketchbooks and meet the public.

A Diversity of Styles and Techniques

All styles are represented: watercolor, drawing, comic strips, photography, collage, mixed media. The artists share their travels through original works that showcase the richness of world cultures.

A Rich and Varied Program

• Exhibitions of original travel sketchbooks
• Screenings of documentary films about travel
• Conferences and debates with travelers and artists
• Workshops on drawing and travel writing
• Prizes and awards presented to the best travel sketchbooks, including the Prix Vulcania

An Event for School Groups

Friday is traditionally dedicated to school audiences, from primary to high school, with workshops, meetings, and guided tours of the exhibition. A school travel sketchbook competition is also organized annually.

A Tribute to Michel Renaud

The festival perpetuates the memory of its founder Michel Renaud, who disappeared in the Charlie Hebdo attack on January 7, 2015. His commitment to travel, curiosity, and openness to the world continues to inspire each edition.