Festival Nuits des Forêts 2026

Description

Three days to explore the forest in all its facets: This weekend, the forest becomes a space of exploration where everyone can find something to their liking, whether they're an artist at heart, curious about nature or simply in search of relaxation. It all starts on Friday evening with a magical theatrical and musical stroll. Actors, dancers and musicians will take you on a journey to meet the invisible inhabitants of the forest, before everyone gathers to share a drink and launch the weekend's festivities. For the dreamers and the creative, let your imagination run wild with unique sensory experiences. Storyteller Alexandra Castagnetti will bring woodland legends to life, while cellist Catherine Marchand will offer an intimate concert at the foot of the trees. The more manual-minded can try their hand at outdoor watercolour painting with Natacha Brault, capturing the changing light of the foliage, or let themselves be guided through a forest bath by Alisson Meric.



For curious and committed minds, discover the forest thanks to passionate people who love to share. The LPO workshop will be a fun way of recognizing birdsong. Botanist Paolina Gauthier will reveal the unusual plants that grow beneath our feet, and permaculturist Alexandre Tavé will propose a wild harvest.



On the movement front, Barbara Jorby offers an initiatory dance session to reconnect body and nature. For sports enthusiasts, Alisson Meric offers an introduction to natural training for running, climbing, jumping and exploring movement in nature. Then the Man of the Island, Jean-Philippe, will guide you on an evening hike through the woods to admire the sunset over the beach, then return by night through the forest.



With such a wide range of speakers, the aim is simple: to make these three days a joyful time of sharing, where everyone will leave with stars in their eyes and a new connection to the nature of Oléron. The events will take place in the state forests of St Trojan, Dolus and Saint-Georges d'Oléron. Events are free of charge, or with free and conscious participation. Ticket link: https://www.helloasso.com/associations/les-bouches-rouges/evenements/festival-nuits-des-forets