Beausoleil Children’s Book Festival 2026 at Village Charlot: Workshops, Exhibitions and Creativity

On Saturday, May 30, 2026, the Village Charlot in Beausoleil will host the 15th edition of the Children’s Book Festival, a full-day event dedicated to children’s literature, illustration and creative arts. The festival runs from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, is free of charge, and will take place for the first time at Village Charlot under the theme “Black, White, Night, Day”.

The event transforms the city into a vibrant creative space for children, families, schools and illustration enthusiasts, offering workshops, immersive exhibitions, author meet-and-greets and interactive storytelling.

Hervé Tullet as the star of the 2026 edition

The 2026 festival highlights the artistic universe of Hervé Tullet, internationally known for his interactive books and innovative approach to children’s creativity and visual storytelling.

The program offers an immersive experience where visitors can engage directly with his playful, colorful and interactive artistic language.

Program: readings, workshops and performances

The opening day features a rich schedule of events for all ages.

At 10:15 AM and 1:30 PM, guided tours of the Hervé Tullet exhibition will take place at Village Charlot. At 10:30 AM, Sophie Weidler-Bauchez will lead an interactive reading session with flashlights for children aged 3 to 6.

In the afternoon, at 2:00 PM, illustrator Hélène Druvert will host a creative workshop focused on pop-up cards and imaginative worlds, open to participants aged 7 to 77.

At 3:00 PM, students from Beausoleil schools will present a singing and dance performance at the media library, followed at 4:00 PM by the official closing of the Hervé Tullet exhibition.

Guests and community involvement

The festival features several artists and authors including Hervé Tullet, Laurent Gapaillard, Hélène Druvert, Sophie Weidler-Bauchez, Elis Wilk and Charlotte de Sédouy, alongside the partner bookstore “Le Chat qui Louche”.

Education plays a key role: around 850 students from Beausoleil schools participate in preparatory workshops and activities in the days leading up to the event.

A festival dedicated to reading and creativity

The Beausoleil Children’s Book Festival continues to promote reading, illustration and artistic education through an accessible and engaging cultural format that brings together art, learning and community participation.

Practical information

• 📍 Venue: Village Charlot, Beausoleil
• 📅 Date: May 30, 2026
• 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• 📞 Info: 04 83 32 85 32
• 📧 Reservations: villagecharlot.mediatheque@villedebeausoleil.fr