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19 Mar 23 Mar 2025
Jean Gagnant Cultural Center, LimogesFrom March 19 to 23, 2025, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Zébrures de Printemps! This unique festival in Limoges showcases the writings of contemporary French-speaking authors. On the program: readings, conferences, discussion meetings and much more… A unique opportunity to discover emerging talents and engage in dialogue with the voices that shape today's literature.
The Spring Zebra Festival: a literary journey to the heart of the French-speaking world
Embark on an exceptional literary journey with the Spring Zebra Stripes, a unique festival celebrating French-speaking creation through readings, meetings and performances. Led by Les Francophonies – From writing to the stage under the direction ofHassane Kassi Kouyaté, this event highlights authors from France and around the world, exploring world troubles and social changes.
Between intimate stories, distant journeys, comedies and cries of anger, this festival is an invitation to arouse curiosity and discover emerging texts, some of which have already won awards. Each year, it is divided into two highlights, Spring Zebra Stripes and Autumn Zebra Stripes, for continuous immersion in the heart of French-speaking writing. Ready to vibrate to the rhythm of words?
Venues and readings during the Spring Zebra Festival
The festival organizing team is happy to welcome you to the House of Francophonies, located at 11 avenue du General de Gaulle in Limoges. All year round, this dynamic place offers activities around French-speaking creation and becomes, during the festival, a real home for artists and the public.
Du 19 at 23 March 2025, 4 iconic places will open their doors to bring the Spring Zebra Stripes. Among them:
- The Old Castle (Vicq-sur-Breuilh) – Venue of the festival inauguration
- CCM Jean Gagnant (7 avenue Jean Gagnant) – Stage dedicated to all readings
- Bfm City Center (Place Aimé Césaire) – An essential cultural space
- L’artscenic (4 impasse des Charentes) – A place for experimentation and artistic encounters

The bookstore and spread
Are you coming to attend a reading? During the 2025 edition of the Zébrures de Printemps, you were able to stroll around the Sarrant bookstore and spread, ephemeral bookstore presented especially for the event in the hall of the Jean Gagnant cultural center. So, you had the opportunity to discover a selection of works (novels, essays, poetry…) in connection with the themes covered during the festival to deepen your thoughts and nourish your emotions.
Pratical information
Booking
All festival events are free admission within the limit of available seats, reservation is recommended. You can reserve your places by telephone at 05 55 10 90 10 or by mail : billetterie@lesfrancophonies.fr and also at the performance venues, one hour before the start of each reading and meeting.
Withdraw your tickets
It is possible to collect your tickets at 11 avenue du General de Gaulle in Limoges, 13h to 18h, Monday to Friday from March 10, as well as CCM Jean Gagnant between 21 March at 17h and 23 March at 18h.
Contact of the Francophonies
- Tel:05 55 33 33 67
- Mail: billetterie@lesfrancophonies.fr
- Address: 11 avenue du Général de Gaulle, Limoges
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What are the prices for Spring Zebras?
The organization of Francophonies – From writing to the stage offers all its shows with free access, with the aim of making discovery accessible to all.
You can reserve your places here
How to reserve your place?
To participate in the various events that will take place throughout the city, some require a reservation:
- on the festival website (tickets coming soon)
- By email or telephone: 05 55 33 33 67 – biletterie@lesfrancophonies.fr or billetterie.pro@lesfrancophonies.fr
- At the performance venues
(subject to availability of places)
As a reminder, places are free.
Where does the festival take place?
- House of Francophonies – 11 avenue du Général de Gaulle, Limoges
- L’artscenic – 4 impasse des Charentes
- CCM Jean Gagnant – 7 avenue Jean Gagnant
- Bfm Downtown – Place Aimé Cesaire
- The Old Castle – Vicq-sur-Breuilh
Are the shows accessible to blind and visually impaired people?
Indeed, during each festival, the organization strives to best accommodate people with visual disabilities. You thus have access to:
- The program in audio and large print version here
- Several events naturally accessible to blind and visually impaired people
- A service of image blowers, allowing access to the visual elements of the representations
To best organize your visit, contact Astrid Usai : a.usai@lesfrancophonies.fr † 05 55 10 08 32
Need more information?
Do you need more information? Contact the Festival des Francophonies from writing to the stage directly:
- Tel: +33 0 5 55
- Mail: accueil@lesfrancophonies.fr
Or the Limoges Métropole Tourist Office:
- Tel: + 33 (0) 5 55 34 46 87
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September 24 to October 5
The Autumn Zebra Festival, dedicated to the live performance and visual arts, will meet you in thehe halls and streets of our beautiful city to ten days of theatre, dance and music performed by international artists !
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