Event Background
The Animaux de Lumière festival has returned to the Terres de Nataé in Pont-Scorff, running from October 16, 2025, to January 4, 2026. This marks the third consecutive year of the event, which celebrates and highlights the protection of endangered species, emphasizing the elements of water, earth, and air with the theme “Odyssée Sauvage.”
Core Activities
The festival features a reimagined light and musical experience, with over 1.5 kilometers of illuminated pathways and more than one hundred colorful structures. Visitors can explore a serene, music-enhanced environment designed to minimize disturbance to local wildlife. Activities include “Soigneur en herbe” sessions for children aged 6 to 10, providing hands-on animal care experiences.
Verified Key Facts
Last year, the event attracted 60,000 visitors, with this year’s revamped experience aiming to draw even more attendees. The festival will be open from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM, except for brief closures on specified days in December. The Terres de Nataé park, a refuge focused on preserving endangered species, serves as the venue, offering a unique blend of educational opportunities and immersive experiences.
Organizer Comments
Sébastien Musset, the park’s director, underscores the event’s harmony between economic interests and conservation efforts, emphasizing the festival’s novelty in invoking a “Christmas spirit” ahead of time and granting visitors an alternative glimpse into the park’s natural inhabitants through the lens of artistic installations.
