Le Grand Spectacle de Combloux

➡️ In a nutshell “His name was Ysangraz” is the latest instalment of the Grand Spectacle de Combloux. This second season brings together over 60 volunteers – actors, musicians, craftspeople and local residents – in a living tableau rooted in local history and the mountain landscape. Conceived by Louis-Marie, the village chemist, together with a director and sound and lighting professionals, the show blends artistic creation, collective commitment and historical facts drawn from the history of France and the region. ➡️ What to expect at the Grand Spectacle As night falls, the town hall car park transforms into an open-air stage, with Combloux church as a backdrop. We follow a fictionalised plot where Alpine legends intertwine with memories of the First World War. Acting, music and lighting immerse the audience in an atmospheric experience, driven by the energy of the volunteers. ➡️ Who is Le Grand Spectacle for? The answer is simple: for all ages and all French-speaking audiences (the show is performed exclusively in French). - Families with children - Fans of live performances - Those curious about local history - Holidaymakers looking for an authentic evening out ➡️ The evening’s programme Doors open at 7.30 pm: ticket sales, drinks and light refreshments available on site (sausages and chips) Audience takes their seats (chairs or benches) The show begins at nightfall: 9.45 pm in July – 9.30 pm in August Duration: approximately 1 hour 40 minutes ➡️ Not to be missed 16 July at 9.00 pm: Talk by Alfred Jaccaz, discovering a local hero: To mark the premiere of Season 2 of Le Grand Spectacle, a short talk will explore some of the village’s history. ➡️ What you need to know before you come - Outdoor show, going ahead unless there is severe weather - Please wear clothing suitable for the temperatures (an evening in the mountains) - Start time depends on nightfall - Dogs not allowed ➡️ A message from the Grand Spectacle Association: Each season of the Grand Spectacle de Combloux explores different themes, aiming to convey to visitors—and to our children—certain aspects of rural life across various eras, rooted in time through elements of French history. We hope, in addition to providing entertainment, to offer a glimpse into the lives of our ancestors and their values, whilst also sharing certain realities of rural life, such as working the land, the joys and hardships of agro-pastoralism, forest management, and community life. We also hope to spark young people’s interest in history, for there can be no writing of the future without knowledge of the past. The performances will be based on fictionalised plots, to allow the audience to identify more closely with the characters and to provide genuine entertainment.