In autumn, the forest comes alive with a spectacle that is both impressive and fascinating: the roar of the red deer during the rutting season. For the first time, the Sumène Artense Tourist Office is offering an event entirely dedicated to this iconic period in the life of wild deer.

Over several days, come and discover the king of the forest through a varied programme open to everyone: exhibitions, nature outings, film screenings and discussions, and more.

2026 Programme

Friday, September 18

Opening of the exhibition “A Closer Look at the Deer”
In the presence of photographers Bastien Masson & Bastien Prevost.
7 pm | Lunasol Brewery, Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Free admission – More information: Exhibition “A Closer Look at the Deer”

Saturday, September 19

“Listening to the Rutting Call” nature outing*
4:30 pm | Lunasol Brewery, Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Duration: 3 hours – Free – Booking required: “Listening to the Rutting Call”
Minimum age: 10

Saturday, September 26

“Listening to the Rutting Call” nature outing*
4:30 pm | Lunasol Brewery, Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Duration: 3 hours – Free – Booking required: “Listening to the Rutting Call”
Minimum age: 10

Wednesday, September 30

Nature activity: King of the Forest
4 pm | Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Duration: 2 hours – Free – Booking required: King of the Forest – CréaNature
Minimum age: 4 – Snack provided

Saturday, October 3

“Listening to the Rutting Call” nature outing*
4:30 pm | Lunasol Brewery, Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Duration: 3 hours – Free – Booking required: “Listening to the Rutting Call”
Minimum age: 10

Saturday, October 10

“Listening to the Rutting Call” nature outing*
4:30 pm | Lunasol Brewery, Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Duration: 3 hours – Free – Booking required: “Listening to the Rutting Call”
Minimum age: 10

The evening can be extended with an astronomy activity as part of “Le Jour de la Nuit”, France’s national night awareness event. For more information: +33 (0)4 71 78 76 33.

Wednesday, October 14

Storytelling session followed by a CréaNature workshop focusing on deer and the forest. Snack provided.
In partnership with the association Les Déambules Vertes.
2 pm | Media Library, Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Free – Booking required: CréaNature – Deer in the Forest
Minimum age: 4

Friday, October 16

Film screening and discussion featuring the documentary Le Chant des Forêts.
8:30 pm | Cinévox, Ydes
Free – Booking required: Film screening and discussion – Le Chant des Forêts

Saturday, October 17

“Listening to the Rutting Call” nature outing*
4:30 pm | Lunasol Brewery, Champs-sur-Tarentaine-Marchal
Duration: 3 hours – Booking required: “Listening to the Rutting Call”
Minimum age: 10

Information & bookings: +33 (0)4 71 78 76 33