Discover the cultures and richness of a region of the world in a spirit of respect and openness.

A true festival within the Festival, the Village du Monde celebrates a different region of the globe each year. At its dedicated stage, the Dôme, music plays a central role. Each edition features newly designed décor and a fresh selection of craft and food stands to offer an immersive experience grounded in respect, openness, and of course, celebration!

In 2026, we head to the Nordic countries, where wide open spaces meet living traditions.

A land of fjords and endless forests, of white nights and polar winters, Northern Europe captivates with its striking contrasts. From the Sámi peoples to the Vikings, from maritime traditions to Finnish and Icelandic folklore, this vast territory holds an ancient memory, deeply rooted in nature. It speaks through music carried on the wind, craftsmanship of remarkable precision, understated architecture, and a generous cuisine shaped by the sea and the forest.

This year, the Village du Monde becomes a giant model straight out of a Nordic dream: miniature fjords, a shimmering lake, a solitary lighthouse and colorful cabins that look like they've been lifted from a box of Lego. A world that plays on childhood nostalgia as much as on the imagery of the Great North.

Step into the Escale, a bar and stage set within a Scandinavian kitchen, and discover intimate live performances. Then slip into a sauna or cold plunge bath, an intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO in Finland, for a break as authentic as it is restorative.

And when night falls, look up: the Northern Lights will light up the skies above the Village, for a spectacle as fleeting as it is unforgettable.

And because travel also happens through food, let yourself be tempted by the famous Swedish meatballs or the signature Nordic rolls from Njorden, a Michelin-starred restaurant.

Every year, Paléo collaborates with a local association linked to the destination of the Village du Monde. This year, Sea Shepherd is in the spotlight.

Founded in 1977, Sea Shepherd is an NGO dedicated to the preservation of marine ecosystems around the world. Where laws exist but struggle to be enforced, the organisation steps in directly. Entirely volunteer-run and funded through donations, it is now active in around twenty countries.

At Paléo, Sea Shepherd will be on hand to raise public awareness, offer workshops and photographic exhibitions exploring how marine ecosystems function, and sell its merchandise, with all proceeds going directly towards funding its campaigns.

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