Unexpected Escapes x Graphic College #2
The Unexpected Escapes – Science Told by CNRS – will return to Lyon on November 20, 21, and 22, 2026. For a weekend, CNRS will take over Paul Garcin Municipal Hall and Collège Truffaut, a creative hub dedicated to comics, right in the heart of the Croix-Rousse slopes (Lyon 1er) and offers everyone a chance to explore, discover, and engage through encounters and sharing with scientists and comic creators.
Organized in partnership with the City of Lyon, the Épicerie Séquentielle, Lyon BD Festival and The People Lyon, CNRS’s Unexpected Escapes propose meeting formats tailored to all science-related desires! This event is organized with the support of: the Université Lumière Lyon 2, Inserm and the Carbone Bookshop.
What if we tried (re)creating a science + comics cocktail?
Imagine traveling back in time: from the origins of the solar system to the first forms of life on Earth; diving into the microbiome; exploring the hidden secrets of archaeological tissues; or understanding why we age!
During an evening, a debate, or just a few moments, these escapes invite you to question society, its transitions, the state of knowledge, global challenges, innovation, and so much more…
Come explore, experiment, debate, and cultivate your curiosity!
And on November 22nd at Collège Truffaut, meet our colleagues Antoinette Boréave and Philippe Vernoux from the CARE team for an immersive lecture:
“In Search of Green Hydrogen“
From the edges of the universe to the air we breathe, hydrogen is everywhere. This chemical element could be a promising path for the energy transition.
Free entry (reservations recommended for the two evenings)
The festival and research were fully or partially funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR).
2 Locations:
- Friday and Saturday, Paul Garcin Hall:
7 impasse Flesselles, Lyon 1er - Sunday, Collège Truffaut (two entrances):
13 rue de Flesselles or 10 Montée des Carmélites, Lyon 1er
- Bitly: https://bit.ly/LEICollegeGraphique2
- Programme on Calameo: https://www.calameo.com/books/00768774180e2dc838689
