2026 Writing Contest: “Vaudreuil-Soulanges as Seen Through Its Nature”

La magie des mots and COMQUAT are proud to announce the launch of the 2026 edition of the writing contest, with the inspiring theme “Vaudreuil-Soulanges as seen through its nature.” This contest is open to all residents of Vaudreuil-Soulanges and invites the public to take an original and creative look at the region through the richness of its natural environment.

This year, participants are invited to give free rein to their imagination by letting nature itself speak. The aim is to stimulate creativity, promote the French language, and strengthen the sense of belonging to our beautiful region, while offering a unique and fun writing experience.

How to participate

To participate, simply write a 300- to 400-word text. The story must be told in the first person, from the perspective of an animal, mineral, or plant in Vaudreuil-Soulanges. A river, tree, rock, bird, or even an insect can become the narrator and reveal the region from an unexpected angle.

Three categories are available this year:

16 and under
17 and over
Collective text
Texts must be sent in PDF or Word format by 1:00 p.m. on March 26, 2026, to the following email address: lamagie.comquat.concours@gmail.com

See the complete rules here:

Prizes to be won

By participating, authors have the chance to win one of the following prizes per category:

1st prize: $1,000
2nd prize: $500
3rd prize: $250

The jury also reserves the right to award various participation prizes.

The results will be announced on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Winners will be contacted by phone by La Magie des Mots or by COMQUAT.

This contest is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the nature, creativity, and richness of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

Be inspired by our beautiful region… and give nature a voice.