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✈️How to get to A LA FOLIE !
Planning your trip to A LA FOLIE !? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), about 54 km from the venue.
- Allow about 76 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near A LA FOLIE !
Accommodation near the A LA FOLIE ! site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️A LA FOLIE ! 2026 weather
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🗺️Things to do near A LA FOLIE !
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around A LA FOLIE !. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Colombier-Saugnieu, Rhône and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
À la Folie! 2026: jazz, pop and musette in Bourg-en-Bresse
À la Folie! is a multidisciplinary festival that animates Bourg-en-Bresse, the prefecture of the Ain department in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, from July to late August 2026. It brings together artists from varied worlds around jazz, pop and character music across several city venues.
Eight artists are on the bill: Richard Galliano, Joseph Arthur, Marco Mezquida and Zélie.
The programme spans jazz, musette, tango, singer-songwriter and indie folk. Folk rock, indie rock, ska and ska punk complete a broad musical panorama reflecting the event's multifaceted character.
From July 18th to August 29th, 2026, Bourg-en-Bresse hosts À la Folie! Visit the official website for the detailed programme.
❓FAQ
Which edition is it and what are the dates?
Held at the Royal Monastery of Brou in Bourg-en-Bresse, France, the ÀLAFOLIE! festival returns for its 17th edition from 18 July to 29 August 2026.
What are the venue's opening hours?
From 1 April to 30 September the Royal Monastery of Brou is open from 9am to 6pm, with last admission 30 minutes before closing.
How do I get there by train and bus?
Bourg-en-Bresse station serves the site. On site, bus line 2 stops at "Valéry" and line 6 at "Monastère de Brou"; cycle paths also link the station to the monument.
Is the venue accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
Yes — the entire monument is accessible to people with reduced mobility, with a lift, an induction loop at the ticket desk, wheelchairs and folding seats available, and adapted toilets in the cloisters.
