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✈️How to get to CHAUFFER DANS LA NOIRCEUR
Planning your trip to CHAUFFER DANS LA NOIRCEUR? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Jersey Airport (JER), about 55 km from the venue.
- Allow about 77 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for St. Peter 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 Montmartin Sur mer (CHAUFFER DANS LA NOIRCEUR)
Accommodation near the CHAUFFER DANS LA NOIRCEUR 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 St. Peter, 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 St. Peter.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️CHAUFFER DANS LA NOIRCEUR 2026 weather
Weather in Montmartin Sur mer in July 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 44% of days
| 2025 | Clear sky | 29° / 17° | 1 rainy day |
| 2024 | Drizzle | 19° / 11° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Rain | 26° / 15° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near CHAUFFER DANS LA NOIRCEUR
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around CHAUFFER DANS LA NOIRCEUR. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, St. Peter and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Chauffer dans la Noirceur 2026: reggae, electro and punk on the Normandy coast
Chauffer dans la Noirceur is an alternative festival on the Normandy coastline in Montmartin-sur-Mer, Manche. From July 10th to 12th, 2026, it gathers fans of reggae, electro and rock around a deliberately eclectic programme. Tickets at €31.
Eleven artists make up the line-up, including Yuston XIII, Sleaford Mods, Celkilt and Fat Dog.
The programme spans art punk, minimal wave, EBM, ethio-jazz, dub, novo dub, political hip-hop and new rave. Dance-punk, post-punk, math rock and grime complete an uncompromisingly alternative bill.
From July 10th to 12th, 2026, Montmartin-sur-Mer hosts Chauffer dans la Noirceur. Tickets at €31 — see the official website for details.
❓FAQ
Which edition is this and when does it take place?
The 2026 event is the 34th edition of the Chauffer dans la Noirceur festival, held in Montmartin-sur-Mer in the Manche (Normandy), from Friday 10 to Sunday 12 July 2026.
Is camping free?
Yes, camping is free and needs no booking. Right next to the festival site, it has showers and dry toilets, and you can set up from Thursday evening. Dogs are welcome on the campsite (but not inside the festival itself).
What are the opening times?
The evening sessions open at 7:00pm on Friday and Saturday, and at 5:50pm on Sunday, with final exit at 2:00am. The site is also open during the day from 10:00am on Saturday and Sunday.
What food is available?
L'Épicerie serves breakfast from 10:00am, while the food trucks and rotisserie open from midday. The bar and food stands run until the end of the concerts.
How do I get there and what is the nearest station?
Free shuttles (by reservation) serve the festival within a 15 km radius and from Granville station. By train, the nearest stations are Coutances, Granville and Carentan-les-Marais.
How do you pay on site?
Card payment is accepted and encouraged; cash can be loaded onto a cashless card. Only the craft-stall vendors take cash directly.
Is the festival free for children?
Yes, entry is free for children aged 12 and under; the ticket is to be collected on site.
Are there free daytime activities?
Yes, the Bulle d'Eau Z'Air, an open-air stage created in 2009, is free and open to all during the day.
