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✈️How to get to LES VIEILLES CHARRUES
Planning your trip to LES VIEILLES CHARRUES? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Lorient South Brittany (Bretagne Sud) Airport (LRT), about 58 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Brest Bretagne airport (BES), about 65 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 81 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Lorient/Lann/Bihoué 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 LES VIEILLES CHARRUES
Accommodation near the LES VIEILLES CHARRUES 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 Lorient/Lann/Bihoué, 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 Lorient/Lann/Bihoué.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️LES VIEILLES CHARRUES 2026 weather
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🗺️Things to do near LES VIEILLES CHARRUES
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around LES VIEILLES CHARRUES. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Lorient/Lann/Bihoué and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Les Vieilles Charrues 2026: the pop-rock festival in Carhaix, France
Founded in 1992, Les Vieilles Charrues has become one of France's largest music festivals, attracting over 280,000 festivalgoers each year over four days. Organized at the Kerampuil site in Carhaix, in the heart of Brittany, this iconic festival blends international pop and rock with a special focus on French-speaking artists.
The 2026 edition brings together 71 artists from July 16 to 19. Among the headliners: Katy Perry, Gims and Orelsan, alongside Interpol, Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds and Vanessa Paradis.
The lineup covers a wide spectrum, from hip-hop to reggae, including French chanson and electro. Fans of folk, disco, and post-punk will also find plenty to enjoy, with a great balance between established acts and emerging talent.
From July 16 to 19, 2026, Carhaix becomes Brittany's music capital. Prices: from 52 to 65 euros. Check out the full lineup and book your tickets.
Edited by the festt.io team — last revised on June 29, 2026
❓FAQ
When is the 2026 edition, and which edition is it?
Les Vieilles Charrues runs from Thursday 16 to Sunday 19 July 2026 at the Kerampuil site in Carhaix, France; it is the 34th edition.
Is there a campsite, and does it cost extra?
Access to the festival campsite is free (provided you hold a festival ticket) and booking is compulsory from June 2026. It is open from Thursday 16 July to Monday 20 July at noon and is reserved for tents only; vans, lorries and motorhomes are not allowed and must use the dedicated car parks.
What facilities does the campsite offer?
24/7 reception from Thursday to Sunday, dry toilets and showers (cold water only), a quiet zone, a snack bar (noon to 9pm), breakfasts from Friday to Sunday between 9am and noon, a 24/7 first-aid post, a safe zone, a Moneiz point and a free glass of milk each morning from the Poher farmers.
What is the nearest station, and are there shuttles?
Carhaix station is a 10-minute walk from the site entrance (TGV/TER connection at Guingamp). Free shuttles link the purple car park D to the station, and Poher Communauté also runs free shuttles between local towns, the station and the Vallée de l'Hyères campsite.
What time do the gates open?
The Park and Garden open at noon, and the concert area opens at 2:30pm.
Is the festival suitable for children?
A 50% discount applies to children up to age 14, with a dedicated access lane and ID checked at the entrance; the festival nevertheless strongly advises against bringing very young children due to the high sound levels.
What provisions are there for disabled visitors?
A dedicated accessibility box office provides easier check-in and wristband collection, a reserved car park and campsite close to the site, viewing platforms near the main stages, adapted toilets and showers, wheelchair charging points and induction loops. Proof of disability is required, and each ticket allows one carer with a valid ticket.
