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✈️How to get to PRINTEMPS DES POETES
Planning your trip to PRINTEMPS DES POETES? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Limoges Airport (LIG), about 99 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne airport (CFE), about 134 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 139 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Limoges/Bellegarde 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 PRINTEMPS DES POETES
Accommodation near the PRINTEMPS DES POETES 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 Limoges/Bellegarde, 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 Limoges/Bellegarde.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near PRINTEMPS DES POETES
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around PRINTEMPS DES POETES. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Limoges/Bellegarde and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Printemps des Poètes Festival 2026 in Besançon
The Printemps des Poètes takes over Besançon from March 12 to 19, 2026 for a week dedicated to poetry and music. This cultural event offers a unique meeting between words and jazz sounds, featuring three artists who embody the fusion between poetry and contemporary jazz. Tickets are offered between €10 and €12.
The program welcomes Anne Paceo, a drummer and composer recognized for her innovative approach to contemporary jazz. Her musical universe blends complex rhythms and captivating melodies, creating an atmosphere conducive to poetic reverie.
The festival also presents Cylsee, an artist with multiple jazz influences, and Stephen Binet who brings his unique musical sensitivity. These three artists will create bridges between poetry and music in a demanding yet accessible artistic approach.
Printemps des Poètes establishes itself as a major cultural event in Besançon, celebrating the richness of the French language and musical creativity. A week to explore the intimate connections between poetry and jazz in a friendly and inspiring atmosphere.
