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✈️How to get to RIVES DE BLUES AND CO
Planning your trip to RIVES DE BLUES AND CO? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Le Mans-Arnage Airport (LME), about 72 km from the venue.
- Allow about 101 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Le Mans, Sarthe 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 LE VALLON DES ARTS A ECOUFLANT (RIVES DE BLUES AND CO)
Accommodation near the RIVES DE BLUES AND CO 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 Le Mans, Sarthe, 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 Le Mans, Sarthe.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️RIVES DE BLUES AND CO 2026 weather
Weather in LE VALLON DES ARTS A ECOUFLANT in April 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 21° / 10° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Light rain | 18° / 13° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Rain | 13° / 7° | 1 rainy day |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near RIVES DE BLUES AND CO
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around RIVES DE BLUES AND CO. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Le Mans, Sarthe and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
RIVES DE BLUES AND CO - Blues and Roots Festival in Ecouflant
The RIVES DE BLUES AND CO festival takes place at Vallon des Arts in Ecouflant from April 2nd to 5th, 2026, for four days dedicated to blues and roots music. This free event celebrates authentic blues sounds in an exceptional natural setting, offering an immersive experience for traditional American music enthusiasts.
The lineup brings together bands embodying the richness of contemporary blues: THE STRING BREAKERS, MIKA ILVES QUINTET and SAND & FOLKS as headliners, accompanied by COSMOS FACTORY and GABE. These artists offer a varied musical palette, from acoustic blues to electric blues, including folk and rock influences.
The festival stands out for being completely free and its bucolic setting at Vallon des Arts enhancing the musical experience. The event creates an intimate and friendly atmosphere where audiences gather to share their passion for blues in a natural environment, fostering closeness between artists and spectators.
RIVES DE BLUES AND CO establishes itself as an essential spring gathering for blues enthusiasts in Pays de la Loire. Over four days, the festival transforms Ecouflant into the blues capital, celebrating the roots and evolution of this universal music with authentic and passionate performances.
