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✈️How to get to V AND B FEST'
Planning your trip to V AND B FEST'? 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 69 km from the venue.
- Allow about 97 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 V AND B FEST'
Accommodation near the V AND B FEST' 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.
🌤️V AND B FEST' 2026 weather
Weather in LA MAROUTIERE A CHATEAU GONTIER in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 25% of days
| 2025 | Overcast | 24° / 13° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 22° / 13° | 1 rainy day |
| 2023 | Rain | 28° / 18° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near V AND B FEST'
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around V AND B FEST'. 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
V and B Fest' 2026: the multi-genre music festival in Château-Gontier, France
V and B Fest' is an essential summer event in the Mayenne region. Organized every August at La Maroutière in Château-Gontier, this festival offers an eclectic lineup blending hip-hop, rock, reggae, and electronic music in a friendly and festive atmosphere.
The 2026 edition brings together 43 artists from August 20 to 23. Among the headliners: Damso, PLK and Vald, alongside Sex Pistols and Paul Kalkbrenner in electro.
The lineup covers a wide spectrum, from French rap to punk, including chanson and roots reggae. Fans of alternative metal, jazz, and techno will also find plenty to enjoy in this celebration of contemporary music.
From August 20 to 23, 2026, Château-Gontier pulses with all kinds of music. Check out the full lineup and book your tickets.
