Festival du Forez

The Festival du Forez presents concerts across several towns in the Roanne area, including Roanne itself, Charlieu, Pommiers and La Bâtie d'Urfé, often in heritage settings such as châteaux and abbeys. Led by cellist Christian-Pierre La Marca, it offers a programme of classical music and jazz performed by established soloists and promising young musicians. The festival plays on the dialogue between architectural heritage and musical performance.