30K
Per day
1985
since
~43
Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 1985 in La Rochelle by Jean-Louis Foulquier, Les Francofolies is dedicated to French-language song, bringing together established artists and emerging talents on several stages set across the town centre and harbour. The festival gave early stages to singers who later became major figures of the French music scene, such as Étienne Daho.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Indoor & open air
Camping
- Camping on site
- Campervan area
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
- Hearing protection
- Minimum age: 2
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
- Bike parking
- Carpooling
Getting there
Location
Esplanade Saint-Jean-d'Acre, 17000 La Rochelle, France
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Past editions
2026Jul 10–14, 202675 artists
2025Jul 10–14, 202556 artists
2024Jul 10–14, 202480+ artists
2023Jul 12–16, 202380+ artists
2022Jul 13–17, 202280+ artists
2021Jul 10–14, 202172 artists
2019Jul 10–14, 201979 artists
2018Jul 11–15, 201879 artists
2017Jul 12–16, 201762 artists
2016Jul 13–17, 201679 artists
2015Jul 10–14, 201580+ artists
2014Jul 10–14, 201479 artists
2013Jul 12–16, 201380+ artists
19871 artist
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