Circuit des Chapelles
Classical music concerts and heritage in the chapels of Trégor
2026
About Circuit des Chapelles
Circuit des Chapelles — edition 2026
The 18th edition of the Circuit des Chapelles takes place from July 10th to August 15th, 2026, in about fifteen communes in Trégor. For a month, the remarkable chapels and churches of the region host concerts of ancient and classical music, art exhibitions, heritage hikes, and conferences. The 2026 program includes: from German baroque to Corsican polyphonies, passing through traditional Breton music, the viola d'amore, and a tribute to Paco Ibáñez.
The Circuit des Chapelles 2026: a month of culture in Trégor
For its 18th edition, the Circuit des Chapelles takes over about fifteen communes in Trégor from July 10th to August 15th, 2026 (Lanvellec, Locquirec, Loguivy-lès-Lannion, Plestin-les-Grèves, Plouaret, Ploulec'h, Ploumilliau, Plounérin, Plouzélambre, Plufur, Saint-Michel-en-Grève, Tonquédec, Trédrez-Locquémeau, Tréduder, Trémel...). The concept blends arts, heritage, and nature: one walks, discovers, and admires along the chapels, manors, and fountains of the region.
Concerts, exhibitions, and hikes
The musical program brings ancient music and traditional Breton music into dialogue within the exceptional acoustics of the chapels: German baroque music, plucked strings, Corsican polyphonies, viola d'amore. In parallel, about ten visual artists exhibit ceramics, painting, sculpture, textiles, and mosaic in the chapels, transformed into showcases for contemporary art. Storytelling and heritage hikes (Yaudet site, parish enclosures, fountains, and crosses) as well as conferences and workshops complete the edition.
Highlights Circuit des Chapelles 2026
- Classical music concerts in the chapels of Trégor
- Contemporary art exhibitions
- Guided heritage hikes
- 25,000 visitors expected
Programme Circuit des Chapelles 2026
Concerts — 2026 edition
- Thursday, July 9th, 9:00 PM — “At the Dawn of German Baroque” (Praetorius, Schütz, Hammerschmidt; cornetts, sackbuts, choirs, and solo voices) · Église Notre-Dame-du-Rosaire, Plestin-les-Grèves
- Thursday, July 16th — “Plucked Strings Duo” (Vincent Désille & François Fontes; theorbo, archlute, guitars) · Chapelle Saint-Haran, Plestin-les-Grèves
- Sunday, July 19th, 5:30 PM — “Fiamma & Foco” (Marta Gliozzi, organ; Armelle Morvan, soprano; Élodie Bouleftour, recorders) · Église Notre-Dame-de-Bonne-Nouvelle, Plouaret
- Sunday, July 26th, 8:30 PM — “Nozicaä” (traditional Breton music; Sterenn Diridollou, Baptiste Barbier, Dorian Creignou) · Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-Pitié, Saint-Carré, Lanvellec
- Tuesday, July 28th, 9:00 PM — Eddy Maucourt, tribute to Paco Ibáñez (flamenco guitar) · Église Saint-Michel, Saint-Michel-en-Grève
- Saturday, August 1st, 8:30 PM — “The Story of the Viola d'Amore” (Yvain Delahousse; reservations at 06 17 82 53 43) · Église Saint-Quémeau, Locquémeau
- Saturday, August 8th, 8:30 PM — “A Musical Journey from the Middle Ages to the Baroque Era” (Jeanne-Marie Gilbert: voice, lute, bowed vielle, gittern, archlute) · Collégiale Saint-Pierre, Tonquédec
- Wednesday, August 12th, 7:00 PM — Duo Jaffré / Lucas (Breton gwerzioù and sonioù; Élodie Jaffré, vocals; Awena Lucas, harp) · Église Notre-Dame-de-la-Merci, Trémel
- Saturday, August 15th, 4:00 PM — “Ava Corsica” (four-voice Corsican polyphonies) · Église Saint-Ivy, Loguivy-lès-Lannion
Exhibitions
From July 10th to August 15th, about ten visual artists exhibit in the chapels: ceramics, painting, sculpture, textiles, and mosaic.
Hikes & Conferences
Storytelling and heritage hikes (Yaudet site, Saint-Ivy circuit, Saint-Roch storytelling walk, Tréduder walk...), conferences on Breton music and instruments, writing workshops, and guided chapel tours.
Prices Circuit des Chapelles 2026
Practical information — Circuit des Chapelles
Practical Information
Access
The Circuit des Chapelles spans the territory of fifteen towns in Trégor, with Plestin-les-Grèves as the central point.
- By car : Plestin-les-Grèves is accessible via the D786 from Lannion (20 km) or Morlaix (25 km).
- By train : Plouaret-Trégor SNCF station (15 km away), then bus or car connection.
Schedules
- Concerts and events from mid-July to mid-August, times vary depending on the location.
Prices
- Free entry for most events. Some concerts may be ticketed.
Contact
- Phone : 02 96 35 06 28
- Email : [email protected]
- Website : circuitdeschapelles.fr
A unique cultural tour in Trégor
The Circuit des Chapelles is a cultural discovery event collectively organized by fifteen towns in Trégor, in Côtes-d'Armor. Each summer, from mid-July to mid-August, about twenty of the most beautiful chapels and churches in the area open their doors to the public, creating an itinerary that combines arts, heritage, and nature.
Classical music concerts in an exceptional setting
The artistic program of the Circuit des Chapelles offers an excellent musical lineup, focusing on classical music and early music. The concerts take place in the remarkable acoustics of Breton chapels, providing an intimate and spiritual setting for performers and the audience. The repertoire explores a vast musical panorama, from the Renaissance to the late Baroque, including compositions by Diego Ortiz, Purcell, and Telemann.
Remarkable religious heritage
The chapels of Trégor constitute an exceptional architectural and historical heritage. Each building tells a unique story, with its altarpieces, stained glass windows, fountains, and calvaries. The Circuit des Chapelles allows for the rediscovery of this living heritage through guided hikes, conferences, and exhibitions that accompany the concerts throughout the month.
25,000 visitors each summer
With 25,000 visitors each summer, the Circuit des Chapelles has become a must-attend event in the cultural life of Côtes-d'Armor. Hikers, music lovers, and heritage enthusiasts gather on the trails of Trégor for a month of discoveries between Breton landscapes, sacred architecture, and chamber music.
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