Festival Chants de Marins
The celebration of sea shanties and maritime tradition
About Chants de Marins
The Festival Chants de Marins celebrates the maritime intangible heritage of La Rochelle. During the Maritime Festival, sea shanty groups from around the world perform to keep this age-old musical tradition alive.
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The sea shanty
The Festival Chants de Marins is an integral part of the La Rochelle Maritime Festival. For several days, singing groups from France and Europe gather to celebrate the maritime musical heritage. Sea shanties, a living and festive tradition, tell the story of navigation and life at sea.
A living heritage
These songs, once used to set the rhythm for work on board ships, are now a living art form carried by enthusiasts. The festival offers concerts, street entertainment, and collective singing sessions where the public is invited to participate.
Tradition and conviviality
Beyond the concerts, the festival is a moment of sharing and conviviality around maritime traditions. The groups perform on the quays, at the foot of the boats, creating a unique atmosphere that immerses visitors in the maritime history of La Rochelle.
Chants de Marins — edition 2026
The Festival Chants de Marins returns in June 2026 during the Maritime Festival to celebrate the tradition of sea shanties with groups from around the world.
2026 Edition
The 2026 edition of the Festival Chants de Marins, integrated into the Maritime Festival, continues to keep the maritime musical tradition alive with free concerts and entertainment on the quays of La Rochelle.
Highlights Chants de Marins 2026
- International sea shanty groups
- Free concerts
- Street entertainment
- Collective singing
- Living maritime heritage
Prices Chants de Marins 2026
Practical information — Chants de Marins
Practical Information
Location
Bassin des Chalutiers, Vieux-Port, La Rochelle city center (during the Maritime Festival)
Access
- La Rochelle SNCF train station (10 minutes walk)
- Vieux-Port accessible on foot
- Maritime shuttles
- Nearby parking
Prices
- Free
- Concerts and entertainment are free to access
- As part of the Maritime Festival
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Where does it take place — Chants de Marins
Vieux-Port de La Rochelle