Festival de Loire
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Edition 2023 — Festival de Loire
The 11th edition of the Festival de Loire celebrated the event's 20th anniversary from September 20 to 24, 2023. Over 220 boats and 700 boatmen took over the quays of Orléans, attracting more than 600,000 visitors. The Saint Lawrence River (Canada) was the guest of honor, highlighting Quebec's river and maritime heritage and history.
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11th Edition - The 20th Anniversary of the Festival de Loire
The Festival de Loire celebrated its 20th anniversary from September 20 to 24, 2023, with an exceptional edition. For this anniversary, the festival took on an international dimension by heading west with the Saint Lawrence River (Canada) as the guest of honor.
Quebec's river navigation, heritage, and rich fluvial and maritime history were presented to the Orléans public through exhibitions, demonstrations, and exchanges between French and Canadian boatmen.
Highlights
- 220 traditional boats docked on the banks of the Loire
- 700 boatmen from all over Europe and Canada
- Night parade on Friday evening with illuminated boats
- Pyro-symphonic show on Saturday evening
- 600,000 visitors over five days, a record for the 20th anniversary
- Enhanced eco-responsible actions for this anniversary edition
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Where does it take place — Festival de Loire
Quais de Loire d'Orléans
Quais de Loire, 45000 Orléans