Festival des Gonfleurs d'Hélice

A musical festival by the Loir

The Festival des Gonfleurs d'Hélice is a musical event that takes place in Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières, a commune in southern Eure-et-Loir formed by the merger of Cloyes-sur-le-Loir with several neighboring communes in 2019. Located by the Loir river, in a green and peaceful setting, the town's sports park hosts the festival's concerts and entertainment, offering an open and pleasant space to enjoy music outdoors.

The Gonfleurs d'Hélices Association

Behind the festival is the Association du Festival des Gonfleurs d'Hélices, a cultural and musical organization that is not limited to organizing the festival. Throughout the year, the association offers music lessons and artistic events that allow amateur and experienced musicians to perform in public. This ongoing activity fuels the festival and creates a pool of local talent that contributes to the richness of the summer program.

Contemporary music concerts

The programming of the Festival des Gonfleurs d'Hélice falls within the scope of contemporary music, with a preference for rock, blues, chanson, and festive music. The concerts take place over one or more days, outdoors in the sports park. The festival mixes local bands from the association with invited artists, creating a dynamic of discovery and sharing that is the essence of the event.

A name that grabs attention

The name "Gonfleurs d'Hélice" — a slang and humorous expression — immediately sets the tone for the festival: irreverence, good humor, and a refusal to take oneself too seriously. This philosophy permeates the entire event, from the quirky communication to the atmosphere on site. Festival-goers come as much for the music as for the relaxed atmosphere and the spirit of camaraderie that prevail by the Loir.

Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières, land of festivals

Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières is a dynamically cultural commune, which also hosts the Festival Romantique du Loir dedicated to classical music. The Festival des Gonfleurs d'Hélice brings a more rock and festive touch to this cultural offering, contributing to the attractiveness of this commune in Perche-Dunois, bathed by the waters of the Loir and rich in remarkable natural and architectural heritage.