Festival Itinéraires en Morbihan

Music in the service of heritage

The Festival Itinéraires en Morbihan is an original musical event that offers to rediscover the heritage of Morbihan through music. Organized by the Academy of Music and Sacred Arts of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, this spring festival takes over the most beautiful heritage sites in the department for concerts that combine musical excellence and architectural discovery.

A musical journey through the department

The festival spans three to four weeks, from mid-May to early June, with about a dozen concerts scheduled in remarkable heritage locations:

• Basilica of Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, a major Breton pilgrimage site
• Vannes Cathedral and other churches in Vannes
• Chapels and churches in Lorient, Pontivy, Baden, Josselin, Plougoumelen
• Historical sites and heritage locations throughout the department

An eclectic musical program

The festival's program blends different musical genres:

• Sacred and liturgical music
• Classical instrumental and vocal music
• Choral music with the Maîtrise de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray
• World music and contemporary creations

The Academy of Music and Sacred Arts

The Academy of Music and Sacred Arts, based in Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, is a cultural institution that trains musicians and singers in the field of sacred music. It manages the Maîtrise de Sainte-Anne-d'Auray, a choir of children and young people recognized for the quality of its performances. The Festival Itinéraires en Morbihan is the highlight of its public outreach activities.

Collaborations and partnerships

The festival develops multiple collaborations with local cultural players: parishes, tourist offices, municipalities, and heritage associations. These partnerships help to open up venues usually closed to the public and offer concerts in exceptional settings.

Heritage as a backdrop for music

The natural acoustics of the basilicas, chapels, and churches of Morbihan offer an exceptional soundscape for music. The festival takes advantage of this unique acoustic quality to offer concerts where architecture and music resonate, providing the public with a complete sensory experience.