Le Nez en l'Air Festival
Artistic walk in the Nantes vineyard
About Le Nez en l'Air
Le Nez en l'Air is a free cultural festival organized by the Nantes collective Peps'Art, offering a unique encounter between artistic creation and wine-making know-how in the heart of the Nantes vineyard. For four days, about twenty local artists exhibit their works - paintings, sculptures, photographs, videos - in the cellars and estates of Muscadet, between La Haye-Fouassière, Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine, Château-Thébaud, and La Chapelle-Heulin. Concerts, dance, theatrical performances, and wine tastings complete this artistic walk on foot or by bike.
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Le Nez en l'Air: When Art Meets Wine in the Nantes Vineyard
Born in 2022 from the meeting between passionate winemakers and artists from the Peps'Art collective, the Le Nez en l'Air festival is an original cultural event that breaks down the barriers of art venues by placing artworks as close as possible to the vines. Every spring, for four days, the Muscadet wine estates open their doors to host exhibitions, concerts, shows, and artistic encounters in an exceptional setting.
An Artistic Trail Between the Estates
The festival unfolds across several towns in the Nantes vineyard and numerous prestigious wine estates. Visitors are invited to follow a route connecting the different sites on foot, by bike, or by car, discovering original works at each stop, presented in the cellars, tasting rooms, and estate gardens.
Participating Estates
- Domaine Landron in La Haye-Fouassière — a historic Muscadet estate, an emblematic venue for the festival
- Domaine du Grand Mouton in Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine
- Famille Lieubeau in Château-Thébaud
- Domaine Bonnet Huteau in La Chapelle-Heulin (since 2025)
About Twenty Artists and Hundreds of Works
Each edition brings together around twenty local artists who present over 200 original works. A diversity of disciplines is on display: paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, and videos fill the spaces of the wine estates, creating an unprecedented dialogue between contemporary creation and wine heritage.
A Rich and Friendly Program
Beyond the exhibitions, the festival offers a varied program that emphasizes multidisciplinarity:
- Concerts and musical performances in cellars and outdoors
- Dance performances and theatrical and poetic presentations
- Meet-the-artist sessions and live demonstrations
- Creative workshops open to all (driftwood sculpture, light painting...)
- Free artistic hikes through the vineyards
- Wine tastings offered by partner winemakers
The Peps'Art Collective: Short-Circuit Art
The Peps'Art association, created in 2019, is a community art gallery run by a collective of about twenty Nantes-based artists. Its mission: to unite around artistic creation and promote professional artists in the visual arts field. Le Nez en l'Air is the collective's flagship event, embodying its philosophy of short-circuit art, accessible to all and rooted in the territory.
A Growing Festival
Since its first edition in autumn 2022, the festival has been steadily growing. From three towns and four estates in its early editions, the event has expanded to new venues, notably with the addition of La Chapelle-Heulin in 2025 and an immersive opening at the La Feuille gallery in Le Landreau planned for 2026. This growth reflects the enthusiasm of the public and winemakers for this unique initiative in the Nantes vineyard.
Le Nez en l'Air — edition 2026
The 4th edition of the Le Nez en l'Air festival will take place from April 9 to 12, 2026, in the Nantes vineyard, with three participating estates: Bonnet Huteau, Landron, and Famille Lieubeau. New feature: an inaugural immersive opening at the La Feuille gallery in Le Landreau.
4th Edition — April 9 to 12, 2026
The Le Nez en l'Air festival returns for its 4th edition from April 9 to 12, 2026, in the Nantes vineyard. This new edition promises a unique encounter between artistic creation, vineyard landscapes, and the know-how of winemakers, with a clear commitment to breaking down art dissemination barriers by placing artworks as close as possible to the vines.
Participating Estates
- Domaine Bonnet Huteau — La Chapelle-Heulin
- Domaine Landron — La Haye-Fouassière
- Famille Lieubeau — Château-Thébaud
New for 2026: Immersive Opening
The 2026 edition innovates with an inaugural immersive opening on Friday, April 10, at La Feuille, an immersive gallery located in the town of Le Landreau. A unique moment to discover the artworks in an unprecedented setting.
The full program, including concerts, dance, theatrical and poetic presentations, as well as the festive weekend open houses, will be unveiled on the Peps'Art website.
Programme Le Nez en l'Air 2026
2026 Program
- Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 12: exhibitions in the wine estates
- Friday, April 10: immersive opening at La Feuille gallery (Le Landreau)
- Concerts and musical performances
- Dance performances, theatrical and poetic presentations
- Festive open house weekend
- Wine tastings at partner wineries
Highlights Le Nez en l'Air 2026
- 4th edition of the art and wine festival in the Nantes vineyard
- Inaugural immersive opening at La Feuille gallery (Le Landreau)
- Three participating wine estates: Bonnet Huteau, Landron, Lieubeau
- Concerts, dance, theater, and poetry
- Free admission
Prices Le Nez en l'Air 2026
Practical information — Le Nez en l'Air
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Locations
The festival takes place at several wine estates spread across the Nantes vineyard:
- Domaine Landron — Les Brandières, 3 impasse du Fief du Breil, 44690 La Haye-Fouassière
- Domaine du Grand Mouton — Les Gras Moutons, 44690 Saint-Fiacre-sur-Maine
- Famille Lieubeau — Château-Thébaud
- Domaine Bonnet Huteau — La Chapelle-Heulin
Access
By car: From Nantes, take the direction of Clisson via the N149/D59. La Haye-Fouassière is about 20 minutes southeast of Nantes. Free parking is available at the estates.
By bike: The route between the estates is perfectly suited for cycling. Marked routes are provided.
By electric scooter: Rentals are available via Trottin'Nantes for an original way to explore the vineyards.
Opening Hours
The festival is open from 2 PM to 6 PM daily. Special events (concerts, openings) may take place in the evenings.
Prices
Admission to the festival is completely free. Some workshops and the immersive meal are subject to a fee (from €15 to €30 depending on the activity).
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: pepsart.fr
- Instagram: @le_nezenlair
- Facebook: Le Nez en l'air
Tips
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for hikes between the estates.
- The full route connects several towns: plan your visit accordingly.
- Hikes are free but require prior registration.
- Remember to designate a sober driver for wine tastings.
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Domaine Landron et domaines viticoles du vignoble nantais
Les Brandières, 3 impasse du Fief du Breil, 44690 La Haye-Fouassière