Forces Majeures Symphonic Tour
A symphonic bicycle tour through the Brenne Regional Natural Park
2026
About Forces Majeures Symphonic Tour
Since 2024, the Les Forces Majeures orchestra has been cycling through the Brenne Regional Natural Park, towing their instruments and equipment on trailers. Founded by cellist and conductor Raphaël Merlin, the collective structures its tour around free performances held by ponds, in schools, and in village squares, culminating in a grand finale concert at a major local venue.
The event brings together professional musicians with local children and choir members from the Brenne area. The Brenne Regional Natural Park hosts and organizes this tour in partnership with the Les Forces Majeures association.
Forces Majeures Symphonic Tour — edition 2026
For their second visit to the Brenne region, the Les Forces Majeures orchestra is embarking on a 230 km cycling tour from September 22nd to 29th, 2026, featuring eleven free concerts. The tour follows a residency at the Maison du Parc in Rosnay from September 9th to 11th. The tour concludes on September 29th at the Scène nationale Équinoxe in Châteauroux, following a cycling festival on the 27th.
Programme Forces Majeures Symphonic Tour 2026
September 9th to 11th, 2026 — Residency
- Orchestra preparation residency at the Maison du Parc · Rosnay
September 22nd to 29th, 2026 — Tour
- Eleven free concerts held along a 230 km cycling route through the Brenne Regional Natural Park (intermediate locations to be announced)
- Sunday, September 27th — Cycling Festival
- Tuesday, September 29th — Closing concert at the Scène nationale Équinoxe · Châteauroux
The detailed, stage-by-stage schedule has not yet been released by the organizers; it will be added as soon as it becomes available. Concerts are free, with the exception of a few where admission is complimentary for those arriving by bicycle.
Practical information — Forces Majeures Symphonic Tour
Concerts take place outdoors or in venues across the Brenne Regional Natural Park, all accessible by bike along the tour route. Most performances are free, with some offering free entry to those who arrive by bicycle.
For more information, contact the Brenne Regional Natural Park: Maison du Parc, Rosnay, tel. 02 54 28 12 13.
Where does it take place — Forces Majeures Symphonic Tour
Forces Majeures Symphonic Tour in brief
History of Forces Majeures Symphonic Tour
Edition 2024 May 2024Other festivals near Rosnay
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