Kestu Bouine ?
Popular agri-cultural festival in the heart of Sud-Sarthe
About Kestu Bouine
Kestu Bouine ?: the popular festival that cultivates conviviality
Since 2016, the Kestu Bouine ? festival has enlivened the towns of Marçon and Chahaignes in southern Sarthe every spring. Created by the association Mnambule, founded in 2010 and based in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, this unique event defines itself as a popular agri-cultural festival, a concept that perfectly reflects its philosophy: to weave links between the agricultural world, culture, and the inhabitants of the region.
A rich and eclectic program
Each edition of Kestu Bouine ? offers a dense and varied program:
- Concerts: several bands playing contemporary music, world music, French chanson, and festive music perform outdoors
- Producers' market: local producers and artisans showcase their skills and products from the Sarthe region
- Association village: local associations set up information and awareness stands
- Activities for young audiences: workshops, games, and shows for children and families
A commitment to the territory
Kestu Bouine ? is not just a festival: it is an act of faith in the vitality of rural areas. The association Mnambule advocates for accessible, popular culture rooted in its territory. Despite setbacks – the 2024 edition, disrupted by rain, resulted in a significant deficit – the team of volunteers continues to carry this project with passion and determination.
Sud-Sarthe, a land of character
Between the valleys of the Loir and the Braye, the towns of Marçon and Chahaignes offer a green and preserved setting, typical of the Sarthe countryside. The region is renowned for its Jasnières and Coteaux du Loir wines, its rolling landscapes, and its authentic rural heritage. It is in this bucolic setting that Kestu Bouine ? takes on its full meaning, celebrating the riches of a region too often overlooked.
Kestu Bouine — edition 2026
The 9th edition of Kestu Bouine? was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Marçon (72), organized by the Mnambule association. A festive and agri-cultural day in the heart of Sud-Sarthe, with a free afternoon (market, street art, activities for young audiences on the Church Square) and an evening of concerts at the communal hall.
Kestu Bouine? #9 — May 2, 2026 edition in Marçon
The 9th edition of Kestu Bouine? was held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Marçon (Sarthe), from 2 PM to 2 AM. Organized by the Mnambule association, based in La Chartre-sur-le-Loir, this popular agri-cultural festival brought together the Church Square (free access in the afternoon) and the communal hall (evening concerts).
A free access afternoon at the Church Square
From 2 PM to 6 PM, the village center came alive around a market of local producers and artisans (artisanal pasta, cheeses, jewelry, bakery) and a street art program: Ze Machine (Cie du Prizme, pop-theatrical performance around household appliances), Le Rétroviseur (Cie Les Joizos, musical circus) and Roland Bernard et le Ukuloops Band (one-man orchestra). Children's area with face painting, pottery, and pop-up activities.
An evening of concerts at the communal hall
From 5 PM, the communal hall hosted seven groups with varied styles: Praktika (afro techno), La Ciguë (neo-traditional dance), Marave (noise), The Playmatics (pop punk), Irmas Social Club (afro samba, 100% female batucada), The Attic (blues rock) and a new appearance by Ze Machine. The evening also featured La Charcuterie Musicale, the blind-test that has become the festival's trademark.
A festival rooted in its territory
Homemade specialties like «Bouine» (fresh goat cheese, brandy, garlic) or «Trompe-Goule» (rillettes, white wine, vegetables), refreshment stand and canteen with short supply chains: Kestu Bouine? continues to defend a popular culture rooted in Sud-Sarthe, between the Loir and Braye valleys.
Programme Kestu Bouine 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Afternoon — Church Square (2 PM - 6 PM, free access)
- Market of local producers and artisans
- Ze Machine — Cie du Prizme · pop-theatrical performance (household appliances)
- Le Rétroviseur — Cie Les Joizos · musical circus
- Roland Bernard et le Ukuloops Band — one-man orchestra
- Children's area: face painting, pottery, pop-up activities
Evening — Communal Hall (from 5 PM, 10 € / 5 € children under 12)
- Praktika — afro techno
- La Ciguë — neo-traditional dance
- Marave — noise
- The Playmatics — pop punk
- Irmas Social Club — afro samba, 100% female batucada
- The Attic — blues rock
- Ze Machine — Cie du Prizme · second appearance
- La Charcuterie Musicale — musical blind-test (entertainment)
- Refreshment stand and canteen on site until 2 AM
Highlights Kestu Bouine 2026
- Free afternoon at the Church Square: producers' market, street art, activities for young audiences
- Eclectic evening concerts (afro techno, noise, pop punk, afro samba, blues rock) at the communal hall
- «La Charcuterie Musicale», a blind-test that has become the festival's signature
- Homemade specialties: La Bouine (goat cheese, brandy, garlic) and Le Trompe-Goule
- Online ticketing via HelloAsso or local points of sale (L'Escale in La Chartre, Tabac de Marçon, Bar de la Gare in Château-du-Loir)
Prices Kestu Bouine 2026
Practical information — Kestu Bouine
Practical Information
Location for the 2026 edition: Place de l'Église and the communal hall of Marçon (72340). The festival is held alternately in the communes of Marçon and Chahaignes, in Sud-Sarthe.
Access
By car: Marçon and Chahaignes are located approximately 40 km south of Le Mans, accessible via the D305 then the D64. Free signposted parking.
Usual Hours
- Afternoon (2 PM - 6 PM): market, street art, activities for young audiences — free access
- Evening (from 5 PM): concerts at the communal hall — paid access
Catering
Local producers' and artisans' market in the afternoon, refreshment stand and canteen on site in the evening. House specialty: the «Bouine», a spicy mix of fresh goat cheese, brandy, and garlic.
Contact
L'Asso Mnambule — La Chartre-sur-le-Loir (72340)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 06 43 74 27 41
Online ticketing: HelloAsso (Asso'Mnambule page)
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Where does it take place — Kestu Bouine
Plein air - Chahaignes
Chahaignes, 72340 Chahaignes