Les ClisSonnantes
Classical music festival in Clisson
About Les ClisSonnantes
Born in 2020 from the will of the association “La Voie des Chœurs”, the Les ClisSonnantes festival aims to bring classical music closer to the inhabitants of the Nantes vineyard. Every year, in October, about fifteen concerts are offered in emblematic venues in Clisson — the Espace Saint-Jacques, the Notre-Dame church, the Halles — as well as in several neighboring towns during “Hors les Murs” concerts. Under the artistic direction of Nicolas Jounis, the festival offers a program drawn from the great classical repertoire, performed by talented musicians, in a friendly atmosphere designed for both novices and enthusiasts.
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Classical music at the heart of the Nantes vineyard
The Les ClisSonnantes festival was born in 2020 on the initiative of the association La Voie des Chœurs, founded in 2017 by Brigitte Sauvion and a group of Clisson residents eager to revive classical music in their region. Despite a launch in the midst of a health crisis, the festival has established itself thanks to the tenacity of its president and the quality of its programming, growing from 700 spectators in its first edition to over 4,000 in 2025.
Iconic venues in service of music
One of the unique aspects of Les ClisSonnantes is making music dialogue with the architectural heritage of Clisson. Concerts take place in historic locations: the Espace Saint-Jacques, a former church converted into a cultural space, the Notre-Dame church, the medieval Halles, the Arlekino hall, and the Le Connétable cinema. Since 2023, the festival has extended beyond Clisson with “Hors les Murs” concerts in neighboring towns of the Nantes vineyard — Gorges, Boussay, Vieillevigne, Château-Thébaud — as well as at the Château de Goulaine and the Chapelle de l'Immaculée in Nantes.
An ambitious and accessible program
Under the artistic direction of Nicolas Jounis, trained at the Nantes Conservatory and the École Normale de Musique de Paris, and musical director of the Philharmonie des Deux Mondes, the festival offers a strong theme each year: “Baroque and Classical” in 2022, “Passions” in 2024, “Journey to Italy” in 2025, “Beethoven & Co.” in 2026. The selected works cover the great repertoire — from Vivaldi to Beethoven, from Mozart to Fauré — and are performed by renowned symphony orchestras, chamber ensembles, and soloists. The festival also focuses on discovery, programming works by female composers and lesser-known pieces.
A commitment to all audiences
True to its mission of democratization, the festival offers educational concerts for schoolchildren — over 350 students reached by 2023 — and attracts an intergenerational audience, with about 15% under 18 years old in 2024. The event relies on the commitment of around forty volunteers and benefits from the support of the City of Clisson, the Department of Loire-Atlantique, and the Pays de la Loire Region.
Les ClisSonnantes — edition 2026
7th edition of the Les ClisSonnantes festival on the theme "Beethoven & Co.". From September 30 to October 4, 2026 in Clisson. Bicentennial of Beethoven's death. Lucienne Renaudin Vary and Félicien Brut as headliners. Musical breakfast, concerts at Espace Saint-Jacques, Notre-Dame Church, and Arlekino Hall.
7th Edition — "Beethoven & Co.": Homage to the Genius of Bonn
The 2026 edition of the Les ClisSonnantes festival, from September 30 to October 4, will be dedicated to "Beethoven & Co.", marking the bicentennial of the death of Ludwig van Beethoven (1827-2027). The program will juxtapose the master's works with those of his contemporaries and heirs — Mozart, Schubert, and contemporary composers — in an immersive experience where music dialogues with history and emotion.
Leading Artists
This edition will feature, among others, Lucienne Renaudin Vary, a trumpeter and winner of a Victoire de la Musique award, and Félicien Brut, a virtuoso accordionist, alongside pianist Dimitri Malignan, pianist Lavinia Bertulli, the Trio des Estuaires (harp, flute, alto), the ensemble Cantafolia, the ensemble E-Miol, the Philharmonie des Deux Mondes, and the duo Jacques & Grégoire Humbert on piano.
Innovative Formats
A new feature of this edition is a "Musical Breakfast with Ludwig van Beethoven" on Sunday, October 4, at 9:30 AM, an intimate and original format inviting the public to start the day in the company of genius. The choir Song of Freedom will also offer a gospel concert, continuing the tradition inaugurated in 2024.
Programme Les ClisSonnantes 2026
2026 Edition Program
- Preliminary Concerts (August 28 – September 29) — "Hors les Murs" concerts at Château de Goulaine, Boussay, Vieillevigne, and Nantes
- Thursday, October 1, 8:30 PM — Inaugural Concert at Espace Saint-Jacques
- Friday, October 2 — Concerts at Espace Saint-Jacques and Arlekino Hall
- Saturday, October 3, 8:30 PM — Grand Opening Concert: Lucienne Renaudin Vary and Félicien Brut
- Sunday, October 4, 9:30 AM — Musical Breakfast with Ludwig van Beethoven
- Sunday, October 4 — Closing Concerts
Artists
- Lucienne Renaudin Vary (trumpet, Victoire de la Musique)
- Félicien Brut (accordion)
- Dimitri Malignan (piano)
- Lavinia Bertulli (piano)
- Trio des Estuaires (harp, flute, alto)
- Ensemble Cantafolia
- Ensemble E-Miol
- La Philharmonie des Deux Mondes
- Jacques & Grégoire Humbert (piano)
- Song of Freedom Choir (gospel)
Highlights Les ClisSonnantes 2026
- Theme "Beethoven & Co." for the bicentennial of Beethoven's death
- Lucienne Renaudin Vary (Victoire de la Musique) as headliner
- Félicien Brut, virtuoso accordionist
- New format: Musical Breakfast with Beethoven
- Concerts in 9 different venues in and around Clisson
- Gospel concert with the Song of Freedom choir
Prices Les ClisSonnantes 2026
Practical information — Les ClisSonnantes
Practical information
Concert Venues
The festival concerts take place in several venues in Clisson and the Nantes vineyard:
- Espace Saint-Jacques — Rue du Docteur Duboueix, 44190 Clisson
- Église Notre-Dame — Clisson
- Les Halles — Clisson
- Salle Arlekino — Clisson
- Cinéma Le Connétable — Clisson
“Hors les Murs” concerts are also offered at the Château de Goulaine, in Boussay, Vieillevigne, and Nantes (Chapelle de l'Immaculée).
Ticketing
Tickets are on sale on the Billetweb platform. Festival passes are available with discounts of 10 to 30% on all concerts.
Access
By car: Clisson is located 35 km southeast of Nantes via the N149 (about 40 minutes).
By train: Clisson SNCF station, served by TER from Nantes (about 30 minutes).
Contact
Association La Voie des Chœurs
18 route de Cugand, 44190 Clisson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 06 89 89 76 92
Website: lesclissonnantes.fr
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Espace Saint-Jacques
Rue du Docteur Duboueix, 44190 Clisson