A festival of adventures by women, for women

Born in 2024 in Lorient, the Les Oies Sauvages festival is an original event dedicated to travel and adventure. Created by the collective Un Autre Cycle, a group of Breton women united by a love for slow travel and outdoor life, this festival offers an alternative vision of exploration and world discovery.

Inspiring stories

The festival highlights the journeys of women travelers and adventurers: explorers, sailors, long-distance cyclists, climbers, hikers, and walkers. Through their stories, they share their experience of travel as a way of life, a source of personal transformation, and a means of connecting with others.

A participatory program

Les Oies Sauvages offers a rich and varied program:

Practical workshops at a free price: bike repair, navigation, bivouacking, cartography
Screenings of travel documentaries
Meetings and testimonials from female adventurers
Informal sharing sessions about adventure and travel

Partner venues in Lorient

The festival takes place in several partner venues in the city of Lorient, including Tiers-lieu Le Concept, La Balise, and Place de l'Hôtel de Ville. This multi-site presence creates an urban discovery trail and fosters encounters between the public and the speakers.

A free and volunteer spirit

Les Oies Sauvages is a festival entirely run by volunteers, without institutional funding. The workshops operate on a free price principle, making the event accessible to everyone. This independence guarantees the freedom of tone and authenticity of the exchanges that enrich the festival.

Adventure accessible to all

The festival champions an inclusive and accessible vision of adventure. Far from extreme exploits, it values everyday travel, gentle itinerancy, and micro-adventures. Everyone can find inspiration to live their own getaways, at their own pace and according to their means.

Access

The festival takes place in several partner venues in the city of Lorient.

By car: Lorient is accessible via the RN24 express road from Rennes and the RN165 from Vannes or Brest.
By train: Lorient station, served by TGV from Paris-Montparnasse (3h30).

Venues

Activities take place in various locations in the city center of Lorient: Tiers-lieu Le Concept, La Balise, Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, and other partner spaces.

Prices

Workshops are at a free price. Registration is online via HelloAsso.

Period

The festival is held in July, over a long weekend of 3 to 4 days.

Contact

Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @les_oies_sauvages_bzh

Accommodation

Lorient and its surroundings offer a wide choice of accommodation: hotels, B&Bs, gîtes, campsites, and seasonal rentals. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during the summer period. The local tourist office can help you with your accommodation search.

Accessibility

Contact the organizers for access conditions for people with reduced mobility. The main festival venues are generally accessible.

Practical advice

Remember to consult the detailed program before your visit to plan your shows and activities. For outdoor events, bring clothing suitable for Breton weather (windbreaker and rainwear recommended). Carpooling is encouraged to limit the environmental impact. Follow the festival's social media for the latest news and any program changes.

Nearby

Take advantage of your visit to Les Oies Sauvages to discover the tourist attractions of Morbihan: the Gulf of Morbihan, the Carnac megaliths, the islands of the Ponant, the wild coast of Quiberon, and the charming towns of the department. The local tourist office will provide information on nearby visits and activities.

Les Oies Sauvages