Les Trois Chaises Festival
Voices and instruments in a rural setting at the foot of the Potence d'Allègre
About Les Trois Chaises
Les Trois Chaises Festival: Music at the Heart of an Exceptional Village
Since 2015, the Les Trois Chaises Festival has transformed the village of Allègre into an open-air musical jewel every first weekend of August. Nestled at 1,050 meters above sea level in the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park, at the foot of the famous Potence — remnants of the old medieval castle — and the remarkable **Mont Bar** volcano, Allègre offers an exceptional natural and heritage setting to welcome artists and music lovers.
An Eclectic and Demanding Program
The festival aims to promote voices and instruments in rural areas and make them accessible to all audiences. True to this philosophy, the program is not confined to any single musical genre: classical music, chamber music, opera, gypsy jazz, Balkan music, nuevo tango, jazz, Latin American music, and songs are featured throughout the concerts. From intimate recitals to chamber ensembles, from Bach to Piazzolla, each edition strives for excellence in artist selection while fostering conviviality and closeness with the audience.
Concert Venues Steeped in History
The performances take place in three emblematic sites of the region. The Saint-Martin d'Allègre church, a Romanesque and Gothic building in the heart of the village, hosts the Friday and Saturday evening concerts with remarkable acoustics. The Place du Marchédial, in the center of the medieval town, serves as the setting for the free open-air morning concerts on Saturday and Sunday, offering a relaxed musical moment. Finally, the Château de La Borie, in Céaux-d'Allègre, a 15th-century noble residence nestled in greenery, hosts the closing concert on Sunday evening followed by a dinner buffet, combining music, heritage, and gastronomy.
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
Driven by a team of passionate volunteers, the Les Trois Chaises Festival is fully integrated into the cultural life of the Haute-Loire region and the Livradois-Forez. By offering five concerts over three days, including some free access events, the festival contributes to the summer animation of Allègre and enhances the reputation of this village of character, listed among the most picturesque in Auvergne. Booking is highly recommended for evening concerts, as the growing attendance testifies to the success of this event, which has become a must-attend for lovers of quality rural music.
Les Trois Chaises — edition 2026
The 12th edition of the Les Trois Chaises Festival will take place from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026, in Allègre, in the heart of the Livradois-Forez Regional Natural Park. True to its tradition, the festival will offer five concerts over three days in its three emblematic venues: the Saint-Martin church in Allègre, the Place du Marchédial, and the Château de La Borie in Céaux-d'Allègre. The 2026 program ranges from string quartets to world music, including brass and organ.
12th Edition — From July 31 to August 2, 2026
The Les Trois Chaises Festival returns for its 12th edition from Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2, 2026. The first weekend of August will once again be an opportunity to celebrate voices and instruments in the enchanting setting of Allègre, a village of character perched at an altitude of 1,050 meters at the foot of La Potence and Mont Bar.
A Musical Rendezvous in the Heart of Livradois-Forez
As every year, five concerts over three days are offered in the festival's three emblematic venues: the Saint-Martin church in Allègre for Friday and Saturday evenings, the Place du Marchédial for free outdoor morning concerts, and the Château de La Borie in Céaux-d'Allègre for the Sunday evening closing concert, followed by the traditional dinner buffet.
Reservations highly recommended, limited seating. Online ticketing on HelloAsso, or by email and phone with the association.
Programme Les Trois Chaises 2026
Friday, July 31, 2026
- 8:30 PM — Dancla Quartet, "Classical but not too much" · Saint-Martin Church, Allègre (two violins, viola, cello)
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Quinta Feira, "World Music" · Place du Marchédial (free outdoor concert)
- 8:30 PM — Ensemble Contrast, "The Little Magic Flute" · Saint-Martin Church, Allègre
Sunday, August 2, 2026
- 11:00 AM — Trio des Confluences, "To a Dance Tune" · Place du Marchédial (free outdoor concert) — violin, flute, clarinet
- 8:30 PM — Ensemble Battaglia, "The Rich Musical Hours of the Serenissima" · Château de La Borie in Céaux-d'Allègre (two trumpets and organ), followed by the dinner buffet
Highlights Les Trois Chaises 2026
- Five concerts over three days in three exceptional venues
- Two free outdoor morning concerts at Place du Marchédial
- Closing concert at Château de La Borie followed by a dinner buffet
- Program ranging from string quartets to world music, brass, and organ
Prices Les Trois Chaises 2026
Practical information — Les Trois Chaises
Practical Information
Dates
The festival takes place every year on the first weekend of August (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday), with five concerts spread over three days.
Concert Venues
- Église Saint-Martin d'Allègre — Friday and Saturday evening concerts at 8:30 PM
- Place du Marchédial, Allègre — Saturday and Sunday morning concerts at 11 AM (open air)
- Château de La Borie, Céaux-d'Allègre — Closing concert on Sunday evening at 7 PM, followed by a dinner buffet
Prices
- Friday evening: €18
- Saturday evening: €18
- Sunday evening (with dinner buffet): €25
- 3-evening Pass: €55 to €58 depending on the edition
- Morning concerts (Place du Marchédial): free
- Under 15s: free
Booking
Booking is highly recommended, especially for evening concerts and the closing concert at the Château de La Borie.
- By email: [email protected]
- By phone: 06 08 09 88 80 or 06 32 53 99 38
- Online: www.lestroischaises.com
Access
By car: Allègre is located about 30 minutes from Le Puy-en-Velay via the D13, 1 hour 30 minutes from Clermont-Ferrand via the A75 then D906 and D13, and 1 hour from Saint-Étienne via the RN88 then D13. Free parking in the village.
By train: Nearest station in Le Puy-en-Velay (30 km), served by TER trains from Lyon, Saint-Étienne, and Clermont-Ferrand.
Accommodation and Dining
Allègre and its surroundings offer rural gites, bed and breakfasts, and campsites. A dinner buffet is available during the closing concert at the Château de La Borie on Sunday evening. Restaurants and shops in the village are within walking distance.
Contact
- Address: 4 rue Baptiste Marcet, 43270 Allègre
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 06 08 09 88 80 / 06 32 53 99 38
- Website: www.lestroischaises.com
- Facebook: Festival Les Trois Chaises
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Where does it take place — Les Trois Chaises
Église Saint-Martin, Place du Marchédial et Château de La Borie
4 rue Baptiste Marcet, 43270 Allègre