Notes Océanes
Classical music festival in Pays Bigouden
About Notes Océanes
Notes Océanes is a classical music festival created in 2022 in Pays Bigouden, in South Finistère. Each summer, the festival offers chamber music concerts in exceptional heritage sites: the Romanesque church of Loctudy, the Kerenez estate, and the Notre-Dame de la Mer church in Lesconil. Under the artistic direction of the Trio à cordes de Paris, Notes Océanes brings together exceptional musicians for programs ranging from Bach to Piazzolla, in an intimate atmosphere where classical music is experienced close to the artists and the ocean.
Notes Océanes: Classical Music by the Ocean
Since 2022, the Notes Océanes festival has brought classical chamber music to the heart of Pays Bigouden, in South Finistère. The festival offers an exceptional musical experience in a unique maritime and heritage setting.
Exceptional Venues
Notes Océanes stands out for its choice of concert venues, which fully contribute to the musical experience. The Romanesque church of Loctudy, with its remarkable acoustics and 12th-century sculpted capitals, hosts the main concerts. The Kerenez estate, along the river, offers an intimate setting for chamber music. The Notre-Dame de la Mer church in Lesconil completes this trio of exceptional venues.
A High-Caliber Program
Under the artistic direction of the Trio à cordes de Paris, the festival features exceptional musicians from the greatest French and international ensembles. The programs explore the classical repertoire from Bach to Piazzolla, including Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Vivaldi, Dvořák, Fauré, and Ropartz. The discovery concerts allow the public to get acquainted with chamber music in a relaxed and accessible atmosphere.
Intimate and Accessible Concerts
Notes Océanes offers intimate concerts where the audience is close to the musicians, creating a privileged relationship between artists and listeners. The festival caters to both seasoned music lovers and novices, with reduced-price discovery concerts and educational presentations of the performed works. This accessible and warm approach makes Notes Océanes a unique summer event in South Finistère.
Notes Océanes — edition 2026
The 5th edition of the Notes Océanes festival takes place from July 28 to 31, 2026 in Pays Bigouden (South Finistère). Four evenings of chamber music in heritage sites in Loctudy and its surroundings: the Romanesque church of Loctudy, the Kerenez manor, and the Notre-Dame de la Mer church in Lesconil. On the program: opera, romantic quartets (Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Amy Beach), Schubert for two cellos, and discovery concerts for young audiences.
Notes Océanes 2026 — 5th edition, July 28 to 31
The 5th edition of the Notes Océanes festival takes place from Tuesday, July 28 to Friday, July 31, 2026 in Pays Bigouden. Under the artistic direction of the Trio à cordes de Paris, the festival offers chamber music concerts in heritage sites in Loctudy and its surroundings: the Romanesque church of Loctudy, the Kerenez manor, and the Notre-Dame de la Mer church in Lesconil.
The 2026 edition combines major works from the repertoire (Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Amy Beach, Arensky), vocal recitals, and discovery concerts for young audiences, in an intimate atmosphere close to the artists and the ocean.
Detailed program and ticketing on the website of the organizing association and at the Pays Bigouden Sud tourist office.
Programme Notes Océanes 2026
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- "Voice and Virtuosity" — an evening focused on opera and singing, with the Trio à cordes de Paris and its guests
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- Discovery Concert "The Jungle Book" — concert for young audiences / families
Thursday, July 30, 2026
- "Romantic Quartets" — works by Beethoven, Amy Beach, and Mendelssohn (Kerenez manor)
Friday, July 31, 2026
- "For 2 Cellos" — Schubert (and Arensky)
- Discovery Concert "Enchanting Flute" — concert for young audiences / families
Highlights Notes Océanes 2026
- 4 days of chamber music from July 28 to 31, 2026
- Artistic direction by the Trio à cordes de Paris
- Heritage sites: Romanesque church of Loctudy, Kerenez manor, Notre-Dame de la Mer church in Lesconil
- Discovery concerts for young audiences
Prices Notes Océanes 2026
Practical information — Notes Océanes
Practical Information
Concert Venues
- Loctudy Church, 29750 Loctudy
- Kerenez Estate, Kerenez, 29750 Loctudy
- Notre-Dame de la Mer Church, Lesconil, 29740 Plobannalec-Lesconil
Access
- By car: Loctudy is accessible from Quimper (25 km) via the D785 towards Pont-l'Abbé then D53. Free parking.
- By bus: Penn-ar-Bed line from Pont-l'Abbé.
Prices
- Concert: 22 € to 26 € (full price) · 8 € (reduced price)
- Festival pass: 80 €
- Discovery concert: 10 € · 5 € (reduced price)
Ticketing
Online at helloasso.com.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07 44 90 89 24
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Where does it take place — Notes Océanes
Église de Loctudy
5 rue de Kergall, 29750 Loctudy