Respire Jazz Festival
Eco-jazz festival in Sud Charente
About Respire Jazz
Respire Jazz Festival is an eco-jazz festival organized every summer by the Respire Jazz association in the enchanting setting of the former Puyperoux abbey in Montmoreau, in Sud Charente. Since 2010, under the artistic direction of guitarist Pierre Perchaud, a former student of the Angouleme conservatory, the festival has set the landscapes of Sud Charente vibrating to the rhythm of jazz and improvised music. Over a long weekend in June, concerts follow one another without being alike, extended each evening by warm jam sessions. Committed to inclusion and the environment, Respire Jazz offers moderate prices and free admission for under 18s.
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Jazz in the great outdoors in Sud Charente
For nearly two decades, the Respire Jazz Festival has established itself as a must-attend jazz event in Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Set in the green and intimate surroundings of the former Puyperoux Abbey (Saint-Gilles Abbey), about twenty kilometers south of Angouleme, the festival offers a unique setting to discover jazz in all its forms.
A demanding and open program
Under the artistic direction of guitarist Pierre Perchaud, the program focuses on taste, openness, and excellence. Jazz, improvised music, musical conferences, and jam sessions take place from Thursday to Sunday in a friendly atmosphere where artists and the public come together. Each evening is extended by a jam session where invited musicians and spectators meet in the warm ambiance of the venue.
A committed eco-festival
True to its values, Respire Jazz is a committed eco-festival dedicated to inclusion and respect for the environment. The festival offers moderate prices, free admission for under 18s, as well as discounts for those in need, advocating for an accessible vision of culture. On-site catering favors local products and short supply chains.
Respire Jazz — edition 2026
The 17th edition of the Respire Jazz Festival is announced for late June 2026 at the Puyperoux Abbey in Montmoreau. Program to be announced on the festival's official website.
17th edition of the Respire Jazz Festival (2026)
The Respire Jazz Festival returns for its 17th edition in late June 2026 at the Puyperoux Abbey in Montmoreau. As every year, the festival will offer jazz and improvised music concerts, jam sessions, and moments of sharing in the enchanting setting of the former abbey.
Check the official website for the program and practical information.
Highlights Respire Jazz 2026
- 17th edition of the Respire Jazz Festival
- Artistic direction Pierre Perchaud
- Eco-jazz festival in Sud Charente
Prices Respire Jazz 2026
Practical information — Respire Jazz
Access
The Respire Jazz Festival takes place at the former Puyperoux Abbey, Aignes-et-Puyperoux, 16190 Montmoreau, in Charente (Nouvelle-Aquitaine).
- By car: From Angouleme (20 km south), take the D674 towards Montmoreau then follow signs for Puyperoux.
- Parking: Free parking on site.
Opening Hours
- Concerts from Thursday to Sunday, from afternoon to night
- Jam sessions every evening after the concerts
Prices
Moderate prices. Free for under 18s. Discounts for people in need.
Contact
- Organizer: Respire Jazz Association
- Website: www.respirejazzfestival.com
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Where does it take place — Respire Jazz
Ancienne abbaye de Puyperoux
Abbaye de Puyperoux, Aignes-et-Puyperoux, 16190 Montmoreau