Medieval Celebrations, Guerande

12 – 13 May 2012

Discover the history of Guerande’s medieval city through street costumes, animation and sound and light shows. More information from the Tourist Information Office, tel (00 33) 2 40 24 96 71

Festival of Saint-Gilles, Pornic

1 - 2 September 2012

Visitors to Pornic can enjoy a weekend of Celtic celebrations through costume, dance, concerts and a parade. For more information, contact the Tourist Information Office, tel (00 33) 2 40 82 04 40

Rendez-Vous de l’Erdre, Nantes

30 August - 2 September 2012

Unmissable festival of Nante's cultural calendar, blending jazz music with leisure sailing.
Shows staged on a string of barges along the Erdre. Over 150,000 spectators are expected to attend over three days. Enjoy free concerts at entertainment centres along the banks brimming with activities and events.

An opportunity to discover Nantes's river networks and visit steam boats and old-style wooden ships plus impressive scale models.

Agricultural Fair, Chateaubriant

7– 10 September 2012

Showcase for agricultural, commercial and craft industries – the Foire de Bere has been held here at the base of the Bere Church since the eleventh century. Over 45,000 visitors each year. Huge funfair.

Celtomania, Nantes 

October 2012

Festival devoted to Celtic culture with both traditional and contemporary music and theatre

Please check precise details and dates with event organisers before making your holiday and travel arrangements.