What is the Interceltic Festival of Lorient?
The Interceltic Festival of Lorient is a major festival devoted to the music and cultures of the Celtic nations and regions. It takes place every year in August in the centre of Lorient, with concerts, parades, bagadoù (Breton pipe bands) and dance performances. It lasts ten days, usually at the start of August.
The dates and programme of the next edition are announced on the festival's official website.
Why stay in Larmor-Plage during the festival?
Larmor-Plage is the town next door to Lorient. Staying at Villa Keramzec lets you enjoy the festival evenings while sleeping somewhere quiet, close to the sea.
| Journey | From Villa Keramzec |
|---|---|
| Lorient | 10 min by car |
| Kerblaisy bus stop (T4 line) | 5 min |
| Toulhars and Nourriguel beaches | 10 min on foot |
| Kernével harbour | 15 min on foot |
Bus line T4, whose Kerblaisy stop is a 5-minute walk from the villa, serves central Lorient, including during the festival. Night buses run until 3 am during the festival. Timetables and maps on the Izilo network website.
For parking and any shuttle services during the festival, see the City of Lorient website.
Is the house suited to a group of festival-goers?
Yes, for a group of up to 12 people:
- 4 double bedrooms with Queen 160 cm beds, 2 mezzanines with 2 single beds (90 cm) each and a 160 cm sofa bed as an extra bed, within the limit of 12 (see the bedrooms);
- 4 private bathrooms and 2 separate WCs, so no queuing in the morning;
- 2 kitchens, one of them in the conservatory, and a terrace for 12 with a gas barbecue;
- 6 parking spaces, 4 of them in the garden behind a secure gate;
- a laundry room with washing machine, tumble dryer and iron, handy for stage or parade outfits;
- all inclusive: end-of-stay cleaning, bed linen, towels, beds made on arrival.
More details on the page holiday home for 12 people in Brittany.
What rules apply during your stay?
The festival happens in Lorient. The villa remains a place to rest:
- parties are not allowed at the house;
- late returns should be quiet, out of respect for the neighbours;
- the house is non-smoking and pets are not allowed;
- check-in is between 5 pm and 7 pm, when an agent from Groom Conciergerie welcomes you on site, and check-out is before 10 am. Bear this in mind if you arrive or leave on a concert day.
A security deposit is taken as a card pre-authorisation, which is not charged. All the terms are in the practical information.
When should you book for the festival?
August is a very busy time around Lorient. For a group, it is best to book as soon as the festival dates are known, or even before. Availability can be checked on Airbnb and Booking.com, or on request from Groom Conciergerie: see book Villa Keramzec.
In August, during the French school holidays, the minimum stay is 5 days.
What can you do between concerts?
- A swim at Toulhars beach, a 10-minute walk away (lifeguards in July and August, 1 pm to 7 pm).
- A walk on the GR34, reached directly from the house.
- A sailing or kayaking session at the Kerguélen watersports centre.
- A day on the Île de Groix, by boat from Lorient.
- The Cité de la Voile Éric Tabarly and the Flore submarine in Lorient.
All our ideas are in the guide things to do in and around Larmor-Plage.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Interceltic Festival of Lorient?
The Interceltic Festival of Lorient takes place every year in August. The exact dates of each edition are published by the festival organisers.
How far is Villa Keramzec from Lorient?
Villa Keramzec is in Larmor-Plage, about 10 minutes by car from Lorient. The Kerblaisy bus stop, on the T4 line, is 5 minutes from the house.
How many people can stay for the festival?
Up to 12 people: 4 double bedrooms with Queen 160 cm beds and 2 mezzanines with 2 single beds (90 cm), with 4 private bathrooms.
Can we arrive late in the evening?
No. Check-in is between 5 pm and 7 pm, with an agent from Groom Conciergerie. Arrivals after 7 pm are not possible.
Can we party at the villa after the concerts?
No. Parties are not allowed at Villa Keramzec and guests are asked to keep noise down on late returns.
Can we park at the villa?
Yes, the house has 6 free parking spaces, 4 of them in the garden behind a secure gate. Street parking is also free.
