The festival program usually lasts 6 days, more than thirty years ago the music festival was held for the first time. All these years, La Rochelle is a permanent venue for the festival. Open-air stages are set up for musicians on the city streets and squares. Every concert attracts thousands of spectators, as many world-famous performers take part in the festival today. Young musicians also perform on the same stage with eminent stars. In recent years, more than 80,000 spectators visit the festival regularly.
La Rochelle is a permanent venue for the annual Escales Documentaires of la Rochelle. At the same festive venue, this documentary film festival brings together major international figures and those who are just trying their hand at filmmaking. During the festival, guests of the city can visit interesting premieres, as well as enjoy plenty of interesting thematic programs. Special attention is always paid to films devoted to significant historical events. In recent years, one of the relevant themes for the festival is environmental issues, which are also covered in many modern documentaries. The festival is accompanied by many interesting contests, participation in which is considered very prestigious.
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