France is leading the way in eco-friendly festivals that combine entertainment with consideration for the environment! These events are not only places for sharing music and culture, but also showcases for sustainable ecological initiatives . With an innovative approach, they reduce their carbon footprint and promote local economies. They help raise public awareness of practices that are more respectful of our planet. Curious about the top 11 green festivals in France ? Let's get started!
1. We Love Green: the must-see green festival
We Love Green is a celebration of ecology in action! Between high-level musical performances and educational activities, come and vibrate to the sound of an immersive experience in a universe where music seduces ecology. Solar-powered stages, 100% vegetarian meals, rigorous waste management, and a rich program of environmental workshops and conferences. Spend this weekend in Paris to dance, learn and contribute to a greener future!
- Location: In the heart of Paris, a green setting transformed into an eco-responsible stage, in the Bois de Vincennes.
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2. Solidays: music and solidarity
Solidays is a hymn to solidarity and social commitment. Every year, hundreds of thousands of festival-goers gather in Paris for 3 memorable days. They celebrate music and actively support the Solidarité Sida association. This emblematic music festival is a crossroads for raising awareness of health, human rights and environmental issues. It also stands out for its ecological commitment. It makes a point of integrating sustainable practices into its organization.
- Location: Hippodrome de Longchamp, Paris.
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3. Delta Festival on the beaches of Marseille
Delta Festival is the perfect fusion of music, art and social commitment. All set against the idyllic backdrop of Marseille's Prado beaches! Renowned for its environmental awareness, the festival attracts a young, dynamic audience concerned about ecological issues. A special feature of the festival is the Village Environnement, a space reserved for educational workshops on environmental challenges. It adopts a strict policy of waste reduction and recovery, with a team of volunteers dedicated to cleaning up the beach during the festival.
- Location: Plages du Prado, Marseille.
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4. Green festivals in France: Cabaret Vert
Active since 2005, Cabaret Vert brilliantly combines fiesta with environmental awareness and social issues. This one-of-a-kind festival offers a wildly diverse program of good music and comics, all in an inclusive, eco-responsible atmosphere! Cabaret Vert stands out for its profound ecological commitment. It takes concrete action to sort and recycle waste, control energy consumption and maintain biodiversity. It also presents conferences, round-table discussions and screenings to raise public awareness.
- Location : Square Bayard, Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes
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5. Terres du Son: an ecological celebration
Terre du Son is a festival that stands out for its total commitment to ecology. This event integrates an eco-responsible approach in all its aspects, from catering to scenography, including the choice of its partners. Famous for its 100% free eco-village, it offers concerts, events and conferences focusing on environmental issues. It is committed to accessibility, emission control and energy consumption, efficient waste management and a local, environmentally-friendly food offer.
- Location: Château de Candé, Monts, in the heart of a protected natural area, near Tours, Indre-Et-Loire.
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6. Les Pluies de Juillet, an eco-responsible festival
Les Pluies de Juillet is a festival focused on sobriety and reducing the carbon footprint. Key initiatives: soft mobility(bike challenge, shuttles), renewable energy, zero waste objective, and organic and local food. Communication and conferences to raise awareness of ecological issues, and a participatory formula with artists hosted by local residents.
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7. Greenway Festival, a stylish program
Green Way Festival promises a crazy edition of music, sustainability and community! The event renews its vision with a diverse line-up of local to international artists. Are you ready for environmental innovations that minimize the ecological footprint, preservation of the historic site of Mont Saint Éloi Abbey, and sustainable transportation? Yes, we understand, it's a lot, and there are still some nice surprises in store! The festival also makes a strong commitment to the local community, with a number of associative partnerships
- Location: at the foot of the Towers in Mont-Saint-Éloi, Hauts-De-France
8. The Ecaussystème Festival: big and green
The Ecaussystème Festival announces a memorable edition with an eclectic and festive program. Ecaussystème goes beyond music, offering free entertainment, conferences, a forum, a market, street art and an Off the Systeme stage.
9. Grandes Marées, the green festival
Grandes Marées celebrates music and the environment. It offers a unique experience where music, nature and ecological commitment meet. The event showcases local producers and redistributes unsold food to associations. More than a music scene, it's a celebration of artistic diversity in a spectacular coastal setting that promotes sustainability and community involvement.
- Location: Jullouville , Normandy
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10. Green River Valley, the Cara-Meuh of green festivals
The Green River Valley festival combines music, ethics and solidarity. Under the theme Audace et Engagement, the festival offers an eclectic musical experience on three stages: a Grande Scène, a Chapiteau Dub, and an acoustic stage in a free village. Activities and conferences raise awareness on themes of shared interest. The festival's commitment to solidarity causes is very strong. It takes place at the Cara-Meuh organic dairy farm, with on-site camping and a festive outdoor atmosphere!
- Location: Cara-Meuh farm near Mont Saint-Michel
11. Les Petites Folies, a green festival in Brittany
There's no better way to end this top 11 of the best eco-friendly festivals than with #Petitesfolies! Brittany never ceases to amaze! With its must-see festivals, it's also adding a number of committed, eco-friendly festivals to its list! Il embodies the region's commitment to eco-responsibility and musical dynamism. It federates around environmental protection and the circular economy. The festival organizes workshops on energy, ecological and social transitions, open to all with registration. With its annual program of activities and its use of 100% renewable energy from Enercoop, the Maison des Petites Folies underlines the festival's commitment to sustainability.
- Location: Lampaul-Plouarzel, Finistère, Brittany
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What pollutes most during a festival?
By their very nature, festivals are major sources of pollution:
- Mass travel by festival-goers, generating CO2 emissions;
- Energy consumption for lighting and sound;
- Food waste and packaging;
- Noise pollution.
It was time to act! Go for these eco-friendly festivals that strive to minimize these impacts! And learn how to reduce your ecological footprint when traveling!
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