La Folle Journée music festival in Nantes will be celebrating Russian music this year from 1 to 5 February. The SNCF is a partner - don't miss our TGV 8829!

A Russian odyssey departing from Nantes

The famous Nantes classical music festival is in its 18th year and is offering to take you on a trip through a century of Russian music, featuring all the big names: Rimsky-Korsakov, Shostakovich, Rachmaninov, Scriabin, Stravinsky and more.

Taking it away with the SNCF!

With 21 TGV return services a day between Paris-Montparnasse and Nantes and direct services from Lille, Strasbourg, Marseille or Montpellier, it couldn't be easier to get to Nantes to enjoy La Folle Journée, and the SNCF station is right where it's all happening. If you are from the region, don't miss the special deal offered by TER Pays de la Loire: only €10 return!

Travel with a star pianist

If you are on the TGV 8829 from Paris to Nantes on Tuesday 31 January (12:25 - 14:40), you are in for a great surprise. International award-winning pianist Claire-Marie Le Guay will be in the buffet car for a signing session, sharing her passion for music with passengers.

An accordion treat...

On Saturday 4 February, the Gare Sud in Nantes will be decked out to celebrate the Folle Journée festival and will be hosting the accordion group Motion Trio from 4pm to 4:45pm. They play a unique heady mix of classical, jazz and folk music that is sure to set your feet a-dancing!