BEFORE THE FESTIVAL

How do I get to the festival?

You can take public transportation from Paris + a short shuttle ride (see page), take a direct shuttle from major cities (see page), cycle from Paris (see page), or drive (please note: you MUST follow the designated route: map link). To park, reserve your spot here.

How do I resell my ticket ? 

You can now resell your ticket and manage your order here (see page).

What accessibility facilities are available for people with reduced mobility or disabilities?

See all the details on this dedicated page: (see page)

I want to come with my child. Do I need to buy a ticket for them?

Yes, if they are over 14 years old. Under this age, entry is free (no ticket required, but ID must be presented). Please note: unaccompanied minors are not permitted to enter the festival.

What items are prohibited?

Prohibited items:

– Weapons, sharp objects (including Swiss Army knives, rounded knives and metal forks) or blunt objects (excluding totems, mallets and tent pegs)

– Aerosols, explosives, firecrackers

Items prohibited by the organiser:

– Glass containers (bottles, jars, etc.).

– Perfume bottles and containers of 100 ml or less are tolerated.

– Combustion devices: gas stoves, barbecues (including disposable ones)

– Bicycles, scooters and other modes of transport (small hand trucks are tolerated)

– Portable speakers (ultra-portable speakers – approx. 10x10cm in size / palm-sized speakers are permitted)

– Confetti, plastic vegetation, fake feather boas, shower gels and liquid soaps (biodegradable hygiene products are available for purchase at the campsite: see stand)

What are the festival opening and closing times?

The festival grounds open at 2 p.m. on Thursday 24 July and close at 6 p.m. on Sunday 27 July. (Find out more)

What are the campsite opening and closing times?

The festival campsite opens at 2pm on Thursday 24 July and closes at 11am on Monday 28 July. (Find out more)

What services are available in the camper van parking area?

A dry toilet cubicle and a drinking water tap are available for personal and reasonable use (filling tanks is prohibited).

There are no water refill, waste water disposal or electricity services (see the location of the camper van parking area on the map).

Am I allowed to bring an arbor?

Yes, as long as it is reasonable and respectful of others: space on the campsite is limited, so please do not bring any oversized structures! For example: small 3x3m barnums are allowed.

Can I bring a pet?

Yes, but the animal must remain outside the festival grounds and campsite, with the exception of guide dogs. Please note: there is no shade in the car parks. It is therefore recommended that you do not bring your pet for its own safety.

Can I leave and re-enter the festival grounds whenever I want?

Yes, once you have your wristband you can come and go as you please.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes, but glass is prohibited, and we recommend that you limit single-use plastics as much as possible to reduce waste. (More info)

DURING THE FESTIVAL

What payment methods are accepted on site?

Only credit cards are accepted at bars and food trucks. However, some stands accept cash, so make sure you have some on you just in case! (Food & drink page, stands page)

Someone is injured/feeling unwell/lost: where can I ask for help?

You can ask any volunteer, security guard or member of the organisation for help. That’s what we’re here for! Feel free to ask at the bars located at each stage. 

Several dedicated points: 

HQ for the awareness teams (dedicated to SGBV)

Harm Reduction point

Exploration Village (Safe place)

First aid station (one on the site and one on the campsite)

A QR code can be used to report any assault, violence or inappropriate behaviour: 

SITE MAP

Where can I find prevention equipment (condoms, earplugs, breathalysers, etc.)?

Harm Reduction point

Exploration Village

Campsite HQ

Car park HQ (breathalysers on Sunday/Monday)

SITE MAP

Where can I dispose of my rubbish?

On site:

70 recycling bins are available on site for small waste items. Ashtrays are available on each bin and at various locations around the site (particularly in the chill-out areas). Pocket ashtrays are distributed at the entrance.

You will be given recycling bags on arrival, and you can ask for more at any time at the campsite HQ. There are waste collection points at several locations on the campsite where you can return your full bags during the festival. Don’t wait until the last minute! 

Bins for specific types of waste (electronic waste, glass, etc.) are located at the entrance to the campsite and/or car parks.

Please respect the recycling rules and the work of the volunteers!

Can I recharge my phone?

A stall on site and a stall on the campsite offer phone recharging services for a fee.

SITE MAP

Where can I return my deposit items (cups, tableware, etc.)?

Cups.

There is a queue at each bar dedicated to returning deposits. Please make sure you queue in the right place! Other bars will not be able to accept them. Maximum 5 returns at a time!

Deposit tableware:

Some food trucks have deposit tableware. There is a stall nearby dedicated to returning tableware and collecting deposits.

Where can I find lost property?

At the Information and Lost Property stand, open continuously from the site opening (Thursday 4pm) until Sunday 9pm. Then on Monday from 9am to 11am.

SITE MAP

Can’t find the answers to your questions?

Contact us: etienne@perchepolis.com

Accessibilité PSH PMR : 

ACCESSIBILITY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND REDUCED MOBILITY

For any information or reservations regarding access for people with disabilities and reduced mobility, please send an email to gabrielle@perchepolis.com

ACCESS AND TRAFFIC:

New for 2025: free festival ticket for one accompanying person upon presentation of a mobility inclusion card or medical proof of temporary disability (reservation required by email).

Parking for people with reduced mobility/disabilities 50 metres from the entrance for people with reduced mobility

Reception for disabled visitors at the dedicated car park with wristbands for the visitor and a companion (no queuing required)

Wristband for disabled visitors allowing access via the entrance closest to the car park: no need to go through the wristband collection point or cross the campsite field

Camping area reserved for disabled visitors located at the back of the site, no need to cross the campsite field. Reservation by email: 1 disabled space + 1 accompanying person space

A shower will be available in the camping area reserved for disabled visitors

The entire site is accessible by wide, stable paths. No steep slopes, the site is mainly flat.

FACILITIES:

Wheelchair-accessible dry toilets at each toilet location

(one on the campsite and three on the site)

Wheelchair-accessible showers

All bar counters are lowered to 0.8m

At least half of the food trucks are equipped with lowered counters

Priority queue for ordering drinks at the deposit queues

Wheelchair-accessible platforms on 2 of the main stages (the Great Wall and the Mirador del Amor)

–> We are working on implementing new facilities and amenities to make Château Perché more inclusive and accessible. We will keep you updated on our progress on this page, so stay tuned!

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us with any special requests, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs! 

Our Perchés Principles : 

BEST HUMAN : “Be your best human” is our motto, and we make it a point of honor to raise our audience’s awareness of values such as respect for kindness, consent and non-judgment. This involves filling in a moral commitment questionnaire before accessing the box office.

ECOLOGY : Our aim is to develop a zero-waste festival that leaves no trace of its presence at the castle That’s why we’re encouraging the “bring your own cup” system, to avoid single-use plastic. We’ve set up cup-holders at the various bars, pocket ashtrays are distributed at the festival entrance, and biodegradable soap is provided free of charge at the showers.

A selective sorting brigade is on hand to help festival-goers adopt an eco-responsible approach. 

The festival is strictly vegie, and we provide reusable crockery for our stands and foodtrucks.

The provision of shuttles from 8 cities is a strong ecological commitment. This year, our goal is to have 40-50% of the public come by shuttle from : Nantes, Rennes, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lille, Dijon, Lyon, Etampes and the immediate vicinity of Paris, with a reinforced shuttle service from the nearest RER station.

SAFEPLACE : The “Safe Place” is a place where you can let go and relax, where aggression is banned and kindness rules.

AWAKENING : Château Perché has been designed to awaken the senses and body awareness through immersive, interactive activities, as well as the mind, with debates, exhibitions and performances.

HEALTH BREAKS : Quiet times from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. are essential to enable festival-goers to fully enjoy the festival. The balance is found through some very intense phases and some more restful ones.

Our sustainability commitments : 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT:

Waste production reduced by 75% since 2018

Sorting of resources into 9 categories processed in the region

Training of a team of 70 volunteers dedicated to sorting and recycling resources

40 tons of organic matter from toilets returned to the soil after composting

Over 1 million litres of water saved through the installation of dry toilets

Distribution of 3,000 portable ashtrays

Working with local businesses to reduce transport distances for materials and enable resource recovery as close as possible to the production site

Detailed quantitative and qualitative monitoring of production with a view to optimising the system in place each year 

PUBLIC MOBILITY:

Up to 50 shuttle buses departing from 8 cities and the nearest train station

40 to 50% of the public arrives by shuttle bus, with this figure varying from one edition to another depending on the location

Paid parking to optimise car occupancy and finance the festival’s eco-responsible action plan

3.2 people per car on average, i.e. +30% compared to the national average

15% of visitors come by train, i.e. +50% compared to the national average

From 2025, no planes for artists if a train alternative is possible in less than 8 hours

DECARBONISATION OF ENERGY:

Systematic installation of temporary meters to enable partial connection to the grid, which is 50 times less carbon-intensive than generators

Energy audit aimed at optimising the installation

Training in eco-responsible technical management

Semi-closed water circuit

SUSTAINABLE CATERING:

100% of meals are vegetarian: a vegetarian meal emits 4 times less CO2 than an average meal, and 15 times less than a meal containing beef.

Use of washable containers for guests food service, replacing disposable containers

82% of catering products are sourced in France and 100% are seasonal

Redistribution of unsold items to a public charity (Les Restos du Coeur)

ZERO WASTE BAR:

45k L of craft beer

Packaging of lager, white beer and IPA (40k L) in low-consumption tanks (5x more economical than traditional taps), as well as cider (5k L) and cocktail mixes (2400L)

Mate and cola packaged in kegs instead of disposable glass bottles

Soft drinks in returnable bottles instead of plastic bottles

COMMUNAL DISHWASHING:

2 communal dishwashing stations run by and for the team

12,500 meals served on washable tableware

Up to 1,200 place settings per service

Semi-closed water circuit