The Big Wheel is back in Vendée Bocage! Embark on a 19-day musical marathon and 60 free concerts to celebrate spring 2025!
See you from April 30 to May 18, 2025 to enjoy the 4th edition of the COOL WHEEL!
The Cool Wheel, what is it?
Following a superb first edition “La Grande Roue à la Butte Plage” in Les Châtelliers-Châteaumur in May 2022, the Grande Roue is moving to La Gaubretière with a new name “La Roue Cool”. And as they say: never 2 without 3! For this 4th edition, La Roue Cool stays at Gaubretière and this time comes to put down his suitcases April 30 to May 18, 2025.
From the top of its 45 meters, come and rediscover it in a warm atmosphere that will keep all its promises. After a ride with your head in the clouds, come back down to a new universe for a drink with friends or family.
Cool Wheel Festival 2025
Practical information
Where does the La Roue Cool festival take place?
A La Gaubretiere – ZAE de l'Horizon, in the heart of the Vendée bocage.
When is La Roue Cool 2025?
From Wednesday April 30 to Sunday May 18, 2025
Can we eat at La Roue Cool?
Yes a bar and restaurant area are provided.
New for 2025: cocktail bar and pasta bar.
Payment at the La Roue Cool festival
Payment in cash is no longer possible. Payments by credit card or cashless only.
Where to park for the La Roue Cool 2025 festival?
A public car park with 1000 spaces is located near the Festival.
A disabled parking lot near the entrance is accessible upon presentation of a disabled person's certificate (sticker).
What activities are planned at the Roue Cool?
This year, discover the Ferris Wheel, as well as bumper cars!
Ferris Wheel and Bumper Car Prices :
- Ferris Wheel: adult €8 / child €5
- Bumper cars: 1 ticket €3 / 2 tickets €5 / 5 tickets €10 (single price)
In May, do what you like.'
2025 programming
Wednesday April 30 2025 (18:00 a.m. – 01:00 a.m.) :
- 19:30 p.m.: Voltair – meteorological rock
- 21 p.m.: Soldat Louis – Celtic rock
- 23 p.m.: Mathieu Bost – ambiance designer
- 00h: Yofunders
Thursday May 1st (15:00 a.m. – 01:00 a.m.) :
- Bandson – festive band
- 17:30 p.m.: Rock Goundi – rock repertoire
- 19 p.m.: Malween – rock
- 20:30 p.m.: Macadam Farmer – folk/rock and swing cover
- 22:30 p.m.: Bardix the Gaul – Gallic techno
- 23:30 p.m.: DJ Claimant – party club
Friday, May 2 (18:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.):
- 19:30 p.m.: The Clarkiis – Cajun Bluegrass
- 21 p.m.: 2TH – Hip-hop / rap
- 23 p.m.: PZK – URBAN pop
- 00 a.m.: Fatal Bazooka – Humorous rap
Saturday, May 3 (15:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.):
- 18:00 p.m.: Future Rupture – French rock
- 19:30 p.m.: Cali – French song
- 22:00 p.m.: Maxence – French pop
- 23:30 p.m.: DJ Buttch – party club
Sunday, May 4 (15:00 p.m. – 23:00 p.m.):
- Couakonjoue – festive band
- 18:30 p.m.: Alexis Le Rossignol – comedian
- 19:30 p.m.: La Gapette – live song
- 21:30 p.m.: Trio Cover Deluxe – rock & pop covers
Wednesday, May 7 (18:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.):
- In his bubble – musical stroll
- 19:30 p.m.: Andrick Airways – reggae
- 21:00 p.m.: Vanupie – reggae
- 23 p.m.: King Robby – background artist
Thursday, May 8, 2025 (15:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.):
- 18:00 p.m.: The B&B Choir – a vocal ensemble with strong personalities
- 19:00 p.m.: Varek – French rock
- 21:00 p.m.: Opium du peuple – metal, French indie
- 22:30 p.m.: Boris – electro 2000
- 23:00 p.m.: DJ Spot – musical entertainment
Friday, May 9, 2025 (18:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.):
- 19:30 p.m.: Electromp – the horns of the after-party
- 21:00 p.m.: Romain Ughetto – rock
- 23:00 p.m.: DJ Matafan – Savoyard DJ
- 00h: Francis Mac Douglas – electro
Saturday, May 10, 2025 (13:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.):
- 18:30 p.m.: Valentine Lambert – French folk
- 20:00 p.m.: The Spewmen – garage rock
- 21:30 p.m.: Red Hot Cherry Peppers – tribute Red Hot
- 22:30 p.m.: Roland Cristal – electro music
Sunday, May 11, 2025 (15:00 p.m. – 23:00 p.m.):
- Herbiers Fanfare – fanfare
- 16:30 p.m.: Cie Les Petites Mains – musical show and sign language
- 17:45 p.m.: Tricot Combo – interesting songs
- 19:30 p.m.: Yannick Bons – tribute Claude François
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (18:00 p.m. – 23:00 p.m.):
- 19:30 p.m.: Back beach – festive songs
- 21:30 p.m.: Joyeux Bordel – festive songs
Thursday, May 15, 2025 (18:00 p.m. – 23:00 a.m.):
- 19:00 p.m.: Madelyn Ann – pop rock
- 20:30 p.m.: Madame Oscar – poetico-rock
Friday, May 16, 2025 (18:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.):
- 19:00 p.m.: Elementary school – 80s electro pop
- 20:30 p.m.: Wazoo – festive folk
- 22:30 p.m.: Alice April – electro/techno
- 23:30 p.m.: Maeva Carter – electro/techno
Saturday, May 17, 2025 (15:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m.):
- 18:00 p.m.: Blissful – Rock cover
- 19:30 p.m.: Hyl – new wave rap / pop-electro
- 21:00 p.m.: Les Yeux Dla Tete – festive song
- 23:00 p.m.: Teo Lavabo – pop
Sunday, May 18, 2025 (15:00 p.m. – 23:00 p.m.):
- Yaka'Jouer – festive band
- 17:30 p.m.: Jaulin & Le Projet Saint Rock – rock in rare languages
- 19:00 p.m.: Jean-Baptiste Guegan – tribute Johnny Halliday
- 20:15 p.m.: Flagrants Delires – humorous rock
The key days of La Roue Cool
- EHPAD / Residential Home Days : Wednesday, May 7 and Thursday, May 15, 2025
- Children's Day : Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Rest'Haut de la Roue Cool
Aboard the Ferris Wheel, perched more than 40 meters high, with a breathtaking view of the Bocage, discover this unique culinary experience!
- BREAKFAST : Wednesday, April 30
- LUNCH : Friday, May 2, Wednesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 14
- DINNER : Tuesday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 13
Where to eat near La Roue Cool?
Where to sleep near La Roue Cool at la Gaubretière?
The Big Wheel – Edition 2022
In May 2022, for the first edition “ The Ferris Wheel at the Butte Plage “, the Big Wheel had put its suitcases at Châtelliers-Châteaumur.
A beach, concerts, rides with your head in the clouds to enjoy an exceptional view of the Vendée bocage and a crazy atmosphere? It was " The Ferris Wheel at the Butte Plage », a memorable edition.
The Ferris Wheel – Aftermovie
Discover the aftermovie of the La Grande Roue 2022 event to give you a taste of this grandiose celebration!
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