Here are some frequently asked questions about the FrancoFolies:
Security arrangements for the Special Events
We advise Festival fans to access the site from the
East, using Ste. Catherine St. E. (Saint-Laurent Metro station). Also, for
security reasons, folding chairs and lawn chairs will not be permitted on
the site; strollers will be permitted, but are strongly discouraged.
As always, bicycles and rollerblades will not be permitted on the site, and cans and
glass bottles are also forbidden. However, we advise Festival fans to bring
a supply of water (in plastic bottles). Please note that it is forbidden
to bring alcoholic beverages onto the site.
The FrancoFolies advises the public to travel to the
concert from east to west and from north to south; the use of mass transit
is strongly advised. Once on site, fans can always access the specially-designed
security corridors, exclusively to exit the site during the performance.
These “One Way” corridors can therefore be used to leave the
site, but not to return. They lead directly to the Place-des-Arts Metro station,
to Complexe Desjardins and to Jeanne-Mance St., northbound. Given these are,
by definition, traffic corridors, pedestrians are not permitted to remain
standing in them.
People in wheelchairs must contact Nathalie Lavergne at
514 288-1424, ext. 4404, on the eve of the concert in order to reserve a
space on the esplanade.
Keeping you informed, with Info Francos
- The Info Francos stands located on the site provide all necessary information concerning
the FrancoFolies and the program.
- The Info Francos information line operators can be reached at the following numbers:
- Montreal-area residents: 514 876-8989
- people living elsewhere in North America: 1 888 444-9114
- The FrancoFolies' official Info Francos program is free, and includes a schedule
of events with a description of every show as well as a map of the site and complete
general information. The program is available at all Info Francos sites and at distribution
points located throughout the downtown area.
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Finding us in Montreal
Map of the Montreal Downtown
From your home to the FrancoFolies de Montréal
From Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport to the FrancoFolies de Montréal
Located in the very heart of downtown Montreal, the FrancoFolies site is contained
in the four block radius of Ste-Catherine, President-Kennedy, Bleury and St-Urbain
streets. The readily identifiable landmarks of Complexe Desjardins and the Place
des Arts are right at the center of the festivities.
Given that certain streets are closed to traffic during the FrancoFolies and that
parking spots downtown are at a bit of a premium, the best ways of getting to the
FrancoFolies are by metro (subway), by taxi or on foot.
Place-des-Arts
www.stcum.qc.ca/metro/m31.htm
For those with no choice but to come by car, there are various paid parking possibilities
surrounding the site and even right on it.
Of course, bicycles and in-line skates are equally good methods of transportation,
but bear in mind they can't be used on the site. (Safety first…).
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The Weather
Montreal tends to be on the warm and possibly sticky side in early July, with the
temperature often climbing to over 30° Celsius (mid to upper 80° Fahrenheit).
If you prefer not to melt in the sun, shorts and other light clothing are the order
of the day, and for most evenings as well. We also recommend some sunscreen, and
a hat. But given the legendary instability of Quebec weather, a windbreaker may sometimes come in handy, especially after sundown.
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Lost Objects
You can join Lost Objects during the FrancoFolies, at
514 288-1971,from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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How can I get tickets?
Reservations and telephone orders with a credit card:
Ticketpro
www.ticketpro.ca
514 908-9090
1 866-908-9090
Admission network
www.admission.com
514 790-1245
1 800-361-4595
Métropolis
59, East St-Catherine street
www.montrealmetropolis.ca
514 844-3500
Place des arts
175, Sainte-Catherine Street West
www.pda.qc.ca
514 842-2112
Box offices of all FrancoFolies concert venues
Information:
Info Francos Line:
514 876-8989
1 888 444-9114
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How to reach us?
The FrancoFolies de Montréal are located at 400, de
Maisonneuve West Blvd., 9th> Floor, Montreal, Quebec, H3A 1L4.
The phone number at the FrancoFolies de Montréal's head office
is 514 523-3378, and the receptionist is on duty from
9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The fax number is 514 525-8033.
For all questions contact the Info Francos line at 514 876-8989;
from out of town dial us toll-free at 1 888 444-9114.
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Are the open-air performances cancelled or postponed in case of rain?
Following the policy of the FrancoFolies de Montréal, no open-air concerts
scheduled during the FrancoFolies will be cancelled due to rain. If a concert is
interrupted due to meteorological conditions, as soon as weather permits, the concert
will resume until the end of the time slot indicated on the schedule.
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