Francofolies de Spa 2023 - Access-i

Strong points

• As every year, the Francos aim to provide high-quality Access-i, with reserved car parks, adapted access routes and toilets, as well as reserved areas in front of the main stages.
• A team of volunteers (clearly identifiable) will be on hand to welcome you and help you if necessary throughout the festival.
• Help will also be available to obtain wristbands at the exchange point on Avenue Reine Astrid.
• Adapted entrances and exits: wider gates 
• A PRM map can be downloaded from the Francos website.
• Specific signposting indicates the accessible route to the stages and the areas reserved for people with reduced mobility.
• A PRM manager who can be contacted throughout the festival in case of need: Alexia Da Silva 0476/507.510
• Concerts interpreted into sign language.
• Payment by bancontact or cash.
• A PRM info point: reception at the entrance to the site, with a fridge for storing medicines, sockets for recharging mobile phones and motorised chairs, wheelchairs if necessary, programmes in large print, etc.
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Points of attention

• The PRM stands are very busy. There are no reserved seats, so come early and priority will be given to holders of the blue "disabled person" card or the European Disability Card (EDC).
• There are no induction loops at the festival.

Strong points

• There are several reserved car parks: the CPAS car park (rue Hanster) and the Avenue Reine Astrid car park are close to the general festival entrance, while the Boulevard des Anglais car park is closer to the lively city centre.                       
• There is also a drop-off zone in front of the Avenue Reine Astrid entrance before you reach the car park.
• The procedure for obtaining wristbands has been made easier (dedicated lane for PRMs, see signage). As the ticket offices are raised (2 steps), volunteers will be on hand to help you.
• Adapted entrances and exits: wider gates.
• A PRM welcome stand just after the entrance gantry with adapted toilets, a fridge for depositing medicines, a facility for recharging mobile phones or motorised chairs, a dog bar for assistance dogs, etc.
• Rubber matting and resurfaced kerbs for easy access.
• Reserved areas opposite the festival's main stages (Pierre Rapsat, Proximus and Spa Reine) with chairs for your companion. Please note that the podium on the P. Rapsat stage has changed location and is now between the Tonnellerie and the Radisson.
• Adapted toilets near the podiums reserved for PRMs, at the entrance to each sanitary area and at the PRM stand at the entrance to the site. An adapted toilet is planned in the town centre at the bottom of the rue de la Poste next to the old Thermes.
• A team of trained volunteers will be on hand to help you if necessary.
• Downloadable map on the festival website.

Points of attention

• The PRM stands are very busy. There are no reserved seats, so come early and priority will be given to holders of the blue "disabled person" card or the European Disability Card (EDC).

Strong points

• There are several reserved car parks: the CPAS car park (rue Hanster) and the Avenue Reine Astrid car park are close to the general festival entrance, while the Boulevard des Anglais car park is closer to the busy city centre.                       
• There is also a drop-off zone in front of the Avenue Reine Astrid entrance before you reach the car park.
• Many rest areas are available in the town and on the site.
• The procedure for obtaining wristbands is made easier (dedicated lanes for PRMs, see signage).
• Rubber mats for easy access.
• Reserved areas in front of the festival's main stages (Pierre Rapsat, Proximus and Spa Reine) with chairs. Please note that the podium on the P. Rapsat stage has changed location and is now between the Tonnellerie and the Radisson.
• Adapted toilets near the podiums reserved for PRMs, at the entrance to each sanitary area and at the PRM stand at the entrance to the site. An adapted toilet is planned in the town centre at the bottom of the rue de la Poste next to the old Thermes.
• A team of trained volunteers will be on hand to help you if necessary.
• Wheelchairs available on request.
• Downloadable map on the festival website.

Points of attention

• The PRM stands are very busy. There are no reserved seats, so come early and priority will be given to holders of the blue "disabled person" card or the European Disability Card (EDC).

Strong points

• Volunteers will be on hand to accompany you and help you get around the site, given the density of the crowds. You can prepare your visit by registering in advance (5 days before the festival).
• 4G on site
• A PRM welcome stand just after the entrance gates, with mobile phone recharging facilities and a doggy bar for assistance dogs, etc.

Strong points

• Programmes in large print are available at the PRM information point at the entrance to the site (on the left after passing through the entrance gates).
• Volunteers will be on hand to accompany you and help you get around the site, given the density of the crowds. You can prepare your visit by registering in advance (5 days before the festival).
• High-contrast signage.
• 4G throughout the site.
• Mobile phone recharging available at the PRM info point.

Strong points

• This year, 5 concerts will be interpreted into sign language:

1. Antoine Armedan: Thursday 20 July 1pm - Bars en Folie
2. Mentissa: Saturday 22 July 6pm - Scène Pierre Rapsat
3. Loïc Nottet: Saturday 22 July 8.30pm - Scène Pierre Rapsat
4. Marc Lavoine: Sunday 23 July 10pm - Proximus stage (tbc)
5. Oli F: Sunday 23 July 1pm and 4pm - Bars en Folie                                                                                                                

• Contact & info: Daniel Marenne - 0478/47.55.00 - daniel.marenne@skynet.be
• 4G throughout the site.
• Clear, uniform signage with pictograms.
• A PRM map can be downloaded from the Francos website.

Points of attention

No volunteers with sign language skills.

Strong points

• Clear, consistent signage with pictograms.
• Sufficient numbers of identifiable volunteers on site.
• 4G throughout the site.
• A PRM map can be downloaded from the Francos website.
• Festive atmosphere on the festival site and throughout the town of Spa.

Points of attention

• No induction loops on the various stages.

Strong points

• Reserved car parks with spaces for minibuses.                                                           
• Volunteers will be on hand in the PRM car park near the entrance. You can also ask for their help on site, and they will be present at each PRM podium.     
• A PRM welcome stand just after the entrance gantry with adapted toilets, a fridge for depositing medicines and a place to rest away from the noise and crowds.
• Signage was clear and it was easy to find your way around the site, in a safe, well-defined area.

Points of attention

• The conditions for taking part in the festival are the usual ones: noise, strobe effects, darkness and high crowd density.