Alain Chamfort to Perform on 2026 Claude François Cruise

The third edition of La Croisière Claude François, organized by Claude François Junior, will take place from October 11 to 18, 2026, departing from Marseille. French singer Alain Chamfort will board the cruise to perform an acoustic set of his hits, including 'Dans les ruisseaux,' 'Le temps qui court,' 'Manuréva,' 'La fièvre dans le sang,' 'Bambou,' and 'Clara veut la lune,' accompanied by pianist Vincent Bidal. He will also participate in an interview-conversation with singer and host Valli. Chamfort, who began his career with Disques Flèche and was convinced by Claude François to perform his own compositions, will reflect on his 50-year career and his latest album 'L’impermanence.' The cruise, produced by Shadow Lab, builds on the success of the first two editions, which saw 400 passengers book three months in advance. Notably, 53.7% of passengers were first-time cruisers, 39% were non-die-hard fans, and 83.3% expressed interest in repeating the experience. The 2026 edition will feature disco nights, a 'Cloclo Expérience' concert, dance coaching with the Clodettes, blind tests, conferences, and book signings, aiming to attract both longtime fans and new generations.