The festival takes place in the mountains of central France. Lyons and Clermont-Ferrand are only 80 miles away. It is located half a mile from the center of Craponne, which is a thousand year-old quiet and peaceful village, renowned for its handmade lace, its medieval dungeon, church and houses.   Directions Fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle International airport. There take a High Speed Train (TGV) to Lyons Railway station (2 hours'ride) or fly straight to Lyons St Exupery International airport. In Lyons rent a car and follow the instructions below. In Lyons take the A7 (Marseille - St Etienne), then take the A47 to Saint Etienne, leave the A47 (St Etienne - Le Puy en Velay) at Bas en Basset, Retournac. 10km after the village of Bauzac, turn right for Craponne sur Arzon. It is 30km from Le Puy en Velay, 70km from Saint Etienne, 100km from Clermont Ferrand and 120km from Lyon.   Tourist Information in Craponne : #33 471 03 2314 Tourist Information in Haute-Loire : #33 471 07 4154 Nearest airports : Lyon Saint Exupery (100 miles) , Saint Etienne Bouthéon (40 miles). Nearest Railway Stations : Le Puy en Velay (20 miles), Saint Etienne (35 miles), Lyon (80 miles). How to get there. Sunday 25 July 2004 (an hour before the first gig)