Overview
La Chorale de la Petite Mer: A Journey Through Song and the Sea. Founded in 2010 as part of the Port-Louis–Bad Harzburg Twinning Association, the Chorale de la Petite Mer continues to chart its course through a repertoire of sea-inspired songs and popular tunes.
With around thirty songs in its collection, the choir is constantly evolving. The arrival of new members and a new choir director has helped the group recapture the warm and spirited atmosphere of its early days.
The choir’s origins go back to a picnic evening, where a group of participants—fond of ending their meals with a few songs—realized they wanted to learn the music properly. Singing just a single verse and chorus wasn’t enough anymore; they wanted to perform entire songs with confidence and joy.
Initially focused on activities related to the Port-Louis town twinning association, the choir adopted the name “La Petite Mer” in 2016—a reference to the bay of Gâvres, often called the “little sea.” Since then, the group has grown steadily and now boasts around forty choristers.
Thanks to the dedication and hard work of its members, the choir has reached a new level of performance. It now presents public concerts featuring a three-part polyphonic repertoire focused on Brittany and maritime themes. Several concerts are already scheduled for the end of the year.
New members are always welcome! A short training period is planned so that, by the beginning of the year, vocal sections and harmonies will be well balanced. The choir is open to anyone who enjoys singing, with no requirements other than attending rehearsals and participating in performances.
The current choir director as of 2025 is Jean-Claude Laurent.