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  • Salins Fire of 1825: A Historical Exhibition

    La Grande Saline hosts a significant temporary exhibition focusing on the devastating fire that ravaged Salins-les-Bains on July 27, 1825. Within just two days, the blaze destroyed over 400 homes, leaving 726 families displaced and marking a pivotal moment in the town’s history. This exhibition provides a comprehensive retrospective on the causes, consequences, and the community’s response. The exhibition moves through various sections that cover the conditions before the fire, the inferno itself, and the following relief efforts. The display features poignant artifacts, engravings, and firsthand accounts from those affected. Among the items showcased are a hand pump from the local fire museum, melted remnants from the fire, and reproductions of artwork by celebrated artists that contributed to the town’s rebuilding. The exhibit highlights the national solidarity that emerged, with aid rolling in from across the country to assist in recovery efforts. It also reflects how Salins’ urban landscape has been permanently altered by the tragedy, adhering to architectural standards that still hold today. us at La Grande Saline to witness this crucial piece of history and to appreciate the resilience of Salins and its residents over the last two centuries.

  • Festival Musicancy in Ancy-le-Franc: Musical Journey

    The Festival Musicancy transforms the historic Château d’Ancy-le-Franc into a prestigious venue for baroque and classical music. This year, from July 15 to August 4, the festival connects artists with local audiences through a rich array of concerts and events. Featured performers like Ensemble Le Consort will cover the role of women in music and the evolution of baroque dance. Events include not only concerts but also discussions and balls, Highlights range from a concert dedicated to the cello’s expressive power and Vivaldi’s brilliance to a celebration of Bolivian cultural heritage. Each performance will be accompanied by pre-concert discussions to enhance understanding and appreciation. Musicancy is dedicated to promoting art in the Tonnerrois region, ensuring its accessibility to everyone. The festival concludes with a special event on September 27, 2026. For full program details, visit the festival’s site.

  • Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune: Hospital History Walk

    A guided tour at the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune, retracing the legacy of its founders and benefactors. The tour highlights significant sites linked to nearly 600 years of hospital history, including the grand courtyard and the hospice museum. Visitors will attend stops at the ramparts and bastion, gaining insights into medieval hospital architecture and the 17th-century orphanage. Tours are scheduled every first Sunday from July to December, 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, with a limited capacity of 18 visitors per session. Tickets can be purchased through the Hospices Civils de Beaune website for a more intimate exploration of this cultural heritage.

  • Heritage Day at Moulin les Éventées: Local Traditions

    The Journée du patrimoine de Pays et des Moulins at Moulin les Éventées takes place on June 28, 2026. Guided tours cover the history, restoration and operation of the cloth windmill, including its millstones and miller’s life. The day also includes bread and pastries from the wood-fired oven, a small market, archery demonstrations and traditional music.

  • Nisi Dominus in Beaune: Baroque Opera Evening

    The Nisi Dominus performance at the Basilique Notre-Dame in Beaune presents an evening rich in baroque tradition. On July 13, 2026, an interpretation of a Venetian procession from Vivaldi’s era. Vincent Dumestre, known for his expertise in recreating historical settings, will lead you through this evocative ceremony that blends fervor with reflection. The highlight is the Nisi Dominus, an noted masterpiece performed by the gifted mezzo-soprano Eva Zaïcik. She will be accompanied by Marie Théoleyre (soprano), Serge Goubioud, Martial Pauliat (tenors), and Igor Bouin (baritone), all under the baton of conductor Dumestre. This 1h30 concert without intermission is set to leave a lasting impression on both classical music devotees and those new to the genre.

  • L’épée et le lys in Beaune: Baroque Opera Concert

    L’épée et le lys, part of the Festival international d’opéra baroque, presents an expressive evening dedicated to music inspired by Rogier van der Weyden’s masterpiece, the Last Judgement. On July 26, 2026, the English group Fount & Origin, conducted by James Tomlinson, will perform a 1 hour and 15-minute concert exploring themes of heaven and hell, reflecting the poignant motifs of the altarpiece commissioned by Nicolas Rolin in 1443. The concert takes place in the historic Salle des Pôvres at the Hôtel Dieu in Beaune, just before the restoration of this iconic artwork.

  • Wine Tasting at Château Béthanie in Arbois: Summer Fun

    From early July to late August, Château Béthanie opens onto the wine-making heritage of the region. With two guided tours available daily from Tuesday to Saturday, visitors can learn about the history of this cooperative cellar and the intricate methods of wine production. After the tour, sample selected wines crafted by the Fruitière vinicole d’Arbois. No reservation is necessary for individual visitors, Groups can arrange visits and tastings throughout the year with advanced booking, ensuring a specific and enriching programme.

  • Olfactory Workshop in Beaune: Scent Exploration

    Take part in an olfactory workshop at the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune, where the estate’s rich winegrowing history meets interactive sensory experiences. Visitors will tour the historic vat room and a network of cellars, all while in olfactory exercises that reveal the aromas to the Hospices de Beaune. Led by Marie-France Bravard of Ateliers Vins & Parfums, this workshop offers historical insights along with tastings of selected nectars and jams. Suited to all, the programme presents you into a sensory exploration of the scents associated with the wine-making at the Hospices Civils de Beaune.

  • Sand Flaubert in Fontaines: Literary Connection

    Sand Flaubert examines the relationship between George Sand and Gustave Flaubert through theatre. Performances take place at the Théâtre de l’Atelier Bleu in Fontaines on 4 August at 19:00 and 7 August at 16:00. Annie and Alain Grivel revisit their first meeting in 1857, literary dinners and the friendship that shaped their correspondence.

  • Festival des Grands Lacs du Morvan in Ouroux-en-Morvan: Arts

    The Festival des Grands Lacs du Morvan returns for its 3rd edition, offering a rich program that blends heritage and creativity. The programme includes concerts, workshops, and musical walks across the landscapes of Morvan. an array of music styles, including baroque, classical, traditional Celtic, and more. Highlights include performances by Jean-Marc Phillips and Violaine Cochard, focusing on works from the Baroque era to contemporary compositions. The festival also features lively traditional music from Ireland and Scotland performed by The Unprepared group, alongside an evening grand closing ball, promising a complete exploration of music in all its forms while embracing the region’s rich cultural traditions.