Topic: events

  • Farm Experience in Courlaoux: Local Delights

    On August 2, 2026, Courlaoux presents “Au cœur de nos fermes jurassiennes,” offering a farm visit. The programme includes guided tours of the farm, where you’ll taste a variety of local products and interact with exhibitors. Shop at the farm stand for local Bresse poultry and guinea fowl available for reservation. Lunchtime features a special farm menu presenting roast Bresse chicken, suited to food lovers eager to sample regional specialties. The programme also includes entertainment celebrating local traditions, Connect with the region’s agricultural heritage and culinary delights. For more details, visit lafermeducoqbressan.fr.

  • Pugey Market in Pugey: Local Produce and Crafts

    The Pugey Market takes place every Saturday from 8am to 12pm, presenting a variety of offerings from local producers and artisans. The market features fresh bread, fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and regional beers and wines. It’s a great option to support local businesses and attend artisanal handmade crafts.

  • Bal trad Trio Meunier-Villeneuve in Montsauche-les-Settons

    On 6 July 2026, the Bal trad Trio Meunier-Villeneuve for an evening of traditional music infused with contemporary genres. Featuring Benjamin Meunier on hurdy-gurdy, Fabien Villeneuve on chromatic accordion, and Sébastien Brebion on bagpipes, this trio revitalizes the classic vielle-cornemuse-accordion sound. Their performance incorporates elements of jazz, pop, and rock, creating an musical programme. Food options, including Mésan’dwiches and home fries, will be available from 7 PM, with the concert starting at 8:30 PM. Though advance food booking is necessary, the concert is free. The programme presents to delight music enthusiasts and those interested in cultural traditions.

  • Hôtel-Dieu Culinary Workshop in Beaune: A Tasty Journey

    This Hôtel-Dieu workshop examines culinary heritage through the kitchen, apothecary and herb garden. Visitors follow the history of hospital meals through tastings, olfactory exercises and commentary by Marie-France Bravard of Ateliers Vins & Parfums. Sessions take place on selected Saturdays in Beaune.

  • Soirée Rock-Bebop in Avallon: Bebop Night

    Jean Marie ECAY and his quartet for an electrifying evening of bebop rock on August 15, 2026, at the Terrasses du Bel Air in Avallon. Jean Marie, a known French guitarist of Basque origin, has collaborated with jazz and world music icons such as Billy Cobham and Joan Baez. His blend of impeccable technique and lively grooves captivates audiences, ensuring an programme. The concert features ECAY’s featured trio, including Christophe CRAVERO on piano and violin, who adds to setting, and the rhythmically skilled Yoann SCHMIDT on drums. Together, they create an energetic performance, while the mysterious bassist remains a surprise, adding to the excitement.

  • Haut-Doubs Bike Festival in Les Fourgs: Cycling Fun

    The Haut-Doubs Bike Festival is a established gravel event for cycling and nature enthusiasts. Set in the historic Haut-Doubs, it offers a range of routes, from gravel circuits to mountain bike trails, suitable and skill levels. Special events are available for families, aimed at introducing young riders to cycling in a fun and safe environment. Visitors can also the Salon des Terroirs, where local producers offer the authentic flavors of the region. Throughout the weekend, attend open-air concerts that enhance the festive setting, making the programme a true celebration of sport, nature, and community.

  • Martsi de Jonzy in Saint-Julien-de-Jonzy: Monthly Market

    Martsi, a patois word for market, takes place on the third Friday of each month in Saint-Julien-de-Jonzy. Local producers offer meat, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, honey, and mushrooms. The programme includes live music throughout the evening. A refreshment bar offers local beer, wine, apple juice, and syrups. Craftsmen and local associations enhance the visit, and visitors can either take food away or dine at large tables on site.

  • Stabat Mater in Beaune: Baroque Concert

    The ‘Stabat Mater / Festival international d’opéra baroque’ returns to Beaune, featuring the conductor Emmanuelle Haïm and her ensemble, Le Concert d’Astrée. Celebrating 25 years since the inception of the Concert d’Astrée, the concert presents the featured soprano Julia Lezhneva and countertenor Carlo Vistoli. They will perform Pergolesi’s poignant ‘Stabat Mater’ alongside selected works from the Baroque period that highlight Naples’ role as a cultural center. The programme includes a compelling 1 hour and 50 minutes of music, including pieces by Francesco Durante, Domenico Scarlatti, and Leonardo Leo, each noted for their significant contributions to sacred music. Set against the backdrop of the Basilique Notre-Dame, this concert is a must for classical music and Baroque enthusiasts. Additionally, the programme will be recorded by France Musique for later broadcast, allowing a broader audience to appreciate this performance during the summer months. Witness the fusion of sacred music and profound cultural history in the historic Burgundy region.

  • Rencontres musicales de Vézelay: Vocal Festival

    The Rencontres musicales de Vézelay is a vocal festival featuring over twenty concerts across four days in the Basilica of Sainte-Marie-Madeleine and local village church. Embracing a rich diversity of music, the festival presents performances ranging from medieval to contemporary genres. Each evening culminates in concerts at 9pm, with additional shows at 4pm on Sundays, allowing nearly 1,000 visitors to revel in vocal talent from across Europe. This expressive setting and superb acoustics create an for all. Every year, around 10,000 music enthusiasts gather on the “eternal hill,” celebrating both vocal artistry and cultural heritage in a warm and friendly setting.

  • Fête du Sapin Président in Les Fourgs: Weekend Festivities

    The Fête du Sapin Président in Les Fourgs is a weekend celebration filled with music, food, and fun. The programme begins the festivities on Friday evening with an Apéro-concert starring Les Sapins Bleus, featuring a spread of cheese, charcuterie, and regional beers. Saturday is all about the Big Top Ball, where the energy ramps up with performances from FiftyFive Horsemen and Spiders Bal, plus DJ Tanguy spinning music for an exhilarating dance party. Visitors are encouraged to dress in cycling attire, presenting their best shorts and jerseys for the occasion. On Sunday, the celebrations continue with an open-air mass followed by concerts by JO and Mélo. A mountain bike race presents both young and old to test their speed in a festive setting, and a Draizienne race caters to the little ones. The evening wraps up with a lively ball under the big top, featuring music by Benoit Chabod, a giant tartiflette to replenish energy, and fireworks to cap off the programme ly. This is a weekend of community spirit and attendment that you won’t want to miss!