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  • L’Avare in Beaune: Molière’s Timeless Comedy

    L’Avare is a baroque opera directed by Vincent Dumestre, celebrating Molière’s comedic brilliance. This performance features Salvi’s libretto and Gasparini’s local score, offering a fresh take on the classic in a lively three-act structure. As the first stage production of the Beaune Festival, it guarantees an evening filled with joy and creativity. The performance will be in Italian with French surtitles. Visitors can also attend a complimentary glass of sparkling wine before or after the show.

  • 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.

  • Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno in Beaune: Baroque Op.

    Il trionfo del Tempo e del Disinganno, performed at Cour de l’Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune, highlights the early genius of composer Handel. This baroque opera, created in 1707, explores the complexities of time and disillusionment through its selected score. Under the direction of Simon Proust, winner of the 2025 Classical Music Prize for ‘Revelation Conductor’, a featured young cast brings this narrative to life, delving into themes of beauty and wisdom amid life’s fleeting moments. The performance lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes, including an intermission, and will be sung in Italian with French surtitles, ensuring accessibility for a wider audience. The programme is part of Le Banquet céleste’s ongoing homage to Handel’s earlier works, following their previous successful performance of La Resurrezione. This evening presents to not only delight but also provoke thoughtful reflection on the moral themes in Handel’s music.

  • Fête Bio in Chapelle-des-Bois: Organic Market

    Celebrate the 24th edition of the Fête Bio at Ferme d’Alpage de Nondance in Chapelle-des-Bois on 8-9 August 2026. This organic and craft market features around 60 exhibitors offering a diverse range of products, including fruits, vegetables, cheese, bread, honey, charcuterie, and more. The programme includes organic catering services on Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime, along with a refreshment bar supported by local producers. The weekend includes various activities and conferences aimed at promoting ecology and alternative practices across multiple fields. Organized by the village association Tourisme Vert et Blanc, with support from the commune of Chapelle-des-Bois and the Département du Doubs, this festival is expected to attract approximately 1,000 visitors. Admission is free, providing an accessible option to learn about sustainable living with local goods and community spirit.

  • 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.

  • 49th Fête de la Vielle in Anost: Music Celebration

    The 49è Fête de la Vielle is a key summer highlight in Morvan, taking place from August 21 to 23, 2026, in Anost. This long-running festival brings together thousands for a celebration of traditional music and cultural heritage. Visitors can find concerts featuring featured musicians, workshops such as bagpipe lessons and hurdy-gurdy instructions, and dance classes. Open stages promote impromptu performances, creating an inclusive setting. The festival presents local craftsmanship through a stringed instrument makers’ market, adding to the cultural programme. With a Young Talent competition and various ensemble performances, the programme nurtures the next generation of artists. Discussions on cultural practices and films reflecting the region’s heritage enrich the program. Spontaneous jam sessions fill the village streets with music, embodying the joyful spirit of Anost. For more details and the complete program, visitors are encouraged to visit the festival’s website. This celebration is a true testament to the joy of traditional music and community take partment.

  • Local Producers Market in Pierre-de-Bresse: Fresh Goods

    The Local Producers Market in Pierre-de-Bresse is a monthly gathering that celebrates local agriculture and craftsmanship. Held on the second Sunday of each month from January to December 2026, this market features a diverse selection of fresh produce and artisanal goods crafted by regional producers. Operating from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the market fosters a community-oriented shopping setting, supporting local farmers while bringing neighbors and visitors together. It’s an excellent option to sample and purchase quality food, presenting the culinary traditions of Burgundy-Franche-Comté.

  • Tempus Floris in Arc-et-Senans: Floral Wonders

    On June 20 and 21, the Saline Royale d’Arc-et-Senans will transform into a floral paradise for the Tempus Floris festival. This year’s theme, ‘The Ball of Birds,’ presents flower lovers, professionals, and curious onlookers to attend contemporary floral designs. Visitors can around twenty innovative floral installations, designed by Gaétan Jacquet, that ly interact with the site’s historic architecture, light, and natural landscape. Tempus Floris celebrates the universal language of flowers through artistic expressions that evoke emotion and take part the senses. this festival is a must. a blend of heritage and floral artistry, inviting all to connect with nature’s beauty.

  • Beaune Underground Tour: Winegrowers’ History

    The “Beaune Underground: Faubourg St-Nicolas” tour to uncover the lesser-known history of one of Beaune’s historic winegrowers’ districts. The tour begins at Porte Saint-Nicolas and lasts for two hours, accommodating only 20 visitors for a personal programme. Visitors will gain limited access to ancient winegrowers’ courtyards, the Saint-Nicolas cellars (Maison Albert Bichot), the Besancenot estate, and the historic Carmelite convent, home to the precious Chapel of the Christ Child. Organized by the Association des Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne, the programme emphasizes the rich cultural heritage of the Burgundy region.

  • Bach Festival in Meursault: Anniversary Dinner

    Celebrate the anniversary of the Bach Festival in Meursault with a special evening. After a concert by Yves Henry and the Orchestre de Paris, a dinner prepared by Huez catering. Set in the historic chapel of the Maison Dieu (Léproserie), the programme combines fine dining with live music in one of Burgundy’s standout venues. Due to limited seating, Advance booking is required.