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  • Semi-Nocturnal Market in Prégilbert: Evening Delights

    The Semi-Nocturnal Market in Prégilbert presents an expressive evening filled with local charm. Set for 25 July 2026, the market presents a diverse array of local producers, artisans, and designers. Visitors find food and drinks with the festive ambiance illuminated by lanterns. This welcoming and market setting is suited to both families and friends. Highlighted activities include thrilling water jousting and concerts. This market supports local talent and fosters community spirit

  • GIMS Live in Arc-et-Senans: Musical Heritage

    The Saline Royale introduces visitors to a concert with GIMS on 25 July 2026. Set in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, the concert will merge music with heritage in a specific venue. GIMS, a leading figure in the music scene, will perform popular hits including *Ciel, Ninao, Parisienne,* and *Air Force Blanche*, presenting his repertoire following a successful tour. With over 750,000 tickets sold across France, Switzerland, Belgium, and Canada, this concert signifies another landmark in GIMS’s career and serves as a format for fans to attend his music in this historic setting. The former salt works’ iconic semi-circle not only provides a backdrop but also enhances the cultural setting of the programme, Save the date for an night at Saline Royale!

  • Coulée du Mont d’Or in Pontarlier: Local Tastes

    The Coulée du Mont d’Or returns, organized by Commerce Pontarlier Centre and the Syndicat Interprofessionnel du Mont d’Or, in collaboration with the town of Pontarlier. The programme highlights local products and culinary traditions, offering an option to look at local producers and sample the flavors of the region. Celebrate the Mont d’Or and its heritage at this not-to-miss event!

  • Les marchés au Clair de Lune in Foucherans: Local Delights

    Les marchés au Clair de Lune offers a local selection of food stalls featuring barbecue, fries, hot dogs, and other snacks from 6 PM to 9 PM. The programme includes refreshing drinks from beer taps while strolling among artisans, local producers, and vendors selling fresh fruits and vegetables. This weekly event highlights local craftsmanship and gastronomy

  • Atelier Patois in Saint-Germain-du-Bois: Storytelling Events

    Atelier Patois opens a programme of storytelling, where short tales and legends take shape, often enhanced by improvisation. These sessions recreate the nostalgic ambiance of past evenings, providing a friendly setting to relive cherished traditions and share age-old narratives. Suited to those seeking a deeper connection with regional history and cultural expressions, these gatherings occur at the Maison de l’Agriculture et de l’Alimentation in Saint-Germain-du-Bois.

  • Bach Festival in Meursault: Celebrating Female Composers

    The Festival de Bach à Bacchus features a concert with the Solistes de Cappella Mediterranea and soprano Mariana Flores on 6 July 2026 at Église Saint-Nicolas in Meursault. The programme highlights the works of four prominent female composers from the 17th century: Francesca Caccini, Margarita Cozzolani, Barbara Strozzi, and Antonia Bembo. Their compositions illustrate the evolution of accompanied monody and its rich expressive language typical of the early Seicento. With a light instrumentation of soprano, two lutes, and viola da gamba, the concert emphasizes the vocal line as a primary expression vehicle, supported by a nuanced basso continuo. Visitors will be transported through diverse historical settings, from the Medici court to the cloisters of Milan and the academies of Venice. This program not only celebrates Baroque aesthetics but underscores the crucial contribution of these female composers to the musical heritage of the seventeenth century, affirming their creative influence within Europe’s musical landscape. this celebration of early music in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region.

  • Ancient Wine Tasting in Meursault: A Historical Experience

    On July 10, 2026, wine enthusiasts are invited to the Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault for a tasting featuring ancient wines. Led by wine historian Corinne Glain Fromont, visitors will cover flavors of historical varieties, with a focus on the Gamay grape, which was prominent in Roman times. This tasting event highlights the evolution of wine-making practices, including oxidation and the surprising ingredients used by the wealthy to enhance their beverages. Visitors will also sample medieval wines like hypocras and claret, as well as the sweet ‘wine of the gods’ popular under King Louis XIV, which included local fruit infusions.

  • STING in Arc-et-Senans: Musical Heritage Concert

    STING performs at the Saline Royale in Arc-et-Senans on 26 July 2026 as part of the Saline Royale Live series. The concert is staged in the historic semi-circle of the former royal saltworks, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The STING 3.0 format features guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, with a set built around The Police repertoire, solo material and recent songs.

  • Open-Air Cinema Evenings in Arc-et-Senans: Classic Films

    The Saline Royale in Arc-et-Senans hosts open-air cinema evenings alongside the Mystification exhibition. Screenings take place in the UNESCO-listed site, with dinner at the Saline or picnic options in the park. The line-up includes Beauty and the Beast, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Name of the Rose, Blade Runner, The Wizard of Oz, Howl’s Moving Castle and Planet of the Apes.

  • Résonance Exhibition in Saint-Claude: Artistic Connections

    The Musée de l’Abbaye in Saint-Claude is hosting the “Résonance” exhibition from 18 October 2025 to 27 September 2026. This present features artworks that interact across various rooms. Visitors will find celebrated figures of modern art—such as Picasso, Braque, and Goya—paired with contemporary artists like Djamel Tatah, Silvia Bächli, and Xavier Veilhan. The programme includes an auditory and visual exploration of dialogues between historical and modern pieces. Artworks are strategically placed throughout the museum, weaving compelling narratives and enhancing viewer take partment. The exhibition includes works from the Frac Franche-Comté, presenting a diverse outlook on themes such as landscape and portraiture. It also highlights the contributions of Jura artist Josette Coras, presenting her engravings and paintings that reflect the local artistic heritage. With nearly thirty pieces on view, the Résonance exhibition connects past and present aesthetics while promoting community involvement with art. how history and contemporary creativity resonate together at the Musée de l’Abbaye.