Topic: events

  • Festival ‘Un Week-end à Lormes’ in Lormes: Celebrate Music

    Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the ‘Un Week-end à Lormes’ music festival from 17 to 19 July 2026, set in the historic Morvan Natural Regional Park. The festival embraces a pay-what-you-can admission model at the Étang du Goulot, welcoming all music lovers. Each evening, the festival features a lineup of concerts across diverse genres, including French chanson, world music, electric sounds, and folk-inspired tunes. On Friday evening, standout performances include Les Désaccordées and Halo Maud, offering something. Daytime activities thrive with short performances scattered around the town, presenting local artistry and spontaneous musical sessions. Saturday hosts early morning concerts by Elliot Simon, along with an circus by Bazar Rural. Sunday concludes with more folk and performances, promising an enriching cultural weekend. Food stalls and refreshments will be available, enhancing the festive setting. Bring the family and friends for a local celebration of music and community!

  • Fête du Musée du Cheval in Levier: Equine Festivities

    The Fête du Musée du Cheval de Trait Comtois et de la Forêt takes place in Levier on 17 July 2026. The programme includes equestrian demonstrations, an introduction to vaulting, carriage rides, a mini-farm and wooden games for children. A farmers’ and craft market, refreshments and local stalls complete the day around Comtois draft-horse and forest heritage.

  • Le Tour vu d’en Haut in Dole

    Le Tour vu d’en Haut starts at the Collégiale Notre-Dame in Dole on 17 July 2026. The visit combines bell-tower views with a guided reading of the site’s heritage. The tasting programme includes foie gras from Espinet Farm, scallop tartare with passion fruit, prawn skewers with Espelette pepper, vegetarian options, trout burger from Beuque fish farm, goat’s cheese whipped cream and local chocolate.

  • Gourmet Morning in Saugeais Republic: Local Tastings

    Gourmet Morning in the Saugeais Republic is a 2-hour-45-minute food route led by the tourist office from 9:30. The programme visits local producers and uses tastings to introduce regional specialities. July sessions include farms, fruit producers and a distillery; August adds a hamlet visit, another fruit farm and a micro-brewery. Transport by vehicle is required and booking is essential.

  • Exposition ‘Les mondes sensibles’ in Cluny: Artistic Vision

    Laure Cambie and Marina Vandel, graduates of the Saint-Étienne School of Art and Design, present their exhibition ‘Les mondes sensibles’ from July 7 to July 13, 2026, at the Salle Victor Duruy in Cluny. Cambie, known for her gestural paintings, captures the character of life through abstract expression. Alongside her own works, she features linocut projects created collaboratively with her students and seamstress Sara Sandqvist. Vandel, an accomplished illustrator, draws inspiration from nature’s patterns and colors, and has collaborated with brands like Fragonard and L’Occitane. This exhibition presents appreciate the interplay of color and sensory experiences, presenting contemporary art that intertwines with local heritage.

  • Apéro avec VUE in Savigny-lès-Beaune

    The programme sets out an evening at Apéro avec VUE at the Domaine Henri de Villamont in Savigny-lès-Beaune on July 3, 2026. This limited event features a private aperitif and dinner at a location usually closed to the public. Visitors will attend views of the UNESCO Climats du vignoble de Bourgogne, noted for its vineyards and historical importance. The evening includes a guided walk through the park and Clos du Domaine, where visitors will the site’s history and vineyard practices. After the park tour, a guided visit of the winery and its historic cellars follows. The concludes with a tasting of two selected wines in a cellar, complemented by a meal highlighting the local Côte d’Or cuisine.

  • Brienon-sur-Armançon Guided Tour

    This guided tour in Brienon-sur-Armançon follows the town through the 19th and 20th centuries. The route includes the former gasworks, the Théâtre Perché and the cemetery linked to Alexandre Dumas family history. It also covers local figures such as Jean-Baptiste Prosper Jollois and the industrial changes that shaped the town.

  • Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault: Music Meets Wine

    The 2026 edition of the Festival de Bach à Bacchus celebrates its 40th anniversary in the village of Meursault. Running from July 4 to July 12, this festival merges music and wine in an for all. A diverse lineup includes baroque, classical, world music, and jazz, complemented by local wine tastings and vineyard tours. Highlighted performances occur at venues like the church of Saint-Nicolas and private estates, ensuring an intimate setting for both noted and emerging artists. Key events feature a chamber choir concert on July 5 themed around war and peace, a recital of 17th-century female composers on July 6, and a special anniversary concert on July 7 led by Yves Henry. In addition to concerts, festival-goers can attend guided vineyard tours, wine tastings, and dining experiences with artists. The opening day includes a musical breakfast and a series of aperitif concerts, culminating in a music and wine trail with various performances and tastings. Throughout the week, additional activities such as cellar tours and workshops will enrich the festival programme. The Festival de Bach à Bacchus stands as a celebration of Meursault’s cultural and culinary richness, inviting locals and visitors alike to artistry and fine wines.

  • Bach à Bacchus Festival in Meursault: Jazz & Wine

    At the Festival de Bach à Bacchus, a live performance by Les Manches à Cordes, a gypsy jazz trio. This concert honors the legendary Django Reinhardt, blending the elegance of swing with the charm of post-war French chanson. Scheduled for July 4, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Domaine du Cerberon in Meursault, The programme includes tastings of selected wines complementing music. Les Manches à Cordes have been audiences across Burgundy since 2022, offering a repertoire that includes both classic pieces and contemporary arrangements of long-running songs. The programme presents their musical talent and highlights the region’s culinary offerings

  • Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault: Music and Wine

    The Festival de Bach à Bacchus in Meursault is a blend of music and wine running from 4 to 12 July 2026. The programme includes concerts set in various venues, paired with guided tastings from local winemakers. At the Domaine Jacques Prieur, pianists Julien Blanc and Yves Henry will perform four-handed works by composers like Schubert and Brahms beneath ancient trees, complemented by tastings from Domaine Guy Bocard. At the Wambergue residence, the Cordes à lame duo will present a mix of piano and accordion, honoring Claude Nougaro and Brazilian rhythms, while guests sample wines from the Pierre Morey estate. The Manoir des Parcellaires de Saulx will host the Mélofil Duo, presenting a moving collaboration of trumpet and harp, offering a lyrical route through romantic melodies. Finally, the Trio Arapop will presents audiences to a dynamic fusion of Arabic and pop music at Mr and Mrs Dunand’s home, paired with selections from Maison Marthe Henry. This festival honors the production of music and highlights the rich wine culture of Meursault.