Afternoons in the Gardens

Opening of William Christie's Gardens at 2:15 PM

Every afternoon from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Meeting point at the entrance to the Gardens, after crossing the bridge (see the map)

Visits of William Christie's Gardens

Specialists and lovers of William Christie's Gardens invite you to discover this "remarkable garden", listed as a historic monument, on guided tours specially designed for the Festival. An opportunity to grasp the spirit of this fascinating and eclectic site, imagined from scratch by the conductor... and which promises new surprises every year.

Singing workshop with Sophie Daneman

A well-known face of Les Arts Florissants, singer-director Sophie Daneman invites children, teenagers and adults to discover Baroque music... by singing!

Crossed conversations *

Novelist and academician Erik Orsenna reunites with art historian Henry-Claude Cousseau for a conversation in which the two men of culture invite the public to follow the wanderings of their thoughts, on the themes of music, art and, of course, gardens.
* Only on August 24 and 25 

The Memoirs of Casanova: a dance discovery

Dancer Pierre-François Dollé takes festival-goers on a stroll through the parks and gardens of the Quartier des Artistes, where they can discover curiosities from Baroque history... while learning a few dance steps.

Every afternoon from 4:00 PM to 6:15 PM