FONTENAY ABBEY
Read moreFontenay Abbey, a magnificently preserved 12th-century Cistercian jewel, organizes heritage, cultural and musical events every year. This year, 2024, the main dates are as follows:
Sunday March 24, 2024 from 10am to 12pm: Rally RS Club Porsche. Meet the club's passionate members and discover the most beautiful models of this legendary brand! An excellent opportunity to discover what makes the German brand so special.
Thursday May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm: Concert by laureates of the Gautier Capuçon Foundation. Léo and Luka Ispir, on violin and cello, and Karen Kuronuma, on piano, perform a number of musical classics, from Richard Wagner to Gabriel Fauré. An alliance of architectural and musical beauty, this concert is a unique opportunity to witness the blossoming of new talent.
Saturday May 18, 2024 from 9pm to 11pm: Night tour of the abbey. Visit or rediscover Fontenay by torchlight and moonlight. Immerse yourself in an atmosphere that facilitates immersion in the past.
Saturday-Sunday, June1 and 2, 2024 10am-12pm and 2pm-6pm, Guided tours of the gardens. Discover the gardens of Fontenay in late spring, the flowering season par excellence. Awarded the "Jardin Remarquable" label, the gardens of Fontenay combine a French style with a medieval section where medicinal and tinctorial plants grow naturally.
Friday June 7, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Facel Vega Rally. This year, the brand celebrates its 70th anniversary with a rally that includes a stop in Fontenay. On the program: 80 vehicles presented by enthusiasts of this unique car.
Friday June 14, 2024 from 6pm to 8pm: aperitif with a view. Combine the pleasure of an aperitif with a visit to a UNESCO World Heritage site. Reservations Tel. 03 80 92 15 00. Pure hedonism!
Saturday July 13 and Thursday August 15, 2024 from 9pm to 11pm: nightly concerts by Gregorian choirs. Les Ambrosiniens, a Dijon-based Gregorian choir, performs Gregorian chants.
Saturday August 10, 2024, 8:30pm: Antonio Vivaldi concert, Concerto for 4 violins and The 4 Seasons. Enjoy the best of the Italian composer performed by 4 talented violinists, enhanced by readings of poetic texts on the theme of the famous four seasons. A rare moment of grace in a superb setting.
Sunday, September 8, 2024 from 10am to 6pm: Fantastic Picnic, 16th anniversary of the Auxois Morvan Naturellement label. Gastronomy, eating well and local produce are in the spotlight on the anniversary of this label promoting sustainable agriculture. The program includes an ephemeral market, stands set up by certified producers, a convivial picnic, musical entertainment and a hot-air balloon ride. By organizing this event, Fontenay Abbey aims to promote local, environmentally-friendly production.
Saturday September 21 and Sunday September 22, 2024 from 10am to 6pm: European Heritage Days. Reduced-rate guided tours of the abbey. A glass artisan will share his skills and creations with you.
Sunday September 22, 2024 at 10am: Fontenay mass organized by the Montbard parish.
FESTIVAL LES RUGISSANTES
Read moreThe festival of Les Rugissantes is a highlight of the street arts festival Les Beaux Bagages. During three days, the festival proposes a great diversity of artistic creations with more than 35 performances orchestrated by 18 companies and with the return of the Standing Man. It is the famous giant wicker puppet built by the Creusotins in a participative and poetic approach. The festival will keep its promises, as already for more than ten years, with its convivial atmosphere in the whole city and for all the publics.
SON ET LUMIÈRE DU CHÂTEAU DE SAINT-FARGEAU
This summer, this famous historical show is celebrating its 40th ...Read more
AUGUSTODUNUM SPECTACLE SON ET LUMIÈRE
Read moreOn a few summer evenings, as night falls, the ancient Roman theater swarms with hundreds of volunteers for a grandiose re-enactment of the historic high points of the Gallo-Roman city of Augustodunum. A festival of special effects, fabulous sets, costumes and pyrotechnics to take you back in time, from the Middle Ages to the Roman Empire. This year, "Les Portes du temps" will be performed for the last time, before a new creation in 2025.
FÊTES MÉDIÉVALES
Read moreStrongly marked by the Middle Ages of which it preserves many traces, Semur-en-Auxois organizes a great period festival in the heart of its medieval city. On this occasion, the town returns to the yesteryear life by offering visitors a medieval craft market, taverns, theatre, music, acrobats, archers and many other activities. At the same time, you can also attend the festivities of the Course de la Bague, a horse race with a medieval background, whose winners, since 1652, are awarded a gold ring, a scarf and gloves!
LUMIÈRES DE SENS
Every Friday and Saturday evening in July and August, Sens Cathedral lights ...Read more
OMB FESTIVAL OUTRE-MER EN BOURGOGNE
Read moreFor ten days at the beginning of May, Montceau-les-Mines will be hosting the Outre-Mer en Bourgogne festival. The aim of the festival is to highlight the role of the Saône-et-Loire region in the abolition of slavery. The festival also tackles the subjects of racism and living together, through music, dance, gastronomy and exhibitions. One of the highlights in 2024 will be Marie-Claude Bottius's recital on opera and her view of "exoticism" in the 19th century.
FÊTES MÉDIÉVALES DE PASSY LES TOURS
Read moreFor over ten years, the Médiévales de Passy has been held at the foot of the ruins of the château de Passy-lès-Tours. Classified as a Historic Monument since July 2018, the 14th-century château is the setting for this event, which attracts increasing numbers of visitors every year. On the program for both days are medieval events, craftsmen, workshops, children's games and shows: falconry, equestrian tournaments and a night show on Saturday.
LE TEMPS DES CHEVAUX
Read moreLe Temps des Chevaux is an itinerant dinner show that brings together draught horse breeder Éric Coupé and stage director Denis Hubleur. Their program revisits the relationship between horses and people in Burgundy. More than a historical show, l'instant is a plunge into the daily life of our ancestors, who couldn't work the land without the draught horse. In association with chef Guillaume Royer, they invite visitors to discover dishes concocted with seasonal and local produce.