Dans les jardins de William Christie
Thiré, FranceNext edition not announced · last held 2026
2012
since
~15
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About
This early music festival takes place in the gardens designed by William Christie in Thire, Vendee. Led by Les Arts Florissants, the ensemble he founded, with Paul Agnew as artistic director, it focuses on French and English repertoire from the 17th and 18th centuries. Concerts are held on the water mirror, by candlelight, or as afternoon recitals in the park.
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Location
32, rue du Bâtiment, 85210 Thiré
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Past editions
2026Aug 22–29, 202633 artists
Les Arts FlorissantsThomas DunfordWilliam ChristieThéotime Langlois de SwarteMozartEmmanuel Resche-CasertaPaul AgnewSreten ManojlovićBastien RimondiJuliette PerretMonteverdiPierre-François DolléRobert MealySarah FleissAnahi PassiChristophe RobertCoups de Coeur à ChantillyDuo de clavecinsGeorgia BurashkoHandelJérémie DelvertL’harmonie des nationsLe Violon de RameauLeïla ZlassiMichel-Richard de LalandeMondonvilleNicolas RissoPurcellRameauVirginie ThomasConcerto danzanteRameau, Airs et scènesVisitez les Jardins de William ChristieSimilar festivals
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