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Plan your visit to the Festival
Julien GazeauAre you planning to come to the Festival Dans les Jardins de William Christie this summer, but still have a few practical questions up your sleeve? This article is here to help!
How to buy your tickets?
On the website www.evenements.vendee.fr
or by telephone: (+33) (0)2 28 85 85 70 (Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
If you have any questions about ticketing, please contact billetterie@vendee.fr
For outdoor events (concerts on the Miroir d'Eau and Après-midi dans les Jardins), "fine weather" tickets ("billets beaux jours") are on sale every day weather permitting. Don't hesitate to contact the Festival box office to get your ticket!
How to get to the Festival?
The Festival takes place in the village of Thiré, in the Vendée - Pays de la Loire region in France.
By train: via La-Roche-sur-Yon (40 km), Nantes (95 km) or Niort (55 km) railway stations
By plane: via Nantes airport (95 km)
By car: what about carpooling?
Where to eat?
Hot and cold drinks, light refreshments and information about the Fondation Les Arts Florissants - William Christie
In the village: LE GARDEN CAFÉ
Open from 12.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Access via the Maison de la Fontaine (see map)
In the gardens: LE CAFÉ DES JARDINS
Open from 2.30pm to 8pm
Access from inside the Gardens for holders of an "Afternoon in the Garden" ticket, at the main entrance (see map)
Where to sleep?
The Sud Vendée Littoral Tourist Office website will help you find accommodation near Thiré > en savoir plus
How to dress?
The atmosphere at Thiré is decidedly relaxed! The most important thing is that you feel at ease, so we recommend that you dress comfortably and take flat shoes that will enable you to move around the Gardens without difficulty.
During the day, light clothing and hats are recommended to protect you from the sun; as for the evenings, nights can be chilly, so remember to bring something to cover up with, especially if you are attending operas on the Miroir d'Eau.
What to bring to the Festival?
The essentials not to forget:
- a water bottle to quench your thirst
- a hat to protect you from the sun
- a folding seat if you find it difficult to stand (for Afternoons in the Gardens)
- a plaid or sweater for cooler evenings
