Afternoons in the Gardens

Every day - 3pm

Meet at the entrance to the Gardens, just over the bridge (see map).

Guided tours of William Christie's Gardens

Specialists and lovers of William Christie's gardens invite you to discover this "remarkable garden" listed as a historical monument, during guided tours specially designed for the Festival. A way to grasp the spirit of this fascinating and eclectic place, imagined from scratch by the conductor... and which promises new surprises every year.

Itinerant Dance Journey with Pierre-François Dollé

Les Arts Florissants musicians, accompanied by dancer Pierre-François Dollé, invite you to join them in a musical and dance promenade inspired by the metamorphosis of Daphne, who turned into a laurel tree to escape Apollo. This journey will be punctuated by dances for all, including pavane, gavottes and contredanses... a perfect way to start the afternoon in William Christie's Gardens!

Music workshop with Sophie Daneman

Singer/director Sophie Daneman, accompanied by singers and musicians from Les Arts Florissants, invites you to plunge into the Shakespearean dream of Purcell's opera The Fairy Queen. A participatory discovery workshop for all ages!

Workshop with the gardeners

Ask your questions to William Christie's gardeners and learn about the skills and techniques used in the Gardens.

Every day – starting at 4pm

Concerts in the gardens - Musical walks

Emblematic rendez-vous of the Festival Dans les Jardins de William Christie, these short concerts invite you to explore the different spaces of the Gardens, while discovering little known musical repertoires or pieces, selected by the performers themselves. An unforgettable experience, in a unique proximity between audience and artists!

This year, a "carte blanche" will be offered to the American violinist Augusta McKay Lodge, now one of the leading and charismatic figures of the young generation of Les Arts Florissants.

> Consult the programs of the Promenades

Every day – from 2:30pm to 7pm

Welcoming desk and introduction to gardening

Throughout the afternoon, children accompanied by their parents are invited to try their hand at various gardening activities, discovering how to bud or sow plants featured in William Christie's Gardens... or in the Baroque style!

A map showing how to get to the various activities will be available on site.