CavrosArts Festival
Early music in the Chevreuse Valley
About CavrosArts
CavrosArts Festival: Early Music in the Heritage Jewels of the Chevreuse Valley
Born in 2023, the CavrosArts Festival has quickly established itself as a unique event in the Parisian music scene, passionately and meticulously bringing early music to the heritage sites of the Chevreuse Valley. Supported by the non-profit association CavrosArts, based in Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, the festival is part of an ambitious territorial anchoring initiative, resonating the richness of the baroque and medieval repertoire with the architectural and natural beauty of this protected area.
Exceptional Venues for Exceptional Music
The CavrosArts Festival concerts take place in the remarkable heritage sites of the Chevreuse Valley: Romanesque and Gothic churches, historic castles, ancient abbeys, and estates nestled in the rolling landscapes of the Regional Park. In 2025, the festival notably featured the Musée national de Port-Royal des Champs, a key site in French spiritual and intellectual history, offering an ideal setting for early music. This harmony between venue and repertoire creates a unique immersive experience for the audience.
Highlighting Emerging Talents
The primary mission of the CavrosArts Festival is to discover young talents in early music. The Ensemble La Ferté, founded by Paulo Castrillo, Nicolas Mackowiak, and Manon Chapelle, is at the heart of the artistic project. Ensembles such as Duo Suspiratio, Conversation à Deux Violons, Les Flots Baroques, the Æquinoxes, or the Compagnie Acroch' orbit around this ensemble. The festival also invites leading artists, such as the harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï, a world reference in early music, who was given carte blanche during the 2025 edition.
Beyond the Concert: Mediation and Multidisciplinarity
True to its commitment to cultural access, CavrosArts develops a cultural mediation program including workshops, school interventions, masterclasses, and conferences. The festival also explores multidisciplinarity, blending early music, theater, baroque balls, and live performances. The Compagnie CavrosArts presents original stage creations, such as the show Britannico, which reinterprets baroque opera with a contemporary and accessible approach.
CavrosArts — edition 2026
The 4th edition of the CavrosArts Festival will take place from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026 in the Vallée de Chevreuse, with concerts and shows in Bures-sur-Yvette, Senlisse, Magny-les-Hameaux, and at the Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines. Under the patronage of harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï, the festival brings together Ensemble La Ferté, violist Lucile Boulanger, Compagnie Acroch', and several early music ensembles, in a program combining concerts, a show for young audiences, a conference, and a participatory baroque ball.
4th Edition — July 3 to 5, 2026
For its 4th edition, the CavrosArts Festival will take over several heritage sites in the Vallée de Chevreuse and the southern Yvelines region from Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026. The festival, under the patronage of harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï, offers a program combining early music concerts, a show for young audiences, a conference on instrument making, and a participatory baroque ball.
Three Days, Four Communes
The 2026 edition begins on Friday, July 3 at 8 PM in Bures-sur-Yvette with a concert by the Ensemble La Ferté, a group at the heart of CavrosArts' artistic project. On Saturday, July 4, the Compagnie Acroch' presents the show for young audiences Le chevalier vain cœur at 11 AM at the communal hall in Senlisse, before the evening's main concert at 8 PM at the Saint-Germain de Paris church in Magny-les-Hameaux: a carte blanche performance by viola da gamba player Lucile Boulanger and harpsichordist Pierre Hantaï. On Sunday, July 5, the festival sets up at the Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines for a festive day from 10 AM to 5:30 PM, with on-site catering, a conference by Clément Zanni on flute making (2 PM), and a participatory baroque ball led by Diane Omer Nguyen and the festival artists (4 PM, in the domain's greenhouse).
Weekend Pass and Day Formulas
Two ticketing options are offered in addition to individual tickets: a weekend pass covering all concerts and activities from July 3 to 5, and a Sunday pass dedicated to the day at Dampierre-en-Yvelines. Online reservations via the Weezevent platform and on the official website cavrosarts.fr.
Programme CavrosArts 2026
Friday, July 3, 2026 — Bures-sur-Yvette
- 8:00 PM — Ensemble La Ferté · festival opening concert. Early music ensemble founded by Paulo Castrillo, Nicolas Mackowiak, and Manon Chapelle, at the heart of the CavrosArts artistic project.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Senlisse / Magny-les-Hameaux
- 11:00 AM — Compagnie Acroch', Le chevalier vain cœur · show for young audiences · Communal Hall, 13 rue de Cernay, 78720 Senlisse.
- 8:00 PM — Lucile Boulanger & Pierre Hantaï · carte blanche viola da gamba and harpsichord · Église Saint-Germain de Paris, rue Ernest Chausson, 78114 Magny-les-Hameaux.
Sunday, July 5, 2026 — Domaine de Dampierre-en-Yvelines (10 AM - 5:30 PM)
- 2:00 PM — Conference on flute making, by flutist Clément Zanni · domain conference room.
- 4:00 PM — Participatory baroque ball led by dancer Diane Omer Nguyen and the festival artists · greenhouse of the Domaine de Dampierre.
- Catering and refreshment stand available all day.
Program subject to change — consult the official 2026 brochure and the cavrosarts.fr website for any updates.
Highlights CavrosArts 2026
- Dates: Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, 2026
- 4th edition, under the patronage of Pierre Hantaï
- Four communes in the Vallée de Chevreuse: Bures-sur-Yvette, Senlisse, Magny-les-Hameaux, Dampierre-en-Yvelines
- Event concert: Lucile Boulanger & Pierre Hantaï (Saturday, July 4, Magny-les-Hameaux)
- Show for young audiences Compagnie Acroch' (Saturday, July 4, Senlisse)
- Festive closing day at Domaine de Dampierre with a conference and baroque ball
- Weekend pass and Sunday pass available in addition to individual tickets
Prices CavrosArts 2026
Practical information — CavrosArts
Practical Information
Access
Location: Chevreuse Valley, Yvelines (78). Multiple venues in the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park.
By train: Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse station (RER B, terminus, approx. 40 minutes from Paris).
By car: N118 towards Chevreuse, or A10 exit Les Ulis.
Prices
Prices vary depending on the concert, generally from €10 to €25. Reduced rates for students. Some conferences and workshops are free.
Tips
- Book your tickets in advance, as the capacity of heritage venues is limited.
- Concert venues vary from one edition to another, so consult the detailed program on the festival website.
- Take advantage of your visit to discover the Haute Vallée de Chevreuse Regional Natural Park and its hiking trails.
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Lieux patrimoniaux de la Vallée de Chevreuse
Chevreuse et Vallée de Chevreuse, 78460 Chevreuse