Festival de la Bergerie
Open-air aperitif concerts at the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet
About Festival de la Bergerie
The Festival de la Bergerie is the summer musical event of the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet. Every Thursday in June and the first Thursday in July, the Théâtre de verdure in the Montorgueil garden, nestled in the park of the Château de Rambouillet, hosts free aperitif concerts in a guinguette spirit. From 7 PM to 10 PM, the public enjoys platters of farm products from the Bergerie Nationale's farm, fries, and cold drinks, accompanied by an eclectic musical program mixing jazz, rock, world music, French chanson, and acoustic music. This open-air festival celebrates conviviality, local gastronomy, and live music in an exceptional heritage setting, in the heart of a 250-hectare estate dedicated to agriculture and livestock farming since the 18th century.
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Festival de la Bergerie: Music and Conviviality in the Heart of the Royal Estate
Every summer, the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet opens the doors of its Théâtre de verdure for the Festival de la Bergerie, a series of free aperitif concerts in an exceptional bucolic setting. Located in the Montorgueil garden, within the park of the Château de Rambouillet, this open-air festival combines live music, farm-to-table gastronomy, and historical heritage.
Eclectic Musical Evenings
The festival's program emphasizes musical diversity. Every Thursday evening, a different group or artist takes the stage at the Théâtre de verdure: acoustic jazz, retro rock, world music, French chanson, folk rock, or intimate duos. The 2025 edition notably featured Saint Eldorado (retro covers), Kim & Kouamé (saxophone-voice duo), Lec and the Sixties (rock'n'roll), Le Trio Smooth (acoustic jazz pop), and Carnutes (French folk rock).
Farmhouse Gastronomy and Guinguette Spirit
The festival stands out with its farmhouse catering sourced directly from the Bergerie Nationale's agricultural farm. Tasting platters, sausages, merguez, fries, and pastries accompany the concerts, in a warm guinguette spirit. Drinks—craft beers, wines, and fruit juices—complete this gourmet outdoor experience.
A Unique Heritage Setting
The Bergerie Nationale, founded in 1786 by Louis XVI to house the merino flock gifted by the King of Spain, is an emblematic site of French agricultural heritage. The Montorgueil garden and the Théâtre de verdure offer a preserved natural setting in the heart of the Royal Estate of Rambouillet, a short walk from the château and its canals.
Festival de la Bergerie — edition 2026
The Festival de la Bergerie 2026 will return to the Théâtre de verdure of the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet, every Thursday in June and the first Thursday in July, with free open-air aperitif concerts.
2026 Edition — June-July
The Festival de la Bergerie returns for a new summer edition at the Théâtre de verdure of the Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet. Every Thursday in June and the first Thursday in July, from 7 PM to 10 PM, the festival will offer free aperitif concerts in a guinguette spirit, with farm-to-table catering on site. The musical lineup will be announced in Spring 2026.
Prices Festival de la Bergerie 2026
Practical information — Festival de la Bergerie
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Location
Bergerie Nationale de Rambouillet, Théâtre de verdure — Jardin Montorgueil, Route de la Ferme, 78120 Rambouillet.
Access
Train: Rambouillet station (Transilien line N from Paris-Montparnasse, 35 min), then a 15-minute walk.
Car: A10 exit Rambouillet, then follow signs for Bergerie Nationale. Parking available on site.
Prices
Free — Free entry without reservation. Food and drinks are paid on site.
Opening Hours
Every Thursday in June and the first Thursday in July, from 7 PM to 10 PM.
Contact
Bergerie Nationale: 01 61 08 68 00 — [email protected]
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Bergerie Nationale — Théâtre de verdure
Route de la Ferme, 78120 Rambouillet