La Clé des Portes Festival
Classical music festival between Talcy and Mer in Val de Loire
About La Clé des Portes
Created in 2013 by pianists Arthur Ancelle and Ludmila Berlinskaïa, the La Clé des Portes festival is a summer classical music event between Talcy and Mer in Loir-et-Cher. For five days in July, musicians with international careers perform in characterful venues — Saint-Martin de Talcy and Saint-Hilaire de Mer churches — offering concerts of rare intimacy. The program mixes piano recitals, chamber music, and encounters between artists and the public.
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La Clé des Portes: An Exceptional Classical Music Festival in Val de Loire
Founded in 2013 by the piano duo Arthur Ancelle and Ludmila Berlinskaïa, a couple both in life and on stage, the La Clé des Portes festival quickly established itself as one of the major classical music events in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Located just 1.5 hours from Paris, between Orléans and Blois, the festival takes over the villages of Talcy and Mer every summer for a week of exceptional concerts.
Venues Steeped in History and Poetry
The festival takes its name from its desire to open all doors, including those of the imagination. Concerts take place in remarkable heritage sites: the Saint-Martin de Talcy church, a village famous for its Renaissance castle, and the Saint-Hilaire de Mer church. These buildings offer exceptional natural acoustics and an intimate atmosphere that brings artists and spectators closer together.
A Demanding Artistic Program
The artistic direction, managed by Arthur Ancelle and Ludmila Berlinskaïa, favors a high-caliber program bringing together musicians of international careers. Piano recitals, chamber music, duos, trios, quartets, and concerts with orchestra make up a varied program that explores the great classical and romantic repertoire while highlighting discoveries and rarities.
A Human-Scale Festival
With a deliberately limited capacity, La Clé des Portes cultivates a unique sense of closeness between artists and the public. Informal exchanges, concert introductions, and drinks afterwards are an integral part of the festival experience. This conviviality, combined with artistic excellence, makes the festival unique and charming.
Accessibility and Pricing
The festival offers a 5-concert pass from 110 to 125 euros, individual tickets from 20 to 25 euros, reduced rates for 10-25 year olds, job seekers, and people with disabilities, and free admission for children under 10. This pricing policy reflects a desire to open classical music to the widest possible audience.
Practical information — La Clé des Portes
Practical Information
Venues
- Église Saint-Martin de Talcy, 41370 Talcy
- Église Saint-Hilaire de Mer, 41500 Mer
Dates
Five days in July, usually the last week of the month.
Prices
- 5-concert Pass: €110 to €125
- Individual Concert: €20 to €25
- Reduced Rate (10-25 years old, unemployed, disabled): see official website
- Free: children under 10 years old
Access
- By Car: Talcy is located 25 km northeast of Blois, accessible via the D15. Mer is 10 km north of Chambord, on the RN152.
- From Paris: approximately 1.5 hours via the A10, exit Mer.
- Parking: free parking near the churches.
Reservations
Online ticketing on the official website www.lacledesportes-festival.com.
Contact
Website: www.lacledesportes-festival.com
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Where does it take place — La Clé des Portes
Église Saint-Martin de Talcy
Église Saint-Martin, 41370 Talcy