Festival Les Heures Joyeuses

Les Heures Joyeuses: Music and Gastronomy in Porte du Jura

The Festival Les Heures Joyeuses is a unique event that happily marries quality music and Jura gastronomy in the bucolic setting of the Porte du Jura, in the south of the department. Organized by the Association Les Cœurs Joyeux, this traveling festival takes place over several days in June across four emblematic sites of the territory: Cousance, Saint-Amour, Maynal, and Les Trois Châteaux (Nanc).

A Rich and Varied Musical Program

The program of Les Heures Joyeuses spans musical genres with a preference for jazz, blues, and world music. The festival has hosted renowned artists such as China Moses accompanied by pianist André Manoukian, as well as blues bands and gypsy jazz ensembles. Classical concerts and musical discoveries complete a program that appeals to all audiences.

Four Sites for Four Ambiences

The traveling nature is at the heart of the Les Heures Joyeuses concept. Each site offers a different atmosphere: open-air concerts in Cousance, intimate evenings in Maynal, performances in the heritage setting of Saint-Amour, and concerts at the Château des Trois Châteaux. This diversity of locations allows for varied pleasures and discovery of the territory.

The Gastronomic Aspect

An original feature of the festival, the gastronomic aspect is as carefully curated as the musical program. Chef Philippe Bouvard from Balanod (Jura), a Michelin-guide-referenced restaurateur, orchestrates the gastronomic evenings that accompany the concerts. A wine village from the southern Revermont allows visitors to discover local wines, while producers selected for their quality approach offer their specialties.