Festival Musique et Nature en Bauges
Classical music concerts in the churches of the Bauges massif
About Musique et Nature en Bauges
Musique et Nature en Bauges: The Perfect Harmony Between Music and Mountains
Since 1999, the Festival Musique et Nature en Bauges has been weaving a unique link between classical music and the natural and architectural heritage of the Bauges massif. This traveling festival transforms village churches, chapels, and heritage sites in the Massif des Bauges Regional Natural Park into intimate concert halls each summer, offering music lovers an extraordinary musical experience.
Concerts in Settings of Stone and Light
The fundamental originality of the festival lies in the choice of its concert venues. The baroque and Romanesque churches of the Bauges, often little-known to the general public, offer exceptional acoustics and an atmosphere of contemplation conducive to listening. Nestled in mountain villages accessible by winding roads lined with forests, these churches invite the public on a true musical pilgrimage.
The exceptional natural setting of the Bauges massif, a classified Regional Natural Park and recognized UNESCO Global Geopark, enriches each concert with a contemplative dimension. The mountains, with their alpine meadows, limestone cliffs, and dense forests, silently dialogue with the music, creating a rare sensory harmony.
A Musical Journey Through the Centuries
The festival's program spans several centuries of music, from the 17th-century baroque repertoire to 20th-century works. Monteverdi's Vespers, Bach's sonatas, Beethoven's quartets, Fauré's melodies, Debussy's pieces: each concert is an invitation to travel through music history in exceptional listening conditions.
More than 120 artists of national and international renown perform each summer, including soloists, chamber music ensembles, baroque orchestras, and choirs. Over the years, the festival has hosted leading performers such as Abdel Rahman El Bacha, Amandine Beyer, and Vincent Dumestre.
A Festival Rooted in its Territory
The festival is deeply rooted in the Bauges territory. Based in Le Châtelard, the cantonal capital, it extends throughout the massif and the neighboring communes of Savoie and Haute-Savoie. This traveling dimension helps to showcase the architectural heritage of the mountain villages and attract a diverse audience, including locals, vacationers, and music lovers from all over France.
Musique et Nature en Bauges — edition 2026
The 28th edition of the Festival Musique et Nature en Bauges takes place from July 15th to August 22nd, 2026, featuring 13 classical music concerts held in the churches and heritage sites of the Bauges massif, between Savoie and Haute-Savoie. The program includes: Le Poème Harmonique directed by Vincent Dumestre, pianist Lucas Debargue, violinist Tedi Papavrami, A Nocte Temporis (Reinoud Van Mechelen), and Les Paladins, in intimate and preserved settings in the heart of the Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges.
28th edition — from July 15th to August 22nd, 2026
For its 28th edition, the Festival Musique et Nature en Bauges offers 13 concerts spread from July 15th to August 22nd, 2026, in the churches and heritage sites of the Bauges massif, between Savoie and Haute-Savoie. True to its spirit, the festival fosters a dialogue between artistic excellence and preserved natural settings, in village churches and sites within the Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges.
The 2026 program brings together leading artists: pianist Lucas Debargue, violinist Tedi Papavrami, the ensemble Le Poème Harmonique directed by Vincent Dumestre, A Nocte Temporis under the direction of Reinoud Van Mechelen for J.-S. Bach's Passion according to Saint John, Les Paladins by Jérôme Corréas, countertenor Réginald Mobley, and accordionist Félicien Brut.
The festival takes place in numerous communes: Aillon, Viuz-la-Chiésaz, Giez, Annecy-le-Vieux, Doucy-en-Bauges, Montmin, Albens, Bloye, Grésy-sur-Aix, Arith, Bellecombe-en-Bauges and Le Châtelard.
Programme Musique et Nature en Bauges 2026
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 — 8:00 PM, Chartreuse d'Aillon
Le Chapitre, conducted by Gabriel Pidoux — « Musical Fireworks ».
Tuesday, July 21st, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église de Viuz-la-Chiésaz
Liv Heym (violin), Christophe Coin (viola da gamba), Paolo Zanzu — Sonatas by J.-S. Bach.
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 — 5:00 PM, Ferme de Gy (Giez)
Félicien Brut (accordion) — « Preludes, Waltzes and Flights ».
Thursday, July 23rd, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Ferme de Gy (Giez)
Isabelle Druet and Le Poème Harmonique, conducted by Vincent Dumestre — « Danza! ».
Monday, July 27th, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église Saint-Laurent d'Annecy-le-Vieux
Lucas Debargue (piano) — « Moonlight and Summer Sun ».
Thursday, July 30th, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église de Doucy-en-Bauges
Tedi Papavrami (violin), Maki Okada (piano) — « Virtuoso Journey in the Mediterranean ».
Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église de Montmin
Sophie de Bardonnèche, Justin Taylor — « Journey to Venice, off the beaten path ».
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église d'Albens
Dulci Jubilo, conducted by Christopher Gibert, with Thierry Escaich — « French touch ».
Saturday, August 8th, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église de Bloye
Patrick Messina, Philippe Bianconi, Michiaki Ueno — « Three Faces of Romanticism ».
Tuesday, August 11th, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église de Grésy-sur-Aix
Les Paladins, conducted by Jérôme Corréas — Mozart, « Portuguese » Requiem.
Sunday, August 16th, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église d'Arith
Trio Chausson, Quatuor Girard, Camerata Rosa Musica — « The Superheroes of the Concerto ».
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église de Bellecombe-en-Bauges
Réginald Mobley, Brandon Acker, Julien Léonard — « O solitude ».
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 — 8:30 PM, Église du Châtelard
A Nocte Temporis, conducted by Reinoud Van Mechelen — Passion according to Saint John by J.-S. Bach.
Highlights Musique et Nature en Bauges 2026
To Remember for 2026
- 28th edition of the festival
- From July 15 to August 22, 2026
- Classical music concerts in the churches of Bauges
- Program to be discovered in spring 2026
Prices Musique et Nature en Bauges 2026
Practical information — Musique et Nature en Bauges
Practical Information
Access
By car: Le Châtelard is accessible from Chambéry (35 min) via the D912, from Aix-les-Bains (40 min) via the D911, and from Annecy (45 min). Concert venues are spread throughout the Bauges massif; a car is recommended.
By public transport: Bus lines from Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains to Le Châtelard. However, a car is strongly recommended to access the different concert venues.
Ticketing and Prices
- Full price: €20 to €30 depending on the concert
- Reduced price: €12 to €15
- Free: children under 12 years old
Online ticketing on the festival's official website. Booking recommended, as seating is limited by the size of the churches.
Tips
- Concerts take place in unheated churches; bring warm clothing even in summer
- Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the concert to enjoy the venue and settle in
- Take the opportunity to explore the hiking trails of the Bauges massif during the day
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Églises du massif des Bauges
361 rue Henri Bouvier, 73630 Le Châtelard, 73630 Le Châtelard