Festival Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe
Classical concerts in the heritage jewels of the Gartempe valley
About Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe
An itinerant festival in the heart of Poitou's heritage
Created in 2014 by the association Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe (MPVG), this classical music festival has forged a unique identity by combining the richness of the classical repertoire with the beauty of the heritage sites of the Gartempe valley. Every summer, for a week in July, five to seven concerts transform abbeys, castles, and churches into open-air performance venues, offering spectators a unique musical and cultural experience in a rural setting.
Exceptional venues as settings
The festival unfolds in remarkable sites in the south of Vienne. The abbey of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, a UNESCO World Heritage site for its 11th-century Romanesque frescoes, is the emblematic venue of the event. Concerts also take place in private castles opened exclusively for the occasion, such as the Château de Beaupuy in Saulgé or the Château d'Ouzilly in Lathus-Saint-Rémy, as well as in historic churches and barns in Jouhet, La Bussière, Montmorillon, and Lussac-les-Châteaux. Guided heritage tours are offered before each concert, allowing spectators to discover the history of these places steeped in memory.
An eclectic and demanding program
Under the artistic direction of Anna Mikulska and Philippe Argenty, renowned European musicians, the festival offers an ambitious program ranging from baroque to contemporary, including romanticism, flamenco, and Argentine tango. Each edition features soloists and ensembles from France, Spain, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Lithuania. The symphonic repertoire is presented alongside chamber music, piano recitals, and original creations blending dance and music.
A commitment to rural areas
Supported by the MPVG association, chaired by Annie Brugier-Thoreau, the festival pursues a fundamental mission: to make classical music accessible to rural populations by bringing it as close as possible to their living spaces. It contributes to the valorization of the built heritage of the Gartempe valley and participates in the Résonances de Gartempe network, which has united classical music festivals in the region since 2015. Masterclasses also allow young talents to hone their skills with established artists, perpetuating musical transmission in the heart of Poitou.
Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe — edition 2026
The 13th edition of the Festival Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe will take place from July 19 to 23, 2026, featuring five classical music concerts in remarkable heritage sites in the Gartempe valley, between Saint-Germain, Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe, Lathus-Saint-Rémy, and Jouhet. Under the artistic direction of Duo Fortecello (Philippe and Anna Argenty), this edition offers two symphonic concerts, two chamber music concerts, and a recital dedicated to young talents.
2026 Edition
For its 13th edition, the festival returns with a rich and varied program combining classical music and the discovery of the Gartempe valley's heritage. Each concert evening is preceded by a guided tour of the venues, led by Béatrice Guyonnet.
Young pianist Gaspard Thomas opens the festival at the church of Saint-Germain. The Anima Orchestra, directed by Géna Lievano and accompanied by pianist Gérard Gasparian, takes over the abbey church of Saint-Savin for an evening entirely dedicated to Beethoven, then returns the next day with Duo Fortecello for a family concert. The Forte Trio from Kazakhstan performs at the Château d'Ouzilly in Lathus-Saint-Rémy, and the Trio Itinera Mundi closes the festival at the Grange de la Contour in Jouhet, with Vivaldi's and Piazzolla's Four Seasons.
Programme Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe 2026
Sunday, July 19, 2026 — Saint-Germain
- 6:00 PM — Saint-Germain Church: piano recital by Gaspard Thomas (young talents)
Monday, July 20, 2026 — Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
- 2:30 PM — Guided tour by Béatrice Guyonnet
- 8:30 PM — Abbey Church: Anima Orchestra, Gérard Gasparian (piano), conducted by Géna Lievano — Beethoven, Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 8 (symphonic concert)
Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
- 6:00 PM — Guided tour of the Fabrique du pont du Jour by Béatrice Guyonnet
- 8:30 PM — Anima Orchestra and Duo Fortecello — Concertante Suite by Théodore Dubois and The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns (family concert)
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 — Lathus-Saint-Rémy
- 6:00 PM — Guided tour of the Château d'Ouzilly by Béatrice Guyonnet
- 8:30 PM — Château d'Ouzilly: Forte Trio (Kazakhstan), chamber music. Food trucks on site.
Thursday, July 23, 2026 — Jouhet
- 6:00 PM — Guided tour by Béatrice Guyonnet
- 8:30 PM — Grange de la Contour: Trio Itinera Mundi — Vivaldi's and Piazzolla's Four Seasons
Highlights Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe 2026
- Two symphonic concerts with the Anima Orchestra conducted by Géna Lievano
- Beethoven evening (Concerto No. 3 and Symphony No. 8)
- Family concert featuring The Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns
- The Forte Trio from Kazakhstan at Château d'Ouzilly
- Closing concert with Vivaldi's and Piazzolla's Four Seasons by Trio Itinera Mundi
- Guided heritage tours before each concert
Prices Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe 2026
Practical information — Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe
Box office opens 40 minutes before each concert. Payment possible by cheque or cash on site. Online ticketing available via Weezevent.
Each concert evening is preceded, in the afternoon, by a guided tour of the local heritage (abbey, Pont du Jour factory, Ouzilly castle, Grange de la Contour) led by Béatrice Guyonnet.
Contact: 06 51 30 35 75 — [email protected]
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Where does it take place — Musique et Patrimoine en Vienne et Gartempe
Abbaye de Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe et sites patrimoniaux
2 place de la Libération, 86310 Saint-Savin, 86310 Saint-Savin