La Belle Baroque
Baroque and classical music festival in the heart of Beaujolais
About La Belle Baroque
La Belle Baroque is a baroque and classical music festival located in the heart of Beaujolais, in the municipality of Saint-Lager, within the Beaujolais Geopark. Supported by the La Belle Baroque association (artistic direction Caroline Mutel) in close collaboration with the ensemble Les Nouveaux Caractères and its conductor Sébastien d'Hérin, its mission is to disseminate classical music while promoting the natural, architectural, and cultural heritage of the region.
La Belle Baroque: Music and Heritage in Beaujolais
La Belle Baroque is a baroque and classical music festival located in the heart of Beaujolais, in the municipality of Saint-Lager, within the Beaujolais Geopark. Supported by the La Belle Baroque association, in close collaboration with the ensemble Les Nouveaux Caractères (musical direction Sébastien d'Hérin) and the artistic direction of Caroline Mutel, its mission is to disseminate classical music while promoting the natural, architectural, and cultural heritage of the region.
A Mission of Accessibility and Sharing
Its mission is based on accessibility, making classical music accessible to everyone, from seasoned music lovers to novices, as well as on creating links with local stakeholders. The festival offers free concerts and participatory activities. It also engages with underserved audiences by broadcasting certain concerts on the YouTube channel of Soins et Santé, for residents in EHPADs (nursing homes) or people receiving home hospitalization.
La Belle Baroque is aimed at all audiences, from families to enlightened amateurs, as well as those distant from culture.
Institutional and Local Partners
The festival is supported by the City of Saint-Lager, the Communauté de communes Saône Beaujolais, the département du Rhône, the CAHPP, Soins et Santé, the Caisse d'Épargne, the Sacem, and builds relationships with numerous local partners.
La Belle Baroque — edition 2026
From June 9 to 14, 2026, Beaujolais will resonate with the rhythm of the third edition of the La Belle Baroque festival, "A Japanese Soul: Between East and West". A unique experience combining music, heritage, and art of living thanks to masterpieces like Vivaldi's Gloria or Puccini's Madame Butterfly, passionate artists, and exceptional venues such as the Château de la Chaize or the Géoparc Beaujolais.
From June 9 to 14, 2026, Beaujolais will resonate with the rhythm of the third edition of the La Belle Baroque festival — "A Japanese Soul: Between East and West". The festival invites you to enjoy a unique experience combining music, heritage, and art of living, thanks to masterpieces like Vivaldi's Gloria or Puccini's Madame Butterfly, passionate artists, exceptional venues such as the Château de la Chaize or the Géoparc Beaujolais, and guaranteed conviviality with Aurélie's food truck. Embark with La Belle Baroque and let yourself be transported through an eclectic program in a festive and warm atmosphere: concerts, a conference, a workshop for children, and meetings with artists.
Programme La Belle Baroque 2026
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 — Opening Concert
8:00 PM · Château de La Chaize, 500 route de la Chaize, 69460 Odenas
Courtisanes — Opera scenes and arias around Turqueries and oriental evocations (Monteverdi, Campra, Lully, Rameau, Gluck, Mozart). With Caroline Mutel (soprano) and Sébastien d'Hérin (harpsichord). Duration: 1h15. Limited seats.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 — Musical Conference
6:00 PM · Médiathèque Le SingulierS, 3 boulevard Joseph Rosselli, 69200 Belleville-en-Beaujolais
Did you say Baroque? Around Madame Butterfly — Conference by Sébastien d'Hérin. Duration: 1h30. Free admission.
Friday, June 12, 2026 — Madame Chrysanthème
8:00 PM · Le Chatelan, 69220 Saint-Lager
Love arias and duets by Puccini, Messager, Mascagni and Boulanger. With Caroline Mutel (soprano), Paul Gaugler (tenor), Fabrice Boulanger (piano) and a string quartet. Duration: 1h30.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Children's Musical Workshop
11:00 AM · Théâtre, 512 route des Brouilly, 69220 Saint-Lager
The little festival-goers' workshop! — Led by Caroline Mutel. Duration: 1h. Audience 6-12 years old. Free upon registration.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 — Vivaldi's Gloria
8:00 PM · Église, 69220 Saint-Lager
Venice, Gate of the Orient — Vivaldi's Gloria and the rare Grand Mogol concerto. With Caroline Mutel (soprano), Christophe Baska (countertenor), the Schola des Chartreux, the ensemble Les Nouveaux Caractères, Sébastien d'Hérin (direction), Armelle Cuny (violin solo) and Emmanuel Mure (trumpet). Duration: 1h30. On-site catering: Aurélie's food truck.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — Promenade Concert
11:00 AM · Géoparc Beaujolais, 69220 Saint-Lager (departure from Brouilly chapel)
Among the vines: Amorous Nightingales and other songs of nature. With Caroline Mutel (soprano) and Sébastien d'Hérin (harpsichord). Duration: 1h. Free admission. Catering: Aurélie's food truck.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 — The Mikado
5:00 PM · Le Lavoir, 76 route de Grille-Midi, 69220 Belleville-en-Beaujolais
Excerpts from operettas and musicals, from Gilbert and Sullivan to Sacha Guitry. With Caroline Mutel (soprano) and Sébastien d'Hérin (direction and harpsichord). Duration: 1h30. Catering: Aurélie's food truck.
An original creation Jisei by Fabrice Boulanger, specially composed for the 2026 edition, will have its world premiere during the festival.
Highlights La Belle Baroque 2026
- Third edition of the festival on the theme "A Japanese Soul: Between East and West"
- Vivaldi's Gloria and the rare Grand Mogol concerto, performed in the church of Saint-Lager by Les Nouveaux Caractères under the direction of Sébastien d'Hérin
- World premiere of Jisei, an original work by Fabrice Boulanger composed for the 2026 edition
- Exceptional opening concert at Château de La Chaize in Odenas (limited seats)
- Free promenade concert in the vineyards of Géoparc Beaujolais, departing from Brouilly chapel
- Free musical workshop for children aged 6 to 12
- Programming in several heritage sites of Beaujolais: Saint-Lager, Belleville-en-Beaujolais and Odenas
Prices La Belle Baroque 2026
Practical information — La Belle Baroque
Practical Information
Locations
Saint-Lager (69220), Belleville-en-Beaujolais (69220) and Odenas (69460). Concerts are spread across several sites — church, theatre, Château de la Chaize, media library, vineyards — according to the program.
Prices
- Reduced rate: 17 €
- Full price: 25 €
- Family pass: 65 €
- Festival pass: 92 €
Some concerts and workshops are free (children's workshop in particular).
Ticketing
Online at billetweb.fr.
Contact
Festival La Belle Baroque
109 route de Corval, 69220 Saint-Lager
Email: [email protected] — Phone: 06 49 60 10 62
Website: labellebaroque.fr · Facebook: facebook.com/labellebaroque · Instagram: @labellebaroque · YouTube: @LaBelleBaroque
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Where does it take place — La Belle Baroque
Saint-Lager, Belleville-en-Beaujolais et Odenas
109 route de Corval, 69220 Saint-Lager