Les 3 Coups de Jarnac
Traveling festival of classical and contemporary theater in the castles of the Cognac vineyards
About Les 3 Coups
The best of theater in the castles of Cognac
Les 3 Coups de Jarnac is a traveling theater festival founded in the summer of 2020 by producer Pierre Bonnier. Its ambition: to bring the best of Parisian theater to the provinces, in exceptional heritage sites of the Cognac vineyards. The name of the festival refers to the famous coup de Jarnac, a secret move used in 1547 by the Baron de Jarnac during a duel of honor at the king's court, which has become synonymous with an unexpected and skillful blow.
Castles as settings for live performance
The performances take place in castles and remarkable sites in the Charente Valley: Bouteville, Fontpinot, Ardenne, Bourg-Charente, Triac, but also the auditorium of Jarnac and other emblematic venues between Jarnac, Bassac, Cognac, Segonzac, and Châteauneuf-sur-Charente. This exceptional setting gives the shows a unique dimension, combining architectural heritage and live performance.
A demanding and popular program
The program mixes original creations, classic repertoire, opera, musical performances, and theatricalized conferences. In 2025, the 6th season notably featured Verdi's La Traviata to open, a historical fresco on the Revolution, and shows revisiting the great texts of Hugo, Bach, and other masters. The festival was recognized by Le Figaro, which ranked it among the 12 essential theatrical events of the summer.
An accessible and friendly festival
With prices ranging from 10 to 14.50 euros, Les 3 Coups de Jarnac is committed to making theater accessible to the greatest number. Each performance is an opportunity to discover a different heritage site, in a festive and relaxed atmosphere that appeals to both discerning amateurs and neophytes. Tickets are available online on the festival's website and on HelloAsso.
Les 3 Coups — edition 2026
The 7th season of Les 3 Coups de Jarnac will be held from July 20th to August 1st, 2026, on the theme "Beautiful Escape". For nearly two weeks, the traveling theater festival will take over the castles and heritage sites of the Cognac vineyard with 13 events: creations, revisited classics, opera, musical shows, and theatrical conferences. The program opens with Offenbach's opera Orphée aux enfers and closes with Le Portrait de Dorian Gray.
Season 7: "Beautiful Escape"
From July 20th to August 1st, 2026, Les 3 Coups de Jarnac presents its 7th edition, selected by Le Figaro among the twelve essential summer theater festivals. Founded in 2020 by producer Pierre Bonnier, this traveling festival brings together Charentais heritage and great repertoire in exceptional sites between Jarnac, Bassac, Cognac, Segonzac, Bouteville, and Châteauneuf-sur-Charente.
On the program: 13 events combining opera (Offenbach's Orphée aux enfers), great classics (Cyrano de Bergerac, Le Portrait de Dorian Gray), narratives and creations (Napoléon, Bel-Ami, La Claque, Gauguin Van Gogh), musical shows (Barbara, ma plus belle histoire d'amour, Je ne suis pas Johnny) and a round table. The edition opens at the Château de Bouteville, a jewel of the region recently reopened to the public after restoration.
With accessible prices (10 to 14.50 €), the festival continues its mission of democratizing live performance.
Programme Les 3 Coups 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Orphée aux enfers (Offenbach), opera · Auditorium, Jarnac
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Napoléon · Château de Fontpinot
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Orphée aux enfers (Offenbach), opera · Auditorium, Jarnac
Thursday, July 23, 2026
- 10:30 AM — Round table "The Common Good, Conscience and Sharing" · Jardins de la Quantinerie, Sigogne
- 7:30 PM — La Claque · Théâtre municipal de Cognac
Friday, July 24, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Bel-Ami · Château d'Ardenne, Moulidars
Sunday, July 26, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Barbara, ma plus belle histoire d'amour · Auditorium, Jarnac
Monday, July 27, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Gauguin Van Gogh · Auditorium, Jarnac
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Je ne suis pas Johnny · Auditorium, Jarnac
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Cyrano de Bergerac · Château de Bouteville
Thursday, July 30, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Cyrano de Bergerac · Château de Bouteville
Friday, July 31, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Ailleurs – Après · Auditorium, Jarnac
Saturday, August 1, 2026
- 7:30 PM — Le Portrait de Dorian Gray · Auditorium, Jarnac
Prices Les 3 Coups 2026
Practical information — Les 3 Coups
Practical Information
Access
Traveling festival in several towns in the Cognac vineyards. Main venue: Écluse de Gondeville, 16200 Jarnac.
- By car: Jarnac is located on the N141 between Angoulême and Cognac.
- By train: Jarnac SNCF station or Cognac station.
Schedules
- From mid-July to early August, evening performances. Detailed program on the official website.
Prices
- Standard price: 14.50 euros
- Benefactor price: 25 euros (priority access, reserved seat)
Contact
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: les3coupsdejarnac.com
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Where does it take place — Les 3 Coups
Châteaux et lieux patrimoniaux du vignoble cognaçais
Écluse de Gondeville, 16200 Jarnac