Les Musicales de Turenne
Classical music concerts in the Turenne castle and gardens
About Musicales de Turenne
Classical music concerts in Turenne
Les Musicales de Turenne are classical music concerts organized during the summer in the medieval village of Turenne, listed among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. These musical events are part of the Festival de la Vézère program, a traveling classical music and opera festival that has been active throughout Corrèze since 1981. The concerts take place in emblematic heritage sites: Château de Turenne, Esplanade de la Grange Rouge, and historic gardens.
Piano recitals and chamber music in an exceptional setting
The program of Les Musicales de Turenne features piano recitals, classical guitar concerts, and chamber music performances. The scheduled artists are renowned musicians, international soloists, and promising young talents, who offer the public high-level interpretations in the intimate settings of the heritage sites. Concerts usually start at 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM, allowing spectators to enjoy the mild summer evenings and the beauty of the Corrèze landscapes.
The Château de Turenne and its gardens
The Château de Turenne is a major historical site in Corrèze, overlooking the village and the valley from its rocky outcrop. Former residence of the viscounty of Turenne, the castle offers an exceptional panorama of the surrounding countryside. The gardens and outdoor spaces of the castle are ideal natural and architectural settings for hosting concerts and musical performances. The acoustics of the place and the beauty of the setting contribute to the magic of the musical evenings.
Visions Musicales and other events
In addition to the Festival de la Vézère, Turenne also hosts Visions Musicales, a series of concerts organized by pianist Dalia Lazar at the Chapelle des Capucins. These concerts, inspired by the Italian festival of Panicale, feature the repertoire of Chopin and other great composers in an intimate format. These events demonstrate the vitality of summer musical life in Turenne and the village's attractiveness for artists and music lovers.
Musicales de Turenne — edition 2026
Concert of the Vézère Festival 2026 in Turenne: tubist Thomas Leleu performs on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7 PM on the Esplanade de la Grange Rouge, at the foot of the medieval village classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France. A "Back to Bach" program that reinterprets baroque genius through pop, jazz, and contemporary music.
Les Musicales de Turenne 2026
In 2026, the medieval village of Turenne (Corrèze) hosts a concert of the 44th Vézère Festival, which takes place from July 7 to August 11, 2026, in the department's most beautiful heritage sites. In Turenne, the event is scheduled for Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 7 PM, on the Esplanade de la Grange Rouge, at the foot of the César Tower and the castle.
Tubist Thomas Leleu, a renowned soloist on the international scene, presents his "Back to Bach" program: a reinterpretation of baroque genius blending pop, jazz, and contemporary music. The exceptional setting of the village, classified among the Most Beautiful Villages of France, and the acoustics of the heritage sites promise a memorable musical evening for music lovers and heritage enthusiasts alike.
Reservations are recommended with the Vézère Festival, which every summer transforms abbeys, castles, barns, and chapels in Corrèze into exceptional stages.
Programme Musicales de Turenne 2026
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 — Turenne
- 7:00 PM — Thomas Leleu, tuba · Esplanade de la Grange Rouge · Program "Back to Bach": reinterpretation of Bach's works through pop, jazz, and contemporary music
Concert organized as part of the 44th Vézère Festival (July 7 – August 11, 2026). Reservations recommended.
Highlights Musicales de Turenne 2026
- Classical music concerts
- Château de Turenne and heritage sites
- Festival de la Vézère program
- Recitals and chamber music
- Medieval village listed as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France
Prices Musicales de Turenne 2026
Practical information — Musicales de Turenne
Practical information
Access
Concerts take place at the Château de Turenne, the Esplanade de la Grange Rouge, and the Chapelle des Capucins, in the village of Turenne.
- By car: Turenne is located 15 km south of Brive-la-Gaillarde, accessible via the D8. Free parking at the entrance of the village.
- By train: Brive-la-Gaillarde SNCF station (15 km), then taxi or car rental.
Schedules
- Concerts generally at 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM
Prices
- Vary depending on the concert (from approximately 10 to 25 euros)
- Reduced rates available
Contact
- Festival de la Vézère: www.festival-vezere.com
- Phone: 05 55 73 28 62
- Online ticketing available
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Château de Turenne et sites patrimoniaux du village
Château de Turenne, 19500 Turenne