Les Musicales en Barrois

Les Musicales en Barrois: Baroque Music in the City of the Dukes

The Les Musicales en Barrois festival elegantly combines baroque music and architectural heritage. Every year in May, the association Patrimoine(s) en Barrois invites music lovers to discover the rich heritage of Bar-le-Duc through concerts and musical walks in exceptional locations.

Concerts in Unique Heritage Sites

The strength of Les Musicales en Barrois lies in its choice of concert venues. The festival takes place in the architectural treasures of the Ville Haute of Bar-le-Duc, a Renaissance district classified among the most beautiful in France:

• Private Gardens: Gardens usually closed to the public open their doors to host open-air concerts.
• Renaissance Private Mansions: The salons and courtyards of these historic residences become intimate concert halls.
• Saint-Antoine Church: A solemn setting for grand concerts, notably the Stabat Mater.
• Surprise Locations: Each edition offers discoveries in new heritage sites of Bar-le-Duc.

Original Musical Walks

The festival offers an original format: musical escapades, true guided walks with musical interludes through the heritage of the Ville Haute. At 10:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM, visitors are guided from one location to another for musical stops in surprising architectural settings. These tours allow you to discover the heritage while enjoying high-quality music.

Baroque Music in the Spotlight

The repertoire of Les Musicales en Barrois focuses on baroque music and early music, resonating with the Renaissance heritage of Bar-le-Duc. The concerts feature works by Bach, Vivaldi, Handel, Purcell, and other composers from the 17th and 18th centuries, performed by quality ensembles and soloists.

Bar-le-Duc, City of Art and History

Bar-le-Duc, the prefecture of Meuse, boasts one of the most remarkable Renaissance architectural ensembles in France. The Ville Haute, with its sculpted facades, private mansions, and the Saint-Étienne church housing the famous Transi by Ligier Richier, offers a sumptuous setting for a baroque music festival.