Les Soirées Baroques de Monflanquin
Vocal workshop and baroque music festival in a Lot-et-Garonne bastide
About Soirées Baroques Monflanquin
A Baroque rendezvous in the heart of a medieval bastide
Since 2002, the Soirées Baroques de Monflanquin have brought the royal bastide of Monflanquin—officially ranked among the Most Beautiful Villages of France—to life every summer. The festival was born from the passion of choral singing enthusiasts, inspired by their encounter with the Les Passions de Montauban Baroque Orchestra, with the goal of bringing the vocal Baroque repertoire to life in an exceptional heritage setting.
A dual event: vocal workshop and festival
The uniqueness of the Soirées Baroques lies in its combination of a Baroque choral singing workshop (by prior registration) and a festival open to all. For two weeks in July, participants work daily on the Baroque repertoire in workshops led by professional teachers and choir directors, before performing in closing concerts alongside professional soloists and the Les Passions orchestra.
Artistic and musical direction
The festival is under the musical direction of Jacques Charpentier, accompanied by choir director Pierre Goumarre. The soloists and teachers, including Sophie Pattey and Jean-Laurent Coëzy, provide vocal coaching for the workshop and perform during the festival concerts.
A rich and varied program
Each edition explores a different theme within the vast Baroque repertoire:
- 2023: "Baroque music from the New World" with the Ensemble Alkymia
- 2024: "The Bach Family" featuring C.P.E. Bach's Magnificat and J.S. Bach's Short Mass, with the Barocco Tango Trio
- 2025: "Handel the European" with the Ensemble Hexaton, the Duo Gambelin, and a final concert blending Handel and Vivaldi
- 2026: "25 Years of Baroque Passions," an anniversary edition featuring Baroque trumpets and timpani
Events for every audience
Beyond the concerts, the festival offers open-air cinema screenings in the Place des Arcades (such as Gérard Corbiau's Farinelli, Il Boemo, etc.), illustrated sound conferences to discover the lives and works of Baroque composers, and intimate recitals in charming locations.
Exceptional heritage venues
Concerts and events take place in remarkable settings:
- Salle des Consuls, rue des Arcades in Monflanquin, a historic hall in the heart of the bastide
- Saint-André Church of Monflanquin, an acoustic jewel for grand choral concerts
- Château de Roquefère, a bucolic setting for open-air recitals
- Place des Arcades, the heart of the bastide for open-air cinema screenings
A human and community commitment
Organized by the Les Soirées Baroques de Monflanquin association, chaired by Bernard Berthoumieux, the festival relies on the dedication of passionate volunteers and the warm hospitality of the bastide's residents. Participants are hosted by locals or in the communal house, strengthening the bond between the festival and local life. The 2026 edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of this artistic and human adventure.
Soirées Baroques Monflanquin — edition 2026
The 25th edition of the Monflanquin Baroque Evenings celebrates «25 years of Baroque Passions» from July 20 to 31, 2026. On the program: an open-air screening for the opening, meetings with artists around baroque instruments, and two closing concerts «Baroque Splendours» on July 30 and 31 at the Monflanquin church, with the Festival Choir and Les Passions Orchestra.
Programme Soirées Baroques Monflanquin 2026
Monday, July 20, 2026, at 10:15 PM: Open-air cinema screening: Ténor, a film by Claude Zidi (1h50), Place des Arcades in Monflanquin (moved to the Salle des Consuls in case of bad weather). Free.
Wednesday, July 22, at 9:00 PM: Bach in Reflection, candlelight concert, featuring G. Rebinguet-Sudre (violin-harpsichord), Salle des Consuls.
Friday, July 24, at 11:00 AM: Talk: "The sackbut, ancestor of the trombone," Protestant Temple.
Friday, July 24, at 9:00 PM: Travels in Europe, concert at the castle, performed by the Sacqueboutae ensemble, Château de Roquefère.
Sunday, July 26, at 9:00 PM: Concert: Recorder and violin in tandem, featuring JM Andrieu and F. Losco (Orchestre Les Passions), Salle des Consuls.
Thursday, July 30, at 11:00 AM: Talk: "The mysteries of the baroque trumpet," Protestant Temple.
Thursday, July 30 and Friday, July 31, 2026, at 9:00 PM: Closing concerts: "Baroque Splendors," a sound and light concert at the church of Monflanquin, featuring the Festival Choir, soloists, and the Orchestre Les Passions. Program: excerpts from Bach's Magnificat and Mass in B minor, Handel's Coronation Anthems and Dixit Dominus, Charpentier's Te Deum, as well as works by Lully, Zelenka, Telemann, and Carissimi. Eglise Saint-André de Monflanquin.
Highlights Soirées Baroques Monflanquin 2026
- 25th anniversary edition: «25 years of Baroque Passions»
- «Baroque Splendours» sound and light concert at Monflanquin church
- Festival Choir and Les Passions Orchestra
- Works by Bach, Handel, Charpentier, Lully, Zelenka, Telemann, and Carissimi
- Open-air cinema screening for the opening
Prices Soirées Baroques Monflanquin 2026
Practical information — Soirées Baroques Monflanquin
Dates
The workshop and festival take place every year during the second half of July.
2026 Edition - 25th Anniversary
From July 20 to July 31, 2026.
Rates
- Open-air cinema and artist meet-and-greets: free admission
- Recitals and chamber concerts: from €14 to €20 (free for those under 18)
- Grand choral concerts: from €14 to €20 (free for those under 18)
Baroque choral singing workshop
- Standard rate: €450
- Reduced rate (under 30s, job seekers, intermittent workers): €250
- Sheet music: €30 to €40
- Accommodation: €210 for 14 nights (breakfast included), hosted by locals or in the communal house
- Shared lunch: €13 per meal
Access
Monflanquin is located 45 km north of Agen and 30 km from Villeneuve-sur-Lot, in the Lot-et-Garonne department.
- By car: from Agen, take the D656 then the D124 towards Monflanquin (about 50 minutes). From the A20 motorway, take the Cahors-Sud exit.
- By train: nearest station in Villeneuve-sur-Lot or Agen (TER Nouvelle-Aquitaine), then connection by bus or car.
Main venue
Salle des Consuls, 12 rue des Arcades, 47150 Monflanquin. Concerts are also held at the Saint-André Church in Monflanquin, at the Château de Roquefère, and at the Notre-Dame Church in Villeréal.
Contact
Association Les Soirées Baroques de Monflanquin
- President: Bernard Berthoumieux
- Phone: 05 53 36 40 19 (Tourist Office)
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.soireesbaroques-monflanquin.fr
Ticketing
Tickets are available online via the Soirées Baroques de Monflanquin website, the Tourist Office website, and on-site on the evening of the concerts, subject to availability.
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Where does it take place — Soirées Baroques Monflanquin
Salle des Consuls
12 rue des Arcades, 47150 Monflanquin