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The “In” and “Off” Festival in Avignon
July
Founded by Jean Vilar in 1947, the Festival
d’Avignon is one of the oldest and most famous
theater festivals in the world. During three entire
weeks in July, the Festival presents the very best of
contemporary European creation in the world of
living theater. It is both avant garde and a reference.
The “In” Festival programs 40 shows in some twenty
different venues ranging from a small, 150-seat
chapel to the Honor Courtyard at the Palace of the
Popes, which seats 2000. The “Off” Festival takes
over the entire center city with over 150 different
plays proposed.
The “In” Festival
T. 33 (0)4 90 14 14 14
info-doc@festival-avignon.com - www.festival-avignon.com

The “Off” Festival
T. 01 48 05 01 19
festoff@wanadoo.fr - www.avignon-off.org
ALFA
T. 33 (0)4 86 72 63 55
info@avignon-alfa.org
www.avignon-alfa.org

Nautical Parade
July in L’Isle sur la Sorgue
At night time, and as the closing ceremonies to the
Festival de la Sorgue, this nautical parade features a
battle of flowers and decorated floats, lit up at night
on the water.
Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 38 04 78 - F. 33 (0)4 90 38 35 43
www.oti-delasorgue.fr

The Polymusicales in Bollène
July
A great diversity of styles characterizes this
“polymusical” festival, which features new creation
and discovery of young talent. The festival is
performed throughout the town, in the streets, on
the square in front of the Town Hall, in the
collegiate church gardens.
T. 33 (0)4 90 40 51 17 - F. 33 (0)4 90 40 51 47
g.simon@ville-bollene.fr
www.bollene.com

The Estivales in Carpentras
July
The summer festival known as the “Estivales” is
open to all disciplines – music, dance, theater.
Quality performances, famous artists. The leading
summer event in the Comtat Venaissin!
Tickets: T. 33 (0)4 90 60 46 00
Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 63 57 88 - F. 33 (0)4 90 60 41 02
www.ville-carpentras.fr

The Chorégies d'Orange
July - August
The first performances of this lyrical art festival go
back to 1869. The famous Chorégies take place in the
magnificent, impressive setting of the Roman theater in
Orange. The greatest names in opera and symphonic
music draw music lovers from far and wide.
T. 33 (0)4 90 34 24 24 - F. 33 (0)4 90 11 04 04
adm.choregies@wanadoo.fr
www.choregies.asso.fr

Festival in Vaison la Romaine
July
The Vaison Festival has taken place for over 70 years
in the outstanding venue of the Roman theater. In
the recent past, Philippe Noël and his team have
placed the emphasis on dance and movement, initial
expressions of life which give rise to all the other art
forms. They propose a generous, eclectic vision of
contemporary creation.
Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 36 02 11 - F. 33 (0)4 90 28 76 04
www.vaison-festival.com

International String Quartet Festival
July to September
Fontaine de Vaucluse, Roussillon, Goult, Isle sur la
Sorgue, Cabrières d’Avignon.
Throughout the summer, a series of beautiful concerts
for music lovers, performed in prestigious venues. This
festival is organized by a committee of volunteers who
share with the musicians the ambition of making each
concert a true celebration, a time of perfect harmony.
This highly discreet festival is nevertheless
internationally known.
quatuors.luberon@wanadoo.fr
www.festival-quatuors-luberon.com

The “Musicales du Luberon”
May to July
in Cavaillon, Ménerbes, les Taillades
Sheer pleasure and strong emotion with great artists.
Cavaillon Tourism Office
T. 33 (0)4 90 71 32 01 - F. 33 (0)4 90 71 42 99

Summer Music at the Château de Lourmarin
June to September
In the intimate atmosphere of the rooms of the castle,
or out of doors on the castle terraces, this “summer
music” offers classic, jazz and even cabaret evenings
in Lourmarin. Tourism Office
T./F. 33 (0)4 90 68 10 77
chateaulourmarin@wanadoo.fr

Historical Reconstitution
April to June in Mornas
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. 5 performances a
day at set times. July, August and September:
Every day: 5 performances a day at set times.
Much more than a historical reconstitution, this is a
trip back in time to the 13th century court and daily
life at the Mornas fortress. Guards welcome the
visitors as the enter the porte de la Barbacane, and
explain the history of the site. The guards then lead
you to the lord, who demonstrates his weapons and
the table arts, prior to entering other rooms where
storytellers tell of legends and historical events.