The medieval town's cathedral has been desacralised and is ran by a very dynamic association that gives us a very dense artistic program every year, sculpture, painting and concerts take place in the "nef" (nave) of the church, Bless them! Julien Allegre Raphael...
Culture
Festival d’Avignon
The great theatre mass, in July, en Avignon. Theatre takes over the whole town, from the great scene of the pope's palace, to the tiniest and most obscure backroom, plays are everywhere, in all languages, forms, and length; starting at all time day and night. When not...
Festival Vaison Danses 2022
This year's edition of the festival Vaison Danses was absolutely incredible: a star studded program with major choreographers. Being a major partner of the festival through Mei Line, we where granted privileged access to repetitions, pre-shows and most of all, the...
The Kid, by Charlie Chaplin, at the Choregies d’Orange
The restored movie projected on the original roman back wall, with live music from the Avignon symphonic orchestra, with a short movie called the Ring with piano improvisation. Yet another beautiful evening at the roman theatre!
Vaison Danses 2021
This year is the 25th anniversary of Vaison Danses, inaugurated in 1996 by Maurice Bejart himself... A photographic exhibitions runs along the roman archeological site that gives access to the Roman theatre, scene of Vaison Danses. With the added emotion of being...
Contemporary art in Vaison-la-Romaine
An interesting dialogue between contemporary sculptures and old stones, set up by the association Artemis, in support of local artists. Here in the antique grounds of Roman Vaison, at La Villasse site, see blog post about La Villasse here Rêve d'homme, 2017, Julien...
The Choregies @ Orange Roman Theatre
Orange's Opera festival "Les Choregies d'Orange", is an absolute must. Spectacular stage design, world class orchestra and opera singers. An experience to treasure. Website: http://www.choregies.fr Some personal pictures of operas we had the chance to attend,...
Ecce Homo, Ernest Pignon-Ernest @ Palais des Papes
A few shots of the stunning exhibition at the Pope's Palace, in Avignon. The artists work spanning several decades (from 1966) is on display, some original works, and many photos, being father of street art and his work is mainly displayed out there.. Ernest...
Summer festivals in Vaison-la-Romaine
We are lucky to have a rich cultural scene in Vaison, highlighted in the summer by outdoor shows in the Roman theatre, as well as in more intimate scenes like the one set in the Roman ruins, and in the cathedral. Below some shows we have had the chance to enjoy over...