Highlights of the stay
- Your evening ‘Destiny’, courtyard of the Château Louis XI on 21/08
- Visit ‘In the footsteps of little Hector’ (small group Music & opera in French)
- Your ‘Shadow and Light’ evening in the courtyard of the Château Louis XI on 22/08
- Optional 17:00 ‘Mélodies de Berlioz’ on 22/08
- Visit to the Hector Berlioz Museum (small group)
- Your personal M&O assistant by email 24 hours a day
Option to hire a car for the duration of your stay, with pick-up and drop-off at Grenoble station.
Founded in 1979, the Festival Berlioz is a major event in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region (40-minute drive from Grenoble). Its national and international renown makes it one of the most important events of the classical music festival season, particularly for symphonic music.
The programme for this trip to the heights of classical music includes a series of grand evenings of romantic passion and orchestral power in the impressive courtyard of the Château Louis XI in La Côte-Saint-André. Renaud Capuçon at the helm of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne strikes a blow with Beethoven's famous 5th symphony. The great violinist will also shine in Schumann's Concerto. The following day, Bizet will be in the spotlight in this year of celebrations, with excerpts from Carmen sung by the lively Eleonore Pancrazi and Kevin Amiel. Also on the programme, Stéphanie-Marie Degand conducts Berlioz's absolute masterpiece, the sublime Nuits d'été. For music lovers, a choral concert featuring Berlioz's melodies is available as an optional extra at the church.
During this all-inclusive package, M&O's privileged travellers will be able to take advantage of various visits to the land of Hector Berlioz. A truly enchanting experience!
Program
- Thursday 21 August 2025: Arrival at La Côte-Saint-André & Your evening ‘Destiny’
- Friday 22 August 2025: The private tour ‘In the footsteps of little Hector’ (in a small group exclusively for Music & Opera) & Your evening ‘Ombre et lumière’
- Saturday 23 August 2025: Visit to the Hector Berlioz Museum (in a small group)
- Sunday 24 August 2025: Departure from La Côte-Saint-André
Arrival at Côte-Saint-André & Your evening Berlioz's Destiny
- Arrival at La Côte-Saint-André
- 21:00, performance of the concert ‘Le Destin’ in the courtyard of the Château Louis XI, in category 1
- Night in the accommodation of your choice
(Optional: hire car pick-up at Grenoble station on 21/08 when your train arrives and drop-off at Grenoble station on 24/08 depending on your train timetable (agency closes at 4.45pm at Grenoble station)).
Visit Côte-Saint-André & Your evening Berlioz ‘Shadow and Light’
- Breakfast in your accommodation
- Tour of La Côte-Saint-André from 10am to 12pm - ‘In the footsteps of little Hector’, (private group tour exclusively for Music & Opera)
- 9pm, performance of the ‘Ombre et Lumière’ concert in the courtyard of the Château Louis XI, in category 1
- Night in your accommodation
Optional: 5.00 pm at the Church of La Côte-Saint-André ‘Mélodies de Berlioz’.
Visit & Dinner
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Breakfast at your accommodation
- Visit the Hector Berlioz Museum
- Night in your accommodation
Departure from Côte-Saint-André
- Breakfast at your accommodation
- Morning departure
Additional option
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Car rental available at Grenoble train station on arrival and departure - Please contact us directly if you are interested.
Program
Capuçon Renaud © Nespoulos Louis
Violin Concerto Schumann / Symphonies Nos. 4 & 5 - Beethoven
auditorium de la cour du Château Louis XI
Dirigent
Renaud CapuçonInterpret
Renaud CapuçonChore
Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne
Capuçon Renaud © Nespoulos Louis
Les Nuits d’été Berlioz / Carmen (Highlights) - Bizet / Rêverie et Caprice - Berlioz
auditorium de la cour du Château Louis XI
Dirigent
Stéphanie-Marie DegandInterpret
Eleonore PancraziKevin Amiel
Chore
Jeune Orchestre Européen Hector BerliozGuided Tours
To make the most of your stay, you will find below the tour included in your stay :
- The 2-hour private walking tour "In the footsteps of little Hector at La Côte-Saint-André" (in small group exclusively for Musique & Opéra)
In the footsteps of little Hector
Hector Berlioz was born and raised in La Côte-Saint-André, a small town in the Isère countryside. On this guided tour, you'll follow in little Hector's footsteps, from his birthplace to the seminary, from the family farm to the market.
2-hour walking tour.
Accommodations
Villa Calma Guest House & Spa
Villa Calma is a promise of calm, well-being and escape in the heart of the Isère countryside.
Just a few minutes from La Côte-Saint-André, its museums, restaurants and châteaux,
Villa Calma welcomes you with all its assets: modern, comfortable rooms, welcoming communal areas, a vast Spa area conducive to relaxation and lush green spaces.
Put down your luggage, and all you have to do is enjoy...
Located 9 minutes' drive from the Berlioz Festival.
Tarifs
Double room (2 pers)
561 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
Hôtel de France
Located in the heart of La Côte-Saint-André, the charming hometown of composer Hector Berlioz, Hôtel de France is a welcoming and traditional hotel. Set in a characterful building, it offers comfortable accommodations just steps from the main square and the Hector Berlioz Museum. With its warm atmosphere, friendly hospitality, and close proximity to key cultural sites, it’s an ideal base for music lovers and travelers exploring the Isère region.
Tarifs
Superior double room (1 pers)
854 € / pers.Programmes and prices are subject to change made by venues and providers.Availability has to be confirmed at the time of booking.
The price includes
- Accommodation
- Show seats
- Excursions
- Meals mentioned
- Entries in the sites
- Personal Travel Assistant
The price does not include
- Transfers
- Assistance
- Tips
- Tax
Practical information
For each country, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs) publishes travel advice sheets on its website. You will find the latest recommendations on safety, formalities and health. We strongly recommend that you consult these sources of information regularly, right up until the day before your departure.