Visit the International Piano Festival
If you’re looking for things to do in Provence when you’re staying at Benvengudo Hotel, why don’t you drive across to La Roque-d’Anthéron and visit the International Piano Festival. This unique event is a must for any music lover.
Drive to La Roque-d’Anthéron
Benvengudo Hotel is located in the charming village of Les Baux-de-Provence. This puts you within an hour’s drive of the quaint French village of La Roque-d’Anthéron. It’s particularly famous for hosting the International Piano Festival of La Roque-d’Anthéron every summer.
International Piano Festival
This is a global music event that’s held every year primarily in the park of Castle Florans; one of the most beautiful green spaces in Provence. The event is also held in a number of other picturesque La Roque-d’Anthéron sites such as Theatre Forbin, Silvacane Abbey and the Temple de Lourmarin.
Founded in 1980 by the celebrated La Roque-d’Anthéron mayor Paul Onoratini, the Festival draws together a range of instrumental talents, both new and established, from around the world of music. It features a variety of concerts, showcases and sets primarily from piano artists, but also from artists who are experts in other musical genres such as orchestral, baroque and even jazz, giving it a reputation as one of the greatest music festivals in Europe.
35th International Piano Festival
This year marks the 35th edition of the International Piano Festival. It will be held between 24th July and 21st August 2015, and will feature concerts from five great performers of the younger generation, including Duo Jatekok, Sanja Bizjak and Nathanael Gouin, as well as a range of sets by amateur pianists.
A trip to the 35th International Piano Festival is a day out the whole family can enjoy. As well as attending concerts, you can visit the refreshment bar in-between sets, or take a shopping trip and buy souvenirs, books photos and CDs. The event also offers a catering service between sets on its famous piano nights, which sees the best artists in the world of piano music show you what they can really do. You can also delve into La Roque-d’Anthéron and buy some authentic Provençal wares during your trip.
Benvengudo Hotel
Benvengudo Hotel is a 4 star luxury boutique hotel located in Les Baux-de-Provence. Set in an authentic Provencal country house, its idyllic location offers a perfect base from which to explore this remarkable region in the South of France.
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