Avignon Festival 2025
Summer 2025 promises to be exceptional for performing arts enthusiasts! The Avignon Festival 2025 will take place from July 5th to 26th, offering three weeks of cultural effervescence in the City of Popes. To fully experience this unique artistic adventure, Château de Montcaud offers you exceptional accommodation just 30 minutes from Avignon, combining luxury, tranquillity, and proximity to the festivities.
Avignon Festival 2025The Exceptional Program of the Avignon Festival 2025
Festival IN: Artistic Excellence
This 79th edition will honour Arabic as the guest language, offering a program rich in cultural discoveries. Cape Verdean choreographer Marlene Monteiro Freitas will open the festival in the Cour d'honneur of the Palais des Papes, promising a memorable inaugural performance.
The Festival IN presents a rigorous selection of theatrical, choreographic, and musical creations in emblematic venues. More than 40 performance venues will host shows, from the majestic Cour d'honneur to the intimate gardens of ancient private mansions.
Festival OFF: 1,700 Shows to Discover
The Avignon Festival OFF 2025 will present more than 1,700 shows in an eclectic program mixing theatre, dance, music, and performances. This parallel event transforms Avignon into an open-air theatre, offering complete artistic freedom to independent companies.
The 2025 innovations include:
Avignon 2025: An Exceptional Cultural Year
Celebrating 25 Years as European Capital of Culture
Avignon will celebrate in 2025 the 25th anniversary of its European Capital of Culture title. This commemoration significantly enriches the summer cultural offering with special events throughout the year.
Complementary Festivals
Beyond the renowned Avignon Festival, summer 2025 offers other major cultural appointments:
Château de Montcaud: Your Artistic Sanctuary
A Strategic Location
Located in Sabran in the Gard, Château de Montcaud offers a privileged position to explore Avignon's cultural richness. Just 30 minutes away by car, you can easily reach the heart of the festivities while enjoying the calm of a 5-hectare verdant setting.
This proximity allows you to:
Exceptional Accommodation for Arts Enthusiasts
Château de Montcaud perfectly understands the needs of discerning festival-goers. Our 29 rooms and suites offer absolute comfort after a day rich in artistic emotions. Air conditioning, essential during July's warm evenings, is provided in all our accommodations.
29 rooms and suitesServices adapted for festival-goers:
Gastronomy and Culture: A Perfect Marriage
Le Cèdre de Montcaud: Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Extend your cultural experience with a gastronomic discovery at Le Cèdre de Montcaud restaurant, Michelin-starred in 2024. Chef Matthieu Hervé offers exceptional cuisine that perfectly complements the festival's artistic effervescence.
Le Bistro de Montcaud: Relaxed Conviviality
For more informal moments, Le Bistro de Montcaud offers bistronomic cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for discussing the day's performances while enjoying seasonal dishes prepared with local produce.
Complementary Activities at the Château
Wellness and Rejuvenation
Between performances, take advantage of our facilities to rejuvenate:
Discovering Local Heritage
While no guided tours are offered, the château team is delighted to share with you the rich history and secrets of this 19th-century residence, carefully restored. A wonderful opportunity to enrich your cultural stay in an authentic and historically significant setting.
Practical Advice for Your Festival Stay
Booking and Planning
Book early: Quality accommodation near Avignon fills up quickly during the festival. Château de Montcaud takes care of everything to facilitate your stay, including accommodation, breakfast, and dedicated services to ease your experience during the Avignon Festival.
Transport: Taxi transfer services can be arranged according to client demand.
Optimising Your Festival Experience
Programme selection: Our concierge team assists you in selecting shows according to your artistic tastes.
Ticketing: Assistance with purchasing tickets, particularly for the most sought-after Festival IN performances.
Local discovery: Possible combination with visits to the Pont du Gard, local vineyards, or Uzès.
Book your extraordinary cultural holiday
The Avignon Festival 2025 promises to be a memorable edition with its international program and celebrations of the 25th anniversary as European Capital of Culture. Château de Montcaud offers you the unique opportunity to experience this artistic adventure in an exceptional setting, away from urban agitation, while remaining at the heart of cultural action.
exceptional settingOur team is at your disposal to compose your bespoke stay, combining artistic discovery, starred gastronomy, and relaxation in a charming château.
Contact us now to book your ideal artistic sojourn and experience an unforgettable Avignon Festival 2025.
ideal artistic sojournReservations and Information
Château de Montcaud – Hameau de Combes, 30200 Sabran
Phone: 0033 4 66 33 20 15
Email: info@chateaudemontcaud.com
The Avignon Festival 2025 awaits you.
Château de Montcaud welcomes you.