<\/strong>14th\u00a0 edition of the event ”\u00a0Topiaires, the Art and the Manner<\/a> \u00a0\u00bb
<\/strong>11th edition of the dance festival \u00ab\u00a0Wild extension <\/a>\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
The gardens of la Ballue were awarded the 2nd European Prize 2018 for European Historic Gardens<\/strong> by the EGHN network and received a\u00a0CCVS approval<\/strong>\u00a0 for their boxwood botanical collection.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Music, dance and highlights in the gardens for the 2022 season<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Admissions at the usual prices. Spring is a unique time to discover the gardens, when they awaken,\u00a0 in the freshness of the wide palette of greens punctuated by numerous floral masses.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Under the impetus of the Haute-Bretagne Loisirs association and in partnership with Haute-Bretagne Ille-et-Vilaine, the\u00a0Leisure Day in Brittany<\/a>\u00a0lives its 3rd edition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n The Leisure Day in Brittany allows visitors to benefit from preferential entry to 15 sites in Ille-et-Vilaine and more than 80 in Brittany, to discover or rediscover leisure or visit sites near at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Live this event at the Gardens of la Ballue!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Practical information<\/strong> <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n For the 18th consecutive year at La Ballue<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A great\u00a0exceptional weekend<\/a>, at the time when the gardens are awakening, which calls for solidarity. Each entrance to the garden will make it possible to donate 2\u20ac to the FRC, for the benefit of research on brain diseases.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n This event is part of a special moment of magnificence of the gardens, with the apotheosis of wisteria and the freshness of the greens of the topiary and hornbeams.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Opening hours and conditions for Neurodon: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. without interruption Admission: each paid entry allows you to donate \u20ac2 to the FRC Information at\u00a002 99 97 47 86<\/a> <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n A unique event in France Program Visitors to the Gardens of la Ballue will also have the opportunity to attend the presentation of the book on the gardens: “Variations sur un jardin”, published by P.H. Verlhac with photographs by Yann Monel and texts by Marianne Niermans. Everything you need to know about the boxwoods of La Ballue:<\/strong> Practical informations<\/strong><\/p>\r\n Admission at the usual rates. Continuous entertainment during these 4 days. Gardens open from 10 am to 6.30 pm.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Texts by Jean de la Fontaine said by Christine Bayle. Music viola da gamba Marianne Muller<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n \u201cYoung Love\u201d at the Ch\u00e2teau de La Ballue<\/p>\r\n The two artists of the first Baroque movement, Christine Bayle, actress, and Marianne Muller on the viola da gamba, stimulate the scabrous situations, with subtleties and allusions to “La Matrone d’Eph\u00e8se” and “La Courtisane amoureuse” in intertwining the texts with the music of Ste Colombe,\u00a0 Marin Marais, Hume, De Machy, Dubuisson, Abel, and a piece by a talented contemporary composer, Bruno Giner.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n In a gallant and ironic tone, La Fontaine scratches our certainties, promises and ready-made truths, and in doing so joins the discreet but present project of his friend Moli\u00e8re, to improve the human race. The choice fell on two dramatic love stories, the two tales by Jean de la Fontaine. We know the Fables well, much less the Tales, which are real news with action, suspense, and twist…..<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Show accessible\u00a0on reservation<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Prices <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n This year,\u00a0Rendez-vous aux Jardins<\/a>\u00a0 national theme\u00a0<\/a> is : \u201cGardens in the face of climate change\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Laureate in 2018 of the 2nd European prize for historic gardens by the EGHN network (“European Garden Heritage network”), the Gardens of La Ballue offer you a unique universe of scenery thanks to its playful and labyrinthine course, a real succession of plays with shadows and lights, which also has a special appeal for all children.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n A specific brochure is dedicated to them. This booklet, both fun and educational, allows them to discover the gardens and their architecture,\u00a0 botany,\u00a0 and the environmental approach to their management. There is a booklet for children under 9 and another for older children. All the children who have used the brochure will be rewarded.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Friday, June 3, 2022 Saturday June 4, 2022\u00a0 Sunday, June 5, 2022 Throughout the weekend A visit brochure with a plan and a botanical index is given at the entrance to the Gardens to each visitor.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Specific opening hours\u00a0:\u00a0for Rendez-vous to the Gardens, the Gardens of la Ballue are open from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.\u00a0 MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n An exhibition produced in partnership with “Le Village”, an artistic experimentation site in Bazouges-la-P\u00e9rouse, and the Fund of Contemporary Art of the city of Rennes.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The visual artist L\u00e9a B\u00e9n\u00e9tou, whose work is essentially nourished by architecture, introduces you to her \u201ccastles\u201d series, astonishing creations on tiles, and her colorful ceramics.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The extraordinary choreographic adventure of Extension sauvage<\/a> in the Gardens of la Ballue continues for an eleventh edition. Take a seat in the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de Verdure and let yourself be transported by this striking ballet.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n See you in Comboug on Saturday June 25 for a pre-festival in public spaces.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Sunday, June 26, 2022 (access to the gardens reserved for festival-goers) \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n With on the program this year: Pauline Brun, Corentin Diana & Leonardo Ferreira, Vania Vaneau, Ana Rita T\u00e9odoro, Books on the Move, Antonia Baehr, Flora D\u00e9traz, Guillaume Baillart … and many other surprises around the gardens and woods.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Saturday July 2, 2022 \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Find out more<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n More information on\u00a0the Extension Sauvage website.<\/a><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \u2022 Full price: \u20ac13 \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n (access to the gardens, all the shows and the festival bar)<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Light catering possible on site on Sunday lunchtime.\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\r\n MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Arma\u00a0barok Op\u00e9ra<\/a>\u00a0and Barok Op\u00e9ra Amsterdam present\u00a0the\u00a0Queen Mary<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0by English Baroque composer Henry Purcell, conducted by Fr\u00e9d\u00e9rique Chauvet.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Let yourself be enchanted by this musical, historical and funny saga, on the magnificent music that Purcell wrote for Queen Mary Stuart II and her Dutch husband William of Orange III, who became Queen and King of England at the end of the 17th century. You will be transported to the English court at the end of the 17th century. A look at Europe at the time, dominated by France, England and the Netherlands.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Purcell, a brilliant courtier, knows how to sublimate the formal orders imposed on him by composing inspired music. He transcends his subject, just like the traditional forms he inherited, to invent new musical genres.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n This performance, successfully performed at the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and in Dutch theatres, will take place at the Ch\u00e2teau et Jardins de la Ballue on Sunday July 24, 2022, at 6.30 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The ARMA initiated the Complete Works of Purcell as part of the Summer Operas in Brittany in 2002.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Show accessible\u00a0on reservation<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Prices \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Outdoor show weather permitting in the natural setting and magnificent acoustics of the main courtyard of the Ch\u00e2teau de la Ballue.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n Three talented classical musicians for an entertaining, not so classical concert. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Bernard and \u00c9ric Franceries on guitar, Igor Kirichenko on cello.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n These 3 talents offer you a program in four parts (Classical, Opera, Jazz and Film music), presenting very well-known themes, belonging to the musical heritage. \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n We will meet for this beautiful concert on Friday August 5 at 6 p.m. at the Ch\u00e2teau de la Ballue.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Show accessible\u00a0on reservation<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Prices <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n This original show was created by the Th\u00e9\u00e2tre de la Demeure and will be presented in the open-air theater of the Ballue gardens. Director and actress Alexandra R\u00fcbner. Musical creation Jean-Luc Tamby (guitar and theorbo).<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Two performances: \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n At the end of the afternoon, in the open-air theater of the gardens.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Two performances are scheduled: Friday August 19 and Saturday August 20, 2022. (times to come)\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n National theme for this 39th edition: Sustainable Heritage<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n On September 16, 17 and 18, 2022,\u00a0 come and take part in this\u00a0great heritage festival<\/a> at the Ch\u00e2teau and Gardens of La Ballue, Historical Monuments of the 17th century.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Enjoy an exceptional visit commented by the owners of the interiors of the castle. Unravel the mysteries of the ancient fortress of the “Marches de Bretagnes” that La Ballue was for 600 years and follow the extraordinary journey of the astonishing builder of the current castle, Gilles de Ruellan.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Behind the scenes of a restoration<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Attend demonstrations and explanations by two heritage craftsmen during their restoration work at the Ch\u00e2teau de la Ballue. Discover the know-how of masons for the restoration of a 17th century wall and that of a cabinetmaker for the restoration of windows and doors.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Saturday 17 September: ancient fencing show by the Lames de S\u00e9vign\u00e9.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Sunday 18 September: demonstration by heritage artisans.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n The two days, historical tour guided and commented by the owners of the interiors of the 17th century Ch\u00e2teau.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n School groups can be welcomed at the Ch\u00e2teau and Gardens of la Ballue on Fridays, by reservation.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Exceptional opening hours for these European Heritage Days: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. without interruption.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Guided tour of the interiors Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Rates \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n Free visit of the gardens with detailed map and historical notice.<\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n In partnership with the Demeure Historique and Dartagnans<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n \r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n
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01 – AS OPENING ON\u00a0 MARCH 17 : The great Spring of La Ballue<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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02 – SUNDAY APRIL 10, 2022 : Day of Leisure in Brittany<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
For a purchased entry = the 2nd entry is at 50%.<\/p>\r\n03 – SATURDAY 7 & SUNDAY 8 MAY, 2022 : Neurodon 2022<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
NEURODON 2022 PRACTICAL INFORMATION<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/strong>Saturday 7 and Sunday 8\u00a0 May 2022<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Rates: adults \u20ac10.50; 10-18 years \u20ac2; Free for children under 10.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Email:\u00a0 chateau@la-ballue.com<\/a>
Website:\u00a0www.laballuejardin.com<\/a>
Information on Neurodon:\u00a0www.frc.asso.fr<\/a>
Address: Ch\u00e2teau de la Ballue – 35560 Bazouges-la -P\u00e9rouse\u00a0\u00a0MORE INFO<\/a><\/p>\r\n04 – MAY 12 TO 15, 2022 : Topiaries, the Art and the Manner<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/strong>For its 14th edition, this\u00a0unique event<\/a>\u00a0in France is associated this year with the first World Topiary Days created by\u00a0the EBTS (European Boxwood Topiary Days).<\/a>\u00a0The\u00a0 the public will be able to attend various demonstrations of topiary pruning live in the gardens of La Ballue. Three gardeners from the castle will present their know-how and the different techniques used to prune and sculpt the plants. The choice of pruning tools, their conditions of use and their maintenance will be detailed in the \u201ctools\u201d workshop. The gardens of La Ballue have more than 1500 topiary subjects of great botanical diversity and form, from the most classic to the most sophisticated<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/strong>The gardeners K\u00e9vin Spassevitch and Paul Alexandre Pel\u00e9 will give live demonstrations, sculpt various shapes and reveal all the secrets and techniques of topiary art. You will be able to attend demonstrations of training or maintenance pruning on hornbeam, boxwood, yew, osmanthus, ligustrum jonandrum or japonicum in topiary.<\/p>\r\n
You will also be able to discover the model of the gardens and topiaries created by Jacques Hennequin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
You will be able to admire in situ the botanical collection of boxwoods of the Jardins de la Ballue, which is approved by the CCVS (National Committee for Specialised Plant Collections) and attend a discussion on the problems and solutions linked to boxwood diseases.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n05 – SUNDAY MAY 29, 2022 – 4 PM : Musical show \u00ab Young Love \u00bb<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
We are happy to inform you of the coming to the Ch\u00e2teau de La Ballue of the musical show “Le jeune Amour” in two humorous, dramatic and tasty tales by Jean de La Fontaine : “La Matrone d’Eph\u00e8se” and “La Courtisane amoureuse\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.laballuejardin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/1.-Le-jeune-amour-1024x684.jpg\")
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<\/strong>\u2022 Entrance \u20ac25 full price
\u2022 \u20ac15 for students and 10-18 years old
\u2022 Free for children under 10 years old<\/p>\r\n06 – FRIDAY 3, SATURDAY 4 & SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2022 : Rendez-vous to the Gardens 2022<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
PROGRAM<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/strong>Schools welcome for an educational visit (by appointment).<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
11 a.m.:<\/strong>\u00a0conference\/guided tour:\u00a0The Gardens of la Ballue in the face of climate change: findings, management plan , implemented.
<\/strong><\/em>In the afternoon<\/strong>\u00a0: dance performance by the company HORSMOTS\u00a0 :\u00a0“En finir, \u00e0 n’en plus en plus…”, <\/em>a choreographic piece created around 15 dancers in 6 tableaux, on the theme of dance marathons organized on the west coast of the United States in the 1930s.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
11 a.m.:<\/strong>\u00a0conference\/guided tour:\u00a0The Gardens of la Ballue in the face of climate change: findings, management plan, implemented.
<\/strong><\/em>Afternoon<\/strong>\u00a0: performance of the musicians and dancers of the M\u00e9nestraudie, early music ensemble and medieval dancers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPRACTICAL INFORMATION<\/em><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/strong>Individual rates:
\u2022 \u20ac9.50\u00a0 for adults
\u2022 \u20ac7.50\u00a0 for 12-18 year olds, students and job seekers
\u2022 Free for children under 10 accompanied by their parents<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
<\/strong><\/p>\r\n07 – END OF JUNE TO END OF SEPTEMBER 2022 : Contemporary art exhibition by L\u00e9a B\u00c9N\u00c9TOU<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n
08 – 26 JUNE 2022 : Extension Sauvage<\/h3>\r\n
THE PROGRAM<\/em><\/h4>\r\n
<\/strong>The Extension Sauvage festival will once again take up residence in the Jardins de la Ballue to present,\u00a0 over an entire afternoon, major pieces from the history of dance and more recent creations.
Come and applaud the performances of choreographers and dancers from all over the world. Some shows will be given in the open-air theater, a veritable all-vegetal theater, a remarkable piece in the garden. Others coins will be offered in the magnificent and wild setting of the alleys and banks of the Ballue pond.<\/p>\r\n
<\/strong>Outdoor cinema night screening at the edge\u00a0 pond (in partnership with FRAC Bretagne in 2021)<\/p>\r\nPRACTICAL INFORMATION (PRICES TO BE CONFIRMED)<\/em><\/h4>\r\n
\u2022 Reduced price (10 to 18 years old, students, job seekers): \u20ac8
\u2022 Free: under 10
\u2022 Group pass (from of 10 people): \u20ac8 per person<\/p>\r\n09 – SUNDAY JULY 24, 2022 : Queen Mary, a baroque opera show \r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n
PRESENTATION<\/em><\/h4>\r\n
PRACTICAL INFORMATION<\/em><\/h4>\r\n
<\/strong>\u2022 Entry \u20ac30 full price
\u2022 \u20ac15 for students and 10-18 year olds
\u2022 Free for children under 10<\/p>\r\n10 – FRIDAY AUGUST 5 – 6PM : Concert with the Trio In Beve (2 guitars and cello) : \u201c Music Essentials \u00bb \r\n\r\n<\/h3>\r\n
A great success that critics continue to acclaim. Music by Albinoni, Albeniz, Rossini, Bizet, Kosma, Dave Brubeck, Nino Rota, Th\u00e9odorakis…<\/p>\r\n
<\/strong>\u2022 Entry \u20ac30 full price
\u2022 \u20ac15 for students and 10-18 year olds
\u2022 Free for children under 10<\/p>\r\n11 – AUGUST 18 TO 21, 2022 : Theatrical show \u201cTales of Past Times: Three Tales by Charles Perrault\u201d<\/h3>\r\n
\u2022 Children’s version with Petit Pouc\u00e9 and Puss in Boots
\u2022 General public version with Petit Pouc\u00e9, Puss in Boots and Donkey Skin.<\/p>\r\nPRACTICAL INFORMATION<\/em><\/h4>\r\n
12 – 16, 17 & SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 : Celebrating Heritage Days at La Ballue<\/h3>\r\n
PROGRAM<\/em><\/h4>\r\n
PRACTICAL INFORMATION<\/em><\/h4>\r\n
Pre-reservation by email at chateau@la -ballue.com<\/a> or by phone at 02 99 97 47 86 is recommended as we will limit the size of groups for interior visits<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n
<\/strong>Admission at the usual prices.\u00a0The guided tour of the interiors is offered<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n13 – SATURDAY 22 AND SUNDAY 23 OCTOBER 2022 : Night of the Castles at La Ballue<\/h3>\r\n