LA CHAMBRE - LES BAROQUIALES - France

For more than 20 years, in the heart of the Bévéra, Sospel has been pulsating every summer to the rhythm of the Festival Les BaroQuiales, a cultural event devoted entirely to Baroque expression. In exceptional venues such as Saint-Michel Cathedral and its forecourt, internationally renowned artists celebrate the Baroque repertoire.

Created in 1998, the Festival is rooted in the rich historical and architectural heritage of the valleys. In Sospel, the creation of a cultural event based around the Baroque repertoire makes perfect sense. The programming of Gilbert Bezzina, director for the first six years, and the commitment of local cultural and historical players, has enabled the festival to establish a national reputation. In 2007, the Festival was revived under the direction of Silvano Rodi. Jean-Sébastien Beauvais has been artistic director for the last two years.