Shows in Dordogne — 3 of Our Favourites

The performance includes a story line, similar to that of Excalibur in English history, and utilises medieval knights on horseback and swashbuckling antics to entertain the crowd. The horses are the stars of the show as they display their abilities and skills in the arena. The acrobats that ride them are equally as talented and add a special flare to the show.

Read our own reporter review of the show here.

The Music Hall as well as being an entertainment complex for performances and festivals, is also available as a rental venue. Lunches and dinners combine gastronomy, and wonderful wines with a whirlwind of artists in the heart of the "Purple Perigord".

The room of the Music Hall is designed to allow maximum visibility to all viewers (fully equipped with disabled access), can accommodate over 350 people for a meal / show or 500 people standing, come and share an unforgettable moment with family, friends or family!

The room can also be made available through meetings, seminars, weddings, anniversaries or any other important event.

Shows are on from Thursday to Sunday throughout the year in the mornings and evenings.

Its interior is sumptuously decorated in blue, white and gold – the colours of royalty. The grand stone stairway imposes upon you as you enter and leads the way to the auditorium. In the course of its long history, dotted with theatre plays, operas and concerts, the Grand Théâtre has hosted the most famous of artists. It is now the home to the Bordeaux National Opera and hosts operas, symphonies, recitals and ballets. Guided tours of the theatre are available.