The Programme for Les Jeudis de la Villa for 2026 has been Unveiled

Read on for the 2026 schedule for Les Jeudis de la Villa

IARLA BYRNE16 December, 20252 Mins read269

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Les Jeudis de la Villa has returned for its acclaimed third season, unfolding each Thursday until 2nd April, 2026.

Following a celebrated launch last November, this series of intellectual and culinary evenings continues to captivate.

The remaining twelve soirées will be held in the spectacular Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, honoring Baroness Béatrice’s legacy of salon-style fellowship. Each week, a distinguished speaker will explore themes ranging from art and science to gastronomy and ecology, fostering inspired conversation among a curated gathering of no more than thirty guests.

Set within the intimate Restaurant Béatrice, the experience pairs thought-provoking dialogue with a bespoke dinner conceived by Chef Myriam Barda. Every menu is an artistry of flavor, designed to delight the senses and complement an evening of discovery.

Les Jeudis de la Villa at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

PROGRAMME FOR LES JEUDIS DE LA VILLA 2026

January 2026

15th January: Franco BOLLETTA – Le théâtre de La Fenice de Venise et la Danse : Souvenir d’une carrière (The La Fenice Theatre in Venice and Dance: Memories of a Career)
22nd January: Michel LETHIEC – Les confidences d’un joueur de clarinette (Confessions of a clarinet player)
29th January: *** Change of speaker *** François-Henri DÉSÉRABLE – L’usure d’un monde (The erosion of a world)

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February 2026

5th February : Coline SERREAU – Des studios aux plateaux, du rêve à la réalité (From studios to film sets, from dream to reality)
12th February : Frédéric GAZEAU – Changements environnementaux (Environmental changes)
19th February: Susie MORGENSTERN – Carte Blanche
26th February : Tania MOURAUD – Confidences

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March 2026

5th March : Véronique OLMI – Écrire des romans pour dire le réel (Writing novels to depict reality)
12th March: Dominique GARCIA – Grecs et Gaulois, de la Provence à la Champagne : dernières découvertes (Greeks and Gauls, from Provence to Champagne: latest discoveries)
19th March : Marc BARANI – Sud (South)
26th March : Catherine MEURISSE – La bande dessinée : un Pont des arts entre peinture, philosophie, nature et littérature (Comics: A bridge of the arts between painting, philosophy, nature, and literature)

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April 2026

2nd April : Sophie DE BAERE – Derrière les portes des maisons (Behind Closed Doors)

RESERVATIONS

Tickets cost €120 per person which entitles the holder to

A welcome glass of champagne
Dinner-conversation
Semi-gourmet menu, including wine pairing (two glasses of wine, coffee, and mineral water).

For those seeking a deeper immersion, a special three-evening package is available for €300. This exclusive pass provides one guest with reserved attendance across three selected soirées, offering a sustained journey through the season’s themes. Please note that these tickets are non-transferable and must be used by the same individual throughout.

TICKETS

Les Jeudys de la Villa at Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild

Each carefully curated evening promises thought-provoking conversation, rich cultural insight, and warm connection within the magnificent setting of the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild. It is an invitation to engage both the mind and the senses over an extended, memorable experience.