The Curious Bards live in Saint-Amant-de-Boixe

Experience The Curious Bards live on July 25th

The Curious Bards will perform at the Abbaye De Saint-Amant-De-Boixe in Saint-Amant-de-Boixe, France on July 25, 2026. The Curious Bards are a musical ensemble specializing in historically informed performances of medieval music, often incorporating elements of folk traditions and improvisation. Their repertoire draws heavily from trouvère and troubadour songs, as well as instrumental dances and vocal polyphony of the 12th through 15th centuries. They are known for utilizing period instruments and striving for authentic interpretations of the music.

The Abbaye De Saint-Amant-De-Boixe is a former Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th century. Originally established as a priory dependent on the Abbey of Cluny, it gained full abbatial rights in 1604. The abbey complex showcases a blend of Romanesque and Gothic architectural styles, with significant modifications undertaken during the Renaissance period. Following the French Revolution, the abbey was secularized and served various purposes including a school and hospital before undergoing restoration efforts beginning in the 20th century.