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Evian's La Source Vive: A 500-Seat Chamber Music Hall Sculpted Like an Instrument

architecture-design · 2026-06-27

In Evian, France, the new chamber music venue La Source Vive has opened, funded by patron Aline Foriel-Destezet and designed by architects Patrick Bouchain and Philippe Chiambaretta. The 500-seat hall combines poetic design with high-tech acoustics, sculpted to resemble a musical instrument.

Key facts

  • La Source Vive is a new chamber music hall in Evian, France.
  • The venue seats 500 people.
  • Funding was provided by patron Aline Foriel-Destezet.
  • Architects Patrick Bouchain and Philippe Chiambaretta designed the hall.
  • The hall is sculpted like a musical instrument.
  • It combines poetry and high-tech acoustic technology.

Entities

Artists

  • Patrick Bouchain
  • Philippe Chiambaretta

Institutions

  • Le Monde

Locations

  • Evian
  • France

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