FONDATION LES ARTS FLORISSANTS - William Christie

CULTIVATE THE SPIRIT OF BAROQUE

SUPPORT THE MUSICAL, CULTURAL HERITAGE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OF THE FONDATION LES ARTS FLORISSANTS - WILLIAM CHRISTIE.

For more than 40 years, Les Arts Florissants has shared our passion for the art of baroque with the world.

The generosity of our donors allows the Fondation Les Arts Florissants – William Christie to offer multidisciplinary projects, including musical programs, educational and outreach projects, the Quartier des Artistes, the festivals and the preservation of our cultural heritage.

These activities represent an annual budget of 5.5 million euros, of which only 20% is covered by public subsidies.

A FOUNDATION OF RECOGNIZED PUBLIC BENEFIT

In 2017, the Fondation Les Arts Florissants - William Christie was recognized by the French government as a foundation of public interest.
 
The good news is that your membership fee is considered a tax-deductible donation!

JOIN LES ARTS FLORISSANTS OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

A TAILORED EXPERIENCE

Members and donors of Les Arts Florissants play an essential role in making our projects a reality, and to thank you, we offer many exclusive benefits.  


Click on a card below to learn about your advantages!

Please select your membership category:

Real cost of your membership fee, after minimum tax deduction: € 85

Real cost of your membership fee, after minimum tax deduction: € 340

Real cost of your membership fee, after minimum tax deduction: € 1,020

Real cost of your membership fee, after minimum tax deduction: € 1,700

Real cost of your membership fee, after minimum tax deduction: € 3,400

 
€ 250

YOUR ANNUAL BENEFITS
 
• Personalized membership card
• Welcome gift for new members
• Receive member e-newsletter, annual report and programs at your home
• Advance notice of all productions
• Invitations to rehearsals with William Christie and Paul Agnew*
• 5% discount on books and 10% on CDs in the harmonia mundi boutique (Cité de la Musique)
• Private tour of the Musée de la musique
• Free entry to William Christie's gardens in Thiré (when open to the public)
• Special access for reservations at Le Balcon restaurant + aperitf offered, with dinner purchase
 
FESTIVAL BENEFITS

• First informed of festival programs
• 10% discount on purchases at festival boutique (excluding books)
• Access to exclusive patrons' package (tickets, meals, lodging, transfers)**
 
*1 or more, depending on category / **with participation costs
€ 1,000
 
YOUR ANNUAL BENEFITS
 
• Personalized membership card
• Welcome gift for new members
• Receive member e-newsletter, annual report and programs at your home
• Advance notice of all productions
• Invitations to rehearsals with William Christie and Paul Agnew*
• 5% discount on books and 10% on CDs in the harmonia mundi boutique (Cité de la Musique)
• Private tour of the Musée de la musique
• Free entry to William Christie's gardens in Thiré (when open to the public)
• Special access for reservations at Le Balcon restaurant + aperitf offered, with dinner purchase
• Personalized assistance for ticket purchases (2 tickets)
 
FESTIVAL BENEFITS 
 
• First informed of festival programs
• 10% discount on purchases at festival boutique (excluding books)
• Access to exclusive patrons' package (tickets, meals, lodging, transfers)**
• Personalized assistance for ticket purchases (2 tickets)
 
*1 or more, depending on category / **with participation costs
 
€ 3,000
 
YOUR ANNUAL BENEFITS
 
• Personalized membership card
• Welcome gift for new members
• Receive member e-newsletter, annual report and programs at your home
• Advance notice of all productions
• Invitations to rehearsals with William Christie and Paul Agnew*
• 5% discount on books and 10% on CDs in the harmonia mundi boutique (Cité de la Musique)
• Private tour of the Musée de la musique
• Free entry to William Christie's gardens in Thiré (when open to the public)
• Special access for reservations at Le Balcon restaurant + aperitf offered, with dinner purchase
• Personalized assistance for ticket purchases (4 tickets)
• Second membership card
• VIP access for intermission cocktail of Les Arts FLorissants productions in Paris
• Annual breakfast for a sneak preview of upcoming season
 
FESTIVAL BENEFITS
 
• First informed of festival programs
• 10% discount on purchases at festival boutique (excluding books)
• Access to exclusive patrons' package (tickets, meals, lodging, transfers)**
• Personalized assistance for ticket purchases (4 tickets)
 
*1 or more, depending on category / **with participation costs
 
€ 5,000
 
YOUR ANNUAL BENEFITS
 
• Personalized membership card
• Welcome gift for new members
• Receive member e-newsletter, annual report and programs at your home
• Advance notice of all productions
• Invitations to rehearsals with William Christie and Paul Agnew*
• 5% discount on books and 10% on CDs in the harmonia mundi boutique (Cité de la Musique)
• Private tour of the Musée de la musique
• Free entry to William Christie's gardens in Thiré (when open to the public)
• Special access for reservations at Le Balcon restaurant + aperitf offered, with dinner purchase
• Personalized assistance for ticket purchases (6 tickets)
• Second membership card
• VIP access for intermission cocktail of Les Arts FLorissants productions in Paris
• Annual breakfast for a sneak preview of upcoming season
• Invitations to VIP events
 
FESTIVAL BENEFITS
 
• First informed of festival programs
• 10% discount on purchases at festival boutique (excluding books)
• Access to exclusive patrons' package (tickets, meals, lodging, transfers)**
• Personalized assistance for ticket purchases (6 tickets)
• Priority seating possible
 
*1 or more, depending on category / **with participation costs
 
€ 10,000
 
YOUR ANNUAL BENEFITS
 
• Personalized membership card
• Welcome gift for new members
• Receive member e-newsletter, annual report and programs at your home
• Advance notice of all productions
• Invitations to rehearsals with William Christie and Paul Agnew*
• 5% discount on books and 10% on CDs in the harmonia mundi boutique (Cité de la Musique)
• Private tour of the Musée de la musique
• Free entry to William Christie's gardens in Thiré (when open to the public)
• Special access for reservations at Le Balcon restaurant + aperitf offered, with dinner purchase
• Personalized assistance for ticket purchases (8 tickets)
• Second membership card
• VIP access for intermission cocktail of Les Arts FLorissants productions in Paris
• Annual breakfast for a sneak preview of upcoming season
• Invitations to VIP events
• Invitations to lunch or dinner with the conductors and artists
 
FESTIVAL BENEFITS
 
• First informed of festival programs
• 10% discount on purchases at festival boutique (excluding books)
• Access to exclusive patrons' package (tickets, meals, lodging, transfers)**
• Personalized assistance for ticket purchases (8 tickets)
• Priority seating possible
• Access to meals with the artists
• Invitations to cocktails on William Christie's terrace
 
 
*1 or more, depending on category / **with participation costs
 
For donations of €3,000 and more, a 2nd personalized membership card is offered to the person of your choice.
Whatever the category, your membership is valid for one year and renewable on the anniversary date of your subscription.
TAX ADVANTAGES
 
• 66% of the amount of your gift can be deducted from your income tax, up to 20% of your taxable income.
• 75% of your gift amount can be deducted from the real estate wealth tax (IFI), up to € 50,000.
 
TRANSNATIONAL GIVING EUROPE 
 
• Les Arts Florissants is part of the Transnational Giving Europe (TGE) network, which allows European donors to benefit from tax advantages in their country of residence.
• TGE online donations currently available for: Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, Hungary, Romania and Spain.
• For a full list of participating countries and information on how to donate by wire transfer, please access the TGE website.