A real place to live
A new and unique place in CUCURON in the South Luberon named "L'ESSENTIEL"
We'd like to try and define what's essential, a question we're often asked.
We decided that we wouldn't build another showroom!
Or just another place to consume!
But quite simply, a real place to live.
It's a generous place open to the world, offering more than it imposes!
It offers more than it asks! That's what culture's for.
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that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
that's what culture is for
The showroom
The aim of the showroom is to enable artists to exhibit their work in a dynamic environment of exchange with the public.
We give priority to long exhibitions, so as to cover the whole year, with a program of 300 days a year. Exhibitions will follow performances and installations, and we'll be encouraging cultural cross-fertilization by weaving together music, light and images.
We also give pride of place to the digital arts, offering the public a unique experience and total immersion in the work.
Le café théâtre
This fall, L'ESSENTIEL is expanding.
We are pleased to present our new venue:
THE THEATER OF THE ESSENTIAL
As an extension of our existing premises, come and discover our new space dedicated to the world of the arts: exhibitions, café théâtre, Comedy Club and concerts all year round.
We'll be posting the full program on this official page, and to make it easier for you to attend, we'll be offering an online booking system.
What's happening at l'Essentiel
Café Théâtre
The L'ESSENTIEL theater is home to a wide range of artists, with a program as diverse as it is varied: café-théâtre, stand-up, comedy club...
Concerts
Our concert hall focuses on contemporary music.
Events
When you're interested in an event, it's a good idea to reserve your place as soon as possible.
Representations
Our brasserie is open before and after every show, to ensure that you have the best possible food and beverage service.
Programming
Jeff Barcelo &
Seb Fourie
What if you discovered... how your brain betrays you? A magician. A mentalist.
Two masters in the art of playing with your certainties.
For 1h30, they take you to the heart of the invisible mechanisms that guide your choices, trigger your emotions and... decide for you.
This is no ordinary show.
Fausse note
In the dressing room of an internationally renowned conductor.
At the end of one of his concerts, the master was repeatedly harassed by a somewhat intrusive fan.
The longer the interview, the more the
visitor's behavior becomes strange and oppressive.
Who is he really? What is the real reason for his visit?
La vie en jaune
An evening of tête-à-tête that turns into a catastrophe, absurd dialogue, puns galore and songs full of derision...
Welcome to La vie en jaune, where Ginette and Gérard, a couple as explosive as they are endearing, settle their scores with music!
Between swing songs and boulevard comedy, the frenetic pace offers audiences a thirst-quenching cocktail of humor and anise.
Julien Vinh
This show echoes the new generation's desire to be free, to choose their own lives, and at the same time to do everything they can to make their parents proud.
Couronne is a pure stand-up show. For over an hour, Julien Vinh tells the story of his life, from his childhood to his decision to leave everything behind to make a living from his passion: the stage.
Dudley Tournesol
Dudley is an emerging comedian based in Marseille, often seen on stage at clubs like Garage Comedy Club.
He returns today to answer this question in his second show Sunflower.
Although his second show answers the "who are you?" question raised by his first one-man show, it also poses a second one:
Do we have the courage to shine on our own?
Dudley Tournesol
Saturday, November 22nd
The brewery
In the raw setting of a disused factory, on the outskirts of the village of Cucuron, Brasserie L'Essentiel came to life in the summer of 2023.
This unique venue combines contemporary art and culinary events.
In perpetual motion, the establishment reinvents the spirit of French Bistrots as a living canvas, evolving with exhibitions and performances. The menu features tapas with local flavors and jarred dishes that combine aesthetics and terroir.
It also lends itself to other propositions, for the time of ephemeral services. For example, under the influence of an exhibition, the décor is transformed and the dishes are elegantly interpreted.
The cellar, meanwhile, houses references from some twenty breweries, including its own beer.
In the wine department, you'll find L'Essentiel's house cuvée "AOP Luberon", with labels signed by artists who have exhibited in the art center.
The brasserie L'Essentiel welcomes all generations in a warm, avant-garde atmosphere, between concerts and authentic conviviality, shaping this place into a jewel where each visit becomes a unique immersion.
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Practical information
How do I get there?
Opening hours
6j/7
Closed on Mondays
3pm-11.30pm
Contact us
Any questions?
How do I book an event?
Simply click on the book button to access our various events throughout the year.
Is L'Essentiel accessible by car?
Of course, L'ESSENTIEL is fully accessible by car, with free parking available nearby.
A P.M.R. space is also available on the premises.
Is it accessible to people with reduced mobility?
Our entire facility has been adapted to accommodate people with reduced mobility.
Can I bring my pets?
Pets are allowed on a leash in the establishment, except in the café-theater room.