L’Auberge du Cheval Blanc
Operetta
31 July 2025
Rediscover this legendary show directed by Serge Manguette, under the artistic direction of Melcha Corder and the orchestral direction of Sébastien Driant.
At the picturesque Cheval-Blanc inn, Leopold, a devoted butler, is in love with Josépha, his beautiful landlady. But she prefers the elegant Parisian lawyer Guy Florès, who is here on vacation.
When Bistagne from Marseille arrives with his daughter Sylvabelle, a tangle erupts: Bistagne is fighting a copycat of her famous "Napoleon" suit, defended by Florès. Sylvabelle and Florès fall in love, which arouses Leopold's jealousy.
In a game of misunderstandings and thwarted passions, Josépha dismisses Leopold, while Célestin Cubisol, son of Bistagne's rival, falls in love with Clara, daughter of Professor Hinzelmann.
A surprise visit from Emperor Franz Joseph disrupts relations: Leopold, at the height of despair, is forgiven. Ultimately, love affairs harmonize: Florès marries Sylvabelle, Célestin marries Clara, and Léopold, triumphant, becomes master of the Cheval-Blanc alongside Josépha.
A joyful operetta, full of humor, love, and twists and turns, set in an enchanting setting.