Music Carousel, Amusement park in Saintes, France
The Carrousel Musical is a musical ride inside the Abbaye aux Dames in Saintes, France. It takes the form of a dome-shaped structure made of metal and wicker, called the Bazilik, which houses digital instruments such as harps, drums, and flutes.
The Abbaye aux Dames in Saintes is an old religious building that has served many purposes over the centuries. The Carrousel Musical was introduced as part of a musical trail called Musicaventure, bringing a contemporary creative layer to this historic site.
The Carrousel Musical is set inside the Abbaye aux Dames and invites groups of around ten people to sit down and play digital instruments together. The music comes from listening and responding to each other, turning the ride into a shared moment of improvisation.
The Carrousel Musical is inside the Abbaye aux Dames, which is easy to find and well signed in Saintes. It is worth arriving in the early afternoon, as the ride runs mainly during afternoon hours and draws more visitors on school holiday days.
The Bazilik structure can be moved to other locations in the region for special events, so it does not always stay in the same spot. Spectators standing outside the dome can hear and watch the group play, which turns each session into a small public performance.
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