For nearly nine centuries, the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques has welcomed travelers. Founded around 1130 to accommodate pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela, among others, this former hospital is part of Toulouse’s historical heritage. So why not stop by today for a journey with a twist? With “Candlelight: Disney Journeys,” the melodies of Disney and Pixar will take you to the four corners of the world—without even leaving your seat.
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998 as part of the Routes of Santiago de Compostela in France, this historic site hosts a concert where childhood memories meet classical music. By candlelight, a string quartet takes you from the savanna of *The Lion King* to the streets of New Orleans in *The Princess and the Frog*.
Candlelight: Disney Journeys
You may already be familiar with Candlelight, the concert series that reimagines musical classics in an intimate, candlelit setting. With Candlelight: Disney Journeys, the concept takes on a global flair. For one hour, a string quartet reinterprets 16 pieces from the worlds of Disney and Pixar, giving these familiar melodies a fresh twist that blends tenderness, rhythm, and nostalgia.
The program is packed with memories! You’ll enjoy highlights from *The Jungle Book*, *Beauty and the Beast*, *Aladdin*, and *Frozen*, before traveling to Mexico with *Coco*, Colombia with *Encanto*, and the Pacific Islands with *Moana*. Not to mention *Mulan*, *Lilo & Stitch*, and *Toy Story*. It’s sure to bring together several generations around songs you may have hummed dozens of times, but rarely heard in this way.
17 January 2027 18:00 + more dates
Chapelle du CHU Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques
A concert in a former pilgrims’ hospital, on the banks of the Garonne
Overlooking the Garonne River, with a view of the dome of La Grave from its surroundings, the Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques is one of those buildings that the people of Toulouse recognize by sight without necessarily having explored its entire history. In the Middle Ages, it welcomed travelers and pilgrims passing through the city on their way to Santiago de Compostela. Its inner courtyards, galleries, and grand halls still tell part of that story.
With the ancient walls and architecture of this historic building on one side, and the soft glow of candles on the other, the opening notes of a string quartet will be truly impressive. And the twist is rather lovely: in a place that once welcomed those who traveled hundreds of kilometers, you’re now invited to journey across several continents through music.
In Toulouse, we’re no strangers to the joys of a stroll along the banks of the Garonne. But this time, why not extend your walk with a musical getaway? Candlelight: Disney Journeys invites you to rediscover the stories that shaped your childhood—or that of your children—in a setting that has so many stories of its own to tell.
17 January 2027 18:00 + more dates
Chapelle du CHU Hôtel-Dieu Saint-Jacques
