Facing a deficit of € 1,5 million, Chorégies d’Orange seem now to get some help from French authorities. General manager Jean-Louis Grinda told AFP that the French government and the PACA region have given their « unfailing support » to the oldest opera festival in France to finish the season « smoothly ». They are willing to accept delays in the payment of taxes and other public charges. Yet, before increasing the public funding, the Government is asking for a serious audit, which will be done in fall.