FESTIVALS 2019/20 THE GUIDE


The Château du Clos Lucé is marking the 500th anniversary of Da Vinci’s death


the setting for a theatrical and musical adventure to mark the 500th anniversary of his death. The show, created by Martin Bellemare, Didier Girauldon and Constance Larrieu, and starring Thibault de Montalembert, revolves around an unexpected encounter between Leonardo and his contemporary heirs. It has specifi cally been created to be accessible to an audience of all ages (children from fi ve to 18 can attend for a reduced ticket price of €12) but you will need to understand French if you are going to get the most out of it, as although Leonardo was indeed a great inventor (among all his other remarkable achievements) unfortunately neither he – nor any of his heirs – ever developed a satisfactory system for subtitling theatre productions. www.vinci-closluce.com


NATURE Festival de l’Oiseau et de la Nature April 2020 (Dates TBC)


For a brisk breath of fresh air to rejuvenate the body and soul, head to the Baie de Somme for what will be the 30th edition of


the Festival of Birds and Nature. Bring your trusty binoculars and watch the migrating oiseaux, pop the children into the saddle for a horse or donkey ride, or take the whole family on a guided tour of the bay. There are even fi lm and photo competitions you can get involved in so you can record your outdoor exploits, for yourselves and for those who come after you. www.festival-oiseau-nature.com


Festival Equestria July 23-28, 2019


The National Stud at Tarbes, in the Hautes-Pyrénées, was created in 1806 under Napoleon to provide war horses, and today still produces competition horses of the very highest standard. Its summer festival is a celebration of equines and horsemanship, in which the days are fi lled with displays of the marvellous bonds that exist and are developed here between human and horse. Amid all the concomitant theatre, music, dance and dining, this is a rare chance to admire the power and beauty of these graceful creatures. www.festivalequestria.com


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