DIARY PLANNER ❘ WHAT’S ON


LET’S GO! A heady mix of music,


wine and pure autumn joy


NUITS DE CHAMPAGNE The city of Troyes takes us on a journey through song, across an artistic universe inspired by cross- generational repertoires. This year’s theme is rock opera Starmania. October 22-28 nuitsdechampagne.com


IN FOCUS FOR THE SENSES The Cité du Vin in Bordeaux is offering Via Sensoria, a unique sensory tasting


trail for wine lovers and novices alike. Sample wines – and speciality non-alcoholic drinks – from all over the world, guided by a sommelier as you wander through four dreamlike spaces complemented with images, sound and a hint of poetry.


For this first edition, Sensoria focuses on the theme of the changing of the seasons, so visitors can experience one full year of winemaking over a one-hour visit. Until November 5


www.laciteduvin.com


GARDEN FESTIVAL The 32nd Chaumont-sur-Loire International Garden Festival focuses on the theme of the ‘Resilient Garden’ as a conduit for ideas and good practices in the face of climate change. From self-sufficiency and permaculture to edible forests, designers from all over the world highlight nature’s capacity for regeneration, raising awareness of the wonders and powerful beauty of the garden. Until November 5 domaine-chaumont.fr


LA ROCHELLE JAZZ FESTIVAL The 26th edition of the popular event promises an international line-up of jazz and blues artists, including Billy Valentine, Kendra Morris, Laurent Coulondre, and the group Sixun. October 12-15 www. larochellejazzfestival.fr


VENDANGES DE MONTMARTRE For its 90th edition, the wine festival, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, pays homage to the values of sports: respect for oneself, others and the environment. Tchin tchin! October 11-15 fetedesvendangesde- montmartre.com


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IMAGES © ANAKA CITÉ DU VIN – ATELIER SYLVAIN ROCA, JOSÉ GARANDEL, PEXELS | LUCAS ALLMANN, ERWAN FLOCH, DOMAINE DE CHAUMONT-SUR-LOIRE


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