LES RENDEZ-VOUS DE L’HISTOIRE
Read moreIn Blois, in October, the Rendez-vous de l'Histoire brings together 1 000 speakers from all walks of life each year; it is a unique place for meetings, exchanges and debates. Historians, academics, writers, filmmakers, philosophers, politicians, journalists can find themselves in a long weekend for more than 400 meetings, debates, conferences, historical cafés, workshops, etc., in about fifteen places in the city. On this occasion, the Grain hall (in the heart of Blois) becomes the largest living room in the book book in France. Nearly 150 publishers and 300 authors come to meet the lovers of history. The cinema cycle allows you to see or review films at the cinema Les Lobis, through a selection of about fifty documentaries and fiction, subject to heritage as well as recent production, film archives like television. Finally, Les Rendez-vous de l'Histoire is a unique opportunity to discover the history otherwise, beside it in unusual places (historical cafés), through gastronomic discoveries (historical dinners), shows, exhibitions of photographs, historical comic strips.
LE FESTIVAL D'ANJOU
Open-air theater in the spotlight and a top-of-the-line program!Read more
FESTIVAL DE LOIRE
Read moreEvery two years, in September, the banks of the Loire are dressed in their finest finery and come alive with a thousand lights during the Festival de Loire, an event that moves the crowds. On the programme: exhibitions, jousting and lock-keeping demonstrations, boat races and parades, sailing demonstrations, tow horses, shows and street entertainment for all, concerts... This beautiful festival, an opportunity to travel back in time to the Loire navy, is the largest in Europe in terms of river navy.
FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DES JARDINS
Read moreSince 1992, the International Garden Festival has been a laboratory for contemporary creation in the field of gardens and landscape design throughout the world. Both a mine of ideas and a breeding ground for talent, the Festival revitalizes the art of gardens. The diversity, creativity and quality of the projects have helped establish the festival's worldwide reputation as a must-see event. Edition 2022: Ideal Garden - 30 years of green utopia.
LES ACCROCHE-CŒURS
Three days of madness with street arts on the program!Read more
TERRES DU SON
Every year, the Terres du Son festival puts all its efforts into making the ...Read more
À TOURS DE BULLES
Read moreThe 9th art has its local festival! Comic enthusiasts gather in the Place Châteauneuf or the Salle Ockeghem to stroll between the stands, discover new releases and have their comics signed by the authors on hand. The program also includes exhibitions, film screenings (and often a drawing concert!), and entertainment for young and old. Drawing workshops are a big hit, as are conferences. LSF interpretations and read-alouds are also organized. See you on the 2nd weekend of September!
LES ESTVIALES DU PATRIMOINE
Read moreIn 2023, Les Goûters et Dîners du Patrimoine became Les Estivales du Patrimoine. A cycle of events, music and visits to a number of privately-owned monuments is offered throughout the summer. Visitors discover the local heritage and terroir through a variety of shows in places usually closed to the public. A guaranteed escape for an afternoon or evening with family or friends. Reservations required.
FESTIVAL MUSIK'AIR
Read moreMusik'Air brings together every year groups that are making a name for themselves, but also figures from the French music scene such as Ko Ko Mo or Madame Robert, who will be present in 2021! Volunteers rush every year to help produce this quality festival, which shows us the good atmosphere that reigns in this place! The atmosphere of Musik'Air is relaxed and all kinds of music are represented. A festival not to be missed and which has been going on since 2003 to discover the gems of tomorrow and to listen to the "classics" again!
FESTIVAL BD BOUM
At the forefront of the latest trends in comics, this multifaceted event is ...Read more
JOURNÉES DÉCOUVERTES DE LA PÈLERIE
Read moreThis event celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2018. It allows the public to experiment with the techniques of preparing the wicker and braking. Vanniers work in front of visitors to show their know-how and a giant willow sculpture will be carried out live. The exhibition store allows you to discover a wide variety of baskets and other objects made in the basement.
FÊTE PAYSANNE, BATTAGES ET VIEUX MÉTIERS
Read moreSaint-Laurent-de-Lin offers a wide range of cultural events throughout the year. These include the Fête Paysanne, the Battages and the Vieux Métiers. Note also that the whole event is hosted and soundtracked by RPSFM, the local radio station based in Noyant Villages. The Fête Paysanne, the Battages and the Vieux Métiers are essential events for discovering the region's culture and traditions. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in history and experience authentic moments.
JOURNÉES NATIONALES DU LIVRE ET DU VIN
Make way for literary intoxication. In Saumur, this book fair brings ...Read more
FESTIVAL DU LIVRE « AUTREMENT, AUTRES MOTS »
Read moreThis show is staged by combinations of Montargeois and Gâtinais engaged on social plan, cultural, media and solidarity. It fell under an alternative and committed approach. For two days, visitors can meet authors and can buy differently with the approach to the festivals and start the debate with other words. Of course, there are spaces booksellers and publishers meetings and debates are furnished with authors. But you should also note the presence of stands run by about local ngos that also offer exhibitions.
FESTIVAL LA GRANGE DE MESLAY
Every summer, classical music lovers gather at this exceptional ...Read more
FESTIVAL DE THÉÂTRE EN VAL DE LUYNES
Since 2004, this festival in Luynes offers open-air plays in places full of ...Read more
DÉSIR... DÉSIRS
A festival firmly rooted in Tours, with a rich cultural program focusing on ...Read more
FESTIVAL DE CINÉMA ASIATIQUE
Read moreAmong the many festivals hosted by Studio cinemas, the FICAT (Festival International de Cinéma Asiatique de Tours) offers screenings of films, documentaries and shorts, as well as a special program for young audiences. In the space of just a few days, spectators can experience the full diversity of Asia, with films from various Asian and Far Eastern countries. Other partner venues host screenings, calligraphy workshops, conferences...
NOËL AUX PAYS DES CHÂTEAUX
The castles of the Loire Valley are transformed in winter into fairy tale ...Read more