Riddles turn the medieval streets of Mennetou-sur-Cher into a route of discovery for accompanied children aged nine to twelve. Fortified gates, the church and former merchants’ houses introduce the town’s history and inhabitants. Winding lanes and half-timbered façades provide the setting for a family tour that makes its medieval fabric something to investigate.
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Récréa-terre: Children’s Pottery at La Borne
Hands shape clay at Récréa-terre, the children’s pottery programme at La Borne’s ceramics centre. A changing selection of workshops introduces hand-building and modelling, leaving room for participants’ ideas and levels of experience. Designed for ages six to fifteen, the sessions connect creative experimentation with the making skills associated with this ceramic community.
L’arbre photographique: Imagined Families in Pictures
Old photographs become the beginnings of an invented family in L’arbre photographique. Children aged nine to fourteen handle images from different periods, arranging characters together on a shared timeline. Gwenola Furic, a specialist in photographic conservation and restoration, leads the workshop, combining attention to fragile visual heritage with a collaborative exercise in imagining lives.
Chauve qui peut! Medieval Bestiary Bat Workshop
Creatures associated with the abbey of Saint-Benoît-sur-Loire lead into the world of medieval bestiaries in Chauve qui peut! Children aged seven and over make small bats and decorate them as hanging objects. Costumes are welcome for the workshop, which turns the imagined animal life of medieval culture into a hands-on creative activity.
Le p’tit Balalakalif: Traditional Dance in Toucy
Traditional dance starts with an introduction for young and old at Le p’tit Balalakalif in Toucy. A Ti A Taille, Vaux des Vignes, Les Enchanteuses and the Clément & Adrien Duo then provide the music for the bal. Families can join the dancing or listen, and a shared snack invites anyone who wishes to contribute a cake or a drink to the gathering.
Ramène ta pomme: Fruit Pressing and Family Activities
Ramène ta pomme turns apples, pears and quinces brought by participants into sterilised juice to take home. The CPIE Pays de Bourgogne pairs fruit pressing with land art, a music workshop led by Maïwenn Le Guyader and stories from Martine Forrer. Donkey activities, tree climbing and wooden games from the Autun Toy Library add to the programme; pressing slots require booking.
Saline royale: A World Heritage Mystery
Why does the Saline royale hold UNESCO World Heritage status? Teams work through clues to identify the qualities behind its Outstanding Universal Value. The outdoor investigation is designed for groups of at least two and welcomes children from seven with an accompanying adult. Museum and exhibition admission is separate from the activity.
Keren Ann + Mathis Akengin in Concert
Keren Ann brings Paris Amour to Arc-et-Senans, pairing intimate songwriting with carefully shaped sound. Her tenth studio album continues a musical approach built around warmth and precise composition. Opening artist Mathis Akengin introduces Passage des Fleurs, his debut album, whose contrasts between fragility and force follow appearances at the iNOUïS section of Printemps de Bourges.
Guillaume et Harold: Gaëlle Bourges’s Tapestry Tale
Gaëlle Bourges draws on the Bayeux Tapestry for Guillaume et Harold, a dance-and-theatre production for young audiences. Two versatile performers follow William’s invasion of England through episodes filled with ships, horses and fantastical creatures. Physical performance and object theatre bring humour and poetry to the tapestry’s narrative.
Ty Bougies Candle-Making in Tréguier
Laëtitia introduces candle-making through touch, scent and a small candle that participants pour themselves. At Ty Bougies in Tréguier, the visit moves from handling wax to exploring the fragrances used in the craft. The associated Ty Créateurs shop also displays work by other local artisans, extending the encounter with Breton handmade production.