Aubigny-sur-Nère’s Fêtes Franco-Écossaises celebrates the town’s historical relationship with Scotland. Scottish clans, pipe bands, a Grand Tattoo and a parade take part in the gathering. Ceremonies at the Auld Alliance monument and the French Pipe Band Championships connect the musical programme with the Stuart town’s shared heritage.
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George Sand in Le Châtelet: Music Concert
La Vignerie performs a traditional music concert in Le Châtelet as part of the George Sand commemoration. The named ensemble provides the live programme. Set in the Berry town, the concert links a musical gathering with the local tribute to the writer, whose work remains closely associated with the surrounding rural territory.
Soirée d’ouverture du Son Continu in La Châtre: 50th Edition
Le Son Continu marks the fiftieth anniversary of the International Festival of Instrument Making and Traditional Music with an opening gathering in La Châtre. The opening has moved away from the festival’s main site. Traditional music connects this town programme with the wider gathering of musicians and instrument makers associated with Le Son Continu.