Jeud’his en Ronde brings five children’s Celtic circles together in Guingamp for a parade and shared performance. Groups from Guingamp, Châtelaudren, Paimpol, Plérin and Saint-Brieuc take over Place du Centre and Rue Notre-Dame with a program built around Breton dance, music and youth participation. The value of the event is in its scale: children are not simply watching a tradition, they are carrying it publicly through the town. If the weather is poor, the performance moves to the Cadolan sports complex.
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Un été animé à Guingamp: Games, River Sports and Puppet Theatre
Un été animé à Guingamp sets up an afternoon of family activities around the public garden and the banks of the Trieux. The program begins with Breton games, chess, mountain biking, fencing, suction-cup archery, disc golf, pony rides, foosball and board games. Canoeing and kayaking take place nearby on the river at Venelle du Moulin de la Ville. The day then shifts toward performance with Le Manipophone, a puppet show and sing-along by Compagnie La poupée qui brûle, giving the event a balance of outdoor play and live culture.
Emmanuel Lepage Exhibition in Guingamp: Marine Art
The Espace François-Mitterrand in Guingamp will host an exhibition titled “Exposition Emmanuel Lepage – Peintre Officiel de la Marine,” running from July 1 to August 16, 2026. This exhibition features approximately fifty original works by Emmanuel Lepage, celebrated for capturing the essence of the sea. The opening reception is on June 30 at 6:00 PM. Lepage, the first comic book artist honored with the title of Official Painter of the Navy in 2021, draws inspiration from his experiences aboard the Marion Dufresne and his deep connection to marine narratives. Attendees will have the chance to appreciate never-before-seen pieces that showcase the artist’s journey from comic panels to large illustrations, reflecting how the marine environment shapes his characters and stories. The exhibition will highlight works that depict tropical voyages and the atmosphere of Brittany’s legendary lighthouses, such as Ar-Men. Graphic novels by Lepage include “Danser avec le Vent” and the trilogy featuring Anna, Ullysse, and Jules, demonstrating his artistic evolution and engagement with maritime themes. The exhibition is open to the public from 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM on Fridays. It will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, allowing visitors to fully explore this artistic showcase in Brittany.