Le Fer en Héritage(s) is a substantial Lorraine heritage exhibition set inside the Abbaye des Prémontrés in Pont-à-Mousson, a town whose modern story is deeply linked to iron, foundries and industrial work. Built around the centenary of Camille Cavallier, the exhibition follows the region’s iron from its geological origins in the minette lorraine through extraction, steelmaking, technical innovation and the rise of major industrial families and companies. Its strongest value is regional: this is not a generic art display, but a readable portrait of how Lorraine’s landscapes, towns, labour culture and economic memory were shaped by mines, blast furnaces, workshops, archives and workers’ lives. The abbey setting gives the subject extra weight, connecting monumental heritage with the industrial heritage that still defines much of Lorraine’s identity.
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Wheat Festival in Pleudihen: Local Heritage Celebration
The Wheat Festival, known as “Fête du Blé,” will take place in Pleudihen-sur-Rance, Brittany, on 8th and 9th August 2026. The festivities kick off on Saturday night at 6 PM with the opening, followed by performances by the Tacinelli Orchestra at 6:30 PM, Sheila at 8:15 PM, and M Pokora at 11 PM, concluding with Sound of the Legend at 12:30 AM. Sunday features the 48th Wheat and Old Trades Festival, starting with an open-air mass at 10:45 AM and a gastronomic menu at the onsite restaurant. A grand parade will showcase artisans in period costumes and local Breton dance groups. Festival-goers can witness traditional activities like mowing with sickles, threshing with a vintage steam locomotive, and the making of local specialties such as cider and bread. Additionally, various craftsmen, including beekeepers and bakers, will demonstrate their old trades. The festival highlights not only gastronomy but also the rich Breton heritage and craftsmanship, making it a perfect outing filled with engaging activities and local flavors.