Biodiversite et Sante in Ascain is a public meeting with Pierre Lannes on the risks linked to ticks in ordinary environments such as woods and gardens. The talk is followed by an exchange with the audience, making prevention and practical understanding part of the format. The event is local in the best sense: it takes a health issue tied to landscape, habits and outdoor life, then gives residents a place to ask questions.
Tag: Oral Tradition
Bois en Fete in Nogueres | Wood Crafts and Gascon Culture
Bois en Fete in Nogueres is a craft-centred celebration of wood trades and Gascon atmosphere. The programme honours sawyers, carpenters, resin workers, cabinetmakers and woodturners, alongside chair caners and upholsterers. It is a compact portrait of manual know-how: tools, materials and trades brought into public view so that visitors can see the cultural value of work usually hidden inside workshops.
Spectacle Burgaintzi in Saint-Palais | Basque Dance
Spectacle Burgaintzi in Saint-Palais is a Basque dance performance by children from the Burgaintzi group. The event places transmission at the centre: young dancers carry steps, rhythms and stage habits into a public square where the community can see the tradition continue. At Place du Foirail, the performance is concise but culturally legible, turning a local evening into a visible act of Basque dance education.
Concert d’Ete Basque in Bayonne | Pottoroak Choir
Concert d’Ete Basque in Bayonne is an open-air vocal evening with the men’s choir Pottoroak. The group performs traditional Basque songs and world repertoire in four-part a cappella arrangements, alongside festive songs that keep the atmosphere accessible. The event gives Bayonne a clear musical frame: voices in public space, Basque language and choral practice presented without losing the warmth of a summer gathering.
Gascony Tales Walk in Marcenais
In Marcenais, Gascony Tales Walk in Marcenais is built around voice, repertoire and local memory. The setting at 12 Charlot Sud anchors the event in Marcenais. The strongest material is voice, repertoire and the communal memory carried through performance. That gives the event a cultural frame grounded in place, practice and public participation. The result is useful for a regional audience because it explains why the occasion belongs to local life.
Surprise Show at Chateau d’Anthenaise
The historic Château d’Anthenaise in La Chapelle-Anthenaise for a surprise show on August 4, 2026. The evening kicks off with a brief 15-minute tour of the château’s exterior, with tours starting at 8:00 PM and 8:30 PM. The program includes the serene setting before the performance begins. From 7:00 PM, a food truck and refreshments will be available, allowing you to savor a meal while you await the show. This event is part of a collaboration between L’Arbre Bavard and Les Nuits de la Mayenne, dedicated to supporting emerging artists. This initiative, launched in 2020, highlights new narratives and talents from the Mayenne, Orne, and Sarthe regions. Expect an performance that showcases local creativity and innovative storytelling, ensuring a memorable. Surprise Show at Chateau d’Anthenaise takes place at Chateau d’Anthenaise, La Chapelle-Anthenaise, 53950 France on 4 August 2026.
Le Roman de Renart at Chateau de Careil
‘The Tale of Renart’ is a theatrical performance that showcases storytelling, masked theater, and commedia dell’arte. Inspired by the medieval tale, it humorously follows the adventures of Renart the wolf. This focused production caters to a diverse audience, making it ideal for both families and theater enthusiasts. The blend of tradition and innovation at Château de Careil in Guérande. Le Roman de Renart at Chateau de Careil takes place at Chateau de Careil, 33 rue du Chateau de Careil, 44350 Guerande, France on 26 June 2026.
Tales Between Land and Sea in Batz-sur-Mer
Tales Between Land and Sea is listed by the official La Baule-Guerande tourism page at the Batz-sur-Mer municipal media library, 11 rue de la Plage. Sessions are scheduled on 9, 16 and 23 July 2026. The programme is centred on Breton tales and legends, with the sea, the Briere and the salt marshes used as narrative landmarks for local heritage.
John Howe: L’Ecrin des legendes in La Baule
The **Exposition John Howe – L’écrin des légendes** offers an insight into the artistic universe of John Howe, who is known for his contributions to publishing and cinema. This exhibition features nearly 150 original drawings and paintings, in addition to digital works that highlight Howe’s diverse techniques and his impact on the visual representation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s creations, particularly in *The Lord of the Rings* and *The Hobbit*. Spanning four locations—La Baule, Guérande, Herbignac, and Batz-sur-Mer—this exhibition is part of the “Fantastic journeys through the art of John Howe” tour. Visitors will encounter iconic pieces and personal works that illustrate the depth of Howe’s imagination, unveiling fascinating tales and legends. John Howe: L’Ecrin des legendes in La Baule takes place at Place du Marechal Leclerc, 44500 La Baule-Escoublac, France on 11 July to 30 August 2026.
Aliette Boyer Exhibition in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe
In collaboration with École supérieure d’art et de design TALM – Le Mans, artist Aliette Boyer presents her exhibition, “Dans la rivière, peut-être,” in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe. This showcase highlights her explorations along the water’s edge, celebrating the flora and fauna of the Sarthe’s rivers and marshes. The exhibition features about thirty ceramic pieces, engraved shells, drawings, and embroideries, all accompanied by poetic texts reflecting Boyer’s field research and childhood memories. It delves into the rich tales and legends surrounding amphibians, often attributed with enchanting or malevolent powers since the Middle Ages. Aliette Boyer Exhibition in Malicorne-sur-Sarthe is scheduled for 26 June to 20 September 2026 at Rue Victor Hugo, Malicorne-sur-Sarthe, France.