Promenades Fantômes offers a specific experience in Saumur as an intriguing character guides the audience through the city’s darkest memories. This historical strolling show takes place at dusk, immersing attendees in haunting tales that have shaped the neighborhoods of this charming city. The performance results from extensive research by the L’Oiseau Moqueur company, utilizing records from Saumur’s archives. Scheduled for several evenings in July and August, the shows run from 9 PM to 10:15 PM in July and from 8 PM to 9:15 PM in August. Promenades Fantomes in Saumur is scheduled for 2 to 3 July 2026, 10 to 11 July 2026, 17 to 18 July 2026; 21 to 22 August 2026, 28 to 29 August 2026 at Saumur, France.
Tag: Oral Tradition
Goodbye Persil in Montilliers
Experience ‘Goodbye Persil’ by Compagnie L’Arbre à Vache on 3 July 2026 at Cour de La Mairie in Montilliers. This performance delves into the lives of two brothers on a mysterious journey, navigating a playful and intricate world of discretion and complicity. Featuring the comedic talents of Louis Grison and Nicolas Perruchon, the show combines humor and storytelling in a specific presentation. With direction by Antoine Boulin and a collaborative effort from talented creators, this event offers a carefully staged narrative within a local setting. Goodbye Persil in Montilliers is scheduled for 3 July 2026 at Cour de La Mairie, Montilliers, France.
Candlelit Story Cruise in Damvix
Experience a specific evening during “La Nuit, Le Marais, Le Conte” in Damvix, featuring a magical candlelit cruise on the Sèvre in the Marais Poitevin. Scheduled for July 3, 2026, this enchanting event includes storytelling by Véronique, les lavandières de St Jean, Bruno Ligonnière, and Aubineau. As the sun sets, glide through scenic waterways illuminated by lanterns, creating a serene atmosphere for relaxation. After the boat ride, attendees gather for a cozy communal meal of traditional onion soup and local brioche, fostering community spirit. Candlelit Story Cruise in Damvix is scheduled for 3 July 2026 at Au port, Damvix, France.
Gout’livres in Guerande
Goût’livres invites children and parents to a fun afternoon at Parc de la Coulée Verte in Guérande on June 30, 2026. This family-friendly event features storytelling combined with interactive games, creating an focused mix of enjoyment and education. A specially curated selection of readings ensures that children from toddlers to 5th graders can partake in the joy of literature. Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks, fostering a cozy, picnic-like atmosphere. Gout’livres in Guerande is scheduled for 30 June 2026 at 5 Rue du Sénéchal, Guérande, France.
Le Bois Dormant at Les Nuits de la Mayenne
‘The Sleeping Wood’ is set to enchant audiences at the Les Nuits de la Mayenne festival on 20 July 2026. This immersive landscape theater performance, crafted by author and playwright Guillaume Lambert, landscape gardener Léa Muller, and stage director Simon Gauchet, takes place in a mystical forest Located in the Chailland mountains. Rich with local folklore and tales of pagan and Catholic rituals, this hidden location serves as a specific backdrop for the production. While the forest remains off-limits to the public, its spirit comes alive through the local community’s gatherings, culminating in this distinctive event. Le Bois Dormant at Les Nuits de la Mayenne is scheduled for 20 July 2026 at La Dargentière, Montenay, France.
Literary Loire Cruise on Anita Conti
Experience a specific literary event on the Loire, honoring Anita Conti, the first female oceanographer. On June 27, 2026, Laurent Girault-Conti, her adopted son, will narrate a compelling account of a 70-day Viking journey at sea. Aboard a traditional boat, Take part in the maritime history of the Loire while appreciating Conti’s noted storytelling. This is a rare opportunity to engage with the legacy of a trailblazer in oceanography and literature amidst the scenic beauty of the Loire. Literary Loire Cruise on Anita Conti is scheduled for 27 June 2026 at Montjean-sur-Loire, Mauges-sur-Loire, France.
Serenata Milonguera in Les Moutiers-en-Retz
Experience the intimate serenade of Serenata Milonguera, where tango comes alive through a blend of European, Afro-Arabic, and Creole influences. This distinctive event captures the romantic essence of tango, driven by the remarkable Trio Serenata Milonguera. With enchanting vocals from Brian Chambouleyron, paired with Chloé Bousquet on violin and Simone Tolomeo on bandoneon, the trio performs timeless classics alongside rediscovered gems that narrate tales of passion and emotion. Set in the historic Église Saint-Pierre in Les Moutiers-en-Retz on 12 August 2026, this concert showcases a rich tapestry of Mediterranean serenades and the nostalgia of Buenos Aires. Serenata Milonguera in Les Moutiers-en-Retz is scheduled for 12 August 2026 at Eglise Saint-Pierre, Les Moutiers-en-Retz, France.
Les Légendines – Bastia Legends, Traditions and Polyphony
Les Légendines offers a Bastia visit built around legends, unusual stories, local traditions and the historic texture of the old city. The walk begins at the Office de Tourisme on Place Saint-Nicolas and turns heritage into a narrative experience rather than a simple monument list. Its cultural strength comes from the combination of storytelling, customs, Corsican polyphonic singing and island products, which places visitors inside a living local frame. For a Corsican regional database, the visit works because it links memory, oral tradition, sound and taste in the heart of Bastia.
Balade contée en picard in Boves
This Picard-language storytelling walk brings oral tradition into the landscape of Boves. Mariel Demaye leads participants through tales that are playful, strange and close to nature, giving the regional language a living setting rather than a purely nostalgic one. The route through the Étang Saint-Ladre reserve adds another layer: the stories are heard while walking through a place shaped by water, paths and local ecology. The event is a clear fit for regional culture because language, memory and landscape support each other in a simple, accessible format.
Balades contées en picard at Étang Saint-Ladre, Boves
Balades contées en picard invites visitors into the Étang Saint-Ladre reserve through stories shaped by local language and landscape. Led by storyteller Mariel Demaye, the walk blends humour, strange tales and nature observation in a protected site near Boves. Picard is heard here as a living voice rather than a museum object, carried by rhythm, humour and familiar turns of speech. Families and walkers hear regional oral tradition while moving through marsh, paths and natural habitats tied to local memory.