nine ideas for outings this weekend in Lorraine

The Bold Jousts in Nancy

The annual event long awaited by game lovers returns for an exceptional weekend on November 16 and 17, at the Gentilly village hall, in Nancy. For more than 30 years, the Joutes du Téméraire have offered visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of games and imagination. Several options will be offered: games, free games and discoveries. The program also includes conferences and a craft market. There will also be artisans, authors, illustrators, publishers and associations who will share their passion with the public.

This year, the Joutes du Téméraire will host the Dragons Roleplaying Game French Cup, Studio Agate, as well as official Star Wars Legion and Warhammer Age of Sigmar tournaments.

Practical information

• Dates. Saturday November 16 from 10 a.m. to midnight and Sunday November 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entry. Complete program on www.joutesdutemeraire.fr
• Lieu. Gentilly village hall, 11, avenue du Rhin in Nancy.

Saint Nicholas at his home in Thillombois

The Bishop of Myre returns for three weekends to the castle of Thillombois. On his way indoors and outdoors he will find the symbolic P’tit Louis at the heart of a symphony of toys, magical lights and magical music for a 24^e edition of Saint Nicholas, colorful with fireworks.

Practical information

• Dates. November 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30, and 1^is December from 1:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  
• Lieu. Thillombois Castle.

Gourmets meet in Epinal

On November 15, 16 and 17, the Epinal convention center will vibrate to the rhythm of the gourmet fair with culinary demonstrations, where starred chefs, teachers and students from hotel high schools and local chefs will follow one another to reveal their manufacturing secrets . Renowned chefs Jonathan Mougel and Vosges chef Joseph Viola are expected.

Practical information

• Dates. Friday November 15 from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Saturday 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance €6.
• Lieu. Convention center, 7 avenue de Saint-Dié in Épinal.

Made in Meuse at the heart of a salon in Ligny-en-Barrois

A third edition under the best auspices is coming. The Made In Meuse show intends to keep its many promises to the public, this Sunday, November 17, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Annonciades hall in Ligny-en-Barrois. On the program, around fifty exhibitors exclusively from Meuse and a wide diversity of products. From fashion to jewelry, including crafts, local products and even event professionals…

Practical information

• Date. Sunday, November 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Lieu. Hall des Annonciades, 46 rue des Matériaux in Ligny-en-Barrois.

SolHimal at the solidarity world market in Nancy

Created in 1988, SolHimal’s mission is to provide support to Tibetan refugees and the Himalayan populations of Nepal and India. Visitors will have the opportunity to better understand the association’s missions and its sponsorship actions, as well as to spend a special moment with the members of the association, to meet the committed volunteers and the sponsors of SolHimal. Visitors will be able to discover: Buddhist objects, thangkas, cashmere scarves, Himalayan teas, natural incense, etc.

Practical information

• Dates. Saturday November 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday November 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entry.
• Lieu. Hôtel du Département, 48, esplanade Jacques-Baudot in Nancy.

Book Fair at the Château in Saint-Max

This event highlights the personal stories, history and transmission through more than 30 authors. Guest of honor: Doan Bui, award-winning author and senior reporter, will discuss her latest book The Land of Nowhere, which she will talk about during a major meeting. An exhibition, Me Too, I Was There, a dive into the family photographic archives, a Molly theatrical and musical show and workshops for the youngest.

Practical information

• Date. Sunday November 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Lieu. Château cultural center, 2, avenue Carnot in Saint-Max.

The Maginot line in video mapping

For the 80^e anniversary of the liberation of the Moselle, the community of communes of Cattenom and surrounding areas offers “Fortifications”, an immersive video mapping on the Maginot line. At nightfall, these sound and light shows will transform the military structures into a living canvas where historical heritage, archive images and regional culture will intertwine. Each fortified structure will host a unique thematic program. The two parts complement each other, although it is possible to see the second independently of the first.

Practical information

• Dates.
  Part 1: “From the construction of the Maginot Line to the invasion.” » Loop projection on the Immerhof structure (duration: approximately 15 minutes). Friday November 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday November 9 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Hettange-Grande.
• Part 2: “From Occupation to Liberation – Peace and Europe. » Loop projection on the Galgenberg work (duration: approximately 15 minutes). Friday November 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday November 16 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Cattenom.
• Places. Hettange-Grande and Cattenom.

The Bertignac heritage in Terville

Louis Bertignac returns to the stage with “Dans le film de ma vie”, six years after the success of Insus and the launch of his autobiography “Jolie petite histoire”. He will perform eleven new songs this Saturday at 112 in Terville, at 8 p.m. (doors opening at 7 p.m.). Recorded between London, Hamburg and Osaka, this album recounts his musical heritage.

Practical information

• Date. Saturday, November 16, at 8 p.m.
• Lieu. 112, route from Verdun to Terville.
  

30 winegrowers to discover in Metz

Plappevignes, the Salon des Vins d’Auteurs, returns Saturday and Sunday to Metz, to the Bliiida premises. For this 12th edition, around thirty winegrowers from all over France will present their productions, selected by the Vins d’Auteurs company, distributor in Lorraine. Entrance is €10 (valid for both days), €1 of which will be donated to the Rafael Lorraine association, for the benefit of sick children.

Practical information

• Dates. Saturday November 16, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday November 10, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entrance: €10.
• Lieu. 7 avenue de Blida, in Metz.