Halfway between a music festival and Parisian bistronomy, here you are at La Croisée des Bidons. In any case, this is the new concept defended by Thomas Vergniaud. The person concerned had, one day in 2015, put together a one-man show from scratch to celebrate his 30th birthday at the Petit Kursaal. With his nerve, he managed to make 300 people laugh for one evening before doing it again two years later with his show Très Plus.
Eat well, drink well
If the year of his 40th birthday was not taken into account when launching this new project, this time the punter is trying a concept bringing together all the epicureans around a good table, in a warm, festive and enhanced with several activities over three days. “The idea is to eat well, drink well. We have 18 exhibitors to achieve this but we must offer this in a festive and friendly place. » Unlike his comedy shows, to build La Croisée des Bidons, Thomas Vergniaud draws on a little experience in events with the L’Humoureux association, of which he is a member. “We have been offering a gourmet cabaret called La Bouffée de Rire for 5 years. Like a Parisian comedy club, comedians take turns on stage but in addition, the public enjoys a meal concert during the evening. »
Defined by a similar framework, La Croisée des Bidons, however, sees things in a bigger, more popular, more dynamic way: on the Micropolis stage from January 31 to February 2, there will be humor of course, but also a workshop magic, a mixology show, DJ sets or even a culinary workshop offered by Lyon chef Vincent Leleu. “Regional products are essential. We have a terroir to defend while associating it with other more original proposals, to arouse curiosity and the pleasure of an event like this. »continues the organizer.
A second edition already planned
-To make such an event a success, Thomas Vergniaud is counting on at least 1,500 people over three days in Micropolis. “In Besançon, a town of 120,000 inhabitants, I tell myself that there are several thousand people who want to enjoy a setting like that of the Croisée des Bidons! » A banquet style while remaining modern, this is the atmosphere sought to allow the public to make the meeting their own. Oyster bar, gourmet burgers, local and national wine growers, Italian and Asian cuisine, “There’s something for everyone!” “,summarizes the organizer. The taste buds are salivating in advance.
M.S
Practical information:
La Croisée des Bidons, from January 31 to February 2, 2025 in Micropolis.
Open Friday January 31 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday 1is February from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. and Sunday February 2 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Entrance price: €8 online, €10 on site. For more information go to www.lacroiseedesbidons.fr
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