If you are staying in Limousin for the “viaduct” of May 8 and Ascension, which you have planned to go out for a while between two digestive naps and three gardening sessions, here are some ideas for activities selected by the editorial staff. Most should also appeal to children.
The Veyracomusies from May 8 to 11
Sergeant Garcia
Veyrac (Haute-Vienne). The 36th edition of the “biggest of small festivals” begins today in Veyrac in Haute-Vienne. “We start with the sound of the Balkans with the energy and modernity of Hop Hop Hop Crew, to immerse ourselves the next day in the universe of Orange Blossom (photo) which subtly unites world music, with Arab and Western influences, and electro. We then find the band of five boys from MPL, their heady melodies and their poetic lyrics, ending with the Latin and Afro-Caribbean rhythms of Sergent Garcia, who is stopping off to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary. » Street shows, market, games and other workshops will complete the program.
All the information is on veyracomusies.com.
Activities at Rilhac Lastour Castle
Rilhac-Lastours (Haute-Vienne). The activities are resuming at the Château de Lastours in Haute-Vienne! High place in Limousin history and powerful lordship in the Middle Ages, the ruins of the Lastours castle will be exceptionally accessible during the May holidays. The public will discover the castle on a free tour or in the form of a discovery game. A medieval camp will be set up at the rear of the castle with camp life and presentation of weapons and protection. You can practice archery, crossbow shooting and various skill games. “Mysteries, games and enigmas in the old castle” is organized by the ASPEL association, the Friends of Lastours, which has been working for more than forty years in the restoration of the Château de Lastours.
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All information on chateau-lastours-limousin.fr or on 05.55.58.38.47.
Improfiesta: a theatrical improvisation festival not to be missed!
Limoges (Haute-Vienne). And this year, he is celebrating his 20th anniversary at the Espace Noriac in Limoges! The organizers have planned lots of surprises and distinguished guests to celebrate with dignity: The Referees Thierry Bilisko and François Valencony, Les Ours dans ta bain (Paris – triple reigning champions), La LISM (Melun – which won three editions of the tournament), Old School (France – A team of historic mercenaries from the festival with three victories) and La Balise (Limoges, that’s them… And they have won the tournament seven times!) Reservations on the La Balise website or by e-mail : [email protected].
Insects help the planet
Nedde (Haute-Vienne). The City of Insects in Nedde (Haute-Vienne) offers you an event, on Thursday May 9 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., linked to the temporary exhibition of the year “Insects helping the planet” with quiz and sound little gift for families. “We will see with this animation how and why insects are fascinating, insignificant, repulsive, formidable…”, explain the organizers of the establishment, open from March 30 to November 3 from 7 days a week, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Such. 05.55.04.02.55. Website: lacitedesinsecticides.com
Let the artist in you express himself!
Several museums will remain open and will offer, as a bonus, workshops for families. The Adrien-Dubouché national museum, in Limoges, is offering, for example, Saturday May 11, at 2:30 p.m., “Draw with Michaël Bettinelli”, a drawing class in the company of the cartoonist Michaël Bettinelli. The discovery of the museum’s works, also programmed in the formula, will serve as a basis for inspiration.
Such. 05.55.33.08.50.
The medieval days of the Monts de Guéret animal park
Monts de Guéret (Creuse). Saturday May 11, at the Monts de Guéret Animal Park in Creuse, visitors to the 16th medieval day will join the wolves and the many animals of the park in a Bridiers Fresco setting. On the program: burlesque juggling and balance of power from the Ballarom company, birds of prey from the Giants of the Sky, producers’ and artisans’ market. Entrance: €13; €9.50 for children.
Such. 05.55.81.23.23.
The Paralympic Games like you’ve never seen them before
Saint-Just-le-Martel (Haute-Vienne). The International Center for Caricature, Press Cartoons and Humor in Saint-Just-le-Martel presents the exhibition “The pencils of the Olympic and Paralympic Games”, a collective exhibition of press cartoonists and caricaturists from all backgrounds. This exhibition brings together more than 600 drawings made from the angle of humor, derision, but also relevance and talent, the Olympic and Paralympic Games as you would never have dared to see them.
More information at 05.55.09.26.70. E-mail : [email protected].
Musical improvisation of La Ruelle
Ségur-le-Château (Corrèze). Are you musicians? Singers, singers? Amateurs, professionals? Or simply in love with music… You are invited to La Ruelle’s improvisation sessions, a real moment of sharing around live music. The principle: each participant goes on stage and shares a piece of their choice. The opportunity to meet other musicians and their world. Open to all, including non-musicians. Food available on site.
All the information on 07.67.48.78.84 or on laruellesegur.com
Autobiographical reading of and by Richard Bohringer
Boisseuil (Haute-Vienne). Saturday May 11, at 8:30 p.m., the public evening at the Espace Crouzy in Boisseuil will open with Richard Bohringer. From childhood to the escapades of youth, from leading roles to the successes that marked his career, from the discovery of Africa to the passion for writing, Richard Bohringer will tell his story in this story with a feverish style and syncopated rhythm. .
Reservation on the Internet. Such. 06.78.90.32.14.
Spring plants
Crozant (Creuse). Saturday May 11 and Sunday May 12, at the Sedelle arboretum in Crozant, the 31st Plant Days will bring together gardeners and nature enthusiasts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Jardins de la Sédelle association has planned plant sales, conferences, nature walks, an ornithological outing, a photographic walk, an exhibition and, of course, guided tours of the arboretum. Entrance: €6; free for children under 15.
Information at 05.55.89.83.16. Email Address : [email protected]. Website: arboretumsedelle.com
Garage sales and clearance sales
Haute-Vienne. Wednesday May 8 and Thursday May 9. From the morning of Wednesday, Lussac-les-Églises organizes a garage sale and an exhibition of vintage cars and old tractors (8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). In Saint-Auvent, Thursday 9, the Deux Vallées football club is organizing its thirteenth garage sale at the stadium. Also on Thursday, another garage sale is expected in Aixe-sur-Vienne, on Place René-Gillet from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Refreshment bar and catering on site.
Marion Buzy
