You will pick up a bit of French-speaking
In Villers-Cotterêts the Francophonie Festival is being held all weekend, on the occasion of the 19th Francophonie Summit on October 4 and 5 in Villers-Cotterêts and Paris. Among the many events and shows: Saturday, big concert event from 7:30 p.m. with Zaho de SagazanLadaniva (Eurovision), Baloji, in the castle park. In the morning, from 11:30 a.m., big puppet parade in the city center to the Cité. Sunday, participatory game at 10, 12 and 4 p.m., literary concert at 6:30 p.m., musical reading at 6:30 p.m., ephemeral trial at 2 p.m., round table around African theater at 11 a.m. Free on reservation : www.cite-langue-francaise.fr.
Apple Festival
Organic apple producer Christian Cesvet is organizing the Apple Festival again this year, Saturday October 5, on his farm, 3 rue de la Hayette in Ambrief. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., market with local producers. Guided tour of the orchard every hour, apple dessert competitionentertainment, on-site catering. Information: 0616562336.
Beautiful shows for 2 euros
4th festival of arts and short forms in the heart of Aisne, from Friday October 4 to Sunday October 6, at the cultural hall, Place Bouvines, in Vailly-sur-Aisne. Artistic workshops Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday: 8 p.m., “Petite fleur” show. 9:30 p.m., concert of French songs “Au bon temps”. Saturday: 3 p.m., “Gina” theater. 4:30 p.m., “Ugly Duckling” theater. 8:15 p.m., “Autothune” festive concert. Sunday: 2:45 p.m., stories. 3:45 p.m., theater for young audiences. 5:30 p.m., “cosmopolitan oldies” concert. Single price: €2. Contact: 0765182853 or société[email protected]
Lotos, it’s starting again
Loto by reservation Saturday October 5 in Les Septvallons, at the Longueval multipurpose hall, games start at 7:30 p.m. Reservation at 0667853277. Saturday also, at the Salle des Petits-Prés in Noyant-et-Aconin (Bernoy-le-Château), from 8 p.m. (reservations at 0641605982 or 0676204183). Sunday October 6, in Braine, games start at 2:30 p.m.
Rain + sun = mushrooms
Mushroom outing, Saturday October 5. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at La Gouverne Malad and La Pierre Brûlée in Pommiers as well as at Les Saudraies in Pasly. During an autumn walk, go and meet mushrooms, their colors, shapes and smells, alongside an expert from the Mycological Society. Bring walking shoes. Registration with Géodomia on 0323803220.
For collectors of stones and postcards
47e minerals and fossils exchange from Saturday October 5 to Sunday October 6. From 10 a.m. at the Simone-Veil space, rue Petrot-Labarre, in Soissonsin the presence of around thirty exhibitors from different departments in France and abroad. Organized by the fossil minerals earth and nature sciences club of Soissons. Free entry.
42nd postcard show and multicollection show, Sunday October 6. Organized by the cartophiles of Soissonnais from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Georges-Brassens socio-cultural center, in Villeneuve-Saint-Germain. Entrée : 1,50 €.
In the brass family
Concert by Romain and Thomas Leleu, in concert, Saturday October 5 at 8 p.m. at the Cité de la musique et de la danse, in Soissons. On the program of the two brothers, Romain (trumpeter) and Thomas Leleu (tubist), both crowned at the Victoires de la Musique Classique (respectively in 2009 and 2012), come together as a duo to present a varied and colorful program where Corelli, Pachelbel, Handel and even Piazzolla rub shoulders. Prices: 20/9/5€. Reservations: www.grandsoissons.com
Last chance to see old vehicles
Gathering of vehicles over 30 years old, Sunday October 6, with the association Véhicules axonais sensitive to escape (VASE) for its 8th and last gathering of the season, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the Esplanade du Mail, in Soissons. Free access.
Flea markets, the latest
In Fontenoy, Coeuvres-et-Valsery and Ciry-Salsogne, this Sunday October 6. A closet clearance will also take place in Ambleny, Sunday at the Vigne-Catherine room from 8 p.m. to 6 p.m. Reservations for exhibitors at 0617015468.
