This is an event that Harry Potter fans definitely won’t want to miss: a nighttime adventure in a forbidden forest. The experience opens to the public, this Saturday October 19, 2024, in Montauban in Tarn-et-Garonne. We slipped in with the first curious people.
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It is a forbidden forest which, once night falls, becomes somewhat magical. Especially if you have the soul of a wizard. “We are truly in a setting that is immersive. The immensity of the sets and the way it was put together is truly something impressive. We really want to continue and see the visit through to the end.“, trust Francisco.
It is a forbidden forest which, once night falls, becomes somewhat magical.
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Ready for adventure? After stopping in the United States, Singapore and Melbourne, the event “Harry Potter, the Forbidden Forest Experience” opens its doors to you in Montauban.
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A nocturnal adventure awaits you from this Saturday, October 19, 2024 in Montauban: Harry Potter, the forbidden forest experience. Report by Karine Pellat and Thierry Villeger.
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What if you immersed yourself in the magical world of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts? Léa, 24, is a fan. And she is visibly over the moon when we cross her path. “I love it, it’s greatshe said with a broad smile. It’s so good to be able to see Harry Potter, I grew up with it.” Sounds, light shows and special effects mark the enchanted path in the Montauban Plant Garden.
Created by scenographers of major shows and award-winning event directors, the experience is intended to be “the most magical of walks”.
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Created by scenographers of major shows and award-winning event directors, the experience is intended to be “the most magical walk” with the promise of encountering magical creatures and some wonders straight out of the Harry Potter universe.
During this nocturnal escapade, you too can play the sorcerer’s apprentice. Whatever your age. Wand in hand, Alice said her magic formula out loud. And here appears Patronus, an animal who protects sorcerers.
What if you tried to tame a hippogriff?
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And then, you could try to tame a hippogriff, this imaginary creature that is half horse, half eagle. Or even coming across a niffler, this little creature with black fur attracted to anything that shines. “The fantastic universe, magic, it always makes you dreamtells us the mother of a young visitor. I think it will remain timeless, Harry Potter, through the generations.”
The experience in the forbidden forest is open to you, starting this Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the Jardin des Plantes de Montauban. Plan between 1 and 1.5 hours of outdoor walking, Tuesday to Sunday from 5:45 p.m.
