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10 h 30. There are already people in the aisles of the Book Fair, which will be inaugurated by its president Leïla Slimani in the afternoon.
The Minister of National Education Anne Genetet attends the opening conference of the Rendez-vous de l’histoire.
© Photo NR, Jérôme Dutac
10 h 20. The arrival of the Minister of National Education to attend the opening conference of the Rendez-vous de l’histoire, hosted by Jean-Noël Jeannetey, is akin to a tradition. Respected tradition: Anne Genetet has arrived in Blois.
10 h 10. Hundreds of high school students wait in front of the House of Magic. They will attend a conference by the former President of the Republic François Hollande on Europe.
Loir-et-Chériens high school students will listen to François Hollande talk about Europe.
© Photo NR, Adrien Planchon
10 h 05. This is one of the usual images from the Rendezvous of history. Before the ballet of visitors, it’s time for that of… tow trucks, responsible for transporting vehicles parked near Place de la République to the impound, despite the ban introduced every year.
Like every year, the tow trucks had to do their job to exfiltrate troublesome parked vehicles.
© Photo NR, Sébastien Bussiere
10 h. The 27e edition of the Rendez-vous de l’histoire is held in Blois, from October 9 to 13. The theme this year: the city.
While trains from Paris drop off festival-goers at Blois station, they do not all have the same strategy for reaching the grain market. While some decided to go on foot, others opted for the shuttle service. Three buses leaving from the bus station, the Jeu de Paume, and the exhibition center transport visitors throughout the day. “Oh, is it free? It’s so rare”appreciated two festival-goers as they entered the station shuttle.
