The priory of Pouilly-les-Feurs was built between the 12th and 15th centuries. Photo Charles-Edouard Chambon
Loire: a medieval Saturday in Pouilly-les-Feurs
This village in the Loire relies on its ancient heritage, a Cluniac priory built between the 12th and 15th centuries, to give extra soul to its Les Medievals festival, this Saturday. From 2 p.m., a market will take over the courtyard in the presence of craftsmen experts in trades of yesteryear (leather work, iron work, dyes, etc.) and numerous activities will punctuate the afternoon (dancers, horse riders , archers, parade…). Enough to last until the evening, marked by a large banquet hosted by a fire eater.
Saturday May 25 from 2 p.m. at the Priory of Pouilly-les-Feurs. Free entry, paid meal. Information: 04 77 26 05 84; www.pouillylesfeurs.fr
Lyon: an air of Renaissance
This weekend, old Lyon takes its traditional leap back in time with the Renaissance Festival organized in the Saint-Jean district. On the menu of festivities – which will begin on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. with a big parade linking Place Bellecour to Vieux-Lyon -: an artisan market on Place Saint-Jean, a historic camp, a treasure hunt, dances and a ball.. .
Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The lynx is the subject of a documentary screened during the festival. Photo illustration Philippe Trias
Ain: an ode to biodiversity in Hauteville
Exhibitions, cinema screenings, conferences, information stands: the Nature Ain festival takes place for three days in Hauteville. Among the guests are Jean-Michel Bertrand, who will present his film “Living with wolves” or Antoine Rezer, author of a film on the lynx, the result of several years of observation.
From May 24 to 26. Full program: https://festival-nature-ain.fr/
Rhône: “Sacred music”, a first in the region
The “Sacred Music” festival takes place in Lyon and its surrounding areas (and even as far as Roanne in the Loire) from May 24 to June 18. Around ten venues, including several candlelit or illuminated churches, host 12 concerts by experienced choirs throughout a varied program (gospel, Gregorian chants, army choirs, world music, etc.) The send-off is given this Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the Saint-Bonaventure basilica in Lyon with the Gospel Philharmonic Experience then this Saturday at the Collégiale Notre-Dame des Marais in Villefranche with the Sartène choir.
Prices and complete program: https://sacreemusique.fr/
Photo Rémy Perrin
Loire: the ASSE “kid’s tour” settles in Chalmazel
The Saint-Etienne football club and the Loire department are joining forces to organize fun and family events in May and June. Through this “kid’s tour”, which stops this Saturday in Chalmazel, the aim is also to promote the values of sport among children aged 4 to 12. They will be able to take part in numerous activities (giant table football, precision shooting, inflatable structure, etc.), visit the club bus or take part in a draw to try to win jerseys.
This Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Chalmazel stadium. Free. Information: 04 77 48 42 42.
Haute-Loire: top-flight archers in Polignac
The companions of Panaveyre show their know-how every last weekend of May in Polignac. In order to showcase medieval archery, they take over the fortress and organize a high-level competition. Costumed competitors from all over France are putting on a show this weekend.
Saturday from 10 a.m., Sunday from 9 a.m. Prices: 6/4 euros, free for children under 6 years old. http://www.compagnons-panaveyre.fr/
Roxane Baudard and Léa Clerget, illustrators from Damparis, will be present at the show. Photo Guy Jaillet
Jura: a living room with two heads
Around sixty authors of comics and literature will be present this weekend for the 24th edition of the Texte et Bulles fair alongside Jean-Louis Thouard, the guest of honor. The event aims to be eclectic, with a wide range represented (children’s authors, fantasy, manga, etc.). Activities (cosplay competitions, cartoon conferences, exhibitions, etc.) will also punctuate these two days.
Saturday May 25 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday May 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Damparis gymnasium. FREE ENTRANCE.
The multidisciplinary artist Ivan Sigg will take over three symbolic places in the village to create a work (here the Source of the Reyssouze). / Photo provided by Journandises
Ain: natural “Journandises”
The village of Journans is being transformed during the 14th edition of Journandises. The 2024 vintage took “against the tide” as its theme and intends to question our relationship with the environment and our links with nature. In the end, the 14 artists called to take over the premises offer, in the words of the organizers, a “ artistic, musical and gourmet stroll in astonishing public and private places in the village”.
Friday 24 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. www.journandises.com
Archive photo Charly Jurine
Lyon: a day with the French breaking team
As part of its new event entitled “8th festival”, which takes place throughout the 8th arrondissement of Lyon, the house of dance is planning a day this Saturday with the French breaking team. These dancer-athletes will soon be at the heart of the news since their discipline is entering the Olympic Games for the first time this summer. On the program: conferences, practical workshops and during the evening a giant battle in the large room.
Saturday May 25 from 2 p.m. at the Maison de la danse. Free. Full program and reservation: https://maisondeladanse.com/
Lyon has a passion for Japan
In Lyon, the new temporary exhibition at La Sucrière is called “Passion Japon”. She allows you to immerse yourself in Japanese history and culture until November, from the era of the samurai to that of video games and manga.
From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 49, quai Rambaud (Lyon 2nd). Prices: 18.9/12.9 euros. https://expo-passionjapon.com/
