Poetry, song, words of love and a free spirit!
Once again this year, the Au tour des mots festival celebrates poetry in all its forms, giving special attention to words of love.
From Nicolas Jules to Christian Olivier (Les Têtes Raides), and through a heartfelt tribute to French chanson by baritone Arthur Suprin and pianist Gaspard Berton, all the artists in this edition share a deep love for beautiful words and sincere emotion.
🕔 From 5 PM, join workshops and activities to write, perform, play, and share:
poetry, slam, theatre, rap, haikus, free writing, giant Scrabble – and even a book giveaway!
Write that love letter or farewell note you've never dared to send...
Concerts & performances:
MONDAY, JULY 21
7 PM – Nicolas Jules (solo)
A poet of sounds and stages, awarded by the Charles Cros Academy.
9 PM – "Au Tour du Mot"
A musical tribute to the great names of French chanson: Brel, Nougaro, Aznavour...
TUESDAY, JULY 22
9 PM – "1917, Russian Poetry" by Christian Olivier
A poetic and musical journey through revolutionary Russia, with texts by Mayakovsky, Akhmatova, Pasternak and more, brought to life with violin, guitar, and voice.
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