Throughout the year, the Saumur Val de Loire agglomeration offers the inhabitants of Saumurois a rich and varied cultural program in different places in the territory, in particular within the pole municipalities and their cultural facilities and at the Théâtre du Dôme, a real jewel. architectural and heritage of the territory, torchbearers of culture in Saumur. During the summer many municipalities offer entertainment and meetings, taking advantage of the longer and more beautiful days. Concerts, shows, convivial times… However, during this period, the cultural program of the agglomeration does not rest and offers a tailor-made program: Les Estivales de Loire. “This is the second year that we have offered this summer program in this format, since the change of artistic direction. The idea is to offer, in addition to what is done everywhere on the territory, times that fit, like our cultural season throughout the year, in an ambition of a democratized culture, accessible , open to all, diversified but which nevertheless makes people think by bringing people together, because that is its function. Indeed, if culture is there to question and invite reflection, it is also entertainment and summer is particularly conducive to offering lighter things,” explains Rodolphe Mirande, vice-president of the agglomeration in charge of cultural affairs.
A program for everyone
The idea of these Estivales de Loire is therefore to offer varied shows throughout the territory. “The summer period allows us to go outside in other municipalities of the agglomeration where we do not generally go for organizational reasons since we generally offer shows where there is suitable equipment. This makes it possible to discover different places, villages and heritage for both locals and tourists., continues Héloïse Gaillard, artistic director. Dates will therefore take place in rather unusual places such as an organ concert in the church of Varennes-sur-Loire or another in the Nantilly church, circus shows in the priority district of Saumur or leisure center in Mouliherne, theater in Coudray-Macouard, Vivy, Louerre or open-air cinema in Brain-sur-Allonnes and Courchamps. “There are also many evenings in partnership with the Saumur wine syndicate and Saumur chefs such as the return of summer evenings at Festivini to discover the appellations of Saumur wines, the Fan de Chenin evening or even the chefs on the Rooftop on the roof of the Dome. Also worth noting are two open-air cinema screenings with recently released films: The Three Musketeers and Indiana Jones. At very affordable prices,” adds Rodolphe Mirande. The idea of going to other municipalities and moving away from cultural centers is to touch “other audiences who do not necessarily come on their own for reasons of mobility, to facilitate, or even because certain places can seem intimidating like the Dôme and slow down certain people who might think that culture is not made for them”, they continue. The prices for this summer program are also very proactive with many free performances, others at 5 or 10 euros.
The program in brief
Concert: Musical itinerary around the organs, Heroic Women
– Saturday July 8 at 7 p.m. – Church of Varennes-sur-Loire.
Practical: €8 full / €5 reduced – Reservation and sale by telephone on 02 53 93 50 00 or at the ticket office during opening hours.
Circus: Haute-Heure by the Barolosolo company
– Tuesday July 11 at 6.30 p.m. – Esplanade du Gymnase Claude Gouzy, rue du Dr Schweitzer, in Saumur
– Wednesday July 12 at 6.30 p.m. – Place de la République in Saumur
– Thursday July 13 at 7:30 p.m. – Louisière leisure center in Mouliherne
Practical: Free / free access without reservation
Theater: Sadness and joy in the life of giraffes by the Regional Theater of Pays de Loire. Author Tiago Rodrigues
– Friday July 28 at 8:30 p.m. – La Seigneurie at Coudray Macouard
– Saturday July 29 at 8:30 p.m. – Place Auguste Harrault in Vivy
– Sunday July 30 at 8:30 p.m. – Church Square in Louerre, Tuffalun
Practical: Free / free access without reservation / From 10 years old – Bar after the performances
Concert: Musical itinerary around the organs. preaching to the birds
– Saturday August 19 at 4 p.m. – Church of Nantilly in Saumur
Practical: €20 full / €10 reduced Information / online reservations with the Festival La Dive Musique (www.ladivemusique.fr)
Outdoor Cinema: The Three Musketeers by Martin Bourboulon (2023)
– Wednesday August 23 at 9.30 p.m. – The Painted Cave, “Les Cimes de Courcy” in Brain-sur-Allonnes
Practical: €5 / On-site ticketing provided by the Grand Palace
Open-air cinema: Indiana Jones by James Mangold (2023)
– Wednesday August 30 at 9.30 p.m. – Town Hall Square in Courchamps
Practical: €5 / On-site ticketing provided by the Grand Palace
Exhibition: Smooth and Delights. Exhibition around tapestries, notably from Aubusson. 26 tapestries will be exhibited. Great names of the 20th century await you there to accompany you during your walk since Jean Lurçat rubs shoulders with Alexander Calder, Richard Texier, Dom Robert, Monique Salaber and many others…
Practical: From July 8 to October 8, 2023 in the two galleries of the Théâtre du Dôme. Tuesday to Thursday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday until 8 p.m. Saturday and some Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. FREE ENTRANCE.
Festivini: 7 summer evenings, 7 AOC – The wines of Saumur
– Saumur Rosé – July 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Saumur Puy-Notre-Dame – July 14 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Saumur Fines Bulles – July 20: 1st session from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and 2nd session from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m.
– Saumur Rouge – July 27 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Saumur Blanc – August 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Coteaux de Saumur – August 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
– Saumur Champigny – August 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Practical: €15 (adult) / €8 (4-17 years old) Sale of tickets online on the website of the Tourist Office of
Saumur. On D-6, i.e. the Friday preceding the date of the event. Depending on the places available, sale on site from 5:45 p.m.
Chenin Fan Evening: July 12 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It is a special evening for all amateurs and lovers of dry and sweet white wines as well
Only fine Loire bubbles! Meet the women and men who made this famous
emblematic grape variety of the Loire region. Come and share a convivial moment on the Rooftop of the Dôme de Saumur.
Practical: €20 – Reservations: Depending on the places available, sale on site from 5.45 p.m.
The chefs on the rooftop: July 24 at 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Practical: €80 / person Gourmet menu, wines at discretion, tasting notebook, DJ set, glass
engraved included. Sale of tickets online on the Saumur Tourist Office website. Proposed by the Syndicat des Vins de Saumur in partnership with the Saumur Val de Loire Urban Community and the Théâtre le Dôme.
Practical information : https://saisonculturelle.agglo-saumur.fr/. Pl République, 49400 Saumur (ticket office) 49400 Saumur 02 53 93 50 00.
2023-07-04 22:50:37
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