Thionville. Shore and city center in celebration: summer will be a show

“We did not know, until the last moment, whether the Rive and Coeur de Ville festivities could take place, given the health context,” assures Thierry Ghezzi, deputy delegate for the action heart of the city and shops. “Under these conditions, it is difficult for restaurant owners to position themselves for a location on the shore, but, in the end, all the locations have been allocated,” he rejoices. And contrary to what has been heard, it will be possible to sit down and be served at the table, of course respecting the number of guests and the distances involved. In order to offer a dense program, the various players in the city (sports department, Apecet, Puzzle and the Nest) worked in coordination this year. “The idea is that everyone feels concerned and especially not aggrieved. There will be as much entertainment on the banks as in the city center, ”promises Thierry Ghezzi. “We have developed a route punctuated with events that connects the banks to the heart of the city,” adds Carol Thill, president of Apecet. “It will also allow tourists to discover the city differently. “

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Send the music

Music will be omnipresent during this edition. “22 concerts will be offered on the banks against 8 last year, not counting the Estivales at Parc Wilson”, welcomes Thierry Ghezzi. Another novelty, “the terraces of music”, aperitifs concert on the places Anne-Grommerch and Claude-Arnoult. The artists will perform in a kiosk measuring 4m by 4m, specially created for the occasion by the city’s technical services. First concert on Saturday June 26.

“This year, sport will hold an important place on the banks, in addition to youth activities for 11-17 year olds,” announces the deputy mayor. On the tennis side, a location will be dedicated to the sports activities of the Thionville clubs. A pétanque court will be set up in Napoleon Park, next to the children’s play area. “In the heart of town, activities will also be offered to Thionville residents in order to rediscover the benefits of sport. A replica of the Olympic flame will cross the city center around activities specifically organized on the occasion of the Tokyo Games ”, further indicates Thierry Ghezzi, recalling in passing that“ Thionville and the area are labeled Terre de Jeux Paris 2024 ”.

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A book flea market in Puzzle

Culture will not be forgotten either. Puzzle will offer several exhibitions, including one by Simone Decker on the roof of the terrace, an installation by artist Marie-Hélène Richard at Napoleon Park, children’s readings at Wilson Park and a book flea market on August 7. The Nest theater will organize shows at the wooden theater as well as readings in the ephemeral garden of Place Au-Bois. Finally, the city will be decorated again, colored cobblestones and an umbrella roof will be installed between Place au Bois and Place Anne-Grommerch. I can not wait for summer.

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