Garden of words
A breath of fresh air and nature!
From May 1 to June 11, 2023, 30 libraries in the Marne region celebrate gardens and nature.
For this latest edition of the “Jardin des mots” festival, the library teams are offering free events for the general public, featuring nature and gardens in all their forms.
On the program: workshops, exhibitions, walks, meetings, shows, a puppet walk and concerts, a market of local producers and craftsmen, readings and many other events.
And don’t forget the new “Vallée de Marne à vélo: à l’aventure!” competition, a fun way for families and friends to discover the charms of the V52 cycle route.
To find out more, see the full festival program and game rules.
This festival is organized by the departmental library, in partnership with participating libraries, and with the kind collaboration of the Montagne de Reims regional nature park, the Vincelles town hall, and the Hautvillers, Dormans and Châtillon-sur-Marne tourist offices.
Not to be missed!
- The “Chut l’arbre!” show by Compagnie Chamane (p. 12)
- Lucie Joy’s writing workshops and concert (p.17)
- The “Shared Garden” art workshop, led by illustrator Emmanuelle Bastien (p.22)
- The “Manipulation poétique” show, by the Raoul Lambert company! (p.27)
- The “Prends-en de la graine” show, by Les Miscellanées (p. 32)
- Ferdinand l’impertinent” puppet show by Changer L’air (p.34)
Travelling competition, May 1 to 28
“Vallée de la Marne à vélo: à l’aventure!”
How would you like to take advantage of the fine weather to cycle along the Marne Valley cycle route at your own pace and try to win prizes that are 100% Marne? You can do just that by taking part in this unique competition, which lets you discover the cycle route in a fun way.
Along the way, you’ll come across questions, riddles and hidden objects. The game is accessible to all, as the answers can be found along the way. So try your luck!
The game booklet is available free of charge from the libraries of Aÿ-Champagne, Dormans and Tours-sur-Marne, as well as from the Vincelles town hall and local tourist offices.
This year’s program includes some 170 events and shows, including a travelling competition from May 1 to 28.
Jardin des Mots is the ideal opportunity for nature lovers to meet up, exchange ideas, discover and marvel!