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Art in Loire (Western)

The Musée Tatin at Cossé-le-Vivien

Robert Tatin was an artist and traveller. He created a sculptural, symbolist and naïve world that was a reflection of his life and his personality. Peopled with fascinating statues - giant evocations of Easter Island under Chinese and Aztec influences, this strange home invites you to enter the extraordinary imagination of its creator, the unclassifiable artist who created this museum in 1969. When he died in 1983, and in compliance with his wishes, Robert Tatin was buried in the garden in front of the house, which is the entry to the museum.

Two Showcases of Aestheticism and Purity!

The Musée des Beaux-Arts of Angers reopened in spring 2004 after renovation and the building of an extension. It is housed in a 1487 townhouse – undoubtedly one of the finest in the city. The Musée des Beaux-Arts of Nantes was created in 1801 and owes its exceptional wealth to the acquisitions of rare collections. Today, it presents a very harmonious selection of paintings over the centuries: From Monet to Kandinsky, via Chagall and Picasso.


Musée Robert Tatin (53) © P. Aubert/CRT Pays de la Loire

 

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09/04/2010 ABTOF Conference delegate list

A regularly updated lisiting on delegates booked for the Lille conference, 23rd-25th April


09/04/2010 ABTOF Conference 2010 Programme

The definitive programme for the Lille Conference, 23rd-25th April


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Summer of Opera in Burgundy
July (Annual)

Burguny - many locations

Founded in 1978, this summer opera festival is held in the elegant atmosphere of Burgundy's hôtels particuliers and mixes contemporary operas with more familiar classics.

Formula One: French Grand Prix
June (Annual)

Magny Cours

The Formula One World Championships continues with the French Grand Prix. More than 100,000 spectators pack the stands of the Circuit de Nevers at Magny-Cours as fanatics from across the world flock to Burgundy.

Festival Frictions
May (Annual)

Dijon - Burgundy

Dijon's Théâtre du Parvis showcases France's newest writing talent during its annual festival of cutting-edge performance.

Sainte Savine Street Theatre Festival
September (Annual)

Sainte Savine-Burgundy

The streets come alive as performers from around the world visit Sainte Savine. Professional theatre companies and groups of performers gather in this small town near Troyes every September. Expect the unexpected, with everything from bizarre one-man shows, puppetry and circus antics to mime, traditional theatre and live concerts. If you tire of their antics (and why should you, they're free!), there's always a concert to soothe your ears.

Fêtes Médiévales de Semur-en-Auxois
May (Annual)

Semur-en-Auxois

The pretty medieval town of Semur, perched on a granite cliff in Burgundy, hosts an annual festival devoted to its historic past. Street theatre comes courtesy of the Frémont Company and Joly'Troup, and taverns are set up throughout the town for the obligatory lusty medieval drinking sessions.

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