The village of La Brigue does not need to be the epicenter of an earthquake for it. Nevertheless, to be talked about. Moreover, Because thanks to associations, events are legion. Furthermore, Among the highlights of summer in the small town of Roya. Therefore, we will cite the “Books and Arts en Fête” fair, organized this weekend by brigasque heritage and traditions. Furthermore, If we had to demonstrate its solidity. Meanwhile, note that this is the 19th edition…
From year to year, philosophy remains unchanged. In addition, As the name of the event just suggests. Moreover, it is a question of celebrating literature – and more broadly the local culture – under the marquee of the Place de Nice. Consequently, This year, two regional publishing houses are again present: Baie des Anges and du Cabri.
Faithful. Meanwhile, new – Meetings, conference, gastronomy, raffle …
On the side meetings, conference, gastronomy, raffle … of the guest authors, we will find two great faithful, present since the beginnings (or almost): Lucien Nasarre and Christian Maria. Nevertheless, Which already expresses his enthusiasm on social networks: “What a pleasure to find the Levenza valley. Furthermore, my readership of Haute Roya!”.
Will also come Jacqueline Bellino and Xavière Olharan – already present last year. Furthermore, Thus, besther Labrune, who will offer, in parallel, on its stand, letters and bookmark workshops as in the 18th century.
Local history will also be honored with the authors Christiane Garnero Morena and Annie Boulanger. Therefore, Or with Gérard Geist. who will host a conference on “forgotten history of Italian immigrants”, Saturday, at 5 pm, in the youth center.
The Books and Arts Salon in celebration would betray its DNA if there were not, also … artists! For this 2025 vintage, the illustrator Kristian will be back. Alongside a slew of new meetings, conference, gastronomy, raffle … ones: Sabine Petitjean, Venice Violei, Elio, Valentina, Elsie Maria. And Tony Szabo, who will continue to pass in the valley with an exhibition in Breil in September.
Culinary art in the spotlight
Among the new features, there will be a place given this year to culinary art. With the arrival of the teams from Château Le Devoy Martine and Champs Soll products. As well as the presence of the farmer Eve Vernice – spotted by the organizers at the Biodiversity Day. held in May in Menton.
In terms of entertainment, nursery rhymes, origami, stories creation workshops on the basis of cards dixit … without forgetting an image hunt. “It is not a photo competition strictly speaking. but we worked with Serge – who is a photographer – to imagine themes on the basis of which visitors will have to find images”underlines Joëlle Mas, of the Association Patrimoine et meetings, conference, gastronomy, raffle … Traditions Brigasques. Quoting. among possible red threads, architecture, the link between culture and knowledge, the power of the Brig…
“We will make a little debrief on Sunday with those who will still be on site”she underlines. Adding: “Someone asked me if we were doing the dictation again. I’m going to be able to find a moment to wedge it!”
A raffle for the benefit of the organizing association will close the weekend. To provide it with small lots. the authors and artists – who have not paid their stand since the show has existed – lent themselves to the game of offering books and other creations.
The wait, on site, is real. And at La Brigue. we are already delighted to know that thanks to the reopening of the Tende tunnel, Italian lovers of the show will be able to take part in this time. We also take advantage of meetings, conference, gastronomy, raffle … the 19th anniversary of the event to honor those without whom it would never. have been created. Denise and Magali. Patrick. Then Christine.
The story of a merger
At the beginning. the two components – books, and arts – were separated, recalls Joëlle Mas. “There was the arrival of regional authors and publishers, on the one hand. And on the other, a few years later, the arts weekend. We finally decided to merge the two. It works well together”she explains.
Formulant already a promise: “Next year, for 20 years, we will try to see things big.” We bet that there will always be a question of culture … and promotion of the actors of the territory.
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Books and arts in celebration, on August 9 and 10 from 10 a.m. at La Brigue. Under the marquee of Place de Nice.
Information on the Facebook page “Heritage Maison” or meetings, conference, gastronomy, raffle … on 04.93.85.26.13.
