A festival that starts this year BEFORE the actual festival, putting a spotlight on artistic creation, nature, a spring Sunday in Gimouille…A wonderful way to lead up to the real subject. This artistic ‘subject’ that we appreciate so much and that we support every year again still with the same enthusiasm, withstanding individualism, the social crisis that hits everyone, the gloominess that silently creeps up. Don’t miss out on the entertainment that we’ll bring you during this festival. There will be extraordinary, magical, ingenious, comical and amazing shows again….But, don’t forget; behind the scene is a lot of training, hard work, energy, sometimes doubts before the artists present you with the end result. Our efforts during the year and the challenge that we take on every time result in this wonderful festival that brings everyone together in town, all generations and all social classes… So, we count on your presence again this year and hope to be able to keep you dreaming for a long time still! And remember this statement, that has become the slogan of cultural partners and artists, and which the public should adopt as well: « Culture is no luxury but a necessity”! I wish you all a fantastic festival.
Françoise Ducourtioux, Festival Director