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Reading under the tree
At an altitude of 1,000 meters, every year in mid-August aweek of readings and meetings is devoted to contemporary poetry at Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, in a magical, timeless natural setting: Cheyne.
The association, Typographie et poésie, founded by Jean-François Manier, invites some thirty authors to take part in the event, which each year features a different country, artist and publisher.
The program includes some sixty varied events: readings, meetings, literary walks, film series and conferences on the guest country, shows, programs for young audiences, meals shared with authors…
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Previous editions
A look back at the guest countries and publishers
2021, Italy and Editions La Fosse aux ours
2022, the United States and Editions Gallmeister
2023 Spain and Editions Métailié
Courses and workshops include: reading aloud with an actor, themed writing with an author, a translation workshop with a literary translator based on the guest country, and a poetic improvisation workshop.
For the very young, there’s a writing, illustration and printing workshop each led by a professional.
And what’s more, all this in an unspoilt, open-air setting!
This is truly a Festival for the curious, for avid readers and those less so, for lovers of words and books, but also for fans of exhibitions and musical events…
If you had to sum it up in one word, “unique”, this is one Festival you really shouldn’t miss.
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Un festival poétique et convivial / bibliothèque municipale de Lyon
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Programming
Lectures sous l'arbre evolves into 2025!
Poetry, workshops, literary walks, readings, discussions and meals with authors.
What’s new: the festival is moving to Le Mazet-Saint-Voy, around the Salle du Calibert, a 20-minute drive from L’Arbre Vagabond.
The festival will kick off with “Camusian Days” hosted by Radio France’s Jean Lebrun.
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Festival and company
During the festival
Between two readings, take a break during the festival and enjoy a walk nearby, or at sites close to the festival.
