2020 Programme
CONTEMPORARY JOURNEY AROUND AUGUSTE RODIN
From 1st of May to 30th of September
Exhibition of works of 15 contemporary artists, inspired by a phrase of Rodin: « A woman’s torso has the purity of a vase, large and simple curves of a desired fruit ».
Organized with the Capazza’s gallery and in collaboration with the Rodin Museum in Paris, this exhibition takes place in 4 differents places in the region Centre-Val de Loire.
Complete information: www.galerie-capazza.com
Included in the entrance ticket.
L'ISLETTE TURNS VENETIAN
Afternoon of 2th and 3th of May CANCELLED and POSTPONED on the 8th and 9th of May 2021
50 Venice Carnival performers show their fancy dress and splendid venetian masks.
Parade, then free walk and photos among the visitors.
Masks workshop for children (5€).
Included in the entrance ticket.
L’Islette UNDER THE STARS
Wednesdays 15ht, 22th and 29th of July – 5th and 12th of August
Enjoy 5 remarkable evenings and discover the château (inside and outside) at nightfall in the light of 1000 candles.
Open until 11.30pm without interruption.
Picnic possible in the park.
Vinea Loire Valley, a wine cellar from Azay-le-Rideau give us the opportunity to discover the region’s wine.
Usual price. Holders of entrance ticket bought before 7PM can stay for the evening without an extra.
Perspective: a horse and a harpE
Wednesday 15th of July at 8.30PM, during the evenings “L’Islette under the stars”
Inspired by the harp melody and rhythm of Adeline de Preissac, Xylophone, ridden by Eva Malmasson, executes the greatest dressage figures of the highest French school.
Works by: Isaac Albéniz, Domenico Scarlatti , Manuel de Falla, Enrique Granados.
Included in the entrance ticket.
Gyspy jazz concert
Wednesday 22th of July at 9PM, during the evenings “L’Islette under the stars”
By the Joshua Perez Trio.
Joshua Perez and Léo Watremez on the guitare, Thomas Quere on the double bass, continue the legacy of standarts, from Django to Bireli…
Outside, in front of the castel.
Included in the entrance ticket.
Balkans gypsy music concert
Wednesday 22th of July at 9PM, during the evenings “L’Islette under the stars”
The quintet Šaban Shukar plays and reveals a nice and joyful gypsy music from the Balkans.
Outside, in front of the castel.
Included in the entrance ticket.
Jazz concert
Wednesday 5th of August at 9PM, during the evenings “L’Islette under the stars”
The “Blue Note trio” takes you back to the sixties jazz golden years with the unique sound of the legendary trio guitare/organ/drum like Wes Montgomery, Grant Green or Kenny Burrell. Bonus: some standards sing in a crooner way.
Tonicity, swing and good mood.
Outside, in front of the castel.
Included in the entrance ticket.
Flamenco performance
Wednesday 12th of august, during the evenings “L’Islette under the stars”
Outside, south side of the castel, by Léa Carlosema, association Flem’n’co.
This company composed of 4 artists – Léa Carlosema and Adela Camille, dancers, Alexis Botella, singer et Cédric Pierson, guitarist – takes you to a trip in the heart of Andalusia throught the traditional repertoire of musics and Flamenco dance. Let yourself be transported, for a night time, by this art, unique and bewitching.
Included in the entrance ticket.
AROUND ISLETTE'S HONEY, BEES AND HIVES
Workshops, visits of the apiary and activities for children and bee lovers are organized during all the summer.
Discovery days around beekeeping
Saturday 9th of May from 10AM to 6PM - Canceled
Saturday 13th of June from 10AM to 6PM
Saturday 5th of September from 10AM to 6PM
Come to discover and initiates yourself to beekeeping during a day animated by BEE’API-formation, in partnership with the château de l’Islette’s beekeeper.
The purpose is to discover the world of the hive and the bees.
- The fundamentals about the bees and beekeepinge:
- The bees
- The beekeeper’s job
- Organization of a colony of bees
- How a hive works?
- Visits of the apiary
- Practical exercises (according to the needs of the time)
Please allow an appropriate equipment:
- Long sleeves and trousers
- Closed shoes
- Leather gloves (eventually)
8 persons minimum – 15 persons maximum
Price: 100€ + entrance ticket
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Discovery workshops for the children (7-12 years old
Thursday 16th of July from 2PM to 4PM and from 4PM to 6PM
Thursday 6th of August from 2PM to 4PM and from 4PM to 6PM
An afternoon with BEE’API-Formation in partnership with the château de l’Islette’s beekeeper, to discover the world of bees: in a hive, they are 60 000!
- Studies of the bees and the hive
- Guided tour of the apiary
- Snack around honey
Clothing recommended:
- Long sleeves and trousers
- Closed shoes
Between 7 and 12 years old, 10 children maximum
Price: 15€ + entrance ticket (reduced or free under 8 years old)
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Honey’s day at L’Islette
Saturday 17th of August
With Mickaël Preteseille, the château de l’Islette’s beekeeper:
110AM: presentation of beekeeping
11.30AM: recipe of honey vinaigrette, to give more punch to your salad if you bring your pic-nic with you (or to taste at home)
2PM: visit of the apiary
3PM: honey crop
You can take at home your honeypot of the day (9€) with your name on it, in memories of this day.
Included in the price of the entrance ticket
Walks of the beekeeper
Saturday 6th of July at 4PM
Sunday 21th of July at 4PM
Saturday 3th of August at 4PM
Sunday 25th of August at 4PM
Come to discover the château de l’Islette bee’s.
Michaël Preteseille, passionate beekeeper who takes care of them, will show you the world and complexity of the bees.
For those who wish, it’s possible to give a closer look to the hives, their actives inhabitants and even the queen…
This shared moment will end by a degustation of honeys.
Included in the price of the entrance ticket