Come and (re)discover the forest with your family over the weekend!
Activities for Kids and Adults
Special guest: Mickaël Brun-Arnaud, author, and Benjamin Lacombe, illustrator of “L’Atelier Grand-Feuille”
Book signings (for books available for purchase on site only) on Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Illustrated Concerts by Mickaël Brun-Arnaud, Cécile Corbel, and Benjamin Lacombe on Saturday, October 17, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. (single ticket price: €20 per person, including admission to the Forest and Wood Festival— register here )
“L’Atelier Grand-Feuille” Exhibition featuring large-scale original works painted in gouache and oil by Benjamin Lacombe, sketches unveiled for the first time, as well as set designs, wooden sculptures, and toys inspired by the book. (Closed to the public on Saturday, October 17, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Participation by theNational Forest Service :
Lectures: “Biodiversity: Insurance for the Future” by Brigitte Musch, a specialist in forest genetic resources at the National Forest Service, Saturday at 4:00 p.m.
“French Forests: An Overview of a Remarkable Heritage” by Yann Vandebleuque, a forester with the National Forest Service Sunday at 4 p.m.
The Forest: An Experience Not to Be Missed! : “Obstacles in the Forest” scavenger hunt to learn about forestry careers, an exhibition on the history of forests through the centuries, a Halloween mask-making workshop, and board games about forests
Guided walks with forestry experts from the National Forest Service at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Nature Activities by Carnuta, Maison de l’Homme et de la Forêt :
“Clues Like No Other!”: When you’re out for a walk, you often come across more tracks than animals themselves. Most of these feathered and furry creatures are quite discreet. But if you keep your eyes peeled, there’s one clue you can’t miss—droppings! Using the “poop board” carved by Paul Corbineau, come test your knowledge and try to match the right animal to its droppings. Droppings, droppings, turricles, carpets—what strange names we use for them!
“Did you know that animals have ‘jobs’ too? Cliff the snail is really stumped. Soon, he has to do an internship to figure out what he’ll do when he grows up. The problem is, nature is full of fascinating professions, and he doesn’t know where to start… Tulip pollinator, opera singer, farmer, hazelnut sower, fly predator, molehill engineer, or whistleblower? Join Cliff on an adventure full of twists and turns—and slime!”
Activities organized by the Conservatory of Forestry Sciences and Techniques :
“Soil science (the study of soils): Learn how to characterize a soil and understand its impact on trees and the forest through observation and hands-on activities!” The tour departs from the booth on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
“What impact does climate change have on forests, particularly in terms of wildfires?” Departure from the booth on Saturday at 10:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and Sunday at 11:00 a.m.
Presentation of Forestry Equipment and Quiz
Storytelling Walks in the Forest by Jean-François Talon at 10:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m .
Sports and manual activities in and around the forest
Land Art Workshops with Réginald Roussel
Archery with the CAVL in Montlouis-sur-Loire (ages 8 and up), in the afternoon
Giant wooden giant games with a game master
Field Workshops on identifying forest flora and fauna
Introduction to transplants Apple Trees: An Introduction to Pruning, Care, and Management of Fruit Trees continuously and withdrawal support for layering Aerial view of fig trees Saturday at 11:30 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. by the association “Les chemins d’Abondance”
Exhibitors and dDemonstrations featuring wood
Pony Rides offered by the Anadé Stables: €5 per ride—CASH payment at their booth
On-site catering
Practical information
Full price: 9 €
Reduced rate: €7 (with valid proof of eligibility): students, residents of Montlouis, job seekers, people with disabilities, seniors 65 and older, and groups of 20 or more
Free for children under 10
Free parking, dogs allowed on leash
During the festival, access to the exhibition “Deyrolle, Anatomy Lessons” is restricted.
