Once again in March 2010, the city of Strasbourg celebrates the 21st Giboulées de la Marionnette, a puppet festival. From March 19 to 27, come and get closer to puppets to listen to their secrets ! [ Read more ]
Archive for the keyword ‘Alsace’
27/12/09
Alsace – Christmas celebrations : the « Noëlies »
For the Christmas season the « Noëlies » in Alsace region is the opportunity to enjoy Advent time before the most beautiful night of the year and it is also an invitation to travel at the heart of the local Christmas spirit. The « Noëlies » is a major event in the local cultural time and it offers a large range of activities, which will take place until January 6th, 2010 throughout the wole region. [ Read more ]
15/07/09
Strasbourg : discovering “la Petite France”, the district on waters
With 2000 years of History, Strasbourg, European capital located at the crossroads of German and Latin worlds and France’s seventh biggest city, has a unique cultural and architectural heritage. Indeed, the entire city centre has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage in 1988. It has many aspects to show, mixing tradition and modernity, and there are various ways to discover them, either walking, by boat, using the tramway or cycling.
Thanks to the richness of its cultural heritage, the city of Strasbourg offers many places of interest to see. Among the must do and see things, a nice walk within the narrow streets of “la Petite France” area is worth the trip. [ Read more ]
13/07/09
Colmar 21st International Festival
From July 2 to 14, the 21st edition of the International Colmar Festival pays tribute to of one of the most non-conformist pianists in history, Sviatoslav Richter. This incomparable musician, who always refused to teach his craft, has no direct “disciple”. Yet, his influence on contemporary pianists remains palpable twelve years he passed away, in particular by his prolific discography.
Throughout the 24 concerts of the 2009 edition, many facets of Sviatoslav Richter’s concert repertory will be presented. [ Read more ]
