Le Printemps des Poètes
March 3 – 16
This annual poetry festival is dedicated to giving poetry a public presence and making it accessible to all. Look out for verse in the most unexpected places, from railroad stations, to schools, hospitals, and FNACs. The Post Office will distribute 3 million poetry postcards.
See www.printempsdespoetes.com for full details.
Festival de l’Imaginaire
March 12 – April 18
The annual Festival of the Imagination hosts an eclectic selection of musicians and performers from around the globe. Always of a high pedigree, and often previously unknown in France, the artists range from the traditional to the contemporary. Festival goers can discover Japanese ritual theatre, Sicilian puppetry, and Finnish folk music among many other offerings. €11-30.
