FESTIVAL 31 NOTES D’ÉTÉ – L’ISLE-EN-DODON

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After your sightseeing, come and see the BAOUBA show

TOURIST, CULTURAL AND HERITAGE TOURS

BOOKING REQUIRED

*9am > summer walk with the Rando Save L’Isle association along the water’s edge

Starting from the town hall annex, the route follows the canal to the lake and its lush green surroundings. A stop at the embankment offers a chance to enjoy the scenery and the murmur of the Save, before reaching the stepping stones. The return journey takes place in the shade of the plane trees on Avenue des Martiagues, making for a pleasant and accessible summer walk.

Meeting point: town hall annexe – 36 Boulevard des Martyrs de Meilhan – 31230 L’Isle-en-Dodon

Duration: 1½ hours

Practical information: 4.5 km

*2.30 pm > commemorative tour: L’Isle-en-Dodon from the 19th century to the 1970s with André Tandou

The L’Isle Patrimoine association, led by its president André Tandou, will take you on a journey through L’Isle-en-Dodon, recounting its history from the late 19th century to the 1970s. You will take a journey back in time and experience the key events of local and national history; the heyday of L’Isle-en-Dodon, its economy, and its technical and social advances. A look back at the past that explains the town as it is today.

Meeting point: Town Hall – Place du Château – 31230 L’Isle-en-Dodon

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

*4.30 pm > gourmet gathering at the Ferme des Acacias

Come and meet Mrs Fréchou and discover the produce from her family farm. During a friendly tasting session, she will share her expertise on her chicken-based specialities. She will also talk about the history of this farm, passed down from generation to generation. A warm and welcoming occasion to discover a family commitment and the authentic flavours of the region.

Meeting point: Town Hall Annex – 36 Boulevard des Martyrs de Meilhan – 31230 L’Isle-en-Dodon

Duration: 1 hour

SNACKS AND DRINKS AVAILABLE ON SITE FROM 7PM

7.30pm > PAUSE GUINGUETTE CONCERT

FÔM ORIGINAL WORK – UKULELE QUARTET

A unique musical creation for ukulele and vocals, blending intimacy and harmonies

FÔM, a Toulouse-based artists’ collective dedicated to promoting female and gender-minority artists, is behind the mixed-gender jams hosted by Le Taquin, fostering encounters, improvisation and the emergence of new musical collaborations in a supportive and inclusive setting. To mark the 31 Notes d’Été festival, the organisation has formed several quartets to share these exclusive moments with you. For this unique ukulele-and-vocals musical creation, blending intimacy and harmonies, Fôm has brought together Arbas, Ida Chettrit and Baboucan – all three on ukulele and vocals – and Laura Petit-Félix, also on vocals, accompanied by her mandolin.

Cast: Arbas, Ida Chettrit, Baboucan: ukulele and vocals – Laura Petit-Félix: mandolin and vocals

Duration: 2 x 45 mins

9.30 pm > CONCERT

BAOUBA

A festive concert with Mandinka and Songhai influences

Fanta Sayon Sissoko, the group’s energetic and generous singer, a bearer of the Griot heritage, succeeds in making her music the link between yesterday and tomorrow. Her passion immediately plunges us into the vibrant energy of today’s Africa. She and her talented musicians tell us about their lands and their values through music with a strong groove, exuding the colours of the Mandinka and Songhai Empires. Undoubtedly, a festive concert and an encounter that radiates warmth!

Line-up: Fanta Sayon Sissoko: vocals – Etienne Choquet: guitar – Mounir Hachemaoui: bass – Stéphane Gratteau: drums – Florent Lalet: saxophone – Guillaume Pique: trombone

Duration: 1 hour 15–30 minutes