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Eric Idle in Provence

From 4 Sep. To 5 Sep.
Le Bistrot, Bookstore
Friday :
From 8.30 pm
Saturday :
From 3 pm

From 12€ to 55€

Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability

Lou Calen and the Les Toiles du Sud Film Festival have joined forces for a special weekend event celebrating the launch of Eric Idle’s new book in Cotignac.

Comedian, actor, writer and musician, Eric Idle is one of the iconic members of Monty Python. A devoted admirer of Provence for over fifty years, he shares his memories and deep affection for the Var in Idle in Provence, with the wit and warmth that have made him famous.

FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

At Théâtre du Rocher

8.30 pm – Welcome gathering
Lou Calen × Mirabeau bar

9.00 pm – Film screening
The Meaning of Life (original version with French subtitles), in the presence of producer John Goldstone

Book signing after the screening

BOOK A CINEMA TICKET / 12€

SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER

3.00–6.00 pm – Book signing at the Bookstore
Free admission

6.00 pm – Aperitif at La Verrière

7.00 pm – Dinner at Le Bistrot
Set menu

9.30 pm – Film screening at La Grange
Monty Python Live at the Hollywood Bowl (original version with French subtitles)

BOOK THE APERITIF–DINNER–FILM PACKAGE / 55€

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55€ (3-course menu + cinema)

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Mandatory, limited availability
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Free admission

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