With the arrival of spring, the Lou Calen bookstore is hosting a poetry contest open to both adults and children, centred on the theme of freedom. Until May 11, let your imagination run free, then come and discover your poems displayed throughout the estate gardens during a poetic stroll among the flowers.
Printemps de la Poésie
Events that might interest you
From 13 Feb. To 31 Dec.
Every Saturday lunchtime, lobster takes centre stage. Hot or cold, simmered, sautéed or flame-grilled, Benoit Witz cooks it in line with the kitchen garden and market. A four-course set menu, renewed weekly, ending with creations from our pastry chef.
Location:
Day :
Saturday
Hours :
12 pm to 2 pm
Price:
84€ (excluding drinks)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
From 4 Jul. To 19 Sep.
Born in the 1970s, Narrative Figuration left its mark on art history through its critical view of consumer society. Bringing together major artists of the movement, this exhibition highlights the enduring relevance of its social, political and ecological concerns.
Location:
Schedule :
Tue–Sat, 10am–12.30pm & 4.30pm–7.30pm
Price:
4€
Free access
Sunday 12 July
Are you interested in learning about wild plants? Vera Schütz, a native of the country, takes you on a tour of Lou Calen’s gardens to discover Provençal plants and their forgotten virtues. After studying phytotherapy and herbalism, she shares all her knowledge about wild plants.
Wednesday 15 July
Creator of the blog AiL MA COCOTTE, Valérie Wolf presents her new book, 100 Easy Recipes for Outdoor Dining. Brunches, picnics, barbecues, afternoon treats and aperitifs to enjoy outdoors: generous, portable cooking designed to make the most of sunny days.
Wednesday 15 July
Let yourself be captivated by the enchanting scent of lavender and enjoy a timeless moment, rooted in the traditions of Provence. From the early morning harvest to the delicate art of weaving, discover a time-honoured craft that blends patience and precision.
Thursday 16 July
DJ, musician and music programmer for FIP and Radio Grenouille, Milena ignites the dancefloor with fearless DJ sets. Cumbia, calypso, afro-funk, rumba and Thai disco collide in a vibrant mix of sun-soaked rhythms made for dancing.
Location:
Schedule :
From 7 pm
Price:
10€ (entry + 1 drink : wine, 25cl beer or soft drink)
Booking:
Recommended
Saturday 18 July
Spiral basket-weaving craft is an ancestral technique which countryfolk have used for centuries here, in Provence, and made famous now. Julia Lebouc shares her artisanal know-how through the creation of a “secret box” basket made from wild straw.
Location:
Lou Calen
Schedule :
9 am to 1 pm
Price:
65€ (material provided)
Booking:
Mandatory, limited availability
Saturday 18 July
Medicinal plant, artists’ muse or notorious spirit? Vera, our herbalist, dedicates this new workshop to the fascinating world of absinthe. Discover its uses through the centuries and the secrets of its production before tasting two elixirs and exploring their full aromatic richness.