Discover the local heritage of an exceptional sculpted village
Come to the guided/commented tours and discover the different stands of demonstrations of «old crafts» and «crafts» planned in the village!
16 et 17 septembre 2023Passé
© association Habitants Amis Village de Masgot
These activities are organized for the European Heritage Days by the Association of Inhabitants and Friends of the Village of Masgot.
From Saturday 17 September at 2 pm, stands will be installed inside the village:
- Guided/commented tours around the work of François Michaud: departure of the visits at the top of the village in front of the 1st house of F. Michaud .
- at 3pm on Saturdays,
- at 10.30 and 3.00 on Sundays.
- Demonstrations:
Stone cutting, carving, traditional forging, stone masonry (wall winding), quarrying (granite slicing), grinding ochre, and possibly: artistic cutting on hand-made paper.
Will also be present in addition to the sculptors and blacksmiths: the sabotier, the turner on wood, the maker of sticks, the basket maker, the master glassmaker, ... - Exhibits:
- In the barn of 19th century stone cutter François Michaud: old tools, stone sculptures, paintings, turned wooden objects, hand-cut flip charts.
- L'Atelier de Marquise: Antiquated treasures at Dame Nature, old-fashioned work
- “Illustration lifestyle and Creusois heritage” by Virginie
- Music:
- Music: exhibition of a collection of ancient instruments and demonstrations by Félix
- All of these activities will be accompanied by traditional music.
(old, accordion...)
- Tales: ( if applicable )
Tales and/or a poetic walk around Masgot on the theme of sculptures on Saturday and Sunday in the afternoon (around 4pm). - Buvette and Tombola:
A ticket sale will take place and the draw will take place on Sunday at 6pm.
More information about our Association of Inhabitants and Friends of the Village of Masgot on our site: https://villagedemasgot.fr/