Pierres en Lumières, Reading and piano with Nicolas Dégremont actor and Philippe Davenet pianist

Friday 16 May from 6pm to 11pm

As part of the "Pierres en Lumières" event - 10 years in Seine Maritime. Normandy Heritage Festival, to mark the 400th anniversary of the Bois-Guilbert estate, we are offering an evening devoted to the work of Bernard de Fontenelle, a philosopher of the Enlightenment and cousin of the economist Pierre Le Pesant de Boisguilbert. 

. From 6pm to 10pm: Visit to the garden.

. 7pm to 8.15pm: Reading and piano performance of "Entretiens sur la pluralité des mondes" by Bernard de Fontenelle (1657-1757). This reading, the first of an original creation by Nicolas DEGREMONT, actor and director (Le Qui-Vive Compagnie), will be accompanied on the piano by Philippe DAVENET, for a lively interpretation of a work that combines scientific poetry and humanist thought. In the château lounges, with registration via our online ticketing service (capacity), contact@lejardindessculptures.com or 06 62 61 98 36.

. From 9pm to 11pm: Illumination of the château, pavilion and chapel by Faste 76, as part of a major sponsorship initiative.

There will be a simple cocktail party and/or the option of bringing your own picnic.

End of admission: 10pm
End of evening and illuminations: 11pm

Event organised by the Normandy Region, the Seine Maritime Department and the Fondation du Patrimoine